Caribbean Flavours

From $5,400 per person

8 days

Ship: Le Bougainville

Caribbean Flavours
Ponant

Idyllic islands, delicacies and culinary discoveries... This unique gastronomic cruise, in partnership with Cuisine et Vins de France and the two Michelin-starred Martinican chef Marcel Ravin, will take you to the heart of the Caribbean to awaken your senses and stir your emotions. From the enchanted shores of Guadeloupe to the pristine beaches of the British Virgin Islands, discover the cultural and gastronomic treasures of this region offering breathtaking scenery. Your journey promises to be a veritable symphony of flavours, punctuated by unforgettable local culinary experiences, and each port of call will reveal its wonders, including exceptional marine life, Creole villages and fascinating history.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Dec. 16, 2026, Wed. - Fort-de-France
  • Day 2 - Dec. 17, 2026, Thu. - Antigua
  • Day 3 - Dec. 18, 2026, Fri. - Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda
  • Day 4 - Dec. 19, 2026, Sat. - Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
  • Day 5 - Dec. 20, 2026, Sun. - Gustavia
  • Day 6 - Dec. 21, 2026, Mon. - Deshaies
  • Day 7 - Dec. 22, 2026, Tue. - Marie-Galante
  • Day 8 - Dec. 23, 2026, Wed. - Fort-de-France

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - December 16, 2026

Fort-de-France

The largest of the Windward Islands, Martinique is 4,261 mi (6,817 km) from Paris, but its spirit and language are decidedly French, with more than a soupçon of West Indian spice. Tangible, edible evidence of the fact is the island's cuisine, a superb blend of French and creole. Martinique is lushly landscaped with tropical flowers. Trees bend under the weight of fruits such as mangoes, papayas, lemons, limes, and bright-red West Indian cherries. Acres of banana plantations, pineapple fields, and waving sugarcane stretch to the horizon. The towering mountains and verdant rain forest in the north lure hikers, while underwater sights and sunken treasures attract snorkelers and scuba divers. Martinique is also wonderful if your idea of exercise is turning over every 10 minutes to get an even tan and your taste in adventure runs to duty-free shopping. A popular cruise-ship excursion goes to St-Pierre, which was buried by ash when Mont Pelée erupted in 1902.

Day 2 - December 17, 2026

Antigua

Day 3 - December 18, 2026

Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda

Virgin Gorda, or "Fat Virgin," received its name from Christopher Columbus. The explorer envisioned the island as a pregnant woman in a languid recline, with Gorda Peak being her belly and the boulders of the Baths as her toes. Different in topography from Tortola, with an arid landscape covered with scrub brush and cactus, the pace of life is slower here, too. Goats and cattle own the right of way, and the unpretentious friendliness of the people is winning. The top sight (and beach for that matter) is the Baths, which draws scores of cruise-ship passengers and day-trippers to its giant boulders and grottoes that form a perfect snorkeling environment.

Day 4 - December 19, 2026

Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke

Jost Van Dyke, four miles long, is truly known as the 'barefoot island'. The smallest of the British Virgin Islands, it is known as a popular destination for yachts and is celebrated for its casual lifestyle, protected anchorages, fine beaches and beachfront restaurants and bars. The island has fewer than 200 inhabitants and they are widely known as a welcoming people. The island's name conjures up its rich, colorful past. Jost Van Dyke is said to have been named for an early Dutch settler, a former pirate. At Great Harbour, Little Harbour, and White Bay there are safe, protected bays and pristine beaches shaded with coconut palms and seagrape trees. Discover inviting shops selling local treasures, restaurants, and bars. 'The Painkiller', one of the Caribbean’s most popular drinks, originated at the Soggy Dollar Bar. Foxy’s and Gertrude's in White Bay are renowned for drinks made with the island's famous rum, frosty beers, and tales of pirates and sunken treasure. Explore Jost Van Dyke's history in the vegetation-covered ruins of centuries-old sugar mills, or on the old trails that crisscross the island. Revel in the natural beauty of the pristine, untouched beaches. Hike up to the highest spot on the island, Majohnny Point, and take in a stunning 360 degree view of the Caribbean. Relax in the natural 'bubble pool', a popular tourist attraction. Jost Van Dyke conjures up images of what the British Virgin Islands may have looked like many years ago.

Day 5 - December 20, 2026

Gustavia

You can easily explore all of Gustavia during a two-hour stroll. Some shops close from noon to 3 or 4, so plan lunch accordingly, but stores stay open past 7 in the evening. Parking in Gustavia is a challenge, especially during vacation times. A good spot to park is rue de la République, alongside the catamarans, yachts, and sailboats.

Day 6 - December 21, 2026

Deshaies

Day 7 - December 22, 2026

Marie-Galante

Day 8 - December 23, 2026

Fort-de-France

The largest of the Windward Islands, Martinique is 4,261 mi (6,817 km) from Paris, but its spirit and language are decidedly French, with more than a soupçon of West Indian spice. Tangible, edible evidence of the fact is the island's cuisine, a superb blend of French and creole. Martinique is lushly landscaped with tropical flowers. Trees bend under the weight of fruits such as mangoes, papayas, lemons, limes, and bright-red West Indian cherries. Acres of banana plantations, pineapple fields, and waving sugarcane stretch to the horizon. The towering mountains and verdant rain forest in the north lure hikers, while underwater sights and sunken treasures attract snorkelers and scuba divers. Martinique is also wonderful if your idea of exercise is turning over every 10 minutes to get an even tan and your taste in adventure runs to duty-free shopping. A popular cruise-ship excursion goes to St-Pierre, which was buried by ash when Mont Pelée erupted in 1902.

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