19 Dec Bridgetown, Barbados
Embark Quest for Adventure and moor here overnight.

20 Dec Bridgetown, Barbados
Depart 1700.

Set on the island’s only natural harbour, the capital of Barbados combines modern and colonial architecture with glorious palm tree lined beaches and a number of historical attractions.

Experience the relaxed culture of the city renowned for its British-style parliament buildings and vibrant beach-life, and seek out the Anglican church and the 19th-century Barbados Garrison.

The city of Bridgetown, and the wider Greater Bridgetown area occupy most of the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown's centre was originally composed of a swamp, which was quickly drained and filled-in to make way for the city's early development.

The city recently experienced a phenomenal spurt of redevelopment in preparation for the 2007 World Cricket Cup Finals which were held at the historic Kensington Oval. The Oval was renovated to a state-of-the-art sports facility that now accommodates 30,000 spectators. Live viewership for the 2007 event was estimated to be in the region of two billion people.

21 Dec Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Capital of Trinidad and Tobago since 1757, Port of Spain's large natural harbour has seen it become a central hub for the country's busy economy.

The city is bordered by both the Gulf of Paria and the Northern Range and enjoys spectacular mountain and sea views, reflecting the charm and natural beauty for which the country is renowned.

22 Dec Bequia
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700. Land by launch or tender.

Bequia is the largest island in the Grenadines. This small island offers picture postcard scenes, a relaxed pace and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. With white sands and crystal blue waters, you'll feel like you're in paradise. Beneath all of Belize's beauty lies a rich seafaring heritage - and today, Bequian life still remains tied to its seafaring roots. During your time in Bequia, perhaps visit Admiralty Bay, the Oldhegg Turtle Sanctuary or the Spring Pottery & Studio which can all be reached via a short taxi ride.

A feature of the Port Elizabeth waterfront is the Whale Boner Bar & Restaurant. This bar has an entrance onto the beach consisting of an arch of two whale ribs as well as whale vertebrae mounted on the bar seats and a whale rib running the length of the bar.

Two Scuba diving stores run dive trips to twenty-eight identified dive sites around Bequia. There are several wrecks and shallow caves accessible to advanced divers. It is not unusual to see Hawksbill Turtles, lobsters, moray eels and many kinds of fish when diving Bequia.

23 Dec Fort de France, Martinque
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

Christopher Columbus ‘discovered’ Martinique in 1493, and immediately declared it ‘the most beautiful country in the world'. He named it in honour of St Martin, little knowing that native Indians had already called it ‘Madinina’ or Island of Flowers.

The island is washed by the Atlantic Ocean on its eastern shores and by the Caribbean Sea on it its western coast. Fort de France is the administrative centre. It is a very French city and its winding balconied streets and colourful markets are a joy to explore. Joséphine de Beauharnais, Napoleon's wife, was born across the bay from Fort de France at  La Pagerie, where there is a museum devoted to her memory.

Landmarks in Fort de France include the Schoelcher Library, named after the 19th-century writer who was instrumental in abolishing slavery throughout the Caribbean; the cathedral of St Louis and a smaller-scale replica of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Paris. The spice market with its wonderful smells, and the nearby fabric shops selling the bright typical local madras cloth, are well worth a visit.

24 Dec Pointe a Pitre Guadeloupe
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

26 Dec Philipsburg, St Maarten
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

This coral-edged Caribbean island has been shared by the Netherlands and France for over 350 years.

Uniquely, the island’s name has two official spellings: the Dutch part is known as Sint Maartin and the French as Saint Martin. Philipsburg, the Dutch capital, is set on a narrow strip of land between a sandy bay and the marshes of the Great Salt Pond.

It features charming pastel-coloured houses dotted with Dutch colonial landmarks and its two main streets are a mecca for duty free shopping.

27 Dec Road Town, Tortola
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

In the years after Columbus’ discovery, Tortola proved to be a popular haunt for pirates who would ambush ships laden with the spoils of the successful sugar production trade.

Today you may wish to journey to Mount Sage for wonderful views over the charmingly named Great Carrot Mountain, Great Carrot Bay and Little Carrot Bay.

28 Dec St John's, Antigua
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

With its superb beaches, historical attractions and beautiful coral reefs, Antigua provides a host of diversions. It is said that the island contains 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. Antigua maintains its traditional West Indian character, with gingerbread-house style architecture, calypso music and carnival festivities.

St John’s has been the administrative capital since the island’s colonisation in 1632, and has been the seat of government since it gained independence in 1981.
 

29 Dec Roseau, Dominica
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

A colourful West Indian capital, Roseau’s streets are lined with old stone-and-wood buildings.

The island is strikingly rural and unspoilt, with sharp, steep ridges rising up from the coast and deep jungle river valleys cutting into the mountainous interior.

The Trois Pitons National Park rainforest is well worth a visit whilst here.

30 Dec Kingstown, St Vincent
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

After passing the 60-mile string of islands known as the Grenadines, arrive in the Windward Island of St Vincent.

The British, who conquered it in 1797, built up a strong agricultural trade and today, many coconut groves, arrowroot fields and banana plantations can still be found across the island.

Perhaps admire the Georgian town houses and stone arches in Kingstown, the capital, join an optional excursion to the Botanical Gardens or an optional tour of the island.

31 Dec Castries, St Lucia
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

The typical image of a lush tropical paradise comes to life on the friendly island of St Lucia. Despite its small size – just 27 miles long and 14 miles wide – St Lucia is rich in natural splendour with dense emerald rainforest, banana plantations and orchards of coconut, mango and papaya trees.

The twin peaks of Les Pitons, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site rise dramatically 2,000 feet into the sky and dominate the island. Look out for unusual birds with brilliant plumage such as the St Lucia parrot, see a surprising diversity of exotic flora and enjoy the warm hospitality of the islanders in the small villages and open-air markets.

01 Jan St George's, Grenada
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.

The most southerly of the Windward Islands, Grenada is known as the ‘Spice Isle’ as the aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla are carried on the gentle breeze.

This mountainous volcanic island has an ideal year-round climate, stunning beaches and many attractive towns. Its natural attractions read like a ‘wish list’ for a paradise island: lush rainforests, beautiful mountain lakes, cascading rivers, waterfalls and rare tropical flowers. St George’s is a bustling town surrounded by an old volcanic crater and framed by a horse-shoe harbour.

02 Jan Bridgetown, Barbados
Arrive 0800. Disembark Quest for Adventure and travel to the airport for your return overnight flight to London Gatwick on a dedicated charter service.

 Set on the island’s only natural harbour, the capital of Barbados combines modern and colonial architecture with glorious palm tree lined beaches and a number of historical attractions.

Experience the relaxed culture of the city renowned for its British-style parliament buildings and vibrant beach-life, and seek out the Anglican church and the 19th-century Barbados Garrison.

The city of Bridgetown, and the wider Greater Bridgetown area occupy most of the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown's centre was originally composed of a swamp, which was quickly drained and filled-in to make way for the city's early development.

The city recently experienced a phenomenal spurt of redevelopment in preparation for the 2007 World Cricket Cup Finals which were held at the historic Kensington Oval. The Oval was renovated to a state-of-the-art sports facility that now accommodates 30,000 spectators. Live viewership for the 2007 event was estimated to be in the region of two billion people.