7 Nights San Juan & The Virgin Islands: San Juan roundtrip
Cruise Ship
Caribbean | Windstar Cruises - Star Pride
Departure Dates:
December - March
Ports of Call:
San Juan, Puerto Rico; Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico; Gustavia, St. Barthélemy; Little Bay, Montserrat, BWI; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Jost Van Dyke, Great Harbour, B.V.I.; Virgin Gorda, Prickly Pear Beach, B.V.I; San Juan, Puerto Rico
General Info:
Begin and end your journey where Old World meets New, in historic San Juan, littered with more than 400 restored Spanish colonial buildings. Then explore Puerto Rico’s best-kept secret: the island of Culebra. It’s a natural paradise, home to one of the oldest bird sanctuaries in the United States and to Playa Flamenco, rated the third-best beach in the world. As you continue on this bewitching cruise through the Virgin Islands, no two days are alike. One day, you’re shopping chic French boutiques for the latest fashions from Paris. On another, snorkeling a secluded cove known only to lucky yachtsmen – like you. Skip more common and commercial ports like St. Thomas and Philipsburg in favor of less-visited destinations like Marigot and Montserrat. Bypass the major cruise terminals in favor of exclusive marinas and anchorages on this Caribbean voyage. And as guests on larger cruise ships take an excursion from Tortola to reach tiny Jost Van Dyke, your elegant yacht is already there.
Type of Vessel
With only 212 guests, a Star Pride cruise will make you feel like you're on board your own private yacht almost as soon as you step aboard. The sitting area of your spacious, newly refurbished suite gives you an expansive ocean view, making it a welcome retreat. When you're ready to make an appearance, the lounges, club, casino, screening room, and library are waiting to be explored. Take some "you" time in the tranquil WindSpa, enjoy a dip in the pool, work off that decadent dessert in the fitness center, and, of course, you are always welcome to visit the Bridge to examine navigation charts with the Captain.
Itinerary
Day 1 | San Juan, Puerto Rico: The imposing façade of El Morro fortress is just one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in San Juan, a maiden port for Windstar. Admire the colorful colonial buildings from your casually elegant yacht, docked right in the heart of Old San Juan.
Day 2 | Isla Culebra, Puerto Rico: Pirates once found refuge in these secluded cays. Today you’ll find a refuge of a different kind where larger ships can’t follow at the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge – home to giant sea turtles, sea birds, and some of the most unblemished coral reefs in the Caribbean.
Day 3 | Gustavia, St. Barthelemy: Affectionately known as St. Barts, the Caribbean’s most chic island adds a French flair to Riviera-like beaches and duty-free boutiques. Walk past gingerbread cottages in search of celebrities, shop for designer fashions, or sip the island’s signature to punch as kite surfers fly by.
Day 4 | Little Bay, Montserrat, BWI: Today we visit “Pompeii of the Caribbean”—an island that is half lush and green, half gray and covered in ash by a volcano in 1995. And if a half-buried city isn’t intriguing enough, there are black-sand beaches and a perplexing Irish heritage to explore.
Day 5 | Philipsburg, St. Maarten: Pastel-colored buildings and shops filled with tempting souvenirs herald your arrival to bustling Philipsburg. Situated near the harbor on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, Philipsburg owes its discovery to Christopher Columbus in 1493. Today, celebrated Front Street is home to a number of local Creole restaurants as well as jewelry stores, stylish boutiques, and lively casinos for visitors seeking an upbeat island experience.
Day 6 | Jost Van Dkye, Great Harbour, B.V.I.: This tiny island with the wood-shack architecture and a pirate namesake is a legend in yachting circles. Snorkel in the sparkling waters of Diamond Cay before a dip in the world-famous natural Jacuzzi of Bubbly Pool.
Day 7 | Virgin Gorda, Prickly Pear Beach, B.V.I: The shallow reef keeps larger ships out, but admits us with room to spare. Choices here include sea turtles, the famous granite grottoes of The Baths, and the coral paradise of Anegada with its miles of white beach.
Day 8 | San Juan, Puerto Rico: The imposing façade of El Morro fortress is just one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in San Juan, a maiden port for Windstar. Admire the colorful colonial buildings from your casually elegant yacht, docked right in the heart of Old San Juan.
Food and Dining
All meals in all venues at all times, including room service menu available 24 hours. All non-alcoholic beverages, including cappuccino, espresso, and other specialty non-alcoholic drinks are offered to guests. There is also a welcome cocktails reception as well.
Onboard Activities/Events
Guests are allowed unlimited access to use all water sports equipment and there is also on board entertainment. A casino, library/computer center, lounge, pool, whirlpool, and screening room are also available for guests at their leisure.
Staterooms or Cabins
Guests can enjoy amenities including a queen size bed with luxurious linens, a waffle weave robe and slippers, a flat screen TV with DVD player, a full stocked minibar and refrigerator, safety deposit box, direct dial phone, luxury bath amenities, Wi Fi access, fresh flowers and fruit, granite vanity with makeup mirror, wake in closet with ample drawer space, bathroom with granite countertop, full size tub and a shower, and hairdryers.
Gracious Balcony and Ocean View Suites are where stylish comfort and ocean views welcome you in 277 square feet. Your queen bed, which can be separated as twins if you prefer, features luxurious Egyptian cotton linens. Enjoy a luxurious soak in your full-size tub or an invigorating shower, then wrap up in your waffle-weave robe and slippers, savor a treat from the fresh fruit bowl, or simply stretch out and enjoy the fresh flowers.
Classic Suites allow you to relax in 400 to 530 spacious square feet. Your living area offers beautiful views from the forward-facing window and French doors onto your private veranda. Two spacious closets give you plenty of room to unpack.
Owner’s Suites with 575 square feet, your Owner’s Suite offers separate living room and dining areas. A veranda, two flat-screen TVs and DVD players, and a full master bath and separate powder room indulge you in spacious comfort.
Spa
WindSpa is available to guests who wish to take time and relax after an adventurous day out exploring Panama or Costa Rica.
Fitness
There is a fitness center on board for guests who want to continue their workout while sailing.
