We made it to our third country of the trip-Bonaire! Nestled in the southern part of the Caribbean, Bonaire is one of the ‘ABC’ islands, which also includes Aruba and Curacao. Bonaire is a stunning island filled with natural wonders, beautiful Dutch-inspired colorful architecture, and gorgeous, healthy underwater life.
4/10/2025
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Montserrat and Antigua
We began the day anchored off the coast of Montserrat, an island that was devastated by a volcanic eruption that made two-thirds of the island uninhabitable. The Emerald Time Capsule – Volcano and Plymouth Tour offered a powerful look at the 1997 eruption of the Soufrière Hills Volcano, featuring a visit to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory and a walk through the haunting remains of Plymouth in the Exclusion Zone. A second option, the Duberry-Cassava Nature Trail Hike, took guests on a peaceful rainforest loop through Montserrat’s northern terrain, showcasing native plants and birds. Montserrat was also the homeland of one of the Caribbean’s most successful soca musicians. Born Alphonsus Cassel, Arrow’s 1982 hit song “Hot, Hot, Hot” is an iconic party anthem. By late afternoon, we arrived in Antigua and docked for the night. Guests were invited to explore ashore independently. The day concluded with the Captain’s Farewell Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., including a showing of the guest slideshow, followed by a special Farewell Dinner in the dining room.
