In alliance with Cuisine et Vins de France
Caribbean Flavours
- ItineraryFort-de-France to Fort-de-FranceDuration8 days
- Dates16 Dec 26 to 23 Dec 26Prices from
Come aboard Le Bougainville for an unforgettable voyage.
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.
Your voyage
All-inclusive
Destination
Caribbean
Fort-de-France to Fort-de-France
Duration
8 days, 7 nights on board
Timeless, Gastronomy
Cuisine et Vins de France
Marcel Ravin, Eddie Benghanem, Sophie Menut Yovanovitch
Offers
PONANT Bonus 25%
Diving & initiation dive
Ref: EG161226
Journey
Your daily itinerary
- Two gala dinners and a culinary demonstration hosted by Michelin-starred chef Marcel Ravin, a rum tasting, and opportunities to chat with the experts on board.
- Majestic nature (the immaculate beaches of White Bay, granite rocks of The Bath, etc.), teeming underwater life, iconic historic sites (including Nelson’s Dockyard on Antigua).
- Among your included excursions: visit of Nelson’s Dockyard on Antigua (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), discovering a distillery on Marie-Galante, visit of the Guadeloupe National Park near Deshaies, etc.
Customize your journey:
Date
16 Dec 26
Date
23 Dec 26
Date
23 Dec 26
Sharing your journey with
Marcel Ravin
Eddie Benghanem
Sophie Menut Yovanovitch
Staterooms and suites
Elegance and refinement
Lower deck balcony stateroom
Guests
2
Size
19 m²
Upper decks balcony stateroom
Guests
2
Size
19 m²
Deluxe Suite
Guests
3
Size
27 m²
Prestige Suite
Guests
4
Size
38 m²
Privilege Suite
Guests
3
Size
32 m²
Grand Suite
Guests
4
Size
45 m²
Owner's Suite
Guests
4
Size
45 m²
*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.
Details
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What's Included
Important travel details
In your luggage
From
Fort-de-France
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Pointe-à-Pitre
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Marigot
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Marigot
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Caribbean Flavours
Itinerary
Embarkation 16/12/26 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Departure 16/12/26 at 9:30 pm
16 Dec 26 - Fort-de-France
Located on the western coast of Martinique, Fort-de-France will amaze you by the splendour of its bay, a magnificent cut-out in the coastline, considered as one of the most beautiful in the world. At the harbour mouth, on its strip of land, fort Saint-Louis overlooks the capital city of Martinique. If you climb up to it, you can see some breath-taking views. Saint Louis Cathedral and the Schoelcher library bear witness to a secular history, intimately linked to the island’s story. Why not try some fresh coconut at the colourful Grand Marché. Two really pleasant places you can take a breather in, right in the heart of the city, are the garden of Balata and the Aimé Césaire park.
Arrival 17/12/26 midday Departure 17/12/26 evening
17 Dec 26 - Antigua
Between white sandy beaches and lush tropical forest, you will discover Antigua, the largest of the two islands that make up Antigua-and-Barbuda, a sovereign Commonwealth state. From its British colonial heritage, this picture-postcard island has kept English as its official language and a pronounced taste for cricket! The steep hillsides of the south of the island offer splendid vistas over English Harbour and the Antigua shipyard, a building dating from the 17th century and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and over Indian Creek, where the first Awarak Indians settled. To the east, the clear waters of the village of Seatons are the ideal site for snorkelling alongside the rays.
Arrival 18/12/26 midday Departure 18/12/26 late afternoon
18 Dec 26 - Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda is one of the British Virgin Islands archipelago’s largest islands. There, you will discover The Spring Bay National Park and its well-renowned picture-postcard beaches. Gigantic volcanic boulders sit surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, creating spectacular geological formations. Indeed, over the years a network of basins, caves and natural pools has formed, resulting in a sublime aquatic maze in which it is enjoyable to lose oneself. On the island’s south-eastern tip, Copper Mine National Park is still home to many ruins of an abandoned copper mine that looks out over the sea.
Arrival 19/12/26 early morning Departure 19/12/26 early afternoon
19 Dec 26 - Jost Van Dyke
During your cruise, discover the pearl of the British Virgin Islands, said to have been named after a fearsome Dutch pirate from long ago. he hilly landscape offers travellers beautiful wild expanses lined with immaculate beaches where the breeze gently caresses the coconut palms. In this slice of heaven with crystal-clear waters, you will be able to enjoy the lively atmosphere of White Bay. As for the wildlife, iguanas, mongooses, pelicans and blue herons have taken up residence on these islands, much to the delight of our passengers who love a good holiday snap!
Arrival 20/12/26 early morning Departure 20/12/26 evening
20 Dec 26 - Gustavia
Lovers of this island call it Saint-Barth. This French island in the Lesser Antilles was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493. Ever since, this tiny mountainous volcanic gem with its unspoilt nature has been enchanting visitors. You will enjoy the beauty of its large paradisiacal beaches, plus the charm and refinement of its old wooden houses and its sumptuous colonial manors. Although, as you saunter through the rues de Gustavia or Saint-Jean, you’ll come across jewellers, top fashion boutiques and fine restaurants, there is also a simplicity that money can’t buy…
Arrival 21/12/26 early morning Departure 21/12/26 late evening
21 Dec 26 - Deshaies
The port of Deshaies has a magnificent setting on the north-west coast of Basse-Terre Island, the western half of Guadeloupe. Nestling in the crook of a pretty bay on the Caribbean Sea, the village of wooden Creole-style houses extends along the foot of hillsides covered in tropical rainforest. Beyond the bay, the former property of famous French comedian Coluche is now a magnificent botanical garden where you can wander among West Indian trees and flowering plants and spot exotic birds. A little farther to the north is Grande Anse beach, one of most beautiful on the island.
Arrival 22/12/26 early morning Departure 22/12/26 evening
22 Dec 26 - Marie-Galante
It is undoubtedly because Marie-Galante concentrates all the charms of the Caribbean into one island that it is today one of the most in-demand destinations in the region. “The island of 100 mills” or the “great galette” as it is sometimes known, in reference to the form of its 15 km diameter limestone plateau, is surrounded by white sandy beaches that are some of the most beautiful in the Caribbean In Saint-Louis, you can take the time to bathe in its turquoise waters, relax under the palm trees and almond trees or stroll along the colourful streets of the village.
Arrival 23/12/26 early morning Disembarkation 23/12/26 at 8:00 am
23 Dec 26 - Fort-de-France
Located on the western coast of Martinique, Fort-de-France will amaze you by the splendour of its bay, a magnificent cut-out in the coastline, considered as one of the most beautiful in the world. At the harbour mouth, on its strip of land, fort Saint-Louis overlooks the capital city of Martinique. If you climb up to it, you can see some breath-taking views. Saint Louis Cathedral and the Schoelcher library bear witness to a secular history, intimately linked to the island’s story. Why not try some fresh coconut at the colourful Grand Marché. Two really pleasant places you can take a breather in, right in the heart of the city, are the garden of Balata and the Aimé Césaire park.
Caribbean Flavours
Customize your journey
Transfer to the pier of fort-de-france
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your transfer between the airport and your port of embarkation.
Fort-de-France
Meet at the airport in the Arrival hall. Look for PONANT sign. You will be greeted by our local English-speaking representative off the flight selected by PONANT.
You will be directly transferred to the pier for embarkation. The duration of the transfer is approximately 45 minutes.
Your programme includes:
· Transfer by coach from the airport to the port.
· Services of a local English-speaking hostess at the airport.
Your programme does not include:
· Tips for the driver and hostess.
· Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
Kindly note :
- A minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
Duration of the transfer may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT's selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
AU$80/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Flavours of martinique
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your daytime between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Fort-de-France
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local representative.
First you will be taken to Balata Botanical Garden Created by the expert botanist Jean-Philippe Thoze in 1982, this garden is an epic floral works of art made out of roses, hibiscus, orchids, and many other plants. Today it contains about 3,000 varieties of tropical plants from around the world. It is organized around the family house built in a typical creole style. You will experience a nice stroll in the quiet, shady paths lined with colourful flowers appealing to the eyes as much as to the smell.
You will then join the restaurant where your lunch will be served.
You will continue your exploration to the village of Le Francois for the visit of the Habitation Clement. The Habitation Clement stands an important place in the architectural and industrial patrimony of Martinique. It has been recognized as a Historic Monument by the Ministry of Culture. The term 'Habitation' in its Creole sense, describes a property and its structures dedicate to agricultural or commercial purpose. You will get the chance to visit the domain, the main house and the distillery. At the end of your visit, enjoy a Rum tasting.
After your visit, you will be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
· Lunch with beverages package (mineral water + 1 soft drink or 1 local beer or 1 glass of wine + 1 coffee or tea).
· Transfers and visits as mentioned in the programme.
· Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
· Tips for the driver and local guide.
· Personal expenses and other services not mentioned in the programme.
Kindly note :
- A minimum number of participants is required for this trip to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT's selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
AU$310/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.Creole cooking class & rum tasting
Travel with peace of mind as PONANT organises your day time between your port of disembarkation and the airport.
Fort-de-France
After disembarkation procedures are completed, you will be greeted at the port by our local English-speaking representative.
Board your bus and you will be taken to the prestigious Clement plantation, nestled in the heart of sugar cane plantations. The Habitation Clément offers a unique opportunity to discover the techniques and manufacturing process of its famous beverage. A natural product derived from the direct distillation of sugar cane juice, agricultural rum, prepared on the estate since 1917, is first and foremost a story of tradition. Visit the distillery, the gardens, the Art Gallery, Lucie's house, the Master's House and end your visit with a rum-tasting.
Continue your trip to Trois Ilets village to meet one of the best chef in Martinique.
You will share with your chief her cooking experience in Martinique while cooking a full menu (first course, main course, dessert. All meals include the use of fresh seasonal produce carefully selected. You may go home with all recipes.
Savour your Creole dishes under a shady awning. You will accompany your lunch with a rum tasting and homemade cocktails.
You will then be transferred to the airport in time for check-in for the PONANT selected flight.
Your programme includes:
· Lunch with beverages package (mineral water + 1 local juice or 1 local cocktail + coffee or tea).
· Transfers, visits and activities as mentioned in the programme.
· Services of a local English-speaking guide.
Your programme does not include:
· Tips for the driver and local guide.
· Personal expenses
· Other services not mentioned in the programme.
Please note :
· Kindly note that a minimum number of participants is required for this activity to proceed. As a result, both the price and itinerary may be adjusted based on the final number of participants. Should the minimum number not be met, we will offer you an alternative arrangement.
Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.
In the event of schedule changes of PONANT's selected flight, your programme will be adapted to ensure the most seamless and enriching experience. The content of your revised programme will be updated on the PONANT website, in My Ponant space and on the PONANT app. The final programme will also be sent to you along with your cruise documents.
AU$310/person*
Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.