The Caribbean You Don’t See from Big Ships | World’s Greatest Cruises with Lynn Elmhirst
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This is just about as small ship as you can get. Maximum of 100 guests on board and 76 crew members to host us.
This is as close to yachting as cruising can get.
I think lobster is one of those things where you you want to just enjoy it and don't be too much shy about it, you know.
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The Caribbean is one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations. But what happens when you sail beyond the big ports and crowded piers? In this episode of World’s Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst embarks on a yachtsman’s voyage aboard Emerald Cruises, a 100‑guest luxury yacht designed to access the Caribbean’s most secluded harbours and hidden gems. From Marina days with direct access to turquoise seas to a private beach barbecue, this journey blends the freedom of yachting with the comfort of cruising. Along the way, Lynn explores the legendary Baths at Virgin Gorda, hikes through tropical rainforest, becomes a certified Rum Master in Saint Kitts, and joins the only Caribbean carnival that coincides with Christmas. This is Caribbean cruising reimagined, intimate and off the beaten path, with the unmistakable feel of true yachting. Chapters: 1:53 Emerald Sakara: Small Ship Yachting Experience 4:40 Marina Day – Swimming & Water Sports from the Yacht 5:40 Jungle Hike to a Secluded Caribbean Beach 7:05 Caribbean Rum Culture & Classic Mojitos 7:52 Spiny Lobster Three Ways in the British Virgin Islands 10:55 Private Beach Pop‑Up Barbecue Experience 12:50 The Baths at Virgin Gorda – Natural Wonder Explained 15:55 Saint Kitts: Oldest Rum Distillery in the Caribbean 18:50 Becoming a Certified Rum Master 22:56 Sugar Mas Carnival – Christmas in the Caribbean 23:58 Farewell Party on Board Emerald Sakara 🎧 Watch more episodes from the World’s Greatest Cruises Season 2 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Amuq2xLIPVsvlkvXaLplNOPY52AfMkU Thanks for watching! About World's Greatest Cruises World’s Greatest Cruises explores the wonder of discovering the world by water. More than any other way to travel, cruising is as much about the journey as the destination. The series reveals the ships, the people, the cultures, and the traditions that make travel by sea, river, and expedition voyage so compelling. About Lynn Elmhirst Lynn Elmhirst is an award‑winning travel journalist and television producer with a lifelong passion for cruising. Drawn to the authenticity of arriving by water and the rich maritime traditions of life at sea, Lynn shares the stories behind the ships and the destinations. Through behind‑the‑scenes access, cultural encounters, and expert insight, she brings viewers closer to the magic of exploring the world by water. 🛳️ Subscribe to the World’s Greatest Cruises and continue the journey through extraordinary destinations, rich cultures, and life-changing cruise experiences. World’s Greatest Cruises Resources Website: https://www.worldsgreatestcruises.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldsGreatestCruises https://www.facebook.com/lynn.elmhirst/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldsgreatestcruises/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worlds-greatest-cruises https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-elmhirst-8738272/ #caribbean #caribbeancruise #cruisetravel