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The Caribbean You Don’t See from Big Ships | World’s Greatest Cruises with Lynn Elmhirst

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👁️ 30 views📅 1 weeks ago⏱️ 25:46
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour
CaribbeanFrom San Juan, Puerto RicoVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Cruising may be the most authentic way to travel, not to mention its spectacular scenery, fascinating ships, maritime traditions, and local people and cultures.

This is just about as small ship as you can get. Maximum of 100 guests on board and 76 crew members to host us.

I'm enjoying just sipping this rum, which is I think the best compliment you can pay.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask the bartender which cocktail is their favorite to mix.
Don't overcook seafood; keep it simple.
For small ship cruising, take advantage of the marina platform for direct sea access.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens when you sail beyond the big ports and crowded piers in the Caribbean?
QHow does a luxury yacht cruise differ from big ship cruising?

Topics Covered

Excursions4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

San Juan, Puerto Rico3½ Happy Bacon
St. Kits4 Happy Bacon
Top: Rum Master Certification at Wingfield Estate
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands4½ Happy Bacon
Top: The Baths at Virgin Gorda
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YouTube Video Description

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. 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. 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/