Wonders of the West Indies From Fort-de-France to Fort-de-France

The largest of the French West Indian towns blends cosmopolitan style and local colour, with its urban lifestyle, colourful markets, metal architecture and charming old houses. Stopover for boarding and disembarking. Ship docked in port.

One of the most beautiful bays in the world, studded with charming huts and red-roofed dolls' houses. This tiny archipelago is one of the world's exceptional beauty spots. At anchor. Water sports (except water skiing), no beach.

The jagged coast of this former British colony is studded with magnificent beaches. Its typical port, with lively pubs and inns, gives it reams of historic charm. Ship at anchor, water sports available, beach.

Its elegant Georgian style houses are a reminder of the island's British past. Known as "the fertile land", its underwater life is as fabulous as the wonderfully lush landscapes. Ship docked, no water sports, beach.

This tiny volcanic island, sister island to St Kitts, where the traditional sport of cricket remains a national game, is a fascinating world of hot water springs, archeological sites and forests inhabited by green monkies. AShip at anchor, water sports available, beach.

Known as the Little Paris of the French West Indies, the island was the capital of the aristocracy of the plantations until 1902, when at 7.50 on 8 May the volcano exploded and in 3 minutes St Pierre was buried under a carpet of lava. This is an emotional visit with a wealth of history. Ship at anchor, water sports available, beach.

This proud volcanic island is a pillar of ecology, with its two majestic rocky peaks swathed in green and its lovingly preserved surroundings. Ship at anchor, water sports available (no snorkelling), beach.

The smallest of the Grenadine Islands has just one little village, surrounded by idyllic beaches with the finest sand, crystal clear waters and multicoloured tropical fish. Ship at anchor, water sports available (no water skiing). Private beach for the Caribbean Beach Club.

The Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea make for a fascinating contrast on this small coral island: Its wild, green northern face contrasts with the azure blue waters of the south and their specific fauna and flora. Ship docked, no water sports and no direct access to a beach.

The largest of the French West Indian towns blends cosmopolitan style and local colour, with its urban lifestyle, colourful markets, metal architecture and charming old houses. Stopover for boarding and disembarking. Ship docked in port.