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Caribbean Paradises & Extraordinary Vistas: Round-Trip Sint Maarten Aboard Sea Cloud with Alice W. Schwarz, Lecturer and Educator


Caribbean Paradises & Extraordinary Vistas: Round-Trip Sint Maarten Aboard Sea Cloud

Traveling with YouAlice W. Schwarz

Alice W. Schwarz has over 38 years of experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and is a master at the art of gallery-based teaching. She co-created award-winning Murder at the Met: An American Murder Mystery and has taught and trained staff at numerous historic house museums. She is also on the faculty at Bank Street College of Education in the Museum Education Graduate Program and the School of Visual Arts in the Art History and Critical Studies department. She has a B.A. triple-major in Art History, History, and Studio Art with a minor in Theater and a M.S. in Museum Education.

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— Set sail on a luxurious round-trip voyage from Sint Maarten aboard Sea Cloud, a legendary sailing yacht with just 32 cabins, and enjoy visits to lesser-known and untouched islands in this historic region

— Visit private tropical gardens on exclusive tours, including the breathtaking botanical garden on Nevis, home to orchid terraces, various tropical plants, and a rainforest conservancy

— Enjoy special access to the 18th-century Fairview Great House and Botanical Gardens, the only existing French plantation house on St. Kitts, and see its private art collections as well as two-and-a-half acres of botanical gardens

— Explore the UNESCO-listed military fortress of Brimstone Hill, an extensive site on St. Kitts once captured by French troops in a month-long battle with the British during the Revolutionary War

— Trace Caribbean history through the colonial struggles of Europeanpowers on St. Kitts and Îles des Saintes, the location of an important Revolutionary War battle

— Swim at exquisite hidden beaches and snorkel in clear blue waters onSt. Barthélemy and Îles des Saintes, or delight in a possible invigorating dip from the swim deck of Sea Cloud in the Caribbean Sea Cloud

Trip Highlights

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

In January 2022, join me for an inspiring winter escape to the sunny Caribbean islands. Set sail on a round-trip journey from Dutch Sint Maarten aboard the original Sea Cloud. This sea voyage will illuminate the intriguing history of these idyllic paradises, once vital stops on transatlantic trade routes, bringing goods like sugar and mahogany to U.S. shores. As a historic homes scholar, I am excited to introduce you to meticulously landscaped colonial estates and private collections dating back centuries on exclusive tours. You will behold spectacular gardens, including the marvelous botanical garden at Nevis, which hosts diverse and rare flora in its rainforest conservancy.

Throughout our journey, you will learn the little-known story of how the Caribbean helped shape America’s first major art movement. Awed by the Caribbean’s natural beauty, 19th-century landscape painters such as Frederic Edwin Church flocked to the region to capture its diverse flowers, plants, and trees. I plan to lecture on these artists as you witness the extraordinary vistas reflected in many of their compositions.

From Sint Maarten, we’ll call at St. Kitts, where Alexander Hamilton’s mother once lived, and we’ll explore an art-filled 18th-century estate. Fascinating American Revolution history awaits at Îles des Saintes, where we’ll take in amazing views from the 17th-century Fort Napoléon. On the often-overlooked island of Dominica, we will marvel at stunning landscapes and a UNESCO-listed military fortress. After a day on Nevis, I will show you Betty’s Hope, a restored 17th-century sugar plantation on magical Antigua. From there, we will wander the hiking trails and splendid town streets on the Dutch island of St. Eustatius, and savor a day among the white-sand beaches of St. Barthélemy before returning to Sint Maarten for disembarkation.

Throughout this voyage, enjoy opportunities to swim in the Caribbean’s turquoise waters and dine on deck as the gentle trade wind fills the ship’s 32,000 square feet of sails. I hope you join me on this rejuvenating and deeply enriching winter journey.

Sincerely,

Alice W. SchwarzLecturer & EducatorThe Metropolitan Museum of Art


Photos clockwise from top right: Map of the region; Gustavia, St. Barthélemy; English Harbor, Antigua; Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace, Nevis; and Copper-Romped Hummingbird. Front cover: St. Kitts. Back cover: Hibiscus (top) and Betty’s Hope, Antigua (bottom).

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Departure / Philipsburg, Sint Maarten/ Embark Sea Cloud Friday, January 21 Arrive in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten in the afternoon, and transfer to the awaiting Sea Cloud, setting sail for St. Kitts. L, D

Basseterre, St. Kitts Saturday, January 22Anchor in Basseterre on the island of St. Kitts, the first permanent English settlement in the Caribbean and the home of Alexander Hamilton’s mother for many years. Visit Fairview Great House and Botanical Gardens, an 18th-century oasis on this charming small island. On the way back to the ship, stop at Brimstone Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as “the Gibraltar of the West Indies” for its extensive battery. B, L, D

Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe Sunday, January 23Arrive on Îles des Saintes, an archipelago of eight tiny volcanic islands and the site of the 1782 Battle of the Saintes between the British Royal Navy and the French fleet. Tour the colonial-style capital, Terre-de-Haut, or visit 17th-century Fort Napoléon, with its commanding views and exotic gardens. Or perhaps enjoy a swim at one of the white-sand beaches before returning to Sea Cloud for an overnight stay docked on Îles des Saintes. B, L, D

Cabrits, DominicaMonday, January 24Today, discover Dominica, nicknamed the “Nature Isle” of the Caribbean, one of the most untouched of the Windward Islands. It boasts some of the highest mountains in the Lesser Antilles as well as many beautiful national parks. Its interior is characterized by thick virgin forest, where rivers plunge into the depths and tiny streams meander through the jungle. On an exploration of Cabrits National Park, marvel at this natural scenery and find two extinct volcanoes at its center. Within a volcanic crater in the park, make your way to UNESCO-listed Fort Shirley, a formerly

In Quill National Park, stroll along hiking trails along the ocean and around the volcano, which features a rainforest and a variety of orchid species. Surrounding the island are narrow beaches of volcanic sand. You may decide to join a walking tour in town or relax on your own. B, L, D

Gustavia, St. BarthélemyFriday, January 28Today’s call is at small but cosmopolitan St. Barthélemy. Experience the island’s French savoir faire as we stroll past stylish cafés and boutiques. Swimmers will have an opportunity to visit one of many beautiful beaches. Return to the ship in time for lunch. Onboard festivities this evening feature a tasting of excellent rums from island distilleries. B, L, D

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten/Disembark Saturday, January 29Arrive back in Sint Maarten, and disembark Sea Cloud for flights home. B

This itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Arrangements Abroad. For complete details, please carefully read the terms and conditions at www.arrangementsabroad.com/terms.

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strategic network of defenses built in the 18th century whose ruins have been recaptured by the surrounding jungle. B, L, D

Charlestown, Nevis Tuesday, January 25This afternoon, call at the island of Nevis, birthplace of Alexander Hamilton. See the childhood home of the famed Founding Father before exploring the island’s spectacular botanical gardens. The five-acre Botanical Gardens of Nevis contain orchid terraces, various tropical plants, and a rainforest conservancy. Sea Cloud will dock overnight in the quaint village of Charlestown. B, L, D

St. John’s, AntiguaWednesday, January 26St John’s is the capital of this small island in the Antilles, a former British colony. From Shirley Heights in the south, savor fantastic views over the English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, an old restored shipyard named after the Admiral. Visit Betty’s Hope, a restored sugar mill where “white gold” would have been processed during the island’s bitter past. Nearby, see sweet black pineapples growing in the gentle rolling landscape around Boggy Peak, Antigua’s highest point. Along the coast, admire the island’s bays and lagoons, countless white palm-filled beaches, and an almost unbroken coral reef. B, L, D

Oranjestad, St. Eustasius Thursday, January 27Call at the small Dutch island of St. Eustatius, once one of the busiest seaports in the world. The island’s landscapes are dominated by the Quill, a dormant volcano.

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Cabins 14 to 17 Promenade Deck $9,999 $11,999

Upper/lower twin beds, shower.

Cabins 28 & 29 Promenade Deck $10,999 $16,499

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Cabins 18 to 25 Promenade Deck $11,999 $17,999

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Cabins 32 to 37 Lido Deck $12,499 $18,749

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Queen-size or twin bed(s), marble fireplace, and bath.

Cabins 1 & 2 Main Deck $20,499 Inquire

Original Owner’s Suites. King-size bed, marble fireplace, and bath.

Rates Include — Eight nights cabin accommodations aboard Sea Cloud

— Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner); bottled water, soft drinks, juices, and coffee/tea with all meals; house wine at welcome and farewell dinners; complimentary open bar throughout the cruise

— Airport/pier/airport group transfers for all participants on suggested flights

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— Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance fees for included visits

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Not included in rates International airfare; passport/visa fees; meals not specified; personal items and expenses; airport transfers other than for those on suggested flights; trip insurance; luggage in excess of one suitcase; any other items not specifically mentioned as included.

Sea Cloud

With her rich mahogany and gleaming brass, the legendary Sea Cloud travels under 30 billowing sails trimmed by hand. Her original owners, heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post and financier E. F. Hutton, desired a craft like no other. They spared no expense to create the largest private sailing ship ever built and in 1931, Sea Cloud was launched. In the ’30s and ’40s, as she sailed the world, the four-masted beauty was host to leaders including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Sweden’s King Gustavus V. Now carefully restored by a team of master craftspeople, this great lady continues to offer elegant quarters, fine dining, and impeccable service. Praised by the world’s most discerning travelers, Sea Cloud receives consistently high rankings from Condé Nast Traveler. Please note: Sea Cloud does not have an elevator.

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