Enjoy the rare opportunity to explore the pristine shores of two Virgin Islands that are largely protected by national parks. Admire the crystalline waters and bird sanctuary of Diamond Cay in Jost Van Dyke, where a 1.25 acre nesting site plays home to several species of birds. U.S. parkland protects more than half of St. John, including forested mountains, powdery beaches and offshore coral reefs.
Cruise Region : Caribbean |
Company : The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection |
Ship : ILMA |
Journey Start : Wed 19 Feb 2025 |
Journey End : Sat 22 Feb 2025 |
Start in : San Juan / Puerto Rrico |
End in : San Juan / Puerto Rrico |
Count Nights : 3 nights |
Day | Port | Date | Arrival | Departure |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | San Juan / Puerto Rrico | Wed 19 Feb | 19:00 | |
2 | Jost Van Dyke / British Virgin Islands | Thu 20 Feb | 08:00 | 21:00 |
3 | St. John's / Canada | Fri 21 Feb | 08:00 | 19:00 |
4 | San Juan / Puerto Rrico | Sat 22 Feb | 07:00 |
San Juan
St. John's is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the large Canadian island, Newfoundland. The city spans 446.04 square kilometres (172.22 sq mi) and is North America's easternmost city.
Its name has been attributed to the Nativity of John the Baptist, when John Cabot was believed to have sailed into the harbour in 1497 and to a Basque fishing town with the same name. Existing on maps as early as 1519, it is the oldest city in North America. It was officially incorporated as a city in 1888. With a metropolitan population of approximately 219,207 (as of July 1, 2017), the St. John's Metropolitan Area is Canada's 20th largest metropolitan area and the second largest Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in Atlantic Canada, after Halifax.
The city has a rich history, having played a role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal in St. John's. Its history and culture have made it into an important tourist destination.
San Juan