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Caribbean Islands & Living Traditions: Barbados to Sint Maarten Aboard Sea Cloud II

February 5 – 12, 2027

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    University of Virginia

Experience the Caribbean through the lens of history and living culture.

Board Sea Cloud II for a voyage exploring the natural wonders and ancient cultures of six distinctive islands across the Lesser Antilles. Begin in Carriacou, Grenada, where you may visit the historic village of Windward, or spend the afternoon relaxing on secluded beaches. Step ashore Soufrière, St. Lucia, and visit the world’s only drive-in volcano, Sulphur Springs. Continue to Martinique for a private visit to the studio of a contemporary street artist in the village of Trois-Îlets, followed by a lunch of Creole cuisine and a private visit to the Balata Botanical Garden.

Next, cruise to Dominica, known as the “Nature Island,” for a guided exploration of Fort Shirley, or a visit to the Kalinago Territory. A botanist will guides you through the Nevis Botanical Garden in St. Kitts, followed by a guided tour of Alexander Hamilton’s Birthplace House and an inside look at the Nevis Heritage Village. Enjoy a curator-led tour of Space Gallery, one of St. Barths’ premier contemporary art spaces, followed by lunch at a seaside café.

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Alice W. Iglehart

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Alice W. Iglehart has more than 40 years of experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and is a master of gallery-based teaching. She co-created the 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 the School of Visual Arts in the Art History and Critical Studies department. Alice holds a B.A. with a triple major in Art History, History, and Studio Art, and an M.S. in Museum Education.

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