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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sarah Riches

This tall ship cruise lets you discover lesser-known Caribbean islands

Star Clippers’ ‘Star Flyer’ ship moors off Barbuda’s River Bay, which is half the size of Antigua - (Star Clippers)

Alighting from a tender boat between two empty beaches on Barbuda, I wonder where everyone is.

The Caribbean island has 3,000 residents – three per cent of Antigua and Barbuda’s total population. Between December and April’s peak-sailing season, a fortnight can pass without any cruise ships visiting, and those that do have fewer than 200 passengers.

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