Island hop through the Caribbean by luxury yacht
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Yacht Cruising
Caribbean & Central America
Food & Drinks
You’ll be spoilt for choice as you taste your way through the Caribbean islands. Whether you’re looking for a quick and filling snack, a hearty meal, an indulgent treat, or even something sweet to munch on as you stroll along the beach, you’ll discover plenty of authentic Caribbean food bursting with flavour.
We list our favourites below, but first, let’s take a look at what Caribbean food is.
European, Indian, Asian, African, Latin American, and Middle Eastern cuisines have played a huge part in shaping the flavours of the Caribbean. A significant shift occurred during the late 1400s when Christopher Columbus landed on the islands and the Spaniards introduced a range of fruit-bearing trees and plants to the Caribbean such as:
Colonisation as a whole influenced the cooking styles of each individual island. Where the French settled, you’ll find more examples of French cuisine. Where the British ruled, you’ll unearth more British cooking tropes.
And with that, the ruling nations also introduced new flavours from further afield. African slaves brought over to work on the plantation had their own cooking styles, and after slavery was outlawed, Indian and Chinese indentured labourers brought over their own techniques and ingredients.
While traditional Caribbean food takes a lot of inspiration from other nations, the chefs and cooks on the islands have made each adapted element their own. As an example, the chilli pepper was introduced to the Caribbean from the Americas and ginger was introduced by Spain, but jerk-style food is a very much a Caribbean creation.
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SEASON: 2024/2025Island hop through the Caribbean by luxury yacht
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SEASON: 2024/2025Island hop through the Caribbean by luxury yacht
8 Days
SEASON: 2024/2025Island hop through the Caribbean by luxury yacht
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