Caribbean: Catamaran Cruise from Martinique to Tobago Cays

On Saturday afternoon, starting from 6 pm, your skipper will welcome you at the Marina of Le Marin, Martinique. After a welcome aperitif and a safety briefing, you can take your place in the cabin before enjoying a good dinner prepared by the chef. In the evening, we leave for an unforgettable night navigation under the Caribbean starry sky, enjoying the view of the coast of the island of St. Lucia, before going to sleep in our comfortable cabins.

While having breakfast we will round the island of St. Vincent and head for Bequia, anchoring in Admiralty Bay, where the crew will deal with the customs formalities. Bequia is the bigger island of the Grenadines and is famous for its white sand beaches, marine turtles and coral reefs: with its green valleys and hills, it is the typical example of tropical island. You will have the possibility of walking around Port Elizabeth before leaving for a short navigation towards Mustique in the afternoon: ancient pirate hideout and now meeting place for celebrities... In the evening you can have dinner and relax on board, or walk around the island enjoying the local night life!

We leave in the early morning so that you can enjoy your breakfast while sailing towards the Tobago Cays: the blue and green shades of the sea will be intense and mixed with the colors of the sky, creating an unforgettable scenery... it will feel like arriving in Heaven! The little islets of Tobago Cays are completely surrounded by the most beautiful and colorful coral reefs in the Caribbean: a real sanctuary for snorkeling lovers. The white beaches of Petit Tabac, Baradal, Jamesby, Petot Rameau and Petit Bateau will make you want to relax and lay down on the shoreline in total relax! Before spending the night at anchor, you can have dinner with a typical barbeque prepared by local fishermen...

You can spend the morning snorkeling and diving before leaving for Mayreau, where we will arrive to have lunch on the beach and visit two of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean: Saline Bay and Salt Whistle Bay. You will discover the village of Old Wall, located on a hill, and experience the Caribbean rhythm among the colorful little houses...

After breakfast, we set sail and head for Béquia, where we will spend the day exploring the island and the fishermen village of Hamilton, with colorful boats and incredible views. In the afternoon, there will be a lot of time for relaxing on the beach before spending the night at anchor under the starry sky...

We leave early in the morning to reach the volcanic island of St. Lucia before noon. During our breakfast, we will be able to see the “Pythons” on the horizon, two mountains of solidified lava covered by a luxuriant vegetation and symbol of the island... Here you can swim in the clear waters in front La Soufriere before having lunch on board. It is also possible to go around the island by car and get back on board in Marigot. Here the crew will be waiting for you moored in front of the palm trees, mangroves and super long white sand beaches: an idyllic place where you can enjoy a cocktail at the "JJ's Paradise" bar in the bay. Dinner and night at anchor in Marigot Bay.

After breakfast, we will leave Marigot Bay heading for Martinique and, with a bit of luck, some dolphins will accompany us during the 4-hour trip that will lead us to the island from where we started our journey. We will arrive on the wonderful beach of Le Salines and have lunch at anchor. Night on board, cuddled by our chef before returning to Le Marin on the following morning. 

Disembarkation is scheduled in the morning by 09:00.

The cabin cruise begins in the south of the island at 6pm from Le Marin, Martinique. After a welcome drink and a security briefing, you will sail towards the Saintes. Relax yourself enjoying exceptional moments under the starlit sky or in your comfortable cabin, only a few steps away.

Today you will explore the Saintes Archipelago. With its British roots, the elegance of the area and its people, build an atmosphere so seductive that many sailors have settled down there.You will be eating lunch in the pain de sucre, ideal for swimming and snorkeling with colorful fish and corals. We highly recommend you to explore the streets of Terre de Haut visiting Fort Napoleon and its Museum that are not far away or just go shopping, drink coffee or enjoy some snacks in  a local pastry shop. Here it would be possible also watch the “Sainttoise”, local fisher boats, doing their work... Dinner and overnight at anchor near Terre de Haut.

Today you will sail further into the Archipelago to explore the islands Cabrit and Terre de Bas. There will be plenty of swimming opportunities on the way. In view of the coastline of Basse Terre, the western part of Guadeloupe, you are leaving the Saintes, going north. In the heart of the Réserve Cousteau (islands recognized as Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO), the Pigeon Islands will be the next stop. These Islands are part of the town of Bouillante, but are 1100 m away from the shore. Lunch will be served while sailing. The key attraction lies at the bottom of the sea, aside from its vegetation, primarily occupied by the Manchineels and Frangipani. The diversity of coral reefs and fish are among the highest in the Caribbean. Just by snorkeling in shallow waters you will find elkhorn corals, gorgonians, faviidae, parrot fish, molidae and butterflyfish. Many scenes of the French scientist and Captain Custeau's movie "The Silent World" were filmed here. Jacques-Yves Cousteau is an important part of this territory, so much so that in 2004 has been inaugurated a bust of him, now moved underwater. Before nightfall you will continue your trip north until Deshaies, a charming fishing village surrounded by wooded hills. Dinner and overnight at anchor. You will continue your north journey before nightfall until you reach Deshaies, a charming fishing village.

Today you will set sail towards Marie-Galante. For lunch you will arrive at the beautiful bay of Anse Carnot, main character in many postcards, and rest here until afternoon. With his authenticity, the relaxed way of life and the affection of its residents, the island charm its visitors and it is considered like Guadeloupe 50 years ago. His nickname is "La Grande Galette" (the great pancake), is a reference to its flat and round shape. Marie-Galante is rich in white beaches, many of which are among the most stunning in the Antilles. There are also some fantastic turquoise lagoons that will lure us into anchoring there. At the end of the afternoon, we take the 30-minute trip to St. Louis, the oldest town on Marie-Galante. After a walk on the island, dinner and overnight stay at anchor.

On this day, we will return to Martinique, where we will remain in the north of the island and have a chance to visit the town of Saint Pierre. The town is situated below the popular Vulcan Pelée and was devastated by a volcanic eruption on 2 May 1902, then rebuilt in the 1920s. The remains of the disaster can be seen in the Fort district and the city centre. The night will be spent at anchor.

In the morning we will head towards the Anse D'Arlets, which boasts a beach known as the most beautiful in the island and known also for the church directly at the promenade. You will swim in crystal clear waters and see colorful fish when snorkeling or enjoy a cocktail in one of the various beach bars. The night will be spent at anchor in the south of Martinique.

The last day of your cruise will be in Saint-Anne, a paradise for swimmers and for the nature lovers who can discover his unique landscape of “petrified savannah” that reminds of deserts or landscapes on the moon. The last night will be spent in front of Saint-Anne.

Disembarkation is scheduled by 09:00 on Saturday morning.