Grenadines and Tobago Cays: 7 days catamaran cruise

Your crew will wait for you at 18:00 at the marina of Le Marin, in the south of the island of Martinique.Le Marin is a picturesque town, facing a bay surrounded by mangroves, cliffs and islets, inside the isthmus that protects it from waves and wind: it is the perfect starting point for a sailing cruise in the Grenadines! After dinner on board and departure for Bequia, we'll be sailing southwards to Sainte-Lucia and Saint-Vincent.

Arrival at dawn at Bequia, the first island of the Grenadine archipelago. We will stop at Admiralty Bay. The crew will complete the customs formalities and then you will be able to visit the capital Port Elisabeth where you will find the image of the Queen of England everywhere, demonstrating her attachment to the former colonial power. We will leave the moorings for Mayreau after lunch and we will go to the anchor in front of the beach of Saline Bay. We will have dinner on board under the Caribbean stars.

The only village that can be reached by walking along a path that starts from the beach of the bay of Saline. It is worth visiting the cottages, bars and restaurants made of colored wood and the small stone church at the top of the hill, with a breathtaking view of the nearby islands. We will sail in the late morning for a short cruise to the famous Tobago Cays, whose islands and cliffs surround the most beautiful lagoon of the Grenadines. We will discover the enchanting world of this pristine coral reef where you can enjoy some amazing snorkelling sessions. For those who have booked the excursion package there is a barbecue on the beach: aperitif, and dinner with lobster and fish.

Breakfast will be served inside the natural reserve, and you will be still able to explore the magnificent lagoon and its islets. Enjoy the sun on fine white sandy beaches with kayaking, windsurfing or wakeboarding. Or you can venture on trails on these uninhabited islands seeing cacti, frangipani trees and endemic shrubs. Dinner and night on board. With an optional excursion in the morning you can reach, with a local boat, the "Petit Tabac" islet where Jack Sparrow was abandoned with the beautiful Elisabeth.

This morning we will sail, driven by the trade winds to Bequia, and after a nice lunch on board we will visit the village with its local market and the picturesque boutiques. In the afternoon, we set sail for Cumberland Bay in St. Vincent. Excursion package: after dinner on board, you can go to ‘Beni’, where you will be greeted with steelband music played in a very warm atmosphere.

Breakfast on board. As an optional, it is possible to take a taxi ride on the island, with the opportunity to see the  village and some incredible panoramic points. Swim under a waterfall after crossing a traditional suspension bridge. After lunch we will go to see the two Pitons, symbol of Saint Lucia. Dinner and night on board.

Breakfast on board. Optional: tour of the island with driver and guide, exploring the village of La Soufrière,  and discovering the Botanical Garden with its mineral springs and sulfur baths; you will also walk in the crater of the volcano La Soufrière, between fumes and geysers of boiling water. Lunch on board while sailing to Sainte Anne in Martinique. Dinner and night on board. Breakfast will be served early in order to save time for the last hour of navigation, by heading to the Marin.

Check-out 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.