Day 1 - Saturday: Le Marin / Bequia (Sailing time: 13h)
Your catamaran awaits you at the Marina du Marin, with boarding from 6 pm The small resort town of Le Marin is located at the southern end of the island, overlooking the mangrove-fringed coastline. It is known as the nautical capital of Martinique with its deep bay, excellent infrastructure and well-protected port. As the first marina in the Lesser Antilles, Marina du Marin is the ideal location for cruises departing for the Grenadines. You will be welcomed on board by your crew so you can settle into your cabin. Later, you will depart for an overnight sailing along the coasts of Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent towards the island of Bequia.
Day 2 - Sunday: Bequia
Arrive early in the morning to Bequia (pronounced "BECK-way"), the first of the islands in the Grenadines archipelago. Enjoy free time anchored in Admiralty Bay Harbor and enjoy swimming, snorkeling or water sports while your captain takes care of shore arrangements. The capital, Port Elizabeth, is a lively small town whose bars proudly display the portrait of the Queen of England, a sign of attachment to the former colonial power. Lunch on board followed by a visit to the island in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 3 - Monday: Bequia / Mayreau (Sailing time: 4h)
Depart for Mayreau early in the morning after breakfast. This island is the least populated of the archipelago with about 300 inhabitants. The only town in Mayreau is accessible in less than an hour's walk from Saline Bay Beach. It is worth the detour for its colorful wooden cabins, and unique bars and restaurants. A small stone church erected on the top of a hill offers magnificent panoramic views of the neighboring islands. Lunch on board, followed by a visit to the island or relaxing on one of the island's two beautiful beaches. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4 - Tuesday: Mayreau / Tobago Cays (Sailing time: 0.5h)
Depart before breakfast for a short sail to the famous Tobago Cays with islets, lagoons and reefs that crown the most beautiful lagoon in the Grenadines. You are truly in the heart of a tropical paradise. Enjoy a relaxing day, where you can immerse yourself in the underwater charm of the shallow coral reefs with swimming and snorkeling to your heart's content. Enjoy the Caribbean vibes and the sun on this famous white sand beach. Take advantage of the many water activities on board: snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding. Venture onto desert island trails to discover cacti, frangipani and endemic shrubs. Dinner and overnight on board. Optional: Enjoy a casual beach barbecue with lobster or conch, and a seasonal fish dinner.
Day 5 – Wednesday: Tobago Cays / Bequia / Cumberland (Saint Vincent) (Sailing time: 6h)
Depart after breakfast and return to Bequia. After lunch on board, visit the town, with its local fruit and vegetable markets and quaint boutiques. In the afternoon, set sail for the charming Cumberland Bay in St. Vincent.
Day 6 - Thursday: Saint Vincent / Saint Lucia (Sailing time: 5.5h)
Breakfast on board. Optional: Choose to explore the island on land: travel inland by minibus with driver and guide, discovering the local village, driving along the picturesque Caribbean coast, and swimming under a beautiful waterfall after crossing a suspension bridge. After lunch, set sail towards the 2 imposing peaks of the famous Pitons, emblems of Saint Lucia. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7 - Friday: Saint Lucia / Sainte Anne (Martinique) (Sailing time: 5.5h)
Breakfast on board. Optional: Explore Saint Lucia by taxi with a guide: visit the village of La Soufrière at the foot of the Pitons, the most important of the 17th century, discover the botanical garden, swim in the sulfur springs and baths, and see the crater of the Soufrière volcano still active with its boiling water geysers. Lunch while sailing downwind of the island, towards Sainte Anne in Martinique. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 8 - Saturday: Sainte Anne / Marin (Sailing time: 0.5h)
Breakfast on board, followed by a short sail to disembark in Port du Marin at 10 am
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