Grenadines 11 days cruise
The finest sailing area in the Caribbean

Meet at the pier in Le Marin, south of Martinique, to board your catamaran (Catlante 600 or Catlante 620, depending on the departure) at 6pm. You'll meet the crew and your fellow passengers over a welcome drink. The Captain will tell you about the cruise program and give you basic safety instructions. After dinner, you'll weigh anchor for a beautiful night sail in the Caribbean Sea: take the opportunity to relax and enjoy these moments, stretched out on the mattresses of the large fly bridge, contemplating the starry sky before you fall asleep. During the night, you'll sail along the coast of the island of St. Lucia, taking in the silhouettes of its majestic Deux Pitons.

In the morning, after passing within sight of St. Vincent, you'll approach the island of Béquia, (pronounced "Bécoué"), at Admiralty Bay.
During breakfast, your captain will take care of the formalities for entering the Grenadines. At 18km2, Béquia is the largest island in the Grenadines. The French were the first settlers here in the early 18th century. Surrounded by white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and coral reefs, Béquia, with its lush hills and valleys, is an authentic tropical island. Once populated by whalers, the island has been successfully converted to tourism, with a warm welcome and festive atmosphere. Port Elizabeth, the island's main village with its Anglo-Saxon charm, boasts a beautiful Anglican church, St. Mary's, built in 1829. Between relaxing on board the boat, swimming and strolling ashore, you'll enjoy your first few hours in the Grenadines. After a siesta, when the temperature drops a little, treat yourself to a tour of the island. You'll discover the fishing village of Hamilton with its colorful boats, the turtle farm to the south, the small whaling museum and splendid scenery. Lunch and dinner on board. Overnight at anchor.

After breakfast, departure for a short sail to the island of Petit Nevis. Now uninhabited, this small island was used until the 1960s for butchering whales after their hunt. Bleached bones can still be found scattered around. Snorkeling is right at your feet, in shallow waters, so make the most of it! Then it's on to the island of Mayreau, a mere 4km2 in size but home to two of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean: Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect arc of white sand, and Saline Bay. Discover the island's only hilltop village, Old Wall, on foot. It's very typical of the Caribbean, with its colorful wooden huts and nonchalant atmosphere. A cosy little bar run by Robert, a colorful Rasta, is the perfect place for a refreshing break after taking the time to admire the splendid view of the Tobago Cays, Canouan and Union. The island's 300 or so inhabitants form an autonomous community. The island of Mayreau is the smallest of the Grenadine islands, but its inhabitants are no less strong-willed, being the descendants of around a hundred settlers and slaves who refused the offer of the St Vincent government to settle on Canouan. Visit also the pretty little Catholic church of Père Divonne, who in 1972 solved the island's water problem by equipping it with a collective water collector. In the late afternoon, enjoy a relaxing swim on the beach before returning to your boat for dinner and the evening. Overnight at anchor in Mayreau.

You'll have the whole morning to enjoy the beach at Salt Whistle Bay. After lunch, you'll set sail for the Tobago Cays. The monochrome of greens and blues is breathtaking, with the sky drowning in the sea and the feeling of having arrived at the end of the Earth. The few islets of the Tobago Cays are joined by the most beautiful coral reef in the West Indies. After this first contact with the Tobago Cays, don't hesitate to accept the traditional beach lobster barbecue (extra charge) prepared by the fishermen: salads and fruit, fish or lobster depending on the season, but always freshly caught and cooked in front of you. A real treat! Enjoy this Eden to the full in the afternoon and evening. This miracle of nature, the most beautiful lagoon in the Grenadines, will provide you with the most wonderful setting for your overnight anchorage.

Wake up to paradise! The urge to dive will be so strong that you'll have to skip breakfast. Baradal is best visited in the morning, when the iguanas are basking in the sun. Snorkeling fans are in for a treat: the shallow barrier reef is teeming with fish, turtles, rays and coral. For those who've never done it before, there's a great place to start. Be careful: the Tobago Cays Marine Park is protected and its natural balance is fragile. So don't hit the coral with your flippers, and don't pick up any shells or pieces of coral. In any case, once out of the water, dry and dead, these little natural jewels lose their color. For a relaxing break between dives, the pristine beaches of the islets Petit Tabac, Baradal, Jamesby, Petit Rameau and Petit Bateau invite you to a soothing robinsonnade. Dinner and overnight at anchor

Spend the morning in the Tobago Cays, feasting once again on this giant aquarium dotted with islands and wild beaches, before setting sail for a new dream island just a stone's throw away, Petit Saint Vincent. This private island will welcome you for anchoring and swimming, before or after lunch. You'll leave Petit Saint-Vincent in the early afternoon to discover one of the Grenadines' mythical islets: Morpion. Morpion is a white sandbar whose contours change with the tides. Just a few dozen meters long, Morpion is characterized by its unique construction, a coconut leaf hut. Famous the world over, it has been photographed by Yann Arthus-Bertrand and featured on the cover of several magazines. The surrounding coral reefs are ideal for snorkeling. Weighing anchor in the late afternoon, you'll head for Union, which you'll reach in the evening. If you wish, you can dine ashore (at an additional cost) in one of the island's restaurants, including the beautiful Bougainvilla terrace. In the village of Clifton Bay, evenings are often enlivened by the percussive sounds of the Steel Bands. It's a great place to have a party. Dinner and overnight on board, at anchor or alongside.

Union covers 8 km² and is the most mountainous island in the archipelago: its Mount Parnassus rises to 304 metres. The harbour village of Clifton, typical and lively, is very popular with yachtsmen. Its small shops and typical market line the main street; some are run by French people who settled here more than twenty years ago. You will have the morning to explore Clifton, do a little shopping and enjoy a coffee on a terrace while watching the island's morning life. If you feel like a good walk, the beaches of Belmont, Richmond or Bloody Bay and the village of Ashton are well worth the detour. Thompson Reef is a renowned kitesurfing spot: go and admire the kiters from the beautiful beach!
Lunch at anchor off charming Happy Island. Then you will leave Union for Bequia.
Relax in one of Bequia's many small bars, in front of which local craftsmen sell attractive souvenirs, and on the beach, before returning to your boat for dinner.
Overnight at anchor.

After breakfast, you will weigh anchor and sail to the large island of Saint Vincent, which you will reach by lunchtime. You will anchor in pretty Cumberland Bay, lined with coconut palms.
In the afternoon, you can take an excursion through the island's charming and little-known villages, some of whose names recall the former French presence on the island, to the Dark View Falls (extra charge).
Both waterfalls are easily reached on foot, crossing the river on a suspension bridge. The setting is incredible and the vegetation more than lush: you will feel you are at the end of the world! A small beach bar will welcome you (on some evenings...) for an aperitif or a last drink before you return to your catamaran.
Overnight at anchor.

Early departure for Saint Lucia.
This large volcanic island of 620 km² is mountainous throughout and covered in lush vegetation. It can be seen from afar thanks to its famous Pitons, two former lava domes on its west coast that plunge straight into the sea.
Long disputed between the French and the English, its cultural heritage still shows it: English is the first language, but Creole and French are also spoken.
You will stop in Soufrière Bay for a swim and lunch.
In the afternoon, go ashore for a tour of the island (extra charge): discover the healing properties of the volcanic mud and the hot springs of Sulphur Springs, the magnificent botanical garden and the bathing pools of Diamond Falls, and finish in the charming and very spiritual Maranatha Gardens. Along the way you will enjoy many viewpoints over the Pitons.
Dinner and overnight at anchor in Soufrière.

After breakfast, you will leave Saint Lucia and head due north towards Martinique.
While crossing the Saint Lucia Channel, you may be lucky enough to see dolphins or sometimes whales. Keep your eyes peeled!
As the sea can be a little rough in this passage, you will appreciate the stability of your catamaran, just as on the way out.
Arrival off the long beach of Sainte-Anne, which extends from Pointe Marin, for an afternoon of relaxing, strolling and water sports. The most energetic can enjoy the village's nightlife after dinner.
Dinner and overnight at anchor off Sainte-Anne.

After an early breakfast, your catamaran raises anchor one last time to head for the port of Le Marin. 
You'll have to leave your boat and crew at 9:00 am.