Skippered Sailing Holidays in the Caribbean

If you want to explore Martinique, come one day earlier and let us know which hotel are you staying in Fort-de-France. We will organise for you and other guests private tour around the island on the next day.

For those who arrived one day earlier, there is an optional tour of Martinique. The itinerary includes the Botanical Garden Jardin de Balata, the reconstructed slave village “Le Savane des Esclaves,”, Habitation Clement – rum distillery surrounded by a beautiful park and sculpture garden, as well as the Cap 110 Memorial and Les Anses-d’Arlet – a charming town with a beautiful pier, a small church, and colorful fishing boats.

All guests will be welcomed between 5 – 6 pm with a refreshing cocktail on the AKUA AMINATA board. The skipper will  introduce the sailing itinerary, safety rules, and the living arrangements on the catamaran. Then we will do some shopping for the next few days and go together to marina for dinner.

After breakfast, the skipper will brief us on the day’s itinerary, and after enjoying our morning coffee, we’ll head out for some last-minute fresh shopping. Once everyone is ready, we will set sail on the first leg of our journey from Martinique (Le Marin) towards St. Lucia. After four to five hours, we will anchor at Rodney Bay. It’s time for a well-deserved “anchor” beer or cocktail.

Today, we have the longest sailing leg ahead of us. We will arrive at St. Vincent, the largest island in the country of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Our destination is Wallilabou Bay, which will welcome us with props from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, as scenes for “The Curse of the Black Pearl” and “Dead Man’s Chest” were filmed here.

For those who want to experience a bit of the St. Vincent vibe, after breakfast, there is an opportunity for a short excursion to Dark View Falls, black waterfalls where water cascades down basalt rocks from a high cliff.
During lunchtime, we will set sail from St. Vincent towards Bequia, known as the “Big Little Island,” the second largest island in the Grenadines with an area of 18 km2.

After breakfast, those interested can take a ride on the local transportation, a type of windowless taxi that can accommodate 8 people, and explore the most interesting places on the island, including the ruins of Fort Hamilton and enjoy the beautiful view of Admiral Bay from the hill where it is located.
During lunchtime, we will sail to Mayreau, the smallest island in the Grenadines, covering only 3.8 km2 and inhabited by about 300 residents. Our catamaran will anchor at the stunning Salt Whistle Bay, a naturally sheltered cove with golden sand and beautiful turquoise water.
New Year eve we will spend having a dinner on the beach and celebrate New Year under the Caribbean sky, with local food and music.

It will be lazy day. After late breakfest we will discover island, visit Catholic church and admire the breathtaking view of the Tobago Cays, hidden Treasure of the island and take a wild path back to the Salt Whistle Bay.

Today, there’s no need to rush. We can enjoy bathing in Salt Whistle Bay to our heart’s content, and then we’ll sail towards Tobago Cays, which are essentially just around the corner from Mayreau, about 30 minutes of sailing away.

Tobago Cays is an archipelago of five tiny, uninhabited islets known as the “jewels in the crown” of the southern Grenadines, thanks to their beautiful golden beaches and coral reefs. We will anchor within the Tobago Cays Marine Park, which is surrounded by a double horseshoe-shaped coral reef, creating an exceptionally calm and shallow water. Snorkeling and admiring the coral reef and turtles here is a true pleasure.

The highlight of this wonderful day is an evening Lobster Beach BBQ, where you can mingle with a lot of different people from other boats and have a great time!

Today, we will arrive at the private island of Mustique, a favorite destination for celebrities, stars, and the wealthy. We’ll visit the iconic Basil’s Bar, which has been the cultural heartbeat of Mustique for over 50 years and is famous for its delicious drinks.

Today, we’ll sail back to St. Vincent, all the way to the northernmost point. We’ll spend the night at anchor and enjoy a good dinner on board the catamaran.

We return to St. Lucia, with approximately 5 hours of sailing and relaxation on the catamaran. We’ll anchor for the night on the north and enjoy dinner at the catamaran.

The last day of sailing in paradise is ahead of us. If the wind allows, we’ll stop at Saint-Anne for one last swim on one of Martinique’s most beautiful beaches. After arriving at Le Marin marina, we will have a farewell dinner.

Disembarkation from the catamaran is around 10am so you will have plenty of time to leisurely return to Fort-de-France and catch your flight back home.