DESTINATIONS
FOR THE 2023/24 AND 2024/25 SEASONS
Guadeloupe, Les Saintes and Dominica
We offer this destination from December to June
Welcome to Guadeloupe!
Our driver will pick you up at the airport, from there it’s a short taxi ride to the marina where Katarina and her crew will be waiting for you. Dinner will be served on the boat.
Guadeloupe:
Included; Rental car with driver (your captain) for a one day excursion:
Saut D’Acomat
A 10 minute walking trek will lead you to a beautiful three-story waterfall which flows into a crystal clear natural pool. A truly beautiful setting!
Cousteau Reserve
Surrounding the Pigeon Islands, the Cousteau Reserve is a protected underwater reserve with vibrant coral reefs and gardens, protected marine life, and several shipwrecks heavily covered with sponges.
Dolé Baths
Located at an altitude of 216 meters, in the “Dos-d’Ane” section of Guadeloupe, the Dolé Baths are a grouping of scenic little baths, One, “le Bain D’Amour”, is the public bath in the shape of a heart. From the baths we take a hike through the forest to access the unspoiled natural pools further up the warm river. This excursion is one of the most enchanting in the Caribbean! The hot water of the basins are known to do help with rheumatisms with its warm, 33 degree waters.
Extra:
Lunch on the beach, snorkeling excursion in the Cousteau Reserve (optional: kayak rental or dive boat).
Les Saintes
Les Saintes is formed by nine smaller unspoiled islands, two of which are inhabited.
Terre de Haut is inviting with its bistro-lined streets and the turquoise waters of its bay - a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club. And neighbouring Terre de Bas also has plenty to offer: the golden sand of Grande-Anse beach alone is well worth the detour.
Fort Napoléon
Located 114 meters above sea level, and about a quarter of an hour’s walk from the dock, Vauban-style Fort Napoleon still protects the bays of Les Saintes. Upstairs, a fascinating museum tells the history of the Fort and of the natural environment of the island with many displays of artifacts. Outside, with the support of the Exotic Garden of Monaco, a conservatory of cactus was created. Here you’ll find endemic species like the “cactus candles” or “English heads” but also varieties from around the world. You can also observe iguanas in the gardens.
Extra:
Optional: scooter or golf cart rental to visit the island.
Dominica
Mooring for two night and two full days of excursions with a minibus and a local guide:
Titou Gorge:
'Ti tou' means 'little-throat' in Creole. This gorge was used in the filming of “Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Man's Chest.” The short swim from a swimming hole through a narrow gorge to a powerful waterfall is delightfully spooky; it's dark down there with steep vine-clad lava walls no more than 5ft or 7ft apart. It's an ethereal and unusual place.
Indian River:
With its coastal wetland dominated by the spectacular buttressed Bwa Mang trees, the Indian River is among the most picturesque of Dominica’s 365 rivers. Experienced boatmen in hand-oared river boats will take you silently past many types of wild life and plant life along the swampy river bank.
See for yourself where scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean were filmed. Up the river you can visit the renowned 'Bush Bar' and try their signature rum drinks, smoked fish and a variety of other drinks, juices and tasty local cuisine.
Calibishie:
Calibishie is the main village on the scenic north coast of Dominica. Home to a dramatic mosaic of steep cliffs, red rocks, and rivers gushing down from the mountains, this ancient fishing village offers you a sleepy and slow-paced spot to unwind and relax. Here we also visite the Pointe Baptist Estate, home to the only chocolate factory on the island where artisanal chocolate is made in small batches by hand.
Thermal baths:
Re-ground yourself in the heart of the mountainous rainforest - a uniquely Dominican experience. Relax under the shade of the forest trees, with nothing but the sound of wild birds and water cascading over rocks.
Extra:
Lunch for the 3 excursion days, taken in scenic local restaurants.
*We always have a planned itinerary but it's always very flexible, depending on the group’s preferences. Itineraries are always subject to change according to your length of stay, the season and even the weather.
Grenada and the grenadines
We offer this destination from July to November. Note that our cruises typically start and finish in Grenada, but you also have the option of arriving in St. Vincent. We are flexible on destinations and ports of call when our schedule allows it.
Welcome to Grenada and the Grenadines!
Grenada
Our driver will pick you up at the Grenada airport, from there it’s a short taxi ride to the marina where Katarina and her crew will be waiting for you. Dinner is served on the boat, then the next day we take a van for an fun excursion of the island, this includes a Rum factory, chocolate factory, beautiful tropical forests, Mona monkeys, waterfalls, and a local nutmeg coop – it is the spice island after all.
River Antoine Rum Distillery
The River Antoine Estate is home to the oldest rum distillery in Grenada, where the original owners began producing rum in 1785. Today's owners continue the tradition, serving as a huge part of the Grenadine culture and history and offering a glimpse into the production of one of the country’s most famous exports. Visitors can learn about and witness the process of production, from the initial harvest of the sugarcane, which is crushed by a water wheel and boiled, to the fermentation and distilling processes. The site's ancient water wheel is actually the oldest in the whole of the Caribbean. Of course there are opportunities to sample and taste the famous finished product, which is completely organic.
The Grenada Chocolate Factory
The Grenada Chocolate Company was founded in 1999 by Mott Green (born David Friedman), Doug Browne and Edmond Brown who had the idea of creating an Organic Cocoa Farmers’ and Chocolate-Makers’ Cooperative. This radical new business model created the first “Tree to Bar” chocolate this century, adding all the value to the local economy in the village of Hermitage. Mott Green often said “It takes a whole village to make a bar of our chocolate”; the factory produces high quality organic dark chocolate in Grenada using the world famous Trinitarian cocoa beans that grow right on their own doorstep. The chocolate factory is nestled in lush cocoa groves in Grenada’s pristine rainforest. One must take away a few bars of the uniquely bold-flavoured Grenada chocolate.
Nutmeg COOP
The Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station is one of the largest nutmeg processing factories on the island. See the workers choose, grade and package the nutmegs. You can also step into the stencilling room and get a local jute bag customized with any words of your choice. At the end of your tour, explore ‘Nutmeg World’ for packaged spices, clothing and other locally made items to remember your tour.
Annandale falls
Annandale Falls are enclosed in a garden of green and a wall of rocks covered in soft ferns and other vegetation. A dip in the pool is totally invigorating. You can also simply sit and take in in the beauty and sounds of the falls. Spend time in the surrounding gardens where tropical flowers and trees flourish and also be sure to visit the Interpretation Centre.
Grand Etang Forest Reserve
The most popular areas in Grenada for hiking and trekking is undoubtedly the rainforest around the Grand Etang Forest Reserve, high up in the mountains of the island's interior. Grand Etang's varied elevations and terrains maintain several different ecological subsystems, culminating in the elfin woodlands high up the slopes of the reserve's central mountains. Grand Etang's flora includes towering mahogany and giant gommier trees as well as a multitude of ferns, tropical flowers, and other indigenous plants. The lush vegetation provides shelter for a wide variety of animals, particularly for the island's many species of birds. The broad winged hawk (known here as the gree-gree), Lesser Antillean swift, Antillean euphonia, purple throated carib, Antillean crested hummingbird (known as the Doctor Bird) and the Lesser Antillean tanager (known as the soursop) are all common sights. In addition, Grand Etang is populated by plenty of frogs and lizards, as well as playing host to opossums, armadillos, mongoose, and the Mona monkey.
Underwater Sculpture Park, Molinere Bay, Grenada
One of our most popular snorkelling sites is an underwater gallery of sculptures in our Molinere Beauséjour Marine Protected Area that very much reflect Grenada’s culture. Fashioned from a variety of media but predominantly from simple substrates including concrete and rebar, they create an ideal substrate, relatively fixed and permanent, on which marine life may develop. They are sympathetically located to enhance the reef, making natural use of its varied topography of craggy gullies and sun-dappled sandy patches.
Going North:
Ronde Island
Between Grenada and Carriacou are a small group of islands including Isle De Ronde – this deserted island has an anchorage in the northwest corner. It is a wonderfully isolated spot and the snorkelling can be very good. It is right next to the rock of Kick ‘em Jenny (bearing the same as the active underwater volcano about 2 miles to the west).
Sandy Island, Carriacou
Sandy Island is like a destination from a vintage postcard. It’s basically a narrow white sandbar that is about 150 metres long studded with palms and a little vegetation. The gorgeous white sand beach is located on the southern side of Sandy Island. The northern shore has almost a wall-like structure of washed-up coral that looks manmade. This was actually formed as a result of hurricane damage a few years ago. The same hurricane also created a couple of warm pools of water, almost like wading pools, close to the northern shore. Spectacular coral reefs are located on the north and west ends of the island. This is some of the best snorkelling in the area.
Grenadines
Union
With close to 3 000 residents, Union Island is 3 miles long and approximately 1 mile wide, but its landscape and hills make the island look much bigger in size. The geographic location of Union island makes it one of the most spectacular Caribbean Islands as it is surrounded by the beautiful Tobago Cays Marine Park and several other stunning private island resorts like Palm island and Petit St Vincent. The main town is Clifton where most of the businesses and hotels are located. The island has long been a favourite anchor spot for sail boats cruising the Caribbean and is now becoming a top tourist destination thanks to the development of the Kitesurfing activity introduced by the JT Pro Center Kitesurfing School located on “Kitebeach” in Clifton. There are several charming bars and restaurants and a lot of attractions to keep you busy during your stay on the island.
Chatham Bay
A favourite hangout among Union Island locals and a popular anchorage for yachties in the know, Chatham Bay is a lovely thin crescent of white sand backed by steep, forest-covered hills on the western side of the island. The calm turquoise waters are perfect for snorkelling. On the edge you’ll find a couple of simple bars and a restaurant.
Mustique
Mustique is an exclusive 1,400 acre Caribbean island with lush rolling terrain cooled by gentle trade winds and surrounded by pristine white beaches and crystal-clear aquamarine waters. The island is privately owned and operated by the Mustique Company, comprised of shareholders and villa owners from 26 countries, dedicated to protecting the island’s natural beauty, tranquility and environment. As a well-known British magazine stated, “Mustique is not just a holiday destination, it is the celebrity holiday capital of the world”. After diner, we head to Basil’s Bar, the most famous nightlife in the Caribbean, if you are lucky and we can schedule your visit to be here on a Wednesday night, here you can dance to the live band, you might rub shoulders with Mick Jagger, Brian Adams or Princess Kate…
Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau
Salt Whistly Bay features beautiful white sand beach, which is lined with palm trees, some local bars, a small exclusive resort. The very-well-protected bay features calm turquoise water at 29 Celsius! Very well protected from the wind as well, the ideal spot for kayaking and swimming. Salt Whistle Bay is one of the best anchoring spots in the Caribbean.
Tobago Cays Marine Park
Imagine an intimate cluster of five uninhabited cays, heavenly lagoons full of green turtles, coral reefs, colourful fish and crystal clear waters. An idyllic yachting anchorage, a dream for scuba divers, a paradise for beachcombers, and a filming location for “Pirates of the Caribbean,” the Tobago Cays and the Tobago Cays Marine Park is one of the world’s most awe inspiring island destinations. The Baradal Turtle Sanctuary is a protected area where green and hawksbill turtles can be observed foraging freely, and you can observe with simple snorkel gear.
Mopion Island
The tiny Mopion Island in St. Vincent and Grenadines is said to be the smallest island of the Caribbean. This white sand beach with nothing but a single umbrella is surrounded by azure blue waters and a beautiful coral reef. A perfect romantic getaway and an experience of a lifetime.
Extra:
Lunch for the Genada excursion day, taken in scenic local restaurants.
*We always have a planned itinerary but it's always very flexible, depending on the groups preferences. Itineraries are always subject to change according to your length of stay, the season and even weather.