Barone Yachting

Sailing yacht cruise Caribbean: Cocktail Marie-Galante from Guadeloupe on Catlante 720

1st Day - Pointe à Pitre, Marina Bas du Fort - Îlet du Gosier

Your catamaran awaits You at 6pm in the Marina du Bas du Fort, just a few kilometers from the airport of Point a Pitre. First you will have a cocktail and get acquainted with the crew and the other guests, then the crew will lead You to your cabin.

The crew will quickly inform You about the itinerary and will then hold the security briefing and give You some useful hints for life on board. You will leave the marina and sail to the welcoming bay of Gosier.
Night swimming, dinner and stay over at anchor.

2nd Day - Îlet du Gosier – Archipel des Saintes

After breakfast you sail south, at lunch you will be arriving in the archipelago of “Les Saintes”. The archipelago is well know in the antilles for its majestic bay which many compare to the bay of Rio de Janeiro. The Îles des Saintes are as archipelago completely seperated from Guadeloupe.

The beauty and authenticity of the area and its people with their Britannic heritage create and  atmosphere, so seductive that many sailors have settled down here. You will be eating lunch in the pain de Sucre, ideal for swimming in between unbelievable fish and corals.

In the afternoon you will be exploring the streets of Terre de Haut. Do some shopping, drink some coffee while relaxing on a sun terrace or enjoy some small pastries in the local pastry shop “Tourment d’ armour – Tortures of Love”. Nearby you can also visit Fort Napoleon and its Museum. Or are you rather interested in the production of the small local fisher boat, the “Sainttoise”?
Dinner and overnight at anchor near Terre de Haut.

3rd Day - Archipel des Saintes - Réserve Cousteau - Deshaies

In the morning you will leave Terre de Haut and sail further into the Archipelago to explore the islands Cabrit and Terre de Bas, in between you will find plenty opportunities to snorkel or bath.

After this you will leave the Les Saintes towards north, and sail in sight of the coastline of Basse Terre, the western part of Guadeloupe. The next stop will be the Pigeon Islands in the heart of the Réserve Cousteau. You will have lunch during the navigation.

The pigeon Islands do belong to the town of Bouillante but are 1100m away from the shore, however you have a great view to the beach of Malendure. The islands of the Réserve Cousteau are recognised as Biosphere by UNESCO. Apart from its vegetation, which is dominated by Manchineels and Frangipani, the main attraction is the bottom of the sea. Here the French captain and scientist Cousteau shot many scenes of his 1956 movie “The silent world”. The diversity of coral reefs and schools of 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.

In 2004 a bust of Jacques-Yves Cousteau has been erected and moved underwater, into the coral garden. This tribute was initiated by the mayor of Bouillante and is highly appreciated by all divers.

Before nightfall you will continue your trip north until Deshaies, a charming fishing village surrounded by wooded hills.
Dinner and overnight at anchor.

4th day - Deshaies - English Harbour (Antigua)

In the early morning you will raise the anchor and set out for the 5 hour trip to the main island of Antigua. You will reach it around lunch. As one of the world`s leading sailing destinations Antigua is host to the annual “classic regatta” in the beginning of April. In the end of April its time for the sailing week, which is a meeting point for some of the most beautiful sailing yachts. In some ways it is similar to the “Week of sails” in Saint Tropez.

You will land on one of the outer harbours, close to a beautiful beach and suitable swimming spot. As soon as the captain has finished all custom formalities you are ready to explore Antigua. We recommend the museum and the restored buildings of “Nelson’s Dockyard” and the remains of the battles between the royal navy and the Spaniards, French and Dutch in the 18th and 19th centuries. Antigua is truly one of the most historic places in the Tropics.

Discover the small stores, mingle with the locals to listen to some steel bands or try (in reasonable amounts) the traditional Punch. Enjoy this beautiful Caribbean atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight at anchor.

5th day - English Harbour - Green Island

After breakfast and one more walk in English Harbour you will sail to green island and find yourself in an earthly paradise after just 2 hours at sea. This uninhabited island is barely one kilometer long and offers amazing tropical beaches. Pure idyll. Also the sea life is breathtaking, meet turtles or Mantas for a rendezvous. Enjoy this relaxed afternoon and the evening under the stars.
Dinner and overnight at anchor.

6th day - Green Island (Antigua) - Marie-Galante

Your captain will set sail with the sunrise, towards south, to Marie-Galante. You will arrive at the Anse Carnot for lunch, and rest in this beautiful bay until afternoon. You might recognise the beach, it is well know from many post cards.

The nickname of the Island "La grande Galette" (the great pancake), is a reference to its flat and round shape. The island is also know as the “island of 100 mills”. The islands charms its visitors with its authenticity, the relaxed way of life and the affection of its 15000 residents. People say the island is similar to the Guadeloupe of 50 years ago.

Besides its picturesque towns and landscapes Marie-Galante offers many white beaches which are seamed with coconut palms. Many of them are amongst the most beautiful in all of the Antilles. There are also some fantastic turquoise lagoons where you can anchor with your catamaran.

At the end of the afternoon you make the 30 minute trip to St. Louis, the oldest town on Marie-Galante. Already from the catamaran you will see the many Creole houses, which are traditionally made from wood, close to the magnificent lagoon.
After a walk on the island dinner and overnight stay at anchor.

7th day - Marie Galante - Gosier

For this morning we recommend the discovery of the island, for example a visit to one of ist rum distilleries. The distillery "Poisson", which produces the "Rhum de Père Labat" still uses the method of distillery which they have implemented over 60 years ago.

After your afternoon nap you will sail back north, to the Îlet Gosier. There You will spend the last night on board.
Dinner and overnight at anchor.

8th day - Gosier - Marina du Bas du Fort

After breakfast and a short trip you arrive back in the marina. You will leave the catamaran and its crew at 9am.