THE GUADELOUPE ARCHIPELAGO ITINERARY

SPECIFICS:  Easy and varied

Sailing cruises of one or two weeks. All levels

Start bases: Marina Baie du Fort, POINTE A PITRE

1 WEEK TYPICAL ITINERARY:

Guadeloupe, les Saintes islands, Dominique, Marie Galante and Petite Terre offer a sailing area ideal for the discovery of the land and the people.

Day 1    You will enjoy sailing from Guadeloupe Baie du fort towards the uninhabited islands of "Petite Terre" (4 hours), farniente, deserted beaches, diving on the coral barrier.... and a great barbecue on board at night, under the stars.  

Day 2    Take advantage of this beautiful day to explore these two superb atolls and swim in the emerald underwater.

Day 3    Sailing again, heading towards the peaceful Marie Galante island (3 hours). A small drive with a local chauffeur is worth; he will tell you everything about the island (if you pick up some Creole): Villages, chateau Murat, a rum distillery etc.

Day 4    Reaching the mysterious Dominique island, Mister 'Macaroni' welcomes you and leads you in the Indian river in his raft. Dinner on shore, feet in the water listening to reggae songs.

Day 5    Navigation down to the Saintes islands (3 hours). Mooring in the famous 'pain de sucre' bay, swim, dive in crystal waters.

Day 6    One day is just enough to visit Fort Napoleon, the beautiful village of 'Terre de Haut' and the back country... at night you will deserve a delicious exotic dinner with fish.

Day 7    Sail back to Guadeloupe, marina Baie du Fort.

ALTERNATIVE: for divers: a stop at Pigeon island to dive into Cousteau water park.

2 WEEKS TYPICAL ITINERARY

Above itinerary + Antigua (6 hours sail) and Guadeloupe leeward shore.

INFO: One way cruises possible towards St Martin or Martinique.