the
program
- October, November, December and January:
Grenada and the Grenadines
- February and March: Grenadines, Saint Lucia, Martinique, Dominique, Les Saintes,
Guadeloupe
- April: Antigua
- May: Saint Martin, Anguilla, Saint Barth, Saint Kitts, Nevis
June: Guadalupe, Dominique, Martinique
- July: Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, the Grenadines
August: Grenadins, Grenada
ITINERARIES
The
Grenadines, small jewels of the Caribbean
Starting from south, the embarkation point will be in
St. George's harbour, Grenada. This
fascinating island is called Spice Island for its production of nutmeg,
cinnamon and cocoa and the symbols of these spices are actually
represented in the national flag. With its cheerful and friendly
inhabitants, its luxuriant vegetation, its fragrances and color, Grenada
is one of the islands that best preserve and express the nature of the
Caribbean.
From here we will set sail for CARIACOU which we will reach after a most
delightful navigation following the Trade winds and with the forest
along Grenada's north-west coast and Ronde Island as our backdrop. Level
with Scarborough, the island's capital, we will cast anchor in one of
those little jewels of a place called SANDY ISLAND - surrounded by the
finest coral beaches of an immaculate whiteness that gives the water its
particular turquoise color. Leaving Cariacou behind us, we will sail to
UNION ISLAND which, with its cheerful confusion of little bazaars and
pleasant restaurants, is the perfect place to spend a lovely evening to
the rhythm of steel bands. Proceeding northwards, we will find the more
tranquil and solitary MAYEREAU with her "half-moon beach" and
little church on a hill from which one can enjoy a breathtaking view of
the Tobago Cays barrier reef.
Leaving Mayereau, we will reach TOBAGO CAYS. This is one of the most
beautiful and evocative anchorages in the world: three little islands
enclosed by a barrier reef in the shape of a horseshoe in the shelter of
which we will cast anchor facing the ocean and its majestic waves.
Tobago Cays is a nature park and its waters offer the chance to plunge
oneself into an incredible, natural aquarium two to three meters deep and
swim with the turtle.
A few miles further south we will find PALM ISLAND and then the restful
and exclusive PETIT ST. VINCENT surrounded by the whitest of beaches.
Opposite, and separated by a small stretch of sea, lies PETIT
MARTINIQUE, the smugglers' island. Other stop will be in CHATHAM BAY, a beautiful bay placed west side of Union Island, attainable only by sea. From here we will return to Grenada,
our disembarkation port, where it will be possible to organize a minibus
trip at will to visit the island's interior with its waterfalls,
rainforest, rum distilleries and spice factories or go diving with a
guide to look at the wreck of the passenger ship "Bianca
Costa" which sank just off Grand Anse beach. (Excursions are not
included in the price of the cruise).
During the cruise, guests who so desire will be able to take an active
part in sailing the ship: taking the helm, managing the sails and
following the navigational charts. Those who prefer, instead, to relax
and enjoy the sun and view will be able to make the most of ample
periods of time on deck and a welcoming cockpit from which they can
watch their trailing fishing lines. No vaccinations are either necessary
or recommended in order to visit the islands and places that we will
call at during the cruise.
For information: phone on board:
001 473 5376360
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