7 DAY ITINERARY – ST. VINCENT TO GRENADA
Day 1 Young Island Cut to Admiralty Bay Bequia: After a comprehensive chart and yacht briefing at Young Island cut St. Vincent, near to the airport, set sail for a short 2 hour crossing to Bequia, your first overnight stop. Bequia is excellent for provisioning – the local fruit and veg market is a great experience. The island also has a wide selection of restaurants with local or international cuisine. For the active there are some excellent hikes, or if more leisurely just wander around Port Elizabeth and soak up the laid back atmosphere.
Day 2 Admiralty Bay to Britannia Bay Mustique: After breakfast and a swim, it’s time to head to Mustique. Although the island’s reputation is a holiday home for the rich and famous, the island remains quiet and un-spoilt with lovely walks and beautiful beaches. You can tour the island by foot, electric taxi or on horseback. In January each year is the Blues Festival centered at Basil’s Bar – you may never know which star you might meet.
Day 3 Britannia Bay to Tobago Cays: Sail to the beautiful Tobago Cays, one of the world’s most breathtaking anchorages. The anchorage is protected by an enormous horseshoe reef which also provides amazing snorkeling. You can swim with the turtles that feed around the five islands that make up the Cays, or explore ashore with the nearly tame iguanas and tortoises. There are no restaurants in the Tobago Cays – so best option is to light up the BBQ and dine under the stars.
Day 4 Tobago Cays to Saline Bay Mayreau: A short sail to Mayreau in the morning and another fascinating island to explore. Hike to the top of Mayreau and enjoy the magnificent view over the Tobago Cays. A walk from Saline Bay along the salt pond brings you to some pristine beaches. Anchor in either Saline or Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect half moon palm fringed bay. Amongst the palm trees is Salt Whistle Bay Resort where you can dine flintstone style on stone tables under a palm thatched canopy.
Day 5 Saline Bay to Petit St.Vincent: After a leisurely breakfast head to Clifton harbor, Union Island to clear out. After clearing, sail on to Petit St Vincent for the night. Anchor off PSV Resort, dine exclusively at the resort or arrange a water taxi for excellent local food at Palm Beach Restaurant on Petite Martinique. Top off with water and fuel if required on Petite Martinique.
Day 6 Petit St. Vincent to Hillsborough, Carriacou: A downwind 1.5 hour sail to Carriacou anchoring off Hillsborough to clear into Grenada before moving onto a mooring at beautiful Sandy Island. Spend the afternoon snorkeling and walking the beach and either overnight here or motor the short distance round to Tyrrel Bay where you will find local restaurants and bars. It’s worth spending time to explore Carriacou, another incredibly laid back island of 1 gas station and 200 rum shops!
Day 7 Hillsborough to Prickly Bay" An exhilarating day’s sail from Carriacou to Grenada; depending on conditions and your experience will dictate if you opt for the east or more sheltered west coast of Grenada, on the way pass the spectacular Kick ‘em Jenny rock and remote Isle De Ronde where it is possible to stop for a brief swim and a snorkel if time permits. Prickly Bay is your destination, a popular anchorage on the south coast with bars and restaurants close by but there are plenty of alternatives.
Day 8 Prickly Bay to True Blue Bay: Sail to True Blue Bay for a noon finish. The Charter crew will be available to assist you whether you are departing the island or staying for a few days. Grenada is a spectacular island that offers excellent diving, island tours to old plantations, rain forest hikes and stunning beaches. A great way to finish your Grenada Sailing Itinerary!
Day 2 Admiralty Bay to Britannia Bay Mustique: After breakfast and a swim, it’s time to head to Mustique. Although the island’s reputation is a holiday home for the rich and famous, the island remains quiet and un-spoilt with lovely walks and beautiful beaches. You can tour the island by foot, electric taxi or on horseback. In January each year is the Blues Festival centered at Basil’s Bar – you may never know which star you might meet.
Day 3 Britannia Bay to Tobago Cays: Sail to the beautiful Tobago Cays, one of the world’s most breathtaking anchorages. The anchorage is protected by an enormous horseshoe reef which also provides amazing snorkeling. You can swim with the turtles that feed around the five islands that make up the Cays, or explore ashore with the nearly tame iguanas and tortoises. There are no restaurants in the Tobago Cays – so best option is to light up the BBQ and dine under the stars.
Day 4 Tobago Cays to Saline Bay Mayreau: A short sail to Mayreau in the morning and another fascinating island to explore. Hike to the top of Mayreau and enjoy the magnificent view over the Tobago Cays. A walk from Saline Bay along the salt pond brings you to some pristine beaches. Anchor in either Saline or Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect half moon palm fringed bay. Amongst the palm trees is Salt Whistle Bay Resort where you can dine flintstone style on stone tables under a palm thatched canopy.
Day 5 Saline Bay to Petit St.Vincent: After a leisurely breakfast head to Clifton harbor, Union Island to clear out. After clearing, sail on to Petit St Vincent for the night. Anchor off PSV Resort, dine exclusively at the resort or arrange a water taxi for excellent local food at Palm Beach Restaurant on Petite Martinique. Top off with water and fuel if required on Petite Martinique.
Day 6 Petit St. Vincent to Hillsborough, Carriacou: A downwind 1.5 hour sail to Carriacou anchoring off Hillsborough to clear into Grenada before moving onto a mooring at beautiful Sandy Island. Spend the afternoon snorkeling and walking the beach and either overnight here or motor the short distance round to Tyrrel Bay where you will find local restaurants and bars. It’s worth spending time to explore Carriacou, another incredibly laid back island of 1 gas station and 200 rum shops!
Day 7 Hillsborough to Prickly Bay" An exhilarating day’s sail from Carriacou to Grenada; depending on conditions and your experience will dictate if you opt for the east or more sheltered west coast of Grenada, on the way pass the spectacular Kick ‘em Jenny rock and remote Isle De Ronde where it is possible to stop for a brief swim and a snorkel if time permits. Prickly Bay is your destination, a popular anchorage on the south coast with bars and restaurants close by but there are plenty of alternatives.
Day 8 Prickly Bay to True Blue Bay: Sail to True Blue Bay for a noon finish. The Charter crew will be available to assist you whether you are departing the island or staying for a few days. Grenada is a spectacular island that offers excellent diving, island tours to old plantations, rain forest hikes and stunning beaches. A great way to finish your Grenada Sailing Itinerary!
7 DAY ITINERARY - GRENADA
Day 1 True Blue Bay: After a comprehensive chart and yacht briefing depart True Blue Bay and sail around to St George’s passing Grand Anse beach. Anchor off or enjoy the luxury of a berth at Port Louis Marina and dinner at the restaurant.
Day 2 Sail to Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou:. Anchor amongst the local fishing boats and enjoy a stroll and drink ashore at one of the many rum shops, or try the floating bar in the middle of the bay! Dine on board or ashore at one of the small restaurants on the water’s edge.
Day 3 Sandy Island to Union Island (Grenadines): Breakfast and swim at Sandy Island, a stunning stretch of sand with no more than half a dozen palm trees. Watch the pelicans performing aerobatics around your boat as you eat. After breakfast and a snorkel, sail over to Union Island to briefly complete customs formalities and then continue north for a short distance to Mayreau. Drop anchor at Saltwhistle Bay, definitely one of the all time most beautiful anchorages – a perfect horseshoe shaped palm-fringed beach. You could eat ashore tonight at the resort (dining Flintstones style on rock tables with little thatch roofs).
Day 4 Mayreau to Tobago Cays: Take an early morning stroll to the top of Mayreau and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding islands. Afterwards it’s an hour’s sail to the Tobago Cays. Simply spectacular! Just off the little island of Baradel is an area cordoned off for turtles to feed, and it’s an incredible experience to get close and swim with these remarkable animals. Dine aboard under the stars after spending the day snorkeling and exploring the beaches of the cays.
Day 5 Tobago Cays to Union Island: After a leisurely breakfast, sail back to Union and head for Chatham Bay with a stop at Happy Island on teh east side of the island before sailing to the west side of the island, a beautiful deserted bay surrounded by hills. You could organize a beach barbeque with a local fisherman cooking freshly caught lobster – perfect Caribbean dining.
Day 6 Union Island to Petit St. Vincent: Cruise over to Mopion, a perfect circle of sand in turquoise water with a coconut thatch for shelter. After a snorkel and lunch sail the very short distance to Petit St Vincent, an exclusive private island resort with an excellent restaurant.
Day 7 Sail back to Grenada; make a stop at Isle de Ronde for lunch and a swim on the way. Head for Prickly Bay or Clarkes Court Bay on the south coast of Grenada. Enjoy a last night dinner on board or book into one of the many local restaurants.
Day 2 Sail to Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou:. Anchor amongst the local fishing boats and enjoy a stroll and drink ashore at one of the many rum shops, or try the floating bar in the middle of the bay! Dine on board or ashore at one of the small restaurants on the water’s edge.
Day 3 Sandy Island to Union Island (Grenadines): Breakfast and swim at Sandy Island, a stunning stretch of sand with no more than half a dozen palm trees. Watch the pelicans performing aerobatics around your boat as you eat. After breakfast and a snorkel, sail over to Union Island to briefly complete customs formalities and then continue north for a short distance to Mayreau. Drop anchor at Saltwhistle Bay, definitely one of the all time most beautiful anchorages – a perfect horseshoe shaped palm-fringed beach. You could eat ashore tonight at the resort (dining Flintstones style on rock tables with little thatch roofs).
Day 4 Mayreau to Tobago Cays: Take an early morning stroll to the top of Mayreau and enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding islands. Afterwards it’s an hour’s sail to the Tobago Cays. Simply spectacular! Just off the little island of Baradel is an area cordoned off for turtles to feed, and it’s an incredible experience to get close and swim with these remarkable animals. Dine aboard under the stars after spending the day snorkeling and exploring the beaches of the cays.
Day 5 Tobago Cays to Union Island: After a leisurely breakfast, sail back to Union and head for Chatham Bay with a stop at Happy Island on teh east side of the island before sailing to the west side of the island, a beautiful deserted bay surrounded by hills. You could organize a beach barbeque with a local fisherman cooking freshly caught lobster – perfect Caribbean dining.
Day 6 Union Island to Petit St. Vincent: Cruise over to Mopion, a perfect circle of sand in turquoise water with a coconut thatch for shelter. After a snorkel and lunch sail the very short distance to Petit St Vincent, an exclusive private island resort with an excellent restaurant.
Day 7 Sail back to Grenada; make a stop at Isle de Ronde for lunch and a swim on the way. Head for Prickly Bay or Clarkes Court Bay on the south coast of Grenada. Enjoy a last night dinner on board or book into one of the many local restaurants.
7 DAY ITINERARY – ST. LUCIA TO GRENADA
Day 1 Marigot Bay to Pitons: Start your charter in Marigot Bay, a stunning landlocked inlet used by Nelson to hide his fleet from the French. After a detailed chart and boat briefing set off for a short sail to the Pitons, one of the most dramatic locations in the Caribbean where the cone shaped peaks drop almost vertically into the sea. Shore side excursions include the World’s only “drive-in volcano”. Spend the night on a mooring in the Pitons Marine Park and enjoy dinner at one of the local restaurants.
Day 2 Pitons to Bequia: After Breakfast, set sail for Bequia. When passing St Vincent it’s worth a short excursion into Wallilabou to see what remains of the film set of Pirates of the Caribbean. Bequia has a unique, magical charm which is hard to find anywhere else in the Caribbean. The island combines an enduring seafaring heritage with a wonderful laid back atmosphere. Pick up a mooring in Admiralty Bay and clear in with Customs and Immigration. Stock up on some hard to find items at Doris Fresh Foods and then enjoy cocktails and dinner at one of several shore-side restaurants.
Day 3 Bequia to Tobago Cays: Sail south to the Tobago Cays, one of the most beautiful anchorages in the World. Anchor or pick up one of the moorings inside the Cays with the huge horseshoe reef in front of you to protect from the ocean swell. There are no restaurants or bars in the Cays – light up the BBQ and dine under the stars.
Day 4 Tobago Cays to Salt Whistle Bay: Spend the morning snorkeling and exploring the Cays – since the area is protected the wealth of sea life is extraordinary then a short sail to Mayreau in the afternoon, dropping anchor in Salt Whistle Bay, a palm fringed semi circle of white sand. There’s some good walking here, but most worthwhile is the short hike to the top of the hill and the breathtaking view from the Catholic Church. For dinner dine flintstone style on rock tables at the Salt Whistle Bay Resort or anchor in Saline Bay and walk up to Dennis’s Hideaway for fresh local fish or lobster.
Day 5 Mayreau to Chatham Bay: Sail downwind for an hour to Chatham Bay, Union Island. This large anchorage has a sweeping beach under high hills. There is excellent snorkeling along the north side of the bay and some great walking ashore. For dinner enjoy a beach BBQ organized by “Shark Attack” or local food at the Sun, Beach and Eat Bar run by Seckie and Vanessa.
Day 6 Chatham Bay to Petit St. Vincent: Sail from Chatham to Clifton Harbour, clear out of the Grenadines then sail on to Petit St Vincent for the night. Anchor off PSV Resort, dine exclusively at the resort or arrange a water taxi for excellent local food at Palm Beach Restaurant on Petite Martinique. Top off with water and fuel if required on Petite Martinique.
Day 7 Petit St. Vincent to Tyrell bay and St. Georges: Sail downwind to Carriacou, anchoring off Hillsborough to clear into Grenada and explore. Either overnight here or motor the short distance round to Tyrrel Bay where you will find local restaurants and bars. It’s worth spending time to explore Carriacou if you have it, it is another incredibly laid back island of 1 gas station and 200 rum shops!
Day 8 St. George’s to True Blue Bay: A last short sail across the flat waters of Grand Anse Bay and around the SW tip of Grenada to the charter base at True Blue. The Yacht staff will assist you to the dock for a noon finish. True Blue Resort is just a few minutes ride from the airport and is a great place to base yourselves if you plan to be on island and explore for a few more days.
Day 2 Pitons to Bequia: After Breakfast, set sail for Bequia. When passing St Vincent it’s worth a short excursion into Wallilabou to see what remains of the film set of Pirates of the Caribbean. Bequia has a unique, magical charm which is hard to find anywhere else in the Caribbean. The island combines an enduring seafaring heritage with a wonderful laid back atmosphere. Pick up a mooring in Admiralty Bay and clear in with Customs and Immigration. Stock up on some hard to find items at Doris Fresh Foods and then enjoy cocktails and dinner at one of several shore-side restaurants.
Day 3 Bequia to Tobago Cays: Sail south to the Tobago Cays, one of the most beautiful anchorages in the World. Anchor or pick up one of the moorings inside the Cays with the huge horseshoe reef in front of you to protect from the ocean swell. There are no restaurants or bars in the Cays – light up the BBQ and dine under the stars.
Day 4 Tobago Cays to Salt Whistle Bay: Spend the morning snorkeling and exploring the Cays – since the area is protected the wealth of sea life is extraordinary then a short sail to Mayreau in the afternoon, dropping anchor in Salt Whistle Bay, a palm fringed semi circle of white sand. There’s some good walking here, but most worthwhile is the short hike to the top of the hill and the breathtaking view from the Catholic Church. For dinner dine flintstone style on rock tables at the Salt Whistle Bay Resort or anchor in Saline Bay and walk up to Dennis’s Hideaway for fresh local fish or lobster.
Day 5 Mayreau to Chatham Bay: Sail downwind for an hour to Chatham Bay, Union Island. This large anchorage has a sweeping beach under high hills. There is excellent snorkeling along the north side of the bay and some great walking ashore. For dinner enjoy a beach BBQ organized by “Shark Attack” or local food at the Sun, Beach and Eat Bar run by Seckie and Vanessa.
Day 6 Chatham Bay to Petit St. Vincent: Sail from Chatham to Clifton Harbour, clear out of the Grenadines then sail on to Petit St Vincent for the night. Anchor off PSV Resort, dine exclusively at the resort or arrange a water taxi for excellent local food at Palm Beach Restaurant on Petite Martinique. Top off with water and fuel if required on Petite Martinique.
Day 7 Petit St. Vincent to Tyrell bay and St. Georges: Sail downwind to Carriacou, anchoring off Hillsborough to clear into Grenada and explore. Either overnight here or motor the short distance round to Tyrrel Bay where you will find local restaurants and bars. It’s worth spending time to explore Carriacou if you have it, it is another incredibly laid back island of 1 gas station and 200 rum shops!
Day 8 St. George’s to True Blue Bay: A last short sail across the flat waters of Grand Anse Bay and around the SW tip of Grenada to the charter base at True Blue. The Yacht staff will assist you to the dock for a noon finish. True Blue Resort is just a few minutes ride from the airport and is a great place to base yourselves if you plan to be on island and explore for a few more days.