Tall Ship: Christmas & New Year Caribbean Adventure

We don’t have a set itinerary, as skippers will always be aiming for the best sailing and shore landings for the forecast and most idyllic or sheltered anchors and ports. They are as keen as you to include some of the highlights describe, but you have to go with Mother Nature, not fight her. The description below is based on what we think might be possible, based on past trips, or experience, but nothing is guaranteed on a sailing voyage. If the following voyage description is not fulfilled for any reason, the vessel owners or crew cannot be held responsible.

Some of the places we may visit:

Your voyage begins in Grenada, the Spice Island of the Caribbean. St George’s the capital is one of the most picturesque towns in the Caribbean. It’s a fabulous place to explore on foot, from handsome old buildings to the Carenage harbour, interesting shops and cafes dot the narrow and busy streets. It is well worth adding a stay in St George’s to the start or end of your voyage to allow you time to explore this fascinating Caribbean town.

Remaining in the Windward Islands, this voyage will be spent sailing around Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines and may extend further north, depending on where the warm Caribbean winds take you. After spending last winter in this area, the skipper and crew on board Blue Clipper, know all the best places to visit, secluded anchorages and great opportunities to explore the Caribbean both above and below the water.

All meals on board – including daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal
Refreshments throughout the day
Use of safety equipment
Accommodation in a twin en suite cabin
All instruction and lectures on board by fully qualified crew

Travel to and from the boat
Personal travel insurance
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Any shore excursions and meals onshore (unless otherwise stated)
VISA fees

ABOUT THE SHIP

Blue Clipper is a three-masted gaff rig schooner. This means that the sails are rigged to run from forward to aft along the length of the ship. There are 10 sails, with an area of 675m2. She has a steel hull and teak deck, steel masts and wooden booms/topmasts.

Below deck Blue Clipper has three main compartments. Furthest forward is the forepeak, with 4 trainee berths and 2 crew bunks. In midships we have the guest accommodation with 6 twin ensuite cabins and a family cabin for 4-6. Furthest aft there is the crew quarters, with 4 twin cabins and a shared bathroom. The engine room and lazarette are also located at the aft of the ship. At full capacity, the ship can accommodate 30 people. The deckhouses are home to the galley, the saloon and the wheelhouse.

The ship usually sails with 8 crew, made up of experienced permanent crew and eager volunteers, wanting to put their sailing knowledge and experience to good use.

MEALS

All meals are included in the price of your voyage along with tea and coffee. Breakfast, Lunch, cake in the afternoon and Dinner are prepared by our lovely chef and served in the comfortable saloon. Alcoholic drinks are available during meal times, at anchor and when the vessel is alongside in port.

CABINS

In the middle section, we have the guest accommodation with 6x twin en-suite cabins and 1x en-suite six-berth family cabin. Each cabin has two bunk beds with comfortable memory foam mattresses, duvet and pillow. Each bunk has it’s own reading light and all cabins have a porthole for natural light. Each cabin has heating/air conditioning available.

Each bathroom has a shower, sink and toilet.

All cabins have plug sockets for charging electrical devices. These are European 2 pin sockets. We ask that you do not leave items on charge when you are not in the cabin.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

If your voyage is sailing in foreign waters, you will require a full passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the end of the voyage. You will be responsible for obtaining any necessary visas.

INSURANCE

The vessel has Third Party Liability Insurance. All those sailing are required to take out relevant travel insurance to cover their voyage.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL DIETS

Please inform us in advance of any medical conditions you have and medication which you might need to bring with you. If you have any special dietary requirements it is essential you inform us prior to your voyage. We will make every effort to cater for all diets with prior notice.

St George’s, Grenada

Some of the places we may visit:

Warm and waterproof clothing is very important, as it can get very cold during sailing, especially at night, even in the summer. A waterproof and windproof jacket is recommended to help keep warm and dry. Waterproof rubber-soled boots or shoes are also recommended to keep your feet dry and warm. Pack comfortable and practical clothing for all weather circumstances, the key is layers. It is recommended to pack in a soft bag that can be easily stored away as there is no room onboard for suitcases.

What we recommend you bring

Warm hat and gloves
Wet weather clothing – waterproof and windproof jacket
Clothing – enough clothing for all weather circumstances (think layers!!)
Deck boots or Deck shoes
Adaptor for European socket
Trainers or pumps (think of your old school plimsolls!)
Swimming gear
Toiletries
Towels
Sun cream
Sunglasses
Sea sickness medication
Personal medication
Book
Camera
Valid passport (voyages outside the UK)

22nd December 2022 to 2nd January 2023