Luxury St. Barths Cruise

Discover both the laid-back and sophisticated atmosphere of the beautiful Caribbean.

Explore St. Martin’s picturesque nature reserves Tintamarre and Ilet Pinel, among others, in this Caribbean cruise

7 Nights: Various dates January – December

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Experience a luxurious sailing adventure in paradise where you can relax in a comfortable double cabin with a private bathroom onboard a modern catamaran. Let the captain do the sailing, while the hostess prepares your meals.

This cruise includes only the best that the Caribbean has to offer. From white-sand beaches to vibrant marine life, what more could you want for an excellent vacation in paradise?

Suited To

Couples, Groups

Difficulty

No previous experience required

Nights Onboard

Vessel Type

Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58, 58ft

Crew

Skipper & Steward/Cook

Berth Style

Modern double cabin with air-con

Local Airport

Princess Juliana International Airport

Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday: Anse Marcel, St. Martin

Board at 6pm at Anse Marcel. Don’t forget to bring US dollars before boarding – currency exchange offices are available near the marina. You’ll be welcomed with a cocktail, a briefing on the cruise itinerary and get a chance to settle in your cabins.

Dinner and night onboard.

Day 2 – Sunday: Anse, Marcel, St. Martin – Tintamarre (30 minutes)

Sail to Tintamarre, a small uninhabited island which is part of St Martin’s nature reserve (30 nm). Walk around the island and explore the remains of an airstrip, a small railway line and a cotton plantation. The easiest bay to access, ‘Baie Blanche’ is located on the west coast facing St. Martin and has a wonderful beach for sunbathing. Snorkel and swim with the turtles in turquoise waters and get to know this place, where piracy and contraband ruled the waves of yesteryear.

Lunch, dinner and night onboard.

Day 3 – Monday: Tintamarre – Anse de Colombier, St Barts (3hrs)

After breakfast, you’ll set sail for Colombier for lunch in a remote bay that is only accessible by foot or by boat. Enjoy a peaceful time on the white sand beach, snorkelling, relaxing or walking along the coast to explore. If you are feeling adventurous, you can hike the small hill for a magnificent view of the bay and surrounding islands.

Dinner and night onboard.

Day 4 – Tuesday: Anse de Colombier, St Barts – Gustavia, St. Barts (30 minutes)

After breakfast, you’ll head for Gustavia, the main town of St. Barts, for a wonderful day exploring the island. You can tour the island by minibus and stop where you wish to discover the traditional architecture and small streets, plus luxury shopping. St. Barts is a special place where you will find beaches, chic upmarket boutiques and fine dining, as well as the jet-set crowd – spot the mega yachts!

Dinner and night onboard.

Day 5 – Wednesday: Gustavia, St. Barts – Ile Fourche (30 minutes)

You’ll head on over to Ile Fourche for the day. This remote, desert island is volcanic and boasts crystal clear water and visibility at great depths. Spot turtles, beachcomb along the shore or walk on the rocky cliffs for a spectacular view.

Dinner and night onboard.

Day 6 – Thursday: Ile Fourche – Ilet Pinel (3hrs)

Set sail after lunch to Ilet Pinel. This picture-postcard setting is also part of the Natural Reserve of San Marino, where jet skis and fishing are prohibited. Use fins, mask and snorkel to dive into the rich underwater flora and fauna. On land, take a walk on a botanical path with wooden shelters and two observation points.

Dinner and night onboard.

Day 7 – Friday: Ilet Pinel – Grand Case (50 minutes)

Enjoy the day in Pinel before leaving for Grand Case late afternoon. This is the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean and you will be spoilt for choice. Dine on fish or lobster, or have dinner on board, the choice is yours.

Night onboard.

Day 8 – Saturday: Grand Case – Anse Marcel (25 minutes)

Disembark at 10am after breakfast.

Included in Pricing

Accommodation in an air-conditioned double cabin with a private bathroom (A/C in service from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm)
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Drinks (table wine), local aperitifs (punch, rum), fruit juice, sodas
Service of the crew: 2 persons (captain, steward/cook)
2 sets of linen, towels, and beach towels per person/week
Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel, and water)
Insurance for the yacht and the passengers
Water sports on board: snorkelling equipment, sea kayak

Not Included

Airfares
Transfers airport – base – airport (optional)
Cash box (mandatory): payable by cash on arrival, preferably in USD – for departures until 31 December 2022
Destination fee (mandatory): payable in advance – for departures from 01 January 2023

The Vessel

FOUNTAINE PAJOT IPANEMA 58 – 6 + 2 CAB.
Type: Catamaran
Number of cabins: 6
12 Passengers

Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday: Martinique, Le Marin / Departure to Bequia (11h)

Your home for the week will be waiting for you from 18h (06:00pm) in the marina of Le Marin in the South of the island. Le Marin is a quiet village surrounding a deep bay encircled by mangroves, interspersed with reefs and islets, enclosed by an isthmus protecting it from swell and wind. As the first marina of the Lesser Antilles Le Marin is the perfect departure spot for a sailing cruise in the Grenadines!

Welcome on board by your crew and installation in the cabins. Dinner on board and departure to Bequia, sailing successively along Sainte-Lucia and Saint-Vincent coasts.

Day 2 - Sunday: Bequia – Mayreau (2h30)

Arrival before breakfast in Bequia (say ‘Bekoue’), the first island of the Grenadines Archipelago. You will do a stopover at Admiralty Bay. Farniente while the captain takes care of custom formalities. The capital Port Elisabeth is a small but animated town; the picture of the Queen of England that is posted in all bars reflects the attachment to the former colonial power. Departure to Mayreau after lunch. Moorings in front of Saline Bay beach. Mayreau is the less populated island in the archipelago, with about 300 inhabitants. Dinner and night on board.

Day 3 –Monday: Mayreau / Tobago Cays (0.5 H)

The only village can be discovered at one hour walk on a path starting at the beach of Saline bay. It is worth visiting the cottages, bars and restaurants made from colourfully painted wood and the small stone church on top of the hill with a breathtaking view over the islands nearby.

Departure late morning for a short sailing towards the famous Tobago Cays, which islets and reefs surround the most beautiful lagoon of Grenadines. You are in the very heart of tropical paradise for lunch.

Enter the enchanting coral barrier world; enjoy snorkelling at shallow depth Take the most of this heavenly place and its coral reef. Dinner and night on board.

Option: BBQ on the beach: aperitif, dinner with lobster (seasonally) or mussels and fish

Day 4 – Tuesday: Tobago Cays

You wake up in the heart of the natural reserve and will further explore the lagoon and its islets. Taste sunbathes on fine white sandy beaches. Let’s do kayak, windsurf, or wake-board. Just venture on trails of desert islets to cactus, frangipani trees and endemic shrubs. Dinner and night on board.

Option: In the morning you will join, with a local boat, the islet ‘Petit Tabac’ where Jack Sparrow was abandoned with beautiful Elisabeth. (approx 2 hours)

Day 5 – Wednesday: Tobago Cays / Bequia / Cumberland (Saint Vincent) (5,5 H)

After breakfast navigate towards Bequia. After lunch on board, visit the village with its local market and picturesque boutiques. In the afternoon, set sail to Cumberland Bay in St. Vincent.

Option: After dinner on board, you can go to ‘Beni” with steelband music playing in a very warm atmosphere.

Day 6 – Thursday: St. Vincent/ St. Lucia (4h)

Breakfast on board. Optionally you can take a taxi ride on the island: typical village, viewpoints. Swimming at a waterfall after crossing a typical hanging bridge (approx. 2,5 hours)

After lunch, heading on 2 Pitons, symbol of St. Lucia. Dinner and night on board.

Day 7 – Friday: St. Lucia / Sainte Anne (Martinique) (5h)

Breakfast on board. Option: a tour of the island with driver and guide: village of La Soufrière, the discovery of the Botanical Garden with its mineral springs and sulphurous baths; walk-in crater of La Soufrière volcano, between smokes and geysers of boiling water (approx. 3.5 hours).

Lunch on board when sailing to Sainte Anne in Martinique. Dinner and night on board.

Day 8 – Saturday: Sainte Anne / Le Marin (0,5h)

Breakfast on board. Short sailing Le Marin marina, disembarkation at 10h00.

Included in Pricing

Accommodation in air conditioned double cabin with private bathroom (A/C in service from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm)Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Drinks at meals (table wine and water), local aperitifs (punch, rum, fruit juice), sodas
Service of the crew: 2 persons (captain, steward/cook)
2 sets of linen, towels and beach towels per person/week
Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water)
Insurance for the yacht and the passengers
Water sports on board: snorkelling equipment, sea kayak, paddle board, fishing gear

Not Included