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Itinerary of a 10-day cruise on a catamaran in the Grenadines

This article retraces the adventure of Xavier and his friends, who sailed for 8 days in the Grenadine Islands on-board a Bali 4.8 in February 2022. What could be better for escaping the cold of winter than to get away during a catamaran cruise in the Caribbean? The archipelago of the Grenadines is known for being a small corner of paradise for boaters with an infinity of anchorages and islands, each one more spectacular than the next. This is the account of Xavier, who told us about his cruise in the heart of the Grenadines.   

Total distance travelled: 250 nautical miles

Day 1: Le Marin → Beach of Pointe Marin → Les Salines Beach → Le Marin (9 miles) - 2 hours' of sailing

• Day 2: Le Marin → Anse la Raye, Saint Lucia (30 miles) - 6 hours' of sailing

Day 3: Anse la Raye → Cumberland, Saint-Vincent (40 miles) - 8 hours' of sailing

Day 4: cumberland → bequia (16 miles) - 2/3 hours' of sailing.

• Day 5: Bequia → Mustique → Twassante Bay, Mayreau (29 miles) - 6 hours' of sailing

Day 6: Twassante Bay → Tobago Cays (5 miles) - 1 hour of sailing

Day 7: tobago cays → morpion → petit-saint-vincent → bequia (40 miles) - 8 hours' of sailing.

• Day 8: Bequia → Chateaubelair, Saint-Vincent → Anse des pitons, Saint-Lucia (48 miles) - 9 hours' of sailing

Day 9: Anse des pitons → Rodney Bay, Saint-Lucia → Le Marin (40 miles) - 8 hours' of sailing

ARRIVAL AT LE MARIN...

Before leaving, we took care to purchase the equipment necessary to make the most of the cruise: flippers, masks, snorkels, but especially… a few cases of wine, delivered to the port of Le Marin, to enjoy to the full aperitifs at sunset, and evenings on the boat!

After having passed the PCR tests and gone through customs, we finally set foot in Martinique. Once we've reached the port of Le Marin, it's the moment of the reunion with Camille, the skipper with whom we discovered the wonders of the île de Beaut in a previous cruise. The Marina du Marin is lovely! There is Auchan just nearby for getting supplies and a great wine cellar not very far away, which is called the Îlot Vins Marin.

A day went by before the arrival of the last crew members. We made the most of this time to sail around Le Marin and try out the catamaran. On the first day we went to the beach of Pointe Marin just before Sainte-Anne and we lunched at the famous Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek in Martinique. From here, you can see Diamond Rock ! Located in the Caribbean, just to the South of Martinique, the rock owes its name to the brilliant reflections of its walls depending on the time of day, and to its pointed shape, which resembles that of a diamond. On the beach of Pointe Marin, at last it's time for the first bathe of 2022, in the warm, turquoise water of the Caribbean ! The next day, we went to admire the sunset at Les Salines beach , the most beautiful beach in Martinique!

When we were about to leave for a cruise in the West Indies, we had to avoid weighing anchor from the first day and continue directly in the direction of the Grenadines. Less haste, more speed! We needed time to rest and to spend 1 or 2 nights in the port before leaving. Stocking up on supplies, getting used to the boat... The body has to get used to the time difference and to the new climate. Departing for large cruises from the first day can be rather unpleasant for a crew which is not used to navigating.

SAINT-LUCIA AND SAINT-VINCENT...

Day 2: le marin → anse la raye, saint-lucia (30 miles) - 6 hours' of sailing.

On Friday morning, everyone was on-board. We set sail for Saint Lucia , first island to the South of Martinique! The first evening, we anchored in Anse la Raye on the island to the North of Saint Lucia. It's a lovely little village with very welcoming fishermen. The island of is known for its extremely lush vegetation and its two peaks classed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The latter are two volcanic spires which appear to emerge from the Caribbean sea and which are the pride of the inhabitants of the island. Once we reached Anse la Raye, small fishing boats proposed to sell their catch of the day, on the boat. We chose to buy crayfish for dinner, at around 20€ per kilogramme. It was delicious!

On the second day of the cruise, we continued our cruise to the South, in the direction of Saint-Vincent . Instead of getting off directly in the Grenadines and doing long sails, we preferred to take the time to go from island to island. The islands of Saint Lucia and Saint-Vincent have very lush vegetation, you should take the time to stop there.

For this second night on-board the catamaran, we chose the anchorage of Cumberland on the West coast of the island of Saint-Vincent. This stopover is an extremely exotic setting, and gives good protection from the trade winds , blowing from the North-East. Perfect for spending the night!

IN THE HEART OF THE GRENADINES...

Early in the morning, our catamaran resumed the route, doing coastal sailing along the coast under the wind of the island of Saint-Vincent. We passed in front of the famous Walilabou Bay . This bay is well-known since it’s one of the places of filming of many scenes of episode 1 of the saga "Pirates of the Caribbean" . If you get off on land, you can see the rest of the scenery from the film!

After having admired the bay from afar, we continued in the Grenadines to the island of Bequia . For the evening, we decided to anchor in the bay of Princess Margaret . We dined in the restaurant Mac’s Pizza & Kitchen , very well-rated on Tripadvisor. It's a restaurant at the water’s edge, there was a great atmosphere with music, and we were able to experience a fantastic sunset.

Day 5: Bequia → Mustique → Twassante Bay, Mayreau (29 miles) - 6 hours' of sailing 

Fourth day of the cruise. We raised the sails in the direction of the famous Island of Mustique . This island of the Grenadines is very enjoyed by millionaires and celebrities such as Mick Jagger and even the late David Bowie . On the island of Mustique, we lunched in a very famous restaurant which is called Basil’s Bar . The place is very beautiful, it's really a spot to behold! The advantage is that it was not too busy, and it was rather quiet.

In the afternoon, we sailed to the island of Mayreau to anchor at Twassante Bay between Salt Whistle Bay and Saline Bay. You should opt for this anchorage to the other two since it’s very sheltered and there are fewer people.

In this fifth day of the cruise, we headed for the famous Tobago Cays just next to Mayreau. A real gem of the Grenadines, this reserve was an unmissable stopover during our cruise in the archipelago. The “Cays” are the five small uninhabited islands of the reserve, comprised of sand and coral. The loveliest coral reef in the West Indies is here. We saw iguanas, turtles and rays, it was extraordinary! For the anchorage, we hooked up to a buoy between the island of Petit Bateau and the island of Petit Rameau . We then dined in a small West Indian restaurant on Petit Rameau, they do crayfish and grilled fish. Once again, we really enjoyed it. On the agenda: sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling and paddle-board. We brought an underwater jet ski, a machine which propels you under the water. This equipment was perfect for exploring the sea beds! We stayed the night at the Tobago Cays, which enabled us to enjoy a little more this place of dreams.

For this last day in the Grenadines, we went to see the island of Morpion, the smallest island in the world! It’s extraordinary, it was just a small sandbar with a grass hut with a roof of coconut leaves on top, it made us laugh a lot! The island of Morpion is located 7 nautical miles to the South of Tobago Cays. After this stopover, we decided to tack towards Petit Saint-Vincent . There are more rays here than in Tobago Cays because there are fewer people. The weather deteriorated the next day, we decided to start the return the same evening. During a cruise, it’s necessary to be ready to adapt depending on the weather conditions. We therefore travelled 35 nautical miles to reach the island of Bequia.

RETURN TO LE MARIN...

Day 8: bequia → chateaubelair, saint-vincent → anse des pitons, saint-luci (48 miles) - 9 hours' of sailing.

On arriving at the island of Saint-Vincent, we approached Chateaubelair and decided to anchor in a small cove hidden just nearby, there’s a forest of palm trees at the water's edge, it was magnificent! After having made a stopover to Saint-Vincent for lunch, we continued en route to Saint Lucia. Saint Lucia and Saint-Vincent are islands with amazing scenery, you can admire the cliffs and the forests which descend to the water’s edge. These are very beautiful coasts for doing coastal sailing. The return was rather athletic! We finally chose the Anse des pitons , to the South of Saint Lucia to anchor for the night, after a long day of sailing.

Last morning of the cruise. The departure from the ’île aux Pitons was magical due to an unexpected encounter with a whale. The crossing to Le Marin was done twice. First we made a stop in Rodney Bay , in the North of Saint Lucia, for lunch. The fishing boats were still there, and we took the opportunity for a final stock-up of provisions. The sea was beautiful, less agitated than anticipated, and during this last crossing, each of the crew members discovered the pleasure of helming the catamaran. After 9 days of sailing, we finished by arriving at the marina of Le Marin before the sunset, for a last evening on the boat.

This was a really extraordinary adventure! This cruise in the heart of the Grenadines left us all with wonderful memories: astonishing landscapes, bathing in the warm sea of the Caribbean, white sandy beaches, encounters with rays and turtles, tasty barbecues, and the warm welcome of the West Indians… This itinerary is also a perfect example of understanding that a cruise may not go as planned, and that it is important to be able to adapt. The wind conditions can change the route. The health situation may delay the departure of the cruise. As the great seafarer Eric Tabarly said, “Sailing means accepting the constraints that you have chosen for yoursef”.   

Acknowledgements

With this testimonial, I would like to thank Camille and the entire crew of the cruiser "Coeur Grenadines" for having got us to the West Indies, and thanks for their beautiful photos!

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Cruise in The Grenadines

During this magnificent cruise you will get away from it all and take quality time off: sunshine in abundance, warm seas, coconut palms, dolphins, turtles, tropical fish, the Creole way of life, all in all an unforgettable holiday is assured ...

Transport from Fort de France airport to the marina at Le Marin (45 minutes). Boarding your catamaran and a Ti Punch welcome. Please note: if you are landing late in the day, you can have your boat stocked up with provisions before your arrival by a local tradesman, who is a cruise-supplies specialist.

Departure from Le Marin and a heading for the island of Saint Lucia , 4 hours' sail away. With the tradewinds coming in from the east, you will arrive from the south and your catamaran will use the crosswinds to slip gracefully towards the northern point of Saint Lucia and the shelter of the magnificent Rodney Bay . Tucked away here is the marina, where you can land and sort out your customs clearance as well as making a withdrawal of the famous local currency "The East Caribbean Dollar" at an ATM. An hour's sail further south, you will come across the picture postcard creek at Marigot Bay , with its well-known JJ'S bar...

You will set sail early in the morning and head for Bequia , an enchanting island, where the custom once a year is to hunt whales in the local wooden fishing craft to keep up native traditions - the islanders have legitimate authorisation to do this, which is carried out according to 200-year-old ways, and many of them make a living from the few whales they catch.

You will sail along the coast of Saint Vincent and arrive at The Grenadines after about 8 hours of navigation during which flying fish, dolphins and maybe even whales will swim alongside your catamaran . The main mooring is at Admiralty Bay, which is a pretty cove edged with coconut palm beaches and where there is a very pleasant ambiance on shore, with boutiques, a local market, restaurants...It is here that you will pass through customs on entry to The Grenadines and there is a variety of more untouched anchorage points available, (depending on the wind direction) at Petit Nevis, Isle à Quatre...

Mustique island is 2.30 hours' sail away and life jackets should be worn during this stage of the voyage. I can highly recommend a visit to the famous Bazil Bar , where you might well rub shoulders at the bar with Mick Jagger or other famous stars who own a second home on the 'island of the millionaires'! You can rent a jeep and head off to drive past their luxury properties and end up on Macaroni Beach on the east coast of the island.

A short sail of 1.30 hours will take you to Mayreau and its tiny inlet, Salt Whistle Bay. This cove is highly sought-after by kite surf and windsurfing enthousiasts, with its turquoise creeks and soft sandy beaches. The shallow water also makes it particularly accessible to catamarans. You can walk to the nearby village along a small, steep road which will take you past typical Caribbean houses and up to a magnificent small church from which you will have uninterrupted views over the Tobago Cays reserve. You could even have some light refreshment at Robert's bar, where he will have you dancing to reggae rhythms in no time!

1 hour's sail from here will take you to the impressive natural protected site of Tobago Cays . It is a sight to feast your eyes on. Life jackets should be worn at all times as the moorings are in open waters and can be a bit rough – nonetheless, the seaworthy design of our catamaran will maintain a comfortable voyage aboard. The underwater diving area is sheltered by a coral reef and possesses exceptional marine life, with turtles all the length of the islet of Baradal, Leopard whiprays, multicoloured fish...you will be swimming in a real underwater aquarium! Local fishermen will come by with their catches of lobster, local fish, beach barbecues...all that you could wish for during your dream holiday!

It's time to turn back for Martinique. You can either sail via Union island, or you can benefit from your customs stopover on leaving The Grenadines by going directly to Saint Vincent Island, 8 hours' sail away. Here, you can either drop anchor at Wallilabou Bay , where you will see the old-style set from the film The Pirates of The Caribbean and you can also visit a waterfall that's only 5 minutes' walk away; or, you can stopover at Cumberland Bay , just to the north, with its luxuriant forest and its typical Tahiti-style mooring where you quite literally tie-up the catamaran to a coconut palm with the help of the locals to prevent the boat turning, and where you will be welcomed by them in their canoes from which they will sell you fruit, vegetables and souvenirs...(If you choose to stop at Cumberland, you can complete all customs formalities at Wallilabou with the help of a boat boy).

À environ 6h de navigation, partez à la découverte de la magifique baie de Cumberland à Saint Vincent. En longeant l'île, prenez au large, puis en arrivant dans la baie de Cumberland allez sur la gauche.

Le mouillage à la tahitienne est un peu particulier, car vous mouillez de façon classique et passez un bout au cocotier par l’arrière afin d'éviter que le bateau ne tourne. Vous serez aidés par les locaux pour cette manœuvre. Ils vous accueilleront dans leur pirogue et vous proposeront fruits, légumes et souvenirs… N'hésitez pas à demander l'aide de Luggy pour cela. Guide national diplômé, il se fera un plaisir de vous organiser une visite dans les forêts luxuriantes de l'île, pour aller voir les cascades et autres points d'intérêt.

Vous pourrez déguster le mojito local ainsi que les chips de plantin "home made" du restaurant situé derrière le cocotier ! Un moment magique dont vous vous souviendrez longtemps...

Continuing the voyage along the coastline of Saint Lucia towards Martinique, which is 8 to 9 hours' distant. Your final night will be spent just at the entrance to the port of Le Marin, in the bay of Saint Anne , a small village where you can buy your final postcards and souvenirs...

There remains only a half-hour of navigation to return to the petrol station at the marina and to disembark at Le Marin , with many fond memories and colourful images from your cruise uppermost in your mind.

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Croisi�re en catamaran aux Grenadines 10 ou 15 jours

France-Escales Antilles vous accueille � l'a�roport de Fort de France pour un embarquement imm�diat � votre arriv�e � la Marina du Marin. A votre rythme vous visiterez les��les des Grenadines lors de votre croisi�re. Chacune, avec ses eaux claires et ses plages de sable blanc, a sa particularit� et son charme.

Tout le long du voyage vous serez toujours en vue de l'�le suivante et l'Aliz� vous y am�nera dans sa douceur agr�able. CROISIERE CATAMARAN MARTINIQUE Location catamaran Martinique Sainte-Lucie vous offre 3 merveilleuses�escales : Rodney, Marigot, les 2 Pitons. Ce sera la premi�re �tape de votre croisi�re aux Grenadines, ou votre derni�re, ou les deux, � vous de d�cider pendant votre s�jour aux Antilles. Saint-Vincent � est une �le sauvage. A bord de votre catamaran vous admirerez des paysages verdoyants et luxuriants. Bien souvent les dauphins viennent � votre rencontre et c'est un spectacle magique pour les grands comme pour les petits. Emotion garantie. Bequia �(on prononce b�cou�), Port Elizabeth, ne manque pas de charme avec ses bars anim�s, son march�, ses lolos, ses p�cheurs, ses plages, sa musique antillaise... Tobago Cays �a la particularit� d'offrir une multitude d'�les au m�me endroit, c'est le c�ur des Grenadines . La premi�re en arrivant est Canouan. Avec sa tr�s jolie plage, c'est un lieu privil�gi� pour la p�che : thon, dorade, baracuda, thazar et, avec de la chance, espadon. Mayereau , est un v�ritable d�cor de carte postale : plage et cocotiers, bar paillote, un petit ponton, une petite route qui grimpe et on va danser chez BOB, swing et cocktail jusqu'� l'aube. Les Tobagos , c'est une barri�re de corail, un paradis pour le snorkeling . Palmes, masque et tuba, vous plongerez dans 1,50 m d'eau chaude, v�ritable piscine naturelle � l'abri de la barri�re de corail. L�, vous attendent gorgones, poissons exotiques, corail, fonds lumineux. Vous n'en croyez pas vos yeux !!! Baradal, c'est l� que Keimo�vous proposera ses langoustes vivantes , qu'il fera cuire devant vous sur la plage. Apres d�jeuner, le capitaine�de votre catamaran vous emm�ne en zodiac sur la multitude d'�lots alentours, les locaux viendront en barque vous proposer leur artisanat, leurs services, leurs balades.....� Union, c'est la derni�re �le du voyage, la plus au Sud. A ce moment de la croisi�re, certains auront pris l'option de revenir en Martinique par avion, d'autres voudront continuer le s�jour plus au sud vers Les Iles Grenadines de Grenade, Carriacou, Petit Martinique, Petit Vincent�et pour les autres le chemin du retour avec de nouvelles surprises.�la d�couverte est totale, inoubliable jusqu'� la derni�re escale de votre catamaran.

Avant d'arriver en Martinique, l'�quipage du voilier vous proposera une escale � Marigot. Sur le ponton Serge vous attendra, les bras charg�s de fleurs, de fruits. Il vous proposera gentiment des paniers, des chapeaux qu'il fait lui m�me avec des feuilles de palmiers.

Le lendemain c'est le d�part pour la Martinique. L'�le est en vue d�s que nous quittons la baie de Marigot, et, dans le canal de Ste Lucie, Baleines et Dauphins viennent parfois vous saluer.

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