Caribbean Yacht Charter Guide

Suggested one way sailing holiday from Martinique to Granada with price examples.

Sailing down wind through the Caribbean's windward Islands and the Grenadines involves visiting a series of individually famous cruising destinations. St Lucia and its Pitons, St Vincent's Blue Lagoon, Bequia's Admiralty and Friendship Bay, the five uninhabited islands of the Tobago Quays surrounded by a horseshoe reef, Carriacou and Grenada, "The Spice Island" and the perfect conclusion for some terra firma based activities.

The ports in this region once served as critical trading centres for the exotic produce sought after by their colonial authorities. These days the towns are frequented by the worlds elite as they seek out their piece of paradise.

Traditionally a more expensive destination, competition and favourable exchange rates make the Caribbean as affordable as any other prime sailing destination.

The winds are mainly from the Northeast especially around the peak season either side of Christmas. The sailing involves short stretches of open water with a stiff breeze on your aft quarter making for quick passages of the most enjoyable sailing to any of the many Islands for a lunch stop or stay overnight.

The following table is an example of boats and prices for a 2 week charter in high season including the one way fee, damage waiver and end clean.