With a unique combination of French and English culture, exotic flowers and rare fruits, a rich history of storytelling and well-seasoned foods, it’s no wonder Grenada is known as the “Island of Spice”. It’s also the gateway to the unspoiled cruising grounds of the Grenadines, which promises some of the best sailing anywhere in the Caribbean. Set your dreams in motion by discovering more about the beautiful West Indies.
The nation of Grenada is a chain of several islands including Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. The country gets its nickname as the Spice Isle because it is a leading producer of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace, allspice and nutmeg. Beautiful beaches make up the coastline, including the 1.9 mile-long Grand Anse Beach in St. George Paris, which frequently appears in Top 10 lists of the world’s greatest beaches. The marine life is spectacular here and you’ll spot turtles, rays, dolphins and a spectrum of tropical fish on a Grenada yacht charter.
From here you can sail onwards to Union, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Mustique, Port Elizabeth, Bequia, St. Vincent and St. Lucia. It’s easy to get involved in local culture with festivals and carnivals ashore or on the water with sailing weeks and regattas. Whether it’s relaxing on a deserted beach, swimming the corals, hiking rainforests or exploring centuries-old forts, Grenada radiates Caribbean soul with a Calypso beat.
7 DAYS ITINERARY:
Day 1: At Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou, anchor among the local fishing boats and enjoy a stroll followed by a drink ashore at one of the many rum shops.
Day 2: Have breakfast at Sandy Island, a beautiful stretch of white sand with no more than half a dozen palm trees. After breakfast and snorkeling, sail over to Union Island and complete check in formalities for St. Vincent at Clifton Harbor. Continue north for a short distance and drop anchor at delightful Salt Whistle Bay on Mayreau for the night.
Day 3: Enjoy a great breakfast at the Salt Whistle Bay Resort. Take a short sail to the Tobago Cays and spend the day snorkeling the reef, swimming with turtles and exploring by dinghy, or just stay on board and marvel at the natural beauty of the cays. For dinner, barbecue under the stars.
Day 4: Sail back to Clifton for check out, and then head for the west side of Union Island, where you’ll find Chatham Bay, which is a beautiful deserted bay surrounded by hills. A beach barbecue with a local chef will make the night unforgettable.
Day 5 and 6: Either relax for an extra night at tranquil Petit Martinique or, if it’s the last full day, sail back to St George’s. Make a stopover for snorkeling at the stunning underwater sculpture park in Grand Mal Bay, just minutes north of the capital. Enjoy a last night meal at one of the many local restaurants.
Day 7: Departure day.
A two-week charter will either allow you time to do both, or extend your northern excursion to include a couple of days in St. Lucia at the famous Pitons. Or head to gorgeous Marigot Bay, stopping at Wallilabou in St. Vincent for checking in/out and explore one of the filming sites of Pirates of the Caribbean.
Plan for two or three days to explore the southern bays of Grenada as in our 7-day itinerary.
Day 4: From the Tobago Cays, set sail for chic Mustique, an exclusive, star-studded Caribbean retreat. Spend the night here or, after lunch, take a short sail to the anchorage at Landing Bay on deserted Baliceaux to the north.
Day 5: In the morning, sail over to the south-eastern tip of Bequia, and turn into delightfully quiet Friendship Bay for a swim and lunch. In the afternoon, take the passage between Middle Cay and Petit Nevis to the spectacular western tip of Bequia, and anchor in Admiralty Bay. Soak up the friendly, bustling atmosphere ashore and have an excellent meal at one of the many restaurants.
Day 6: After an early morning trip ashore to replenish provisions at the local market, snorkel the reef off Princess Margaret’s beach or dive the wall at Devil’s Table. A short but exhilarating sail across the Bequia Channel to the north will bring you to Young Island Cut or Blue Lagoon for the night.
Day 7: Get ready for a great sail down the eastern side of Bequia to Canouan. Anchor for the night in Grand Bay and enjoy the fabulous beach, crystal blue waters and gleaming white sand. Explore the Tamarind Club ashore and dine in perfect surroundings.
Day 8-9: Take another night to revisit the wonders of the Tobago Cays and clear customs at Clifton on Union Island once more.
Day 10: Departure day.
