Ideal for Summer Season
This ten-day Windward Islands yacht charter from Antigua to Grenada moves through nine islands across two island chains in a single southbound passage along the eastern Caribbean. The route takes in the UNESCO volcanic landscape of St Lucia's Pitons, the private island atmosphere of Mustique, the protected marine park of the Tobago Cays, and the spice-growing coastline of Grenada, each island distinct in character, pace, and what it offers from the water. It is a route that covers more of the eastern Caribbean's range than most single itineraries manage, and one that rewards those willing to spend ten days finding out how different these islands can be from each other.
- Day 1
Antigua & Guadeloupe
Embark in English Harbour and cruise to Guadeloupe's sheltered anchorages
Board your Antigua yacht charter at Jolly Harbour Marina on Antigua's western coast, a well-equipped facility with easy access to both the island's main anchorages and the open water to the north.
Before departure, the historic waterfront of English Harbour is worth an hour ashore. Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Georgian naval dockyards in the world, sits at the harbor's edge and gives a clear sense of Antigua's long maritime history.
Once underway, your charter yacht sets course for Guadeloupe, a French overseas territory with a distinctly different character from the anglophone islands that follow. The island's sheltered anchorages on the southern coast provide a calm overnight mooring, and the surrounding mountains, rainforest, and vibrant coastal towns are immediately visible from the water.
- Day 2
Martinique
Volcanic landscapes, a northern rainforest, and a secluded southern cove
After breakfast on board, the day divides naturally between Martinique's two distinct coastal characters. The north of the island is dominated by Mount Pelée, an active stratovolcano that last erupted in 1932 and remains one of the most ecologically significant landscapes in the eastern Caribbean.
The rainforest on its lower slopes is dense and well-trailed, with waterfalls accessible on foot for those wanting to stretch their legs before the afternoon's sailing.
On Martinique yacht charters, the south of the island tends to draw most of the yacht traffic, and for good reason. Anse Dufour is a quiet, palm-fringed fishing cove with calm, clear water well-suited to snorkeling and a distinctly local atmosphere that sets it apart from the more visited beaches nearby. Return to your chosen charter yacht for dinner on board before the overnight cruise south toward St Lucia.
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Mount Pelée
Landmark
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Mount Pelée
- Day 3
St Lucia
Twin volcanic peaks, a marine reserve, and a memorable approach from the water
The approach to St Lucia by yacht is one of the more striking arrivals in the eastern Caribbean. Luxury yacht charters in St Lucia are defined by the dramatic visual impact of the island's twin volcanic peaks, the Pitons, which rise steeply from the sea on the island's southwest coast and are visible from a considerable distance offshore.
The Pitons, Gros Piton at 2,619 feet and Petit Piton at 2,461 feet, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the waters surrounding them form the Piton Marine Reserve, a protected area with good diving and snorkeling conditions among coral reefs and volcanic rock formations.
Inland, the Sulphur Springs near Soufrière are worth a detour, a drive-in volcanic crater that allows visitors exploring the region on a charter vacation to walk among active fumaroles and naturally heated pools. Cocktails on deck at sunset, with the Pitons silhouetted against the evening sky, make for one of the more memorable evenings of the week.
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Gros Piton
Attraction
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Gros Piton
- Day 4
Bequia
The largest of the Grenadines and one of the more relaxed stops on the route
Bequia has a reputation among sailors as the kind of island that keeps you longer than planned, and it earns it. Yacht charters around Bequia are characterized by an unhurried pace and a genuine sense of Caribbean island life that hasn't been significantly altered by tourism. The harbor at Port Elizabeth is lively and social, with a good mix of local fishing boats and visiting Caribbean yacht charters.
Cruise to the west side of the island and drop anchor off Princess Margaret Beach, named after the British princess who visited in the 1950s, for a morning swim in calm, clear water backed by a palm-fringed crescent of sand. In the afternoon, the beach bars along the waterfront at Port Elizabeth are well-suited to a cold drink and a local conversation.
For dinner, the Firefly Plantation Restaurant on the east coast offers grilled local fish and creative Caribbean cooking in a garden setting, while Bagatelle at the Bequia Beach Hotel provides a more polished alternative with views over the water.
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Bagatelle
Restaurants
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Princess Margaret Beach
Beach
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Bagatelle
- Day 5
Mustique
A private island with a well-established reputation for discretion
Mustique is a privately owned island administered by the Mustique Company, and its reputation for attracting well-known figures looking for privacy is long-standing and largely deserved. Mustique yacht charters bring you to an island that is carefully managed to remain low-key, with no large hotels, no cruise ships, and a population that takes the island's particular atmosphere seriously.
Macaroni Beach on the island's northeastern side catches reliable swell and is the main surfing and bodyboarding spot on the island. Lagoon Bay to the west offers calmer conditions for swimming and an alfresco lunch. In the evening, Basil's Bar, built on stilts over the water at Britannia Bay, is the island's natural gathering point, with a terrace setting, cold drinks, and a menu that leans on fresh local seafood.
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- Day 6
Canouan
A small island with a golf course, a well-regarded resort, and good reef diving
Covering just over three square miles, Canouan is one of the smaller stops on this Grenadines yacht charter route, but it offers more than its size might suggest. The Sandy Lane Yacht Club at the island's northern end is the natural first port of call, with marina facilities and a waterfront bar suited to a mid-morning stop.
For charter guests interested in golf, the Grenadines Estate Golf Course offers 18 holes with sea views and a course that plays differently depending on the trade wind conditions, a genuine draw for golfers in the group.
The reef system off Canouan's coast is healthy and accessible for snorkeling and diving, with good visibility in calm conditions. In the evening, La Varenne is the island's more formal dining option, while Bellini's Bar suits those wanting a relaxed meal with a view over the water.
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- Day 7
Mayreau
Salt Whistle Bay, kite surfing, and one of the Grenadines' best dive sites
Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines and, on most days, one of the quietest stops on any Windward Islands yacht charter. The main anchorage at Salt Whistle Bay, a double bay with calm water on one side and windward surf on the other, is as characterful a Caribbean anchorage as the route offers.
The windward side of the island, exposed to the trade winds, provides reasonable kitesurfing conditions and good beachcombing along the shoreline. For divers, the Mayreau Gardens dive site is accessible by boat, a healthy reef system with sharks, rays, and barracuda in regular attendance.
The Combination Cafe ashore is a straightforward local eatery serving rum punch, cold beers, and fresh fish throughout the day, a good choice for a casual lunch before the afternoon cruise to the Tobago Cays.
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Salt Whistle Bay
Beach
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Salt Whistle Bay
- Day 8
Tobago Cays
Five uninhabited cays inside a national park, with some of the best sea turtle snorkeling in the Grenadines
The Tobago Cays are a group of five small uninhabited islands, Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac, and Jamesby, sitting within a protected marine national park in the southern Grenadines. The Tobago Cays are accessible only by sea, which keeps the surrounding waters in notably good condition.
The reef system inside the park is home to green sea turtles, regularly encountered while snorkeling off Baradal, alongside parrotfish, triggerfish, and a good range of coral species in varying condition.
The smallest cay, Jamesby, offers particularly calm swimming conditions on its lee side. Spend a full afternoon in the water before returning to your sailing or motor yacht charter for a sunset dinner anchored in the bay, with the cays' low profiles and clear skies providing an uncomplicated close to the day.
- Day 9
Carriacou
Grenada's sister island, a quieter pace, and a beach barbecue lunch on Sandy Island
Carriacou is the largest island in the Grenadines and part of the nation of Grenada, a distinction that gives it a slightly different administrative character from the St Vincent-administered islands earlier in the route.
Yacht charters around Carriacou tend to move between the island's protected anchorages and the smaller cays nearby, and the pace here is noticeably quieter than the days preceding it.
Anchor at Reef Island for a morning of paddleboarding and waterskiing in sheltered conditions, with healthy reefs close to the surface providing good snorkeling.
The afternoon is best spent at Sandy Island, a small, low-lying cay off Carriacou's northwest coast with calm water and a beach barbecue prepared by the yacht's chef. Before leaving, the Carriacou Museum in Hillsborough provides a useful cultural grounding in the island's Scottish, French, and West African heritage, with locally made jewelry and ceramics available to browse in the adjoining shop.
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Sandy Island
Beach
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Sandy Island
- Day 10
Grenada
Spice markets, a well-regarded restaurant, and a final morning on the water
The final day of your Grenada yacht charter arrives in an island with a distinct identity among Caribbean destinations, known for its production of nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, and cloves, which give it the informal title of the "Spice Isle." The Grand Anse Beach on the island's southwest coast is a long, calm stretch of sand suited to a last morning swim before disembarkation.
If time and flight schedules allow, the Grenada Market in St George's is worth a visit for locally produced spices, hot sauces, and handmade crafts, a more grounded souvenir than most Caribbean destinations offer. For a final lunch or dinner, Rhodes Restaurant at the Calabash Hotel provides a well-regarded setting for a relaxed meal before the journey home.
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Rhodes Restaurant, Calabash Hotel
Restaurants
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Rhodes Restaurant, Calabash Hotel
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