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Guadeloupe
7-Day Itinerary
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After
your checkout, sail from the base at Gosier to Ile Gosier.
Soak up the sun on the beach, have your first swim.
Day
1:
Sail to the high, green island of Marie Galante. Anchor at
Grand Bourg, a quaint fishing town. Explore ahore or relax
on the beach. In the evening enjoy a creole dinner at one
of the island's wonderful family-style restaurants.
Day 2: Dinghy ashore
is the morning for coissants at the boulangerie, then set
out on the 5-hour sail to Dominica. Anchor in Prince Rupert
Bay.
Day 3: Explore the indian
River with a local guide in the morning. After lunch, sail
down the coast to Roseau. Moor stern to a palm tree in front
of the Anchorage Hotel.
Day 4: In the morning,
Hike with a guide to Trafalgar Falls and stop for lunch in
the tropical gardens at the Papillote Hotel. In the afternoon.
ftroll though the picturesque town of Roseau.
Day 5: Get an early
start for the sail to Les Sainter. Anchor at Pain de Sucre.
Relax with a cool swim.
Day 6:Motor around to
Bourg des Saintes, where brightly colored fishing boats line
the beach. The west Indian gingerbread houses here are among
the most colorful in the Caribbeand. Visit Fort Napoleon for
a bit of history and spectacular views. Snack on the delicious
coconut cakes callrd Les Tourments d'Amour.
Day 7: Return to Gosier
by noon.
This
is a samle itinerary. You have many choices of routes and
anchorages, or you may want to linger at favorite places.
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This butterfly-shaped island is your departure point for some of the most fascinating exploring in the Caribbean.
In the heart of the West-Indies, Guadeloupe is a perfect destination for a 7 to 10 day cruise. Boarding in Gosier, you benefit fully from your first day on board your yacht. While your hostess introduces you to the local cuisine, your skipper will start towards the bay of St. François where you can swim at one of Guadeloupes most beautiful beaches.
To the south of Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante awaits you, with its village
skirting superb, near-deserted beaches, its local market, and
its small «lolos» (pubs) at the waters edge - a typically Caribbean
town. Your skipper can accompany you further inland where youll be
whisked back in time across fields still worked by wooden ploughs,
drawn by oxen.
In Dominica, (nicknamed «Dominica the Green»), discover the
marvellous creeks to the north. Your skipper can organise a trip
along the river, meeting the last of the Carib Indians, who still
build their canoes in the traditional way. In the south, you can stop
off at Roseau, with its calm bays and waterfalls in the heart of the
tropical forest.
Cruise one of the greenest coastlines in the West Indies, with wild
shores coloured by bright and unusual flowers. Lastly, be sure to
stop over at Isles des Saintes, the «St. Tropez» of Guadeloupe.
A paradise for diving and watersports enthusiasts, Les Saintes is
also great for a fun-filled evening of entertainment and dancing to
the sound of the steel drums.
WIND
Steady easterly trades. Prevailing winds during the winter months are northeast
at 20 to 25 knots. Christmas winds, which blow from December through February,
can be as high as 30 to 35 knots. By June, winds have gone southeasterly
at 10 to 15 knots.
TEMPERATURE
Air 81°F/26°C Water 80°F/26°C
LANGUAGE
French (Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Les Saintes) English (Dominica)
CURRENCY
FF (Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Les Saintes) EC $ (Dominica) Credit cards
are accepted in the larger towns.
SAILING CONDITIONS
Easy to moderate.
DON'T MISS!
- Les Saintes. A group of tiny islands with high, craggy peaks. On
the beach at Bourg des Saintes, you’ll find bright little fishing boats
and incredible French restaurants.
- Marie Galante. “The island of a thousand windmills” and producer
of some of the world’s finest rum.
- Dominica. Of all the islands in the Caribbean, Dominica is arguably
the one left in its most natural state. Hike or four-wheel drive to
Trafalgar Falls, Emerald Pool, or the boiling lake in the Valley of
Desolation.
ATTENTION DIVERS
The Cousteau Underwater Park near Pigeon Island midway down the west coast
of Guadeloupe is a spectacular dive site.
HOT TIP When you land at the dinghy dock
at Bourg des Saintes, say “yes” to the children selling "tourments d'amour"
- sinfully delicious coconut cakes.
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