The Grenadines
9 days Luxury Yacht Charter Experience
The Grenadines lie between the larger islands of Saint Vincent and the Spice Island of Grenada. From the Tobago Cays to Bequia and St Vincent, The Grenadines offer another diverse take on Caribbean life
GRENADA
DAY 1
The perfect place to begin (or end) a cruise of the Grenadines.
Known as the Spice Island, Grenada lies to the south of the archipelago.
The mountainous island is covered with fragrant spice trees and scenic waterfalls, and surrounded with miles of white sand. In the interior of this volcanic island are cascading rivers and waterfalls, lush rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful mountain lakes imaginable.
GRENADA TO CARRIACOU
DAY 2
Following a late night passage accompanied by Grenada's famous island rum, wake to find your breakfast laid out on the aft deck while taking in the views over the crystal-clear waters of L'Esterre Bay on Carriacou. Decide to enjoy the beauty of Paradise Beach with a swim and afternoon drink at the local West Indian bar.
The island has a varied coastline with many offshore islets perfect for swimming, diving and snorkeling.
Sandy Island is best known and a short tender ride from Paradise Beach.
If local history is of interest, visit the Carriacou Museum, housed in an old cotton mill, Carriacou Museum features exhibits illuminating the island's African, French and British history.
In the afternoon perhaps a walk ashore to this laid back island, which has over 200 Rum shops!
CARRIACOU TO PETIT ST VINCENT
DAY 3
Pretend you own your very own desert island; Petit St Vincent offers total privacy and seclusion along almost two miles of white sand beaches. Known locally as PSV, it is the southernmost island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Dine ashore at the secluded Petit St Vincent Resort.
PETIT ST VINCENT TO UNION ISLAND
DAY 4
Exchange the peaceful anchorage of Petit St Vincent for the cosmopolitan Clifton Harbour on the nine square kilometre mountainous Union Island. Step ashore to the bustling bars and restaurants of its principal towns, Clifton and Ashton. In the middle of Clifton harbour sits Happy Island, a man-made island featuring a bar.
UNION ISLAND TO TOBAGO CAYS
DAY 5
Accessible only by boat, the nearby Tobago Cays are made up of four uninhabited, palm- fringed islets ringed by pristine, sandy beaches and protected from the open sea by the famous kaleidoscopic Horseshoe reef. Perfect for swimming, amazing snorkeling with an abundance of sea life, and many sea turtles along with beach and island exploration.
TOBAGO CAYS TO CANOUAN
DAY 6
Unspoiled and virtually undiscovered, Canouan is one of the Caribbean' s most up and
coming luxury destinations. It is just a short cruise across to Canouan Island's Charlestown Bay. From its hilly interior, towering Mount Royal offers picture perfect panoramic views from its summit. The reefs here are ideal for diving and its secluded white sand include Grand Bay which is just a stone's throw from the main town of Charlestown, and Windward Bay which is dotted with volcanic rocks.
CANOUAN TO MUSTIQUE
DAY 7
The private retreat island of Mustique is pure barefoot luxury. It boasts Macaroni Beach, Pasture Bay Beach and Endeavour Bay Beach amongst its white-sand oases. Anchor off the island and step ashore for afternoon tea at The Cotton House and visit Britannia Bay to browse its collection of fruit stalls and small shops, all followed by an evening of Caribbean revelry at Basil's Bar.
MUSTIQUE TO BEQUIA
DAY 8
Venture inland on the island of Bequia, the second largest island in the Grenadines at seven square miles, and discover a lush green enclave leading up to the summit of
Venture inland to the island of Bequia, the second largest island in the Grenadines at seven square miles, and discover a lush green enclave leading up to the summit of Mount Pleasant.
With its indigenous name "island of the clouds", Bequia is a quaint haven for those arriving by yacht. The islands history is steep in boat building and ship repair but like many Caribbean islands, slowly changed over to tourism.
Its main port is Port Elizabeth outlining Admiralty Bay where most yachts anchor. Enjoy a stroll along the Belmond Walkway lined with a few restaurants, bars and small hotels. The islands most famous swimming location is Princess Margaret Beach.
Bequia is a very unique island mix of international art and local colors creating a very cultural environment. Many art boutiques, cafes, restaurants line the shores of port Elizabeth.
BEQUIA TO ST VINCENT
DAY 9
Cruise up the coast to St Vincent and spend the day relaxing in the secluded Cumberland Bay before disembarkation.
