Following a late night passage accompanied by Grenada's famous island rum, wake to find your breakfast laid out on the aft deck whilst taking in the views over the crystal-clear waters of L'Esterre Bay on Carriacou. The island has a varied coastline with many offshore islets perfect for swimming, diving and snorkelling. Housed in an old cotton mill, Carriacou Museum features exhibits illuminating the island's African, French and British history.

Pretend you own your very own desert island; Petit St Vincent offers total privacy and seclusion along almost two miles of white 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.

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.

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 beaches 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.

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.