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ACCESS BY PLANE
Grenada has the nearest international airport to the Grenadine cruising grounds, making Port Louis Marina one of the Caribbean's most convenient marinas. At the time of reservation, we are pleased to arrange your transfers. For applicable rates, please ask your reservations specialist.
Located only five miles from Port Louis, Maurice Bishop International Airport has direct flights from several cities, including London, Miami and New York, and provides convenient connections via Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia and Trinidad.The following airlines run scheduled flights to Grenada:
British Airways - Virgin Atlantic - American Airlines - LIAT - Caribbean Airlines - SVG Airlines Conviasa - Delta - Air Canada - Condor.
TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT TO BASE
If you need a transfer from the airport to the base, please contact us, we will be happy to assist you.
No, you only need experience on similar boats you'd like to charter. If you don't have much experience, we are happy to assign a skipper for a day or as long as you think you need to get you up to speed.
Yes, all those services are standard at each of our bases worldwide
The currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar, but US$ are accepted everywhere. Credit cards are accepted widely in larger stores and restaurants but you may need cash for independent, small businesses. You can find ATMs at the banks. Banking hours are Monday to Friday (8am to 2pm).
The time difference to Grenada is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -4 hours.
US, Canada and UK citizens only need a passport valid beyond their departure date. A visa isn’t required for visits less than 30 days but you may need to show return flight tickets and that you have sufficient funds for your stay. Talk to us to make sure you have the correct documents before you travel.
During your Grenada yacht charter, you’ll find free Wi-Fi in some restaurants and cafes, but you may find that speeds vary.
Clothing with camouflage prints is not permitted to differentiate between civilians and the military.
Grenada fits all skill levels of sailor, who will rejoice in the pristine lands of the Windward Islands. Sailing conditions are slightly more difficult than those encountered in the British Virgin Islands, but short passages and spectacular scenery are still available.
With temperatures between 72 ° F and 85 ° F, Grenada has a tropical climate that is warm all year round. In the dry season, which lasts from December to May, as the trade winds cool down, temperatures are cooler. The rainy season is sticky and hot.
On land electricity is 220 Volts – 50Hz (power sockets are F type)
The language spoken in Grenada is English, the locals also speak Grenadian English Creole and Grenadian French Creole.
The dialing code for Grenada is +473.
Please only take soft bags and not suitcases, as they would be too bulky onboard.
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