Fort de France, the island's commercial centre and principal city is well worth a visit, while Anse D'Arlet is a popular, photogenic anchorage. Scenic highlights include the peaks of Carbet and Mont Pelée, a dormant volcano and the highest mountain on the island, plus trail upon trail through legendary tropical rainforest. But wherever you explore, you’re likely to discover croissants and baguettes to remind you that you’re in a corner of the Caribbean that is unmistakably French. The island’s large harbour Le Marin and its many marinas have made Martinique a major sailing destination.
Cruise towards the nearby Anse d’Arlet, and spend your first night at the anchorage.
Leave early in the morning for Rodney Bay in St. Lucia, where you can go for a dip and grab lunch on the island. Crossing the channel may require visual navigation, so keep a lookout. Spend the night in Marigot Bay, where anchorage offshore is recommended.
Sail easily along the West coast of St. Lucia up to Soufrière, a picturesque village. Walk through the city and the botanical garden, drive to the waterfalls, the hot springs, and the volcano. Spend the night at Deux Pitons.
Take the day to cruise down to Bequia. Bequia, entrance to the Grenadines, is a former whale hunters’ island. Anchor in Admiralty Bay, facing the capital city of Port Elizabeth. Celebrate happy hour and have a leisurely dinner in one of the nearby restaurants.
Once customs formalities are done, sail towards Petit Nevis where fishermen used to flense the whales. Then sail to Mustique, the “Jet Set” island.
Explore Mustique in the morning. After lunch, head to Mayreau and anchor at Salt Whistle Bay, a calming beach with swaying coconut trees.
Cruise toward the Tobago Cays. With their turquoise waters and white sand beaches, they’re ideal for snorkeling, swimming, and relaxing.
After about an hour of sailing, stop over at Union, the capital of the Grenadines. Spend the night on Palm Island.
Pass by Morpion, a little sandy island in the middle of the reef, and anchor at Petit St. Vincent. This resort island is the perfect spot for a sunset drink.
After breakfast, head to Canouan via Chatham Bay, a large natural bay west of Union. Spend the night anchored at Charleston.
Cruise to St. Vincent and anchor for the night at Cumberland Bay or Wallilabou Bay, where the movie “The Pirates of the Caribbean” was filmed.
Spend your last long navigation day cruising to the north of St. Lucia. Anchor overnight at Rodney Bay behind Pigeon Island and visit the botanical park if you have time.
Anchor outside St. Anne village or Club Med.
After a swim, head back to the marina to disembark.
