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St Martin / St Maarten
This is a sample itinerary. Weather or other outside factors may mean that your skipper sets an alternative course.
Arrival Day
Embarkation is possible from 5PM. You can check in and drop off your luggage when you arrive though. Your catamaran will be moored at Marina Royale in Marigot, the capital of the French part of the island. Upon arrival at our office in the Marina, you will be greeted by our operations manager who will take you through the check in procedure. Then you will be introduced to your crew and fellow sailors. After a refreshing Welcome cocktail you will be shown to your cabin and helped to settle in to to your new home for the week. Enjoy a delicious dinner aboard. Your yacht remains in the lagoon for the evening to allow you to either enjoy a relaxing time onboard or head off to sample the shops, clubs and casinos.
Cruising Day 1
Following breakfast, we exit the Simpson Bay Lagoon through the lifting bridge. After a short briefing of all safety aspects, we head out into the channel on the north side of the island, on a wonderful sail to reach the island of Anguilla. If you want to participate in the handling of the yacht and sails you can do so, but if you prefer, just lie back and relax; it is all up to you. After the captain has cleared customs into this British island, we spend the day at the secluded Prickly Pear Cays. In the crystal clear turquoise waters it is paradise to snorkel , with many turtles and rays to admire. A sumptuous lunch is served onboard. While some guests relax on the stunning beaches, you can enjoy a trip on the kayak to explore the area. In the afternoon, we sail to Road Bay on the north shore of Anguilla. Dinner is served onboard, and afterwards; go for some dancing in the sand by "Johnno's" Bar & Restaurant.
Cruising Day 2
After a scrumptious breakfast, we sail over to Sandy Island, a small off-lying cay with a circular coral reef surrounding it. Lunch is served onboard next to the coral atoll. After lunch, we sail up to Crocus Bay, a part of the Anguilla Marine National Park. The fish and bird life is astounding. Take the kayak for exploration of the cliffs teeming with bird life and cactus plants or laze on the tiny secluded beach. The barbeque is lit and we will serve another wonderful dinner at this stunning anchorage. In this location the light pollution from the islands is virtually non existent. Your captain may invite all guests up on deck for a night cap and a late evening of some amazing stargazing.
Cruising Day 3
After breakfast, we make our way up the north coast of the island, and after rounding the northern tip of Anguilla, we sail towards St. Martin to visit the beautiful bay of Anse Marcel with its grand Marina and Hotel, the main attractions. Lunch is served here before we sail to Grand Case where we will spend the night. The little French fishing village of Grand Case offers a unique gastronomic experience with over 80 restaurants to choose from. This evening we dine ashore.
Cruising Day 4
The morning is spent around Creole Rock, a wonderful spot for SCUBA divers and those who love to snorkel, just off the coast by Grand Case. Thereafter we continue to the uninhabited island of Tintamarre where we have lunch. In the afternoon, try some shore exploration to a place where you will be able to take a mud bath, known for its wonderful soothing qualities. Take a dip in the sea to wash it all off, and return to the yacht for some afternoon cocktails. An exhilarating downwind sail will take us in through the reefs protecting Orient Bay. We anchor at Isle Pinel, a beautiful small island where we arrange cocktails and snacks on the beach and enjoy watching the sunset after another perfect day. Afterwards, dinner is served onboard.
Cruising Day 5
Enjoy your morning at Orient Beach, the longest beach on the island, before setting sail to Isle Fourche, an uninhabited volcanic island lying between St. Martin and St. Barths. This unique crater is shaped like a horseshoe, offering perfect shelter. Lunch is served followed by an afternoon of diving and snorkeling. The drift dive off the north western edge is truly spectacular. In the afternoon, we sail in to Gustavia, the chic French capital of the island of St Barths, renowned for being the selected vacation destination for super models, musicians and Hollywood stars. Enjoy an afternoon of strolling through the streets and stopping for refreshments at one of the many “in” watering holes. In the evening your yacht will anchor in the secluded bay of Anse de Columbier and dinner is served onboard, often fresh fish that we have caught earlier in the day.
Cruising Day 6
In the morning, we sail downwind past Philipsburg on the Dutch side of St. Maarten, along the coast to Simpson Bay, and we anchor off the long golden beach. Lunch is served. Your afternoon offers relaxation as well as water sports activities; windsurfing, kayaking and SCUBA diving. Just before sunset, we reenter the lagoon through the lifting bridge on the Dutch side, motoring across the lagoon back to our base at Marina Royale in Marigot. As it is the last evening of the cruise, guests dine ashore at one of the many water front restaurants of Marigot.
Departure Day
After breakfast onboard, it is time to gather your belongings and memories. Your crew will arrange transport back to the airport before exchanging fond farewells. You will already be planning your next cruise...
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St. Martin is located in the north of the Antilles |
