The Grenadines: Island Hopping Paradise
St. Vincent to Grenada through the most beautiful island chain in the Caribbean
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Embarkation
- St. Vincent (Blue Lagoon Marina)
- Disembarkation
- Grenada (Port Louis Marina)
- Best season
- December – May
- Total distance
- 95 NM
Overview
The Grenadines are the Caribbean's ultimate island-hopping destination — a chain of 32 islands and cays stretching between St. Vincent and Grenada, each with its own distinct character. From the exclusive private island of Mustique to the pristine marine park of the Tobago Cays, this is Caribbean yachting at its finest.
Highlights
- Tobago Cays Marine Park
- Mustique — private island of the stars
- Bequia's whaling heritage
- Mayreau's Salt Whistle Bay
- Grenada's spice plantations
- Underwater sculpture park
Day by day
Day 1: St. Vincent — Gateway to the Grenadines
St. Vincent
Morning: Arrive at Argyle International Airport and transfer to Blue Lagoon Marina. Board your yacht and meet the crew.
Afternoon: Explore the Botanical Gardens, the oldest in the Western Hemisphere (founded 1765). Visit Fort Charlotte for panoramic views.
Evening: Dinner aboard in the marina, briefing from the captain on the week's itinerary.
Day 2: Bequia — The Island of the Clouds
St. Vincent → Bequia · 9 nm
Morning: Sail to Bequia, the largest of the Grenadines. Enter the stunning Admiralty Bay, one of the finest natural harbours in the Caribbean.
Afternoon: Explore Port Elizabeth's colourful waterfront. Visit the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary and the model boat workshops. Swim at Princess Margaret Beach.
Evening: Dinner at Mac's Pizzeria, a legendary Bequia institution on the waterfront, or at the more upscale Firefly Plantation Hotel.
Day 3: Mustique — Private Island Glamour
Bequia → Mustique · 8 nm
Morning: Sail to Mustique, the legendary private island owned by the Mustique Company. Anchor in Britannia Bay.
Afternoon: Explore the island by mule buggy — visit Basil's Bar (the most famous bar in the Caribbean), Macaroni Beach, and the Cotton House hotel.
Evening: Dinner at Basil's Bar, where you might spot a celebrity or two. Wednesday night is the famous jump-up party.
Day 4: Canouan — The Quiet One
Mustique → Canouan · 12 nm
Morning: Sail to Canouan, a small island with a spectacular barrier reef. Anchor in the turquoise lagoon.
Afternoon: Snorkel the reef, play golf at the Canouan Resort's championship course, or simply relax on the pristine beaches.
Evening: Dinner aboard watching the sunset over the Tobago Cays in the distance.
Day 5: Tobago Cays — Marine Paradise
Canouan → Tobago Cays · 8 nm
Morning: Sail to the Tobago Cays Marine Park, the crown jewel of the Grenadines. Anchor inside the Horseshoe Reef, a natural coral barrier that creates a lagoon of impossibly clear water.
Afternoon: Snorkel with sea turtles on the reef, swim between the five uninhabited islands, and enjoy a beach barbecue on Petit Bateau.
Evening: Dinner aboard in the marine park. The night sky here, free from light pollution, is extraordinary.
Day 6: Mayreau & Petit St. Vincent
Tobago Cays → Mayreau · 5 nm
Morning: Short sail to Mayreau, the smallest inhabited island in the Grenadines (population ~300). Walk to the hilltop church for panoramic views of the Tobago Cays.
Afternoon: Anchor at Salt Whistle Bay, a perfect horseshoe of white sand that is consistently rated one of the Caribbean's best beaches. Visit Petit St. Vincent, a private island resort.
Evening: Dinner at Dennis' Hideaway on Mayreau, a legendary rum bar and restaurant run by the charismatic Dennis.
Day 7: Grenada — Spice Island
Mayreau → Grenada · 40 nm
Morning: Final sailing day — cruise south to Grenada, the Spice Island. Enjoy the passage with dolphins often accompanying the yacht.
Afternoon: Arrive at Port Louis Marina in St. George's. Explore the colourful capital — the spice market, Fort George, and the Underwater Sculpture Park (snorkel or dive).
Evening: Farewell dinner at The Beach House on Grand Anse Beach, with your feet in the sand and the sound of the waves.
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Yachts cruising in Grenada & the Grenadines
No listed yacht currently has this cruising ground on its programme. Our charter desk can propose yachts relocating for your dates.