St. Martin, Anguilla & St. Barths
French-Dutch-British Caribbean — three cultures, one extraordinary charter
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Embarkation
- Marigot, St. Martin (Port de Marigot)
- Disembarkation
- Gustavia, St. Barths (Port de Gustavia)
- Best season
- December – April
- Total distance
- 65 NM
Overview
This 7-day itinerary explores three of the Caribbean's most sophisticated islands — the French-Dutch island of St. Martin, the British-influenced Anguilla, and the ultra-chic St. Barths. Short cruising distances mean maximum time enjoying beaches, cuisine, and culture.
Highlights
- Maho Beach plane spotting
- Anguilla's pristine beaches
- St. Barths' designer shopping
- Grand Case gastronomy
- Shoal Bay snorkelling
- Gustavia harbour
Day by day
Day 1: Marigot — French Side
Marigot, St. Martin
Morning: Board at Port de Marigot on the French side of St. Martin. Welcome ti' punch cocktails.
Afternoon: Explore Marigot's open-air market, Fort Louis, and the waterfront restaurants. Visit the lolos (BBQ shacks) for authentic Caribbean food.
Evening: Dinner at La Samanna, a legendary beachfront resort restaurant serving refined French-Caribbean cuisine.
Day 2: Grand Case — Gourmet Capital
Marigot → Grand Case · 5 nm
Morning: Short cruise to Grand Case, the 'Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean'. This tiny village has more restaurants per capita than almost anywhere.
Afternoon: Beach time at Grand Case Beach. Visit the Butterfly Farm and explore the colourful village.
Evening: Dinner at L'Auberge Gourmande, a French restaurant in a Creole cottage, or at Talk of the Town for lobster on the beach.
Day 3: Anguilla — Beach Paradise
Grand Case → Anguilla · 8 nm
Morning: Cruise to Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory with some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean.
Afternoon: Visit Shoal Bay East, consistently rated one of the world's best beaches. Snorkel the reef and enjoy the beach bars. Visit Meads Bay and Rendezvous Bay.
Evening: Dinner at Blanchard's, Anguilla's most famous restaurant, serving Caribbean-French cuisine in a beachfront setting.
Day 4: Anguilla Exploration
Anguilla
Morning: Visit Sandy Island, a tiny sandbar with a beach bar, palm trees, and incredible snorkelling. Take the tender to Prickly Pear Cays.
Afternoon: Explore The Valley, Anguilla's capital. Visit the Heritage Collection Museum and the Anguilla National Trust. Swim at Little Bay, accessible only by boat.
Evening: Dinner at Veya, a hilltop restaurant with panoramic views and creative Caribbean cuisine.
Day 5: Tintamarre — Deserted Island
Anguilla → Tintamarre · 10 nm
Morning: Cruise to Tintamarre (Flat Island), an uninhabited nature reserve between Anguilla and St. Martin.
Afternoon: Explore the deserted beaches, snorkel the pristine reef, and spot sea turtles. The old airstrip and ruins add an adventurous atmosphere.
Evening: Dinner aboard anchored off Tintamarre, with the most spectacular sunset and star-gazing.
Day 6: St. Barths — Caribbean Chic
Tintamarre → St. Barths · 15 nm
Morning: Cruise to St. Barths, the most glamorous island in the Caribbean. Enter the tiny harbour of Gustavia.
Afternoon: Explore Gustavia's designer boutiques, art galleries, and waterfront restaurants. Visit Shell Beach and Colombier Beach (accessible only by boat or hiking trail).
Evening: Dinner at Bonito, a cliffside restaurant overlooking Gustavia harbour, or at L'Isola for Italian cuisine.
Day 7: St. Barths — Final Paradise
St. Barths
Morning: Visit St. Jean Beach and the iconic Eden Rock hotel. Browse the boutiques in St. Jean village.
Afternoon: Final swim at Colombier Beach, the most beautiful and secluded beach on the island. Farewell lunch at Nikki Beach.
Evening: Farewell dinner at Le Sereno, an elegant beachfront restaurant. Disembark the following morning at Port de Gustavia.
Couples · Foodies · Beach Lovers · Luxury Seekers
Yachts cruising in St Barths
- SOUTH — 55 m · Heesen · 12 guests · Home port: Saint Martin · Weekly charter rate from €306,485/week
- TOP FIVE II — 61 m · Other · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €240,810/week
- OKTO — 68 m · ISA Yachts · 12 guests · Home port: France | Port de Saint-Tropez · Weekly charter rate from €240,000/week
- KING BENJI — 47 m · Other · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €182,432/week
- YCM FIFTY — 50 m · Custom · 22 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Marina Port de Mallorca · Weekly charter rate from €141,167/week
- BG CHARADE — 47 m · Feadship · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €108,728/week
- AMICA MEA — 46 m · Custom · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €87,567/week
- G3 — 44 m · Heesen · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €80,501/week
- NAMASTE — 37 m · Benetti · 12 guests · Home port: Saint Martin · Weekly charter rate from €76,621/week
- JUST ENOUGH — 43 m · Custom · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €60,859/week
- CUPCAKE — 40 m · Westport · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €57,794/week
- ACCIDENTAL SUCCESS II — 29 m · Sunseeker · 12 guests · Home port: St. Barths | Gustavia Yacht Club · Weekly charter rate from €41,594/week