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| Martinique,
Dominica,
Les Saintes and Guadeloupe
Itinerary including longer periods at sea, for true sailing
fans. Enjoy the best caribbean sailing vacation
and feel the wind and peace in a family cruise. |
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1: Arrival at Fort-de-France, Marina du Marin, Anse Figuiers |
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mere 30-minute ride from the airport and you’re at Marina
du Marin, where you’ll climb aboard your own private catamaran
and be greeted with a welcome cocktail and light lunch. We’ll
then set off for Anse Figuiers, with a relaxing stop along the
way for a bit of snorkelling. Your first day on the ocean will
end with a delicious supper and a good night’s rest. |
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2: St-Pierre and Mount Pelée volcano |
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Hike up Mount Pelée or if you prefer, hire a chartered
taxi. The landscapes shaped by the volcano’s lava are
enthralling, and you can even scuba dive or snorkel in this
incredible landform. Boutiques, museums and restaurants will
make your stop in St-Pierre unforgettable. |
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3: Dominica: its capital city, Roseau |
A
tree and a half hour crossing of the Antilles will bring us
to Dominica. The capital city of Roseau, with its splendidly
restored authentic Caribbean homes, will amaze and seduce you.
You can also enjoy the impressive variety of stores and restaurants
along the promenade bordering the water. |
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4: Dominica: Prince Rupert |
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Prince
Rupert is home to a magnificent bay of more than 3 kilometres
in length. We’ll spend this day on the beach, with its surprisingly
crystal clear water. |
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5: Heading = Les Saintes, Guadeloupe archipelago |
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You’re sure to be impressed by Pain de Sucre, a mythical
site where marine wildlife abounds. We will also be sailing around
the small island of Cabrit to drink in its breath-taking landscapes.
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6: Bourg des Saintes |
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des Saintes has been named one of the world’s most beautiful bays
by UNESCO. You’ll have an opportunity to see it for yourself,
while enjoying the city’s lively bars and bistros, as well as
its unique boutiques. |
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7: Gosier island, Guadeloupe |
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small island with white sand and never-ending beaches, where we’ll
visit the old lighthouse snuggled on this slice of paradise. |
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8: Pointe à Pitre, capital city of Guadeloupe |
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most important city in all of Guadeloupe, where you can visit
a renowned aquarium, home to hundreds of species of fish and turtles,
amidst nearly 800m2 of coral. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of this
commercial hub. |
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9: Islands of Petite-Terre, southern Guadeloupe |
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The
islands of Petite-Terre are replete with extraordinary sites that
you will want to discover. A day of rest that will include a picnic
on one of this island’s impressive beaches. |
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10: Marie Galante, 3rd largest French island |
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Colombus discovered this island while sailing away from Les Saintes,
naming it after his admiral ship, “Maria Galanda”.
The island is rife with sugar cane, plenty of white sand beaches,
lagoons ringed with coral reefs, fruit trees… Shaped a tad
like a huge pancake, the island is mostly flat and can be easily
circled by scooter. It’s also the site where some of the
world’s best rum is made – with three distilleries
that you can visit. |
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11: Back to Dominica: the Sari Sari River Falls |
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Sari Falls: crystal-clear waterfalls that will leave you breathless.
You can soak in their hot whirlpool and benefit from its therapeutic
properties. |
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12: Back to St-Pierre |
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The
day will be spent sailing back to St-Pierre. We will arrive at our destination
in late afternoon, allowing you a free evening under the stars…
at the foot of the majestic Mount Pelée |
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13: En route to Fort-de-France |
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Discover
the lively urban beat of Martinique’s capital city. You
will have free time to just relax or possibly sniff out some excellent
bargains. |
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14: Les Salines in Ste Anne, on Martinique’s southern peninsula |
Les
Salines: undoubtedly the West Indies’ most renowned beach,
this state-protected beach will charm you with its savage appeal.
Add a stroll through Ste-Anne, where you can discover a colourful
village market and get a taste of the peninsula’s relaxed
lifestyle. |
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15: Return to the Marina du Marin |
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can share all of the unforgettable moments of this cruise with your loved
ones through photographs and souvenirs. We hope that you will share your
experience with them, and we would be thrilled to help them live the same
adventure |
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