The Tropical Paradise Sailing Cruise of Martinique & the Windward Islands
The beautiful Windward Islands await and there is no better way to see them than aboard our fabulous 82′ luxury sailing catamaran. These sleek craft provide spacious and comfortable accommodation and ample deck space. Their speed allows swift transits, whilst their shallow draft means you get to explore the stunning bays and coves up close. We have carefully selected cruises to show you the most beautiful and unspoilt locations and to give you a truly memorable trip through this wonderful Archipelago. It’s islands hopping in style every nautical mile of the way.
On board you have will your own private double cabin with en-suite bathroom. You will be pampered by your crew and chef who will prepare exquisite recipes for you with fresh local produce, especially tropical fruits, vegetables and fish. There is plenty of opportunity to go snorkelling or exploring the coastline with the 2 man Sea kayak carried on board. Your 7 night Windward Island cruise can be as active or as relaxing as you choose.
Martinique Dream Itinerary
MARTINIQUE, LE MARIN / DEPARTURE TO BEQUIA
Your “Dream Grenadines” catamaran is waiting for you in the marina of Le Marin in the South of the island. Le Marin is a quiet village surrounding a deep bay encircled by mangroves, interspersed with reefs and islets, enclosed by an isthmus protecting it from swell and wind. As the first marina of the Lesser Antilles Le Marin is the perfect departure spot for a sailing cruise in the Grenadines! Welcome on board by your crew and installation in the cabins. Dinner on board and night sailing to Bequia, sailing successively along Sainte-Lucia and Saint-Vincent coasts.
BEQUIA – MAYREAU
Arrival before breakfast in Bequia (say ‘Bekoue’), the first island of the Grenadines Archipelago. You will do a stopover at Admiralty Bay. Farniente while the captain takes care of custom formalities. The capital Port Elisabeth is a small but animated town; the picture of the Queen of England that is posted in all bars reflects the attachment to the former colonial power. Departure to Mayreau after lunch. Moorings in front of Saline Bay beach. Mayreau is the less populated island in the archipelago, with about 300 inhabitants. Dinner and night on board.
MAYREAU / TOBAGO CAYS
The only village can be discovered at one hour walk on a path starting at the beach of Saline bay. It is worth visiting the cottages, bars and restaurants made from colorfully painted wood and the small stone church on top of the hill with a breathtaking view over the islands nearby. Departure late morning for a short sailing towards the famous Tobaco Cays, which islets and reefs surround the most
beautiful lagoon of Grenadines. You are in the very heart of tropical paradise for lunch. Enter the enchanting coral barrier world; enjoy snorkelling at shallow depth Take the most of this heavenly place and its coral reef. Dinner and night on board. Option: BBQ on the beach : aperitif, dinner with lobster (seasonally) or mussels and fish.
TOBAGO CAYS
You wake up in the heart of the natural reserve and will further explore the lagoon and its islets. Taste sunbathes on fine white sandy beaches. Let’s do kayak, windsurf, or wake-board. Just venture on trails of desert islets to cactus, frangipani trees and endemic shrubs. Dinner and night on board. Option: In the morning you will join, with a local boat, the islet “Petit Tabac” where Jack Sparrow was abandoned with beautiful Elisabeth. (approx 2 hours)
TOBAGO CAYS / BEQUIA / CUMBERLAND (SAINT VINCENT)
After breakfast navigation towards Bequia. After lunch on board, visit of the village with its local market and picturesque boutiques. In the afternoon, set sails to Cumberland Bay in St. Vincent. Option: After dinner on board, you can go to ‘Beni” with steelband music playing in a very warm atmosphere.
ST. VINCENT/ ST. LUCIA
Breakfast on board. Optionally you can take a taxi ride in the island: typical village, viewpoints. Swimming at a water fall after crossing a typical hanging bridge (approx. 2,5 hours) After lunch, heading on 2 Pitons, symbol of St. Lucia. Dinner and night on board.
ST. LUCIA / SAINTE ANNE (MARTINIQUE)
Breakfast on board. Option: tour of the island with driver and guide : village of La Soufrière, discovery of the Botanical Garden with its mineral springs and sulphurous baths; walk in crater of La Soufrière vulcano, between smokes and geysers of boiling water (approx. 3.5 hours). Lunch on board when sailing to Sainte Anne in Martinique. Dinner and night on board.
SAINTE ANNE / LE MARIN
Breakfast on board. Short sailing Le Marin marina, disembarkation at 10h00.
The Weather
December through May is considered the dry season, while June through November is considered the more humid season. In general, rainstorms pass quickly and the sun shines on most days. Average air temperatures in coastal areas range from 22º to 30º C (72º to 86º F) and in inland areas, from 19º to 27º C (66º to 81º F). Naturally, travelers will find more rain and cooler temperatures in the rain forests and higher elevations. The warm coastal water temperatures stay between 20º and 23º C (68º and 74º F).
The Yachts
Catamaran Specifications
Catamaran Details
Ipanema 58 Catamaran
| Cabins | 6 |
| Berths | 12 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Length Overall | 17.81 m |
| Draft | 1.40 m |
| Beam | 8.88 m |
| Fuel Tank | 2 X 550 L |
| Engine | 2 x 75 hp |
| Water Capacity | 1,050 L |
- Full batten mainsail
- Roller genoa
- Electric windlass
- Air conditioning
- Water maker
- Generator
- TV/Radio and jack for MP3
- GPS
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter and depth sounder
- Radar and VHF radio
- Wind speed and direction indicators
- Cockpit speakers
- Semi-rigid dinghy with outboard
- Sea kayak and snorkeling equipment
- Paddle board and fishing gear
Catamaran Specifications
Catamaran Details
Lagoon 620 Catamaran
| Cabins | 6 |
| Berths | 12 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Length Overall | 18.9 m |
| Draft | 1.55 m |
| Beam | 10 m |
| Fuel Tank | 2 x 650 L |
| Engine | 2 x 110 hp |
| Water Capacity | 4 x 240 L |
- Full batten mainsail
- Roller genoa
- Electric windlass
- Air conditioning and cabin fans
- Water maker
- Generator
- Radio and jack for MP3
- GPS
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter and depth sounder
- Radar and VHF radio
- Wind speed and direction indicators
- Cockpit speakers
- Dinghy with outboard
- Sea kayak and snorkeling equipment
- Paddle board and fishing gear
Special Offers
Loyalty discount:
● 5% on all Dream Yacht Cabin Cruises for clients who have been on a DYC cruise within the past 24
months before the date of booking of the new cruise.
Early booking discount:
● 5% for bookings made at least 90 days prior to departure date
Only loyalty and early booking discounts are cumulative
Prices
Martinique Dream Sailing Cruise 2023 / 7 nights
8 days / 7 nights, Martinique - Martinique on board Ipanema 58 or Lagoon 620 catamaranPrices in £ per person per cruise on full board
Embarkation: Marina Le Marin, Saturday, from 6 pm to 8 pm
Disembarkation: Marina Le Marin, Saturday at 10 am
| Departure Dates | Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
|---|---|---|
| 7-January-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 14-January-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 21-January-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 28-January-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 4-February-23 | £1,682 | N/A |
| 11-February-23 | £1,682 | N/A |
| 18-February-23 | £1,682 | N/A |
| 25-February-23 | £1,682 | N/A |
| 4-March-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 11-March-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 18-March-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 25-March-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 1-April-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 8-April-23 | £1,564 | N/A |
| 15-April-23 | £1,391 | £2,086 |
| 22-April-23 | £1,300 | £1,950 |
| 29-April-23 | £1,300 | £1,950 |
| 6-May-23 | £1,300 | £1,950 |
| 13-May-23 | £1,200 | £1,800 |
| 20-May-23 | £1,200 | £1,800 |
| 27-May-23 | £1,164 | £1,745 |
| 3-June-23 | £1,164 | £1,745 |
| 10-June-23 | £1,164 | £1,745 |
| 17-June-23 | £1,164 | £1,745 |
| 24-June-23 | £1,164 | £1,745 |
| 1-July-23 | £1,200 | £1,800 |
| 8-July-23 | £1,200 | £1,800 |
| 15-July-23 | £1,345 | £2,018 |
| 22-July-23 | £1,400 | £2,100 |
| 29-July-23 | £1,436 | £2,155 |
| 5-August-23 | £1,436 | £2,155 |
| 12-August-23 | £1,400 | £2,100 |
| 19-August-23 | £1,045 | £1,568 |
| 26-August-23 | £1,045 | £1,568 |
| 2-September-23 | £1,045 | £1,568 |
| 9-September-23 | £1,045 | £1,568 |
| 16-September-23 | £1,045 | £1,568 |
| 23-September-23 | £1,045 | £1,568 |
| 30-September-23 | £1,045 | £1,568 |
| 7-October-23 | £1,045 | £1,568 |
| 14-October-23 | £1,109 | £1,664 |
| 21-October-23 | £1,209 | £1,814 |
| 28-October-23 | £1,209 | £1,814 |
| 4-November-23 | £1,291 | £1,936 |
| 11-November-23 | £1,291 | £1,936 |
| 18-November-23 | £1,291 | £1,936 |
| 25-November-23 | £1,291 | £1,936 |
| 2-December-23 | £1,291 | £1,936 |
| 9-December-23 | £1,291 | £1,936 |
| 16-December-23 | £1,291 | £1,936 |
- Accommodation in air-conditioned double cabin with private bathroom (A/C in service from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm)”
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, diner)
- Drinks (table wine), local aperitifs (punch,run), fruit juice, sodas
- Service of the crew : 3 persons (captain, steward/cook,deckhand)
- 2 sets of linen,towels and beach towels per person/week
- Consumables for the yacht (diesel, fuel and water)
- Insurance for the yacht and the passengers
- Water sports on board : snorkelling equipment, sea kayak and fishing gear
Airfares
Transfers airport – base – airport (optional)
Cash box (mandatory)
Excursions package (optional): 175€ per person (price valid for a participation of at least 5 persons), payable upon booking or on the spot
Transfer Details (optional)
Transfers Airport Fort de France – Yacht base – Airport Fort de France (round trip)
170€ (1 – 4 persons)
+ 24€ per each additional person (round trip)
Transfers one way
85€ (1 – 4 persons)
+ 12€ per each additional person
“The above transfers costs are valid for payment upon reservation.
In case of payment on spot by client, a 15% surcharge applies.”
price valid for a participation of at least 5 persons), payable upon booking or on the spot
- Transfers Airport Fort de France – base – Airport Fort de France, 1 – 4 persons: 170 Euros (round trip)
- + 20 Euros per each additional person (round trip)
- Transfers one way 1 – 4 persons: 85 Euros
- + 10 Euros per each additional person (one way)
“The above transfers costs are valid for payment upon reservation.
In case of payment on spot by client, a 15% surcharge applies.”
(Cash box includes, depending on the destinations) 200€ per person. To be paid in cash on spot upon arriva
- Custom Taxes
- National park fees
- Tourist taxes and landing fees on the islands
- Mooring fees
- Possible re-fills of water, fuel, gas, fresh products
- Miscellaneaous : repurchase of broken crockery, lost fishing lines or lures
The amount of Martinique Dream cash box is: 155 Euros per person payable in cash on the spot.
Excursions Package (optional): € 175 per person.
Price valid for a participation of at least 5 persons and including transfers round trips.
The package cannot be split.
-Day 3: Tobago Cays : BBQ on the beach : aperitif, dinner with lobster (seasonally) or mussels and fish.
-Day 4: In the morning, with a local boat, join “Petit Tabac” islet, where Jack Sparrow was abandoned with the beautiful Elisabeth.
-Day 5: After dinner, steelband concert in a typical bar (drinks at extra cost)
-Day 6: St. Vincent: taxi ride to discover the island: typical villages, viewpoints. Swimming at a waterfall after crossing a typical hanging bridge (adapted shoes recommended) (approx. 2,5 hours)
– Day 7: St Lucia Visit of the island by taxi and guide: visit the village of la Soufriere which was the most important village in the XVII century, the Botanical Garden and the crater of La Soufrière vulcano, between smokes and geysers of boiling water (approx. 3.5 hours). Mud bath is possible at extra charge, payable directy to the guide.NB:
Itinerary is subject to change without notice, depending on weather conditions and / or technical reasons. The navigation times indicated above are based on an average cruising speed of 6 knots. They may vary depending on sea conditions, wind speed and weather conditions. The company, reserves the right to allocate another type of catamaran to this cruise, which offers the same level of comfort and service.
● + 90 days before embarkation : 25%
● 89 – 60 days before embarkation : 50%
● 59 – 30 days before embarkation : 75%
● 29 days and less before embarkation : 100%
All prices subject to change without prior notice.
“The shipowner reserves the right to allocate another type of catamaran offering the same conditions of
comfort and service”
Itinerary subject to modifications without any notice for technical and/or weather reasons
