Sailing Cruise to Les Saintes and Marie Galante
A 5 to 6-day sailing cruise to the archipelago of Les Saintes and Marie Galante
CRUISE TO Les Saintes AND MARIE GALANTE : SAILING, Snorkeling and exploring !
During a 5 to 6 days sailing cruise to Marie-Galante, we can sail to Les Saintes and Marie-Galante, going through Gosier Island. Both these places offer splendid anchorages, on land and under water explorations (Easy Snorkeling).
An “a la carte” cruise where you get to choose between tourism and learning to sail. Hoist the main sail and maneuver the boat if you like ! Check this shorter cruise to les saintes.
LES SAINTES ARCHIPELAGOS ON OUR WAY TO MARIE GALANTE
A 2 to 3 days cruise will get un to Les Saintes Archipelagos. Made out of 8 different islands, and listed as of the most beautifull bays on the UNESCO ranking, this place is ideal for tourism and to discover sailing. Amongst the possible activities : Snorkeling at le pain de sucre, cabris island and over a wreckage…An excellent manner to discover Les Saintes in a different way !
An “a la carte” cruise where you get to choose between tourism and learning to sail. Hoist the main sail and maneuver the boat if you like ! Program of your cruise : Sailing, snorkeling explorations (gear provided) in nice spots, on-land excursions (the little village is cute, and little hikes in nature are possible), beautiful anchorages, nice sandy beaches, having a cocktail at sunset and small pleasures like jumping in the water at sunrise. Going there is about two to three hours, just enough to try sailing but not to adventurous. An ideal destination that everybody will love !
MARIE GALANTE :
Marie Galante is the Islands of turquoise waters and endless white sandy beaches. It’s countryside, everything is so calm. Rhum and distilleries are a strong local touristic economy. We can enjoy nice little hikes on cliffs and mangrove next to the anchorage. In Saint-Louis anchorage, there is a nice restaurant and bar with occasional concerts. There you can rent a car for the day if you want to thoroughly visit the island (Not Included).
QUICK FACTS TO YOUR SAILING CRUISE TO MARIE GALANTE:
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- Private Sail ship with skipper/teacher just for you and your friends/family.
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- All Inclusive : Food & Beverage, anchorage fare, gasoline, diesel, bed sheets. (just bring your towels)
- A la carte cruise : Choose between tourism and learning. Maybe a bit of both ?
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- Fresh food, fish, fruits and veggies from the market and homemade marmelade ready and packed for you in the boat when you arrive on board. Everything we need to prepare delicious though simple meals. Drinks: Juice, beers, rum, homemade punch, tea, coffee, and milk.
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- Options designed to things simple for you. See below
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- Qualifications of you skipper (Licensed Captain and Teacher)
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- Choose your dates.
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- Properly maintained boat.
- A team at your service : Explain us your desire and ideas, Rêve de Nav’ will offer you your dream cruise.
DETAILS OF YOUR CRUISE TO MARIE GALANTE :
Reception Location: Marina de Rivière Sens, Gourbeyre, near Basse-Terre.
Schedule: 9:00 AM (Day 1) – 5:30 PM (Day 2 or Day 3).
Private All-Inclusive Price for the Boat: Starting from €1,000 per day (Please request a quote).
Payment Methods: Bank transfer.
The Boat L’Inko: Jeanneau Sun Fast 37, a monohull sailboat.
Options: “Arrival at 7:00 PM”: Dinner and overnight stay on board at the port.
Vegetarian Meal: Free but requires written request.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHAT TO BRING ?
Wear clothes that are durable, easy to clean, and provide sun protection.
A windbreaker, t-shirts, one sweater (max), shorts, swimsuits, and a BATH TOWEL.
Sunglasses, a secure-fitting cap, high-SPF sunscreen.
A lycra swim shirt, after-sun lotion, and a BATH TOWEL.
All personal belongings should fit into one or two soft bags.
Optional: earplugs, USB chargers (no 220V on board), mosquito spray if staying overnight at the port.
Snorkeling gear if you have your own.
WEATHER
Sailing is generally possible even during the hurricane season. However, as with any outdoor excursion, always plan ahead by bringing a waterproof jacket (KW) and a light windbreaker or a change of clothes.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refund up to 20 days before departure. No refund possible within 20 days before. Cancellations or withdrawals during the cruise do not entitle you to any refund or compensation. In case of cancellation by Rêve de Nav’, all amounts will be refunded without any entitlement to compensation. The company reserves the right to cancel a cruise in cases of force majeure, bad weather conditions, or damage to the vessel. The company commits to informing passengers as soon as it becomes aware of any difficulty that could alter or prevent the cruise. Only the ship’s captain is authorized to determine whether weather conditions permit the cruise. He also reserves the right to adapt the route and sailing schedule according to the weather and the crew.
LES MARIE GALANTE REGARDING TO WIKIPEDIA :
Marie-Galante is an island of the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea located south of Guadeloupe and north of Dominica. It is a dependency of Guadeloupe, which is an overseas department and an overseas region of France. Marie-Galante has a land area of 170.5 km² (61 sq. miles). It had 11,528 inhabitants at the start of 2013, with a population density of 67.6 people per km²…
Source : Géoportail, IGN Littoral.
Marie-Galante offers two quality shallow and turquoise water anchorages. It’s a dream come true place, famous in the Caribbean.
– Anchorage at the bourg de Saint-Louis
– Anchorage at the l’Anse Canot