Yacht charter in Guadeloupe

The core Guadeloupe week, and all of it domestic — no clearance, no fees at borders, one currency. Two real crossings and the rest short hops.

1. 1

   Marina Bas-du-Fort

   Saturday handover; anchor off Îlet du Gosier rather than spending the night in the marina.

2. 2

   Les Saintes — Bourg or Pain de Sucre

   Three to four hours south across the channel.

3. 3

   Les Saintes, second night

   Walk up to Fort Napoléon; the group rewards two days.

4. 4

   Marie-Galante — Saint-Louis

   East across to the flat island and the distilleries.

5. 5

   Grand-Bourg or Anse Canot

   Work round Marie-Galante depending on the swell.

6. 6

   Back west — Sainte-Anne or Gosier

   Return crossing to Grande-Terre.

7. 7

   Marina Bas-du-Fort

   Short leg back for handover.

The quieter alternative, up the volcanic side of the island. Less sailing and more motoring, because the mountains take the wind out of this coast.

1. 1

   Marina Bas-du-Fort

   Handover; short move west.

2. 2

   Les Saintes

   South first, then up the west coast — the trades make this the sensible direction.

3. 3

   Anse à la Barque or Basse-Terre town

   Start north up the lee shore.

4. 4

   Pigeon Island / Cousteau Reserve

   Moorings in the reserve; the best snorkelling on the island.

5. 5

   Deshaies

   The far point, under the hills at the north-west tip.

6. 6

   Round to Sainte-Rose or Port-Louis

   Along the north coast back toward Grande-Terre.

7. 7

   Marina Bas-du-Fort

   Final leg for handover.