St Martin 2024

Day 1 – Saturday: Anse Marcel, St. Martin 

Board catamarans at Anse Marcel. Typically we have a chart briefing mid-afternoon, then the skippers go through a check-out process. Provisions are purchased, loaded aboard, and everyone moves in with their gear. Group “get acquainted” dinner ashore. 

Day 2 – Sunday: Anse, Marcel, St. Martin - Tintamarre (30 minutes travel + sailing for fun) Sail to Tintamarre, a small uninhabited island which is part of St Martin’s nature reserve (30 nm). Walk around the island and explore the remains of an airstrip, a small railway line and a cotton plantation. The easiest bay to access, 'Baie Blanche' is located on the west coast facing St. Martin and has a wonderful beach for sunbathing. Snorkel and swim with the turtles in turquoise waters and get to know this place, where piracy and contraband ruled the waves of yesteryear. 

Day 3 – Monday: Tintamarre - Anse de Colombier, St Barts (3hrs travel) 

After breakfast, set sail for Colombier for lunch in a remote bay that is only accessible by foot or by boat. Enjoy a peaceful time on the white sand beach, snorkeling, relaxing or walking along the coast to explore. If you are feeling adventurous, you can hike the small hill for a magnificent view of the bay and surrounding islands. 

Day 4 – Tuesday: Anse de Colombier, St Barts - Gustavia, St. Barts (30 minutes travel) After breakfast, head for Gustavia, the main town of St. Barts, for a wonderful day exploring the island. Rent a motor scooter for the day! You can also tour the island by minibus and stop where you wish to discover the traditional architecture and small streets, plus luxury shopping. St. Barts is a special place where you will find beaches, chic upmarket boutiques and fine dining, as well as the jet-set crowd - spot the mega yachts! 

Day 5 – Wednesday: Gustavia, St. Barts - Ile Fourche (30 minutes travel + sailing for fun) Head on over to Ile Fourche for the day. This remote, desert island is volcanic and boasts crystal clear water and visibility at great depths. Spot turtles, beachcomb along the shore or walk on the rocky cliffs for a spectacular view. 

Day 6 – Thursday: Ile Fourche - Ilet Pinel (3hrs) 

Set sail after lunch to Ilet Pinel. This picture-postcard setting is also part of the Natural Reserve of San Marino, where jet skis and fishing are prohibited. Use fins, mask and snorkel to dive into the protected underwater flora and fauna. On land, take a walk on a botanical path with wooden shelters and two observation points. 

Day 7 – Friday: Ilet Pinel - Grand Case (50 minutes) 

Enjoy the day in Pinel before leaving for Grand Case late afternoon. This is the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean! 

Day 8 – Saturday: Grand Case - Anse Marcel (25 minutes) 

Disembark at 10am after breakfast.