Star Clippers

Grenadine Islands Itinerary

Sunday - Bridgetown, Barbados
On the wild and rugged east coast of Barbados, the isolated beaches are the colour of sunrise, the red sands having blown all the way across the Atlantic from the Sahara. The eastern most island of the Windwards, and indeed, of the entire Caribbean, reaches out to Africa and the Old World, as if not quite part of the New. Bridgetown, Barbados is an interesting town full of contrasts. George Washington actually slept here! Trafalgar Square reminds you that the laid back, rum-and-fun-loving island’s British-influenced heritage includes revered traditions like cricket and high tea.

Monday - Captain’s Best Grenadines
Carriacou, 30 other islands and specks of sand make up the gloriously untouched Grenadines.We’ll call on Carriacou for a blissful, laid-back beach day. We’re sure, you’ll never be disappointed.

Tuesday - Grenada
Nutmeg, cinnamon and aromatic vanilla beans bake in the sun. Grenada, the ‘Spice Island’ of the Caribbean is redolent in other flavors of the tropics as well. After you’ve toured the old rum distilleries and spice factories and sampled their wares, try some wonderful West Indian Creole cooking. In pretty St. George’s harbor, the fishermen unload the conch caught that afternoon and it will magically turn into a delicious dish called ‘lambi’ for your dinner!

Wednesday - Tobago Cays
Four small islets, virtually deserted but enormously appealing for those who love underwater exploration, Tobago Cays is a national park where snorkelling is superb. There are picnic and camping sites and beautiful protected anchorages for overnight yacht stops.

Thursday - St. Vincent (am), Bequia (pm)
Star Clipper usually anchors in the lee of Young Island which lies just 197 yards off the southern tip of St. Vincent. Young Island is a very small and hilly private island resort with a narrow sandy beach. The island is ruggedly beautiful with tall peaks blanketed by a lush, tropical rainforest. The natural harbor of Port Elizabeth at Bequia is a meeting point for sailors from all over the world. The exquisite waterfront beckons you for a gentle stroll along the harbor. If you are lucky, you will see turtles and a variety of tropical birds.

Friday - Beach & Fort de France, Martinique
Martinique is the classic French Caribbean island. Wild and mysterious, yet urbane and sophisticated, it is France with a tropical twist, with something for almost everyone. You won’t be able to resist the charms of spicy Creole cooking and tempting boutiques in Fort de France.

Saturday - Marigot Bay & Soufriere St. Lucia
Marigot Bay, one of the prettiest anchorages in the Caribbean, is surrounded by lush hills and ringed by drooping coconut palms. James Michener described it as the archetype for paradise in the Caribbean. On the bay are restaurants (Doolittle’s is the most famous) and inland you can visit a banana plantation. An alternate stop, the little Port Town of Soufrière was named after a nearby volcano by the French, who ruled St. Lucia before the English took it over. Locals call it the world’s only drive-in volcano. Prettier sights are to be seen at Diamond Falls and Mineral Baths where you can walk the gardens and take a dip in the pool under the waterfalls. St. Lucia’s lush rainforested mountains including the famous Pitons are truly spectacular.

Sunday - Bridgetown, Barbados
Disembark for your journey home.

Cost of This Itinerary

The least expensive cabin costs:
$264 per person per night in low season and
$291 pp pn in high season

The most expensive stateroom costs:
$696 per person per night in low season and
$724 pp pn in high season