Guadelope Bareboat Yacht Charter

Guadeloupe is an island divided by a narrow mangrove channel into two halves. From our base at Pointe-à-Pitre, plot your course on a guadeloupe yacht charter and head south to some of the most untouched islands and amazing rainforest that the Caribbean has to offer, or sail north for more challenging blue water cruising.

Basse Terre offers some exceptional views and sites. Route de la Traversee runs through the national park. Make sure you don’t miss the Crayfish waterfall for some amazing sights and a refreshing swim. For a more dramatic sight head to the south of Basse Terre and visit the famous 350ft Carbet Waterfalls.

Possibly the most unspoilt island in the Caribbean, the British Commonwealth island of Dominica is a nature lover’s paradise. The sparsely populated Les Saintes offer a charming welcome to visiting sailors. Savour the sights and smells of local fishing ports and colourful markets.

Rated as one of the best dive sites in the world by its namesake, the Jacques Cousteau reserve is home to an abundance of colourful coral forests and multicoloured marine life. Spending a few hours snorkelling or diving these waters close to Pigeon Island, home to the famous Cousteau Underwater Park, is an experience not to be missed.

A yacht charter in Guadeloupe offers blue water sailing, and short island hops. Currents are generally in a westerly direction.Average temperatures on Guadeloupe hover around 23°C (74°F) during the winter months and 31°C (87°F) during the summer.

The nearly perfect sunny weather is moderated by northeastern tradewinds which bring refreshing breezes.

Itinerary / Highlights

Our Bas du Fort base at the fully equiped marina in Gosier is part of a large complex with a selection of cafés, bakeries and excellent restaurants. There is a marina supermarket approx. 10 minutes walk from the base and a larger supermarket approx. 5 minutes away by taxi. A trip to Pointe-a-Pitre will take you into the lively atmosphere of the traditional Creole fruit and vegetable markets. From the base, exhilarating open-water sailing encompassing Iles des Saintes, Marie Galante and Dominica offers the chance to see some of the most undeveloped islands and amazing rainforests that the Caribbean has to offer.
Cruising notes

Marie Galante
The south coast of Guadeloupe and the island of Marie Galante provide an off-the-beaten-path cruising area with plenty of secluded anchorages. Also called the "island of a hundred windmills," Marie Galante is filled with simple rural traditions, stunning countryside, white sandy beaches, and lagoons protected by coral reefs.

Be sure to visit the Grande Anse factory, which launches its 100 days of sugar cane harvesting each March and taste theTi punch - a local rum drink sweetened with cane syrup.

Dominica
Blessed with timeless beauty, Dominica is one of the most lush and undiscovered islands in the Caribbean. It is renowned for some of the best dive sites in the world, as well as a top-rated whale watching location. Dominica is also home to the largest ‘boiling' lake in the world, sulphur springs and fertile rainforests with majestic waterfalls throughout. A perfect place for bird watching, hiking, diving and exploring a unique, rich and diverse culture.

Portsmouth Harbour, Dominica
You'll find this beautiful natural anchorage on the northern part of Dominica, located alongside the picturesque Prince Rupert's Bay. Just north of Portsmouth is the twin-peaked Cabrits National Park, its primary point of interest being the ruins of Fort Shirley. Some of the ruins have been partially reconstructed, others are half-hidden in the jungle and are fun to explore. And the views of Prince Rupert Bay are breathtaking!