Every trip through the Grenadines is different. Our route is shaped by the wind, the weather, and the preferences of the crew at the time. No two journeys are ever the same, and that’s exactly how adventure sailing should be. Below are some of the highlights we may explore along the way.
Setting Sail from St Lucia – Gateway to the Windward Islands
We start and end in St Lucia, where its icnonic twin Pitons stand like sentinels over the southern coast. The first night, we may anchor beneath the towering Pitons themselves, or slip into the calm shelter of Marigot Bay, a perfect natural harbour ringed by mangroves and palm trees.
Bequia – The Old Mariner’s Island
Once a hub for whalers and boatbuilders, Bequia harbour is full of brightly painted wooden boats that rock gently on their moorings while fishermen mend nets under the shade of sea almond trees. Pastel houses line the waterfront, and narrow streets wind up into the hills where you’ll see goats grazing between coconut palms. We can tie up or drop anchor, wander through the village, chat with locals, eat fresh mangoes, buy handmade jewellery, or stop to sample grilled snapper at a small beachside café. The air here is always heavy with the smell of salt and hibiscus and you’ll quickly fall in love with it.
Canouan – A Quiet Escape
Further south, Canouan is fringed with coconut palms and coral reefs. It has quiet anchorages where pelicans dive and waves break gently on powdery white sand. Ashore, a single road traces the island’s coast. We can take the RIB ashore, hike up the grassy hills for wide open views across the Grenadines chain, and that night lie back under a sky filled with stars, the boat rocking softly in the warm Caribbean breeze.
The Tobago Cays – A Protected Paradise
Sailing deeper into the Grenadines brings us to the Tobago Cays, a cluster of uninhabited islets encircled by a horseshoe reef. Here, the water is always shifting from turquoise to deep blue. Sea turtles glide through the seagrass beds while schools of reef fish dart between brilliant corals. We might swim with stingrays, snorkel over coral gardens, or simply relax in the warm shallows and explore ashore. As night falls, we’ll be at anchor in the lee of the reef, cooking dinner aboard, and sitting beneath a sky crowded with stars.
Union Island – The Volcanic Outpost
Beyond the Cays, Union Island rises sharply, its jagged green ridge line cutting against the horizon. In Clifton Harbour, brightly painted market stalls sell fresh limes, bananas, and coconuts, while fishermen unload their catch at the docks. The scent of grilling fish fills the sea air, with simple beach bars and reggae music spilling out into the warm evening. Further inland, goats pick their way through the brush and small farms dot the hillsides.
Petit St Vincent – The Edge of the Grenadines
Near the southern edge of our journey lies Petit St Vincent, a tiny private island wrapped in white sand and fringed with reef. The beaches lie empty except for the occasional pair of seabirds lifting off the shore. We can swim ashore, explore the coastline on foot, or simply sit back and take in the stillness.
Mayreau – Tiny, Quiet, Perfect
On the return north, Mayreau offers a moment of real simplicity. The island’s single village sits along a ridge, its modest church looking out across the blue sweep of the Tobago Cays. We anchor in Salt Whistle Bay, where a crescent of white sand wraps around the anchorage and coconut palms lean out over the water.
Mustique – The Private Island with a Public Face
Mustique adds a different feel to the adventure. Though long associated with royalty and rock stars, the island remains remarkably peaceful. Empty beaches stretch for miles, sea turtles poke their heads above the waterline, and dirt roads weave quietly through the hills. We may anchor off Macaroni Beach and then walk through the small village where island staff ride bicycles beneath flowering bougainvillea. The charm of Mustique lies in its simplicity.
Returning to St Lucia – Full Circle
As we sail north once more, the familiar shape of St Lucia’s twin Pitons rise ahead, their sharp green slopes reaching skyward from the deep blue sea. The final sail brings us full circle, back to where we began. The Grenadines offer a world of their own and as we tie up once more in St Lucia, you will have that unmistakeable sense of having just discovered a very special part of the world indeed.
Final thoughts…
Sailing here is warm, easy and as close to the ‘dream’ as it gets. Almost everyone joins solo, so it’s a fun and engaging way to travel, average ages are 30-65 ish and it’s usually a 50:50 mix of men and women. There is absolutely no expectation to know anything.You’ll be fully involved and get top quality training. Click ‘Dates & Prices’ to secure your place!
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