Guadeloupe and its archipelago is the perfect sailing choice for those looking for exhilarating short passages in sight of land or longer more challenging stretches - set your own pace!
The sailing from here is exceptional,. Sailing south to Marie Galante, Iles des Saintes and Dominica offers some of the most beautiful beaches, undeveloped islands and amazing rainforest that the Caribbean has to offer. Sailing north can include the more challenging sailing around the islands of Antigua, Nevis and St. Kitts.
Marina & starting point
The base is located in a full service marina, part of a large complex, from where you have a selection of French cafés, bakeries and excellent restaurants to provide you with a rich flavour of France. Each day the marina at Pointe à Pitre revolves around yachts with a variety of itineraries and bareboat yachts from 35ft to 50ft and crewed up to 90 ft to choose from.
Bareboat Exp. Level
From 1 - easy to 5 - very experienced: 4. We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat.
Diving
For diving enthusiasts, highlights will include the Cousteau Underwater Park and the reefs between Pain de Sucre Beach and Le Bois Joli, off the Iles des Saintes.
Airport
Raizet International Airport daily flights to the main cities of the world.
Local Language
French
Currency
US Dollars and € Euro are used. Major credit cards may be accepted in hotels, restaurants and some shops. There are many places throughout the sailing areas to exchange money from cash, Travellers Cheques and Major Credit Cards.
Strong points
Life on this famous butterfly shaped island and on its sisters Marie Galante and Les Saintes revolves around the sea, sailing and all sorts of watersports. Experience the contrast between the lush rainforests and waterfalls and the bustling French towns with their French cafés, bakeries and restaurants. A real flavour of France in the heart of the Caribbean.
Modern infrastructure of nautical support
Big and nice beaches
Various options of leisure : casinos, nightclub, bars and restaurants
Excellent infrastructures for diving and practising of other water sports in clear and pleasant waters. Surfing spot
Excursions and tours inside the islands
Sample cruise
One week cruise around Guadeloupe
One way
Tortola (British Virgin Islands), Saint Martin, Union, Martinique.
Charters
Bareboat, Crewed Cruise, Tour and Honeymoon, Luxury Sailing boat and Motoryacht.
