Sailing St Lucia & The Grenadines

Introduction

Go beyond the resorts and seek a better way for fun in the sun on a eight-day sailing through St Lucia and the Grenadines. Hop from hidden coves to secluded beaches with time in between for snorkelling (some of the Caribbean's best sites are here) and tasty Creole cuisine. And since you're staying in a comfortable air conditioned catamaran, the amenities of your home-away-from-home are never far from wherever adventure takes you.

• Sail through the picturesque Windward Islands
• Explore the lush green hillsides and picturesque pitons of St Lucia
• Swim in crystal blue waters
• Dig into delicious Creole and Caribbean cuisine

Duration: 8 days

Start/Finish City: Rodney Bay to Rodney Bay

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Grading: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Travel Style: Marine

Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 8

What's Included

Sailing the Windward Islands. Fully licensed skipper. Snorkelling, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding equipment. Bath towels. Air conditioned catamaran. Water, tea and coffee.

What are the main highlights of this trip?

Sail through the picturesque Windward Islands, explore the lush green hillsides and picturesque pitons of St Lucia, swim in crystal blue waters, dig into delicious Creole and Caribbean cuisine

How large will the group be?

Max 8

Meals Included

7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. Traveling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world.

On our sailing trip the G Adventures Skipper/CEO will help you make a food kitty, where $80USD per person, per week will be added to the kitty for small food items on board to cover breakfasts, lunches and the odd dinner. Breakfasts and lunches are prepared by yourself, and most dinners are taken ashore at local restaurants.

Transport

14m (47 ft) sailing catamaran

About our Transportation

The Yacht will sail approximately 4 hours per travel day, with an 8 hour voyage happening overnight en route to the Keys.

Accommodation

Four double cabins, with shared bathrooms and air conditioning. (7 nts).

About Accommodation

- This catamaran is equipped with 4 double passenger cabins, with ensuite bathrooms.
- If you are traveling alone, you will be paired up in a cabin with another traveler of the same gender. (Please expect the cabins to be very small.)
- Most of our sailors tend to spend very, very little time in their cabins, just using them to sleep and store clothes.
- Power onboard is 220V on European 2 pin sockets. Please note that this is not suitable for sleeping aid machines, as the power source may not always be operating. Bringing a battery pack is recommended.
- The vessel has an onboard kitchenette, interior and exterior common areas and plenty of outside deck space.
- At night we will be at mooring buoys/anchor, in quiet bays, as opposed to alongside quays.

Joining Instructions

For this trip our meeting time is 18:00 local time. Should you expect any delays with arrival, please let us know.

The meeting point is Cafe Ole, located within the Rodney Bay Marina of St. Lucia:

Cafe Ole/Boardwalk Bar
IGY Rodney Bay Marina
Gros Islet
Saint Lucia, W.I.

Here you will meet your skipper, who will be holding a G Adventures sign. A short meeting will be organized soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. From the cafe, it is a five minute walk to our boat.

Emergency Contact

Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.

GLOBAL SAILING MANAGER + 44 748 784 2737

Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100

Calls from UK: 0344 272 2060
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1300 853 325
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 415
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999

Packing List

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Marine:
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• External battery pack
• Motion sickness tablets
• Sarong
• Snorkel gear (optional) (Only if own equipment is preferred.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Visas and Entry Requirements

All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check the information yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.

Visa information specific to your destination and nationality can be found in our Important Pre-Departure Information page here

Tipping

It is customary to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service 15% of the bill. Tipping is an expected - though not compulsory - component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from $5 - $7 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO or skipper did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $7-$11 USD per person, per day can be used.

Optional Activities

No optional activities

Minimum Age

Minimum age of 16 years for this trip.

International Flights

Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.

LGBTQ+ Safety

The safety and well-being of all of our travelers is a priority at G Adventures and that includes our travelers who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize that there are specific concerns and questions you may have about your adventure in terms of safety and security. We encourage you to visit our LGBTQ+ page for useful resources to ensure you feel safe and comfortable throughout the duration of your trip. The Equaldex tool linked on this page can be of particular help when deciding where you may want to visit next.