THE FULL GRENADINES EXPERIENCE
Go Farther. Stay Longer. And discover what happens when you don't have to choose.
THE 10-NIGHT PLANNER
Ten nights gives you something especially valuable in the Grenadines: time.
Time to sail farther north.
Time to spend two nights somewhere you love.
Time to linger over lunch, explore beyond the anchorage, or wake up and decide you aren’t going anywhere at all.
From underwater art in Grenada and barefoot beaches in Carriacou to the extraordinary Tobago Cays, polished Canouan, legendary Mustique and the sailing culture of Bequia, this itinerary is designed to experience the full personality of the Grenadines
—without turning your vacation into a race from island to island.
Consider this your starting point, not your rulebook. Weather, sea conditions and the irresistible temptation to stay somewhere just a little longer may change the plan—and that's part of the adventure.
GRENADA → CARRIACOU → TOBAGO CAYS → CANOUAN → MUSTIQUE → BEQUIA → MAYREAU → CARRIACOU → GRENADA
DAY 1 | GRENADA
Port Louis Dragon Bay/Moliniere
Start Somewhere Unforgettable
Once you've settled aboard, completed your yacht briefing and tucked away the provisions, leave Port Louis behind for an easy first sail north along Grenada's beautiful west coast.
Your destination is the Molinière-Beauséjour Marine Protected Area, home to the famous Underwater Sculpture Park. Grab a mask and fins and spend your first afternoon swimming through an underwater gallery where sculpture, coral and marine life have become intertwined.
Tonight isn't about covering miles. It's about settling into the rhythm of the boat, watching the sun disappear over the Caribbean and realizing: You're finally here.
SAIL GRENADA TIP
Don't rush north on your first afternoon. This short first leg gives you time to get settled onboard, get everyone comfortable, and still begin the charter with one of Grenada's signature experiences.
DAY 2 | CARRIACOU
Dragon Bay Tyrell Bay
Today, the real sailing begins.
Point the bows north and leave Grenada's mountainous coastline behind as you make your way toward Carriacou—the wonderfully laid-back island known as the Isld of Reefs.
Tyrell Bay makes a natural cruising base, but don't let the practical side of this harbor fool you. Carriacou deserves exploring.
Swim in impossibly clear water. Make your way over to Sandy Island. Spend some time at Paradise Beach. Grab a drink at Crazy Beach Corner.
Wander a little.
Talk to people.
Let the day unfold.
Carriacou means “Isle of Reefs"
SANDY ISLAND, CARRIACOU
More reasons to get off the boat.
Sandy Island — absolutely. It's just off Carriacou and is exactly what charter guests picture when they imagine the Grenadines: tiny white-sand island, turquoise shallows, snorkeling and turtles. Grenada Tourism calls it one of Carriacou's signature experiences.
Paradise Beach — recommended for its calm water, long white-sand beach and a gorgeous view across to Sandy Island. It also gives guests beach bars/restaurants rather than another completely undeveloped anchorage. Take time to visit Parardise Beach Club, Carriacou's premier beach restaurant, bar, and live music venue.
Crazy Beach Corner (CBC) — better known as CBC, is the kind of place that reminds you why you came to the Caribbean in the first place. Casual, colorful and right on the beach, it’s made for lingering over a cold drink, digging into fresh island flavors and watching the afternoon unfold at an appropriately unhurried Carriacou pace.
SAIL GRENADA TIP
Don’t over-schedule Carriacou. Places like CBC are best enjoyed when you have nowhere else you need to be.
SAIL GRENADA TIP
This is an important international-clearance point in your itinerary. Follow the current clearance instructions provided by Sail Grenada before departing Grenada waters.
DAY 3 | TOBAGO CAYS
Tyrell Bay Tobago Cays
Tobago Cays Marine Park
Today you cross into St. Vincent & the Grenadines and arrive somewhere truly extraordinary.
Five tiny uninhabited islands rise from a lagoon in almost impossible shades of blue, protected from the Atlantic by the sweeping curve of Horseshoe Reef.
Swim with sea turtles at Baradal. Snorkel the reef. Take the dinghy ashore. Climb to a viewpoint. Find Petit Tabac. Or simply float beside the yacht wondering whether the water can possibly be that color.
When evening comes, arrange a beach barbecue, pour something cold and watch the Cays slowly empty as the day boats disappear toward home.
Don't rush Tobago Cays.
This is one night you don't want to arrive late—and one morning you won't be in a hurry to leave.
DON'T MISS
Baradal Turtle Sanctuary • Horseshoe Reef • Petit Tabac • Island viewpoints • Beach barbecue
SAIL GRENADA TIP
International clearance and Marine Park procedures apply. Sail Grenada guests receive current arrival and clearance guidance before departure.
PLAN AHEAD
Marine Park regulations and fees apply within Tobago Cays
TCMP
Pay your park
fees online.
UNSPOILED → GOLF → SNORKELING → KITESURFING → DINE → SHOP → EXPERIENCE
DAY 4 | CANOUAN
Every great sailing adventure deserves a little luxury.
Tobago Cays Canouan
Wake up surrounded by Tobago Cays and give yourself another swim before pointing the bows toward Canouan, then prepare for a complete change of pace.
Pull into Glossy Bay and make Sandy Lane Yacht Club your home for the night.
Tie up. Plug in. Take a long shower. Have a cocktail.
Enjoy a beautiful dinner. Wander the marina.
And remember that Canouan extends well beyond the yacht club. Beaches, reefs, golf, spa experiences and the island itself are all waiting if you want to explore farther.
Yesterday was barefoot wilderness.
Tonight, let the marina do the work.
Arrive Somewhere Extraordinary
Sandy Lane Yacht Club
SAIL GRENADA TIP
Advance marina reservations are recommended.
DAY 5 | MUSTIQUE
Some islands become legend for a reason.
Canouan Britannia Bay
Today you're sailing to one of the Caribbean's most storied private islands.
Pick up your mooring in Britannia Bay, go ashore and discover a Mustique that somehow manages to feel glamorous without trying very hard to impress anyone.
Get away from the harbor and explore the island. Find spectacular Macaroni Beach. Wander. Swim. Shop a little if the mood strikes.
Then make your way back toward Britannia Bay before sunset.
Because there are certain Caribbean traditions we aren't willing to negotiate ~ have a rum punch at Basil's.
SAIL GRENADA TIP
Mustique operates a managed mooring field. Advance arrangements are recommended during busy periods.
DAY 6 | BEQUIA
Mustique Admiralty Bay
Because Bequia feels like an island made for sailors.
Sail north into Admiralty Bay and you'll immediately understand why Bequia has been beloved by cruising sailors for generations.
This isn't a private-island resort experience.
Take the dinghy into Port Elizabeth. Walk the waterfront. Browse the shops. Follow the coastal path toward Princess Margaret Beach. Stop for lunch. Have a drink. Keep walking if you feel like it.
Tonight, choose a waterfront restaurant and watch Admiralty Bay settle into evening.
And here's the best part You're not leaving tomorrow.
DONT' MISS
Port Elizabeth • Belmont Walkway • Princess Margaret Beach • Waterfront dining
DAY 7 | BEQUIA 2.0
Stay put. Explore.
The Heart of the Grenadines
Explore more of Bequia. Continue beyond Princess Margaret Beach toward Lower Bay. Visit viewpoints above Admiralty Bay.
Discover the island's deep boatbuilding and maritime traditions.
Dive. Take a taxi around the island.
Find somewhere wonderful for lunch.
Spend the day swimming from the yacht and reading a book.
Or don't.
The point isn't what you accomplish today.
The point is that you don't have to go anywhere.
DONT' MISS
Lower Bay • Island exploration • Maritime culture
• Absolutely nothing, if that's what sounds good
DAY 8 | MAYREAU
Bequia Mayreau
Barefoot Looks Good on You
Today you turn south and return to the quieter side of island life. Mayreau is tiny, accessible only by sea and wonderfully unhurried.
Drop into beautiful Salt Whistle Bay and then make yourself leave the beach for at least a little while.
Put on shoes and walk uphill toward the village of Old Wall. Find the little stone church. Look back across the water toward Tobago Cays. Then head downhill, find something cold to drink and settle back into the barefoot Caribbean.
DON'T MISS
Salt Whistle Bay • Old Wall • The hilltop church and views • Local food and drinks
DAY 9 | SOUTHBOUND
Mayreau Carriacou
CLEAR OUT OF SVG & INTO GRENADA
Today includes the international transition from St. Vincent & the Grenadines back into Grenada waters, making Carriacou a natural place to return. Once the formalities are behind you, the rest of the day belongs to you.
Maybe you missed something on the way north. Maybe you loved Paradise Beach enough to go back. Maybe all you want is dinner ashore and an early night aboard.
That's the beauty of returning somewhere you've already been.
You know your way around now.
Consider Anse La Roche and Tim's Sunset Bar & Restaurant
Reserve your table or tour and get ready for an unforgettable Caribbean experience.
SAIL GRENADA TIP
Complete all required SVG departure and Grenada arrival formalities before continuing your charter.
DAY 10 | LAST NIGHT
Tyrell Bay Prickly Bay
One last real sailing day.
This is your long sail south and by now the yacht feels different. You know where everything is. You know how she moves. The crew has its rhythm. Nobody is asking where the coffee mugs are anymore. Enjoy the passage.
When you finally arrive in Prickly Bay, there is very little left on today's agenda. And that's intentional.
Take one last swim. Have a long shower. Pour a drink. Dress for dinner ashore—or don't.
Because by now, doing absolutely nothing sounds pretty wonderful.
Tomorrow you return to Port Louis. Tonight, you're still on vacation.
Sand Bar & Grill - Great food, relaxed outdoor dining.
Rhodes Restaurant, at the Calabash Hotel, for a fine-dining experience. You could also pop in to Nori or The Beach Club.
You'll need reservations at any of the delightful restaurants at
The Calabash.
Prickly Bay Marina - their moto is "Great drinks, superb pizza, and fabulous views".
DAY 11 | PORT LOUIS
Prickly Bay Port Louis Marina
CHECK-OUT IS NOON.
Ten nights ago, the Grenadines were dots on a chart.
Now, they're places you'll never forget.
Wake slowly.
Have coffee aboard. Take in the view. Maybe squeeze in one last swim before leaving Prickly Bay and making the short final run back toward Port Louis.
Return the yacht and reluctantly step back onto dry land.
SAIL GRENADA TIP
Allow yourselves plenty of time to arrive at the marina, refuel,
& check-out and be off the yacht no later than noon.
The Full Grenadines Experience
10 nights. Two countries.
A little more time to get wonderfully lost.
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