IN PURSUIT OF LOCAL FLAVORS
IN PURSUIT
OF LOCAL FLAVORS
Stay of
8 days / 7 nights
*Low season rate in Sun Sea Discover Formula. For a crew of 6 people, Cruise with skipper, airport / marina transfers Paddles, delayed return supplements, administration fees and cleaning fees included. From:
Summary :
- D.1 : Boarding at Bas-du-Fort Marina – Overnight at Ilet du Gosier
- D.2 : Marie-Galante – Night at Anse-Canot
- D.3 : Les Saintes – Night at Pain-de-Sucre
- D.4 : Les Saintes – Night in Basse-Terre
- D.5 : Malendure – Night in Malendure
- D.6 : Malendure – Night in Malendure
- D.7 : Fortune – Overnight at Ilet Fortune
- D.8 : Gosier – Landing at the Bas-du-Fort Marina
* Rate base for diving: Openwater level for any other levels an extra cost will be apply
Logbook
Day 1
You meet with one of the Sun Sea agents that will bring you to your prestigious power catamaran, a Leopard 43 Powercat. It’s 5 PM, welcome on board! For your first night you will be heading to “Ilet du Gosier”. Emerging right before your eyes, there is a wondrous picture of tropical island surrounded by crystal clear water and white sand… It’s time to switch off from your routine! Let’s celebrate the beginning of this journey and enjoy your cocktail dinner composed with our prestigious partners: Island You, Fabienne Youyoutte Ice Creams and Longueteau Rums. Creatives recipes and traditional know-how, that honor local products.
** Night : Ilet du Gosier
Day 2
First sunrise on the horizon and it’s time to meet Audrey, a young beekeeper, passionate by her job that her dad started to do before her. Let yourself be guided by this bee lovers that will come on board to make you try 7 of her delicious honeys. Exceptional products made with love by her bees’ gang. From there en route to the island of the 100 mills: Marie-Galante. With less tourists than its neighbors, this island will charm you with its authenticity! Step back in time, it’s like seeing how life was in Guadeloupe about 50 years ago. Once on land, your local guide Alex BRUTE drives you in his mini bus to explore around this amazing island. You stop at Labat Distillery to dive into the fascinating history and culture of Rum! After the visit it’s time for the Rum testing! Why not taking this opportunity to grab your favorite bottle and bring it back home? Tonight, why not enjoying less light pollution and go on the Sun bed for a session of stargazing?
** Night: Anse Canot
Day 3
Good morning on the island of the 100 mills: Marie-Galante. From there, you are heading toward another island of the archipelago. Welcome to Les Saintes! You will first moor near the small town of Terre-de-Haut. On the afternoon, you go on a little adventure on an electric bike along the colorful houses of fishermen. A lovely way to discover the island according to sweet and calm way of life of Les Saintes. Tonight, you have dinner at Au Bon Vivre. Experience the 3 courses meals to discover the universe of Chef Thibault and its creole fusion cuisine. A true invitation to travel with recipes made to enhance the richness of local products. An unforgettable experience!
Day 4
There is nothing more idyllic than opening your eyes in front of such a beautiful scenery! Today, wake up in one of the most beautiful bays in the world! This morning, you are waited by the Team of Pisquette to dive into this amazing world. Let yourself be guided by this magic place and its magnificent underwater scenery. For N4 GP ou Dive Master : The diving spot of « Sec pate » is one of the most known of the French west indies. A mountain chain under the sea (From 18 to 300 meters!). For lunch, welcome for a gourmet moment, weightlessly seated facing the small island of Cabrit. Marc’s team is waiting for you at “Les Balançoires” for highly colorful and tasty meal. On the afternoon you are going towards the city of Basse-Terre.
Day 5
Early start today, your driver comes to pick you up at the dock and takes you to la Soufriere, locally called the “Old Lady”. This volcano with a summit at 1467 meters is the highest peak of the Lesser Antilles. To reach the top, it will take you a couple hours walk. From up there, you will stand on the roof of Guadeloupe and enjoy an outstanding view of the whole archipelago*. Work hard, chill hard! For lunch, you are welcomed at “Habitation Desmarets”. It’s in a tropical garden that Ghislaine and her team are waiting to make you taste a revisited cuisine influenced by locals’ flavors. From there, go to the the Bologne Distillery, the oldest one in Guadeloupe. It is located between the Caribbean Sea and the volcano called la Soufriere. The locals like to call her the “Old Lady”. Your visit takes you to the distillery and also to the hearth of the plantation and its gardens. To wrap things up, let’s go back to the shop where you will experiment a rum tasting. Your boat and captain are waiting for you at Malendure.
Day 6
Open your eyes in Malendure and take this opportunity to swim with sea turtles. They often come to eat plants among seagrass beds right in front of the beach. For lunch, see you at La Touna! Ideally located on the sea side, this place offers you a view at 180° on the Caribbean Sea and Ilet Pigeon and Cousteau Reserve. A perfect spot to discover the cuisine of the local chef. This afternoon, you meet Naomi MARTINO and discover her Masterclass Symphony in 4 times pairing with some prestigious rums. A gourmet 2 hours experience, where the Chef reveal you all of the secret from the cocoa bean to the cocoa itself, all the little tips that make a grand cru from a simple chocolate. With the rum paring, this class will make you travel through sugar cane fields and cocoa plantation. To end up this day, why not grab a cold drink and confortably seat on the flybridge to watch the sunset ?
Day 7
After breakfast, you are going into the direction of Goyave. To start this road trip, you are going to meet Germaine and her famous “Cassavery”. She makes you taste her delicious specialties made with cassava and take you to her Creole Garden. To end this day perfectly, we are taking you on a tour to the Longueteau Distillery located nearby the Carbet Falls. The Longueteau Distillery is located nearby the Carbet Falls. This picturesque estate with a romances charm harbored the prints of Christophe Colomb that landed there in around 1493. Your private guide gives you a tour around this plantation and its authentic distillery. An amazing chance to learn more about this historical and cultural heritage with your local guide. To end up your visit, a rum tasting is awaiting for you!
Day 8
It is now 9AM, your cruise is ending at the Marina de Bas-du-Fort. It’s time to take all these memories you made and meet one of our Sun Sea agents.
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