ON AN AIR OF ADVENTURE
ON AN AIR OF ADVENTURE
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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 : Basse-Terre – Night in Basse-Terre
- D.5 : Deshaies – Night in Deshaies
- D.6 : Malendure – Night in Malendure
- D.7 : Fortune – Overnight at Ilet Fortune
- D.8 : Gosier – Landing at the Bas-du-Fort Marina
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.
Day 2
First sunrise on the horizon and 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 you arrived at Marie-Galante, get onboard for an unforgettable flight, with your passionate pilot, above the maritime and the terrestrial splendors of this archipelago. For lunch, you are going to “La Baleine Rouge”. Number 1 of Marie-Galante’s restaurants. It’s comfortably seated on a sea view deck you will taste some atypical and fusion recipes. From there, it’s with Manbalaou’s team, passionate by Marie-Galante and its underwater world that you discover some of the most beautiful diving spots of this island. With crystal clear water, breathtaking coral architecture and loads of marine species, Marie-Galante is a paradise for divers. Tonight, why not enjoying less light pollution and go on the sun bed for a session of stargazing?
Day 3
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! To combine workout and pleasure in the incredible decor, this morning, your private coach Laurent is coming onboard for a special 1hour training. How good is that feeling jumping off the boat after that sweaty morning? 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. From there, you are heading to 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, let’s go to Deshaies, where your boat and captain are waiting for you.
Day 6
Open your eyes in front of the beach of Grande-Anse, located on the North West of the island of Basse-Terre, its golden sand contrast very well with the turquoise color of the Caribbean Sea. Did you know that this place is the shooting location of the internationally successful British TV Show: “Death in Paradise”? Open your eyes, you might be able to spot one the actors. This morning, let yourself be guided into the amazing universe of Antoine. It’s in the natural reserve of Cousteau that you are doing an apnea’s initiation. For your dinner, we’ve booked you a table at the restaurant O Z’epices! The cuisine of the talented Chef Jimmy BIBRAC is reflecting his creole culture. A real laboratory where local flavors meet creativity and modernity!
Day 7
Good morning Malendure, why not taking this opportunity to swim with sea turtles? They often come to eat plants among seagrass beds right in front of the beach. After breakfast, enjoy a big thrill doing some canyoning and cruise around to discover some of the most amazing spot nested in the hearth of the National Park. 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. On the afternoon you are heading towards Ilet Fortune, near the small town of Goyave.
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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