MOST OF GUADELOUPE
MOST OF GUADELOUPE
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:
1313 €* / person
Summary:
- D.1 : Boarding at Bas-du-Fort Marina – Night 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 : Fortune – Night at Ilet Fortune
- D.7 : Fortune – Night at Ilet Fortune
- D.8 : Gosier – Landing at the Bas-du-Fort Marina
Attention :
Itinerary, activities and anchorages are subject to change depending on weather conditions
* 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? From there, hold your culinary taste buds with creatives Caribbean’s recipes at La Table du Pere Labat.
Tonight, why not enjoying less light pollution and go on the Sun bed for a session of stargazing?
* Night: Anse Canot
Day 3
After breakfast, 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. From there you could go on a little adventure along the colorful houses of fishermen. Get the chance to enjoy the taste of some local specialties like the Fish Crepes or “Tourments d’amour” (Caribbean fruits pastry). 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!
* Night : Pain de Sucre
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! After your breakfast, you stop at Terre-de-Bas. With less tourists than its sibling, Terre-de-Haut, this one is going to charm you with its wild nature. Once on land, you get on a private tour in minibus around the island. From there, to awake your culinary taste buds with the classic of the creole cuisine at Chez Eugenette! From there, let’s go to Basse-Terre.
* Night: 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. You get back on board at Deshaies where your boat and captain will be waiting for you.
* Night : Deshaies
Day 6
Today, you are heading to Pigeon Islands located off the shore of Bouillante. Welcome at the most famous diving spot in Guadeloupe: The Cousteau Reserve. With “Les Heures Saines” come and discover the richness of this submarine world and his habitants. Doctor fishes, starfishes, colorful reefs and much more waiting for you out there. Also, you can spot, the famous bust of the Captain Cousteau resting in the Garden of Coral at 12 meters deep.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 heading in the direction of the small town of Goyave.
*Night : Ilet Fortune
Day 7
Start in with a drive along the lush rainforest of the National Park with your private driver. Welcome at the Carbet Falls. After an easy walk (45 minutes return) you will reach the second Carbet Fall, which is 110meters high. To complete this road trip, you are going to meet Germaine and her famous “Cassavery”. She is going to make 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!
* Night : Ilet Fortune
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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*Low season rates calculated on the basis of a crew of 6 passengers
