Florette Caribbean Martinique/Guadeloupe

Vessel: Florette Caribbean Martinique/Guadeloupe
Where: Martinique/Guadeloupe

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Join classic wooden windjammer Florette for a Caribbean sailing adventure from the island of Martinique to Guadeloupe.

Join historic tall ship Florette on the island of Martinique as you enjoy authentic Caribbean island hopping to Dominica and Guadeloupe.

This Caribbean sailing holiday adventure certainly has something for everyone. From traditional tall ship sailing in perfect trade wind conditions to island hopping, wildlife spotting and general tropical island relaxation.

Traditional tall ship sailing
Hands-on sailing experience
Caribbean island hopping
swimming & snorkelling
Kayaks & SUP’s
Private Cabins

YOUR SAILING AREA

Martinique to Guadeloupe

The island of Martinique is a delightful cultural blend of french and West Indian influence and a great place to extend your Caribbean sailing holiday. Christopher Columbus landed on the island in 1502, after a 21-day trade wind passage he christened the island as Martinica. The north of the island is mountainous with an abundance of dense rainforest, home to the active volcano Mont Pelée offering the adventure numerous hiking trails. The beaches in the north are a silvery grey thanks to the fallout of historic volcanic ash while those in the south remain that quintessentially soft white Caribbean sand the islands are known for. The south features steep hills with quaint meandering streets lined with colourful houses. The gardens of La Savane are well worth a visit and the main town of Fort-de-France has many sweet cafes and boutique shops to explore.

Florette will be moored or anchored in the picturesque Pointe-du-Bont, ready to welcome guests aboard. As with all our sailing holidays, Florette will make the most of the Caribbean trade winds sailing and island hopping from Martinique and the island of Dominica before finishing to explore the archipelago of Guadeloupe.

Dominica

The island of Dominica has been formed by its volcanic history and it home to mountainous rainforest reserves teeming with wonderful wildlife spotting opportunities. The National Park is home to the volcanically heated, steam-covered Boiling Lake, hot springs and the 65m-tall Trafalgar Falls – don’t forget your swimsuit! Wander the pretty streets of the capital of Dominica, Roseau, visit the beautiful botanical gardens and immerse yourself in the relaxed Caribbean culture.

Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is an archipelago in its own right with the main butterfly-shaped island surrounded by even more miniature versions of this tropical paradise. The main island is divided by the Salee River home to jungle swamps and connected only by a couple of bridges. Across the islands you’ll find beautiful long stretches of beach, sugar cane fields and the Parc National de la Guadeloupe. A mountainous, jungle-like National Park home to the cascading Carbet Falls and the volcano of La Grande Soufrière. With a plethora of bays, coves and inlets, you won’t be short of picturesque anchorages and swimming opportunities here either.

From solo travellers to couples to families or friends, there is something for everyone on this Caribbean sailing adventure. An unforgettable and versatile sailing holiday with daily trips to explore ashore, offering a pleasant contrast to the social life on board. Swim, snorkel and kayak in secluded bays with crystal-clear water and miles of soft sandy white beaches.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

HALF BOARD – All breakfast (includes tea and coffee), six meals (combination of lunch or dinner)
Use of all facilities on board including snorkelling gear, paddle boards, kayaks, board games
All bedding (pillow, duvet, bedding)
All tender trips during the voyage, to and fro the boat
Full crew, plus tuition

What’s not included

BOARD CASH (in EUROS OR USD)

(€20 per person, per trip for water maker (unlimited water)
€14 per person, per day for waste charge)
6-7 meals ashore (at guests expense)
Tea/Coffee/Alcohol (cash honesty bar)
Wash or swim towels
Use of sleeping bags for sleeping on deck (only if you want!)
Any local taxes including departure and landing tax – estimated to be between €100-200 per person . If there are places guests want to go that have a landing tax, the cost will be split between those that want to go and added to your honesty tab.
Domestic flights
Insurance
Crew and tour leader tips

EXTRAS?

Florette and her crew can organise extra activities for guests including things like wine tasting, BBQ evenings and pizza making nights. None of these are mandatory and will depend on the feeling of the group but once agreed, will be planned, costed and split between the guests. Florette runs a very fair ship and is transparent with any extra costs. All guests are responsible for recording their own usage/extras in their honesty tab which is payable in EUROS/USD at the end of the trip.

Please note

We do require 12 guests to run this voyage, which we know is achievable for this boat given the leas time and good following she has. However, the boat reserve the right to cancel the trip up to 60 days before departure if this minimum number is not reached. For the payment, we ask for a 25% deposit now and no full balance payment until the 60 day date once the voyage has been confirmed. If the trip does not go ahead, your deposit will be refunded in, but we can not be liable for the cost of your flights.

Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

This voyage will be more than 12miles offshore.

Need help with flights?

If you require some expert help with sourcing the right flights to meet the boat, please get in touch with Jenny at the Flight Centre via this form, she will be able to send you a quote within24 hours.