Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe’s French archipelago is a great place to sail and discover small islands close to Bas du Fort (where most charter companies operate), such as Marie Galante and Les Saintes. Those who wish to sail further out, they can head north to Antigua or south to Dominica. Equally interesting is the area of the Eastern Guadeloupe, Grand-Terre, Pointe-à-Pitre, the island’s biggest city, while in Basse-Terre the eastern and more “un-touched” part of Guadeloupe sailing charters offer access to the impressive national park.
Plan to have a swim in the pools of Crayfish waterfall while on your Guadeloupe sailing charter, or sail south to the Carbet Waterfalls or sail to the nearby island of Marie Galante (amazing snorkeling) and an opportunity to see Caribbean style sugarcane fields. As to anchorages, Les Saintes and Terre-de-Haut are recommendable. For marine life and colorful coral forests, head to the west coaat where Jacques Cousteau’s Underwater Reserve is just opposite and near Pigeon Island. This world is considered one of the best underwater sites in the Windward Islands.
- Itineraries
- Guadeloupe Area Places
CyClades Map
The best time to visit Guadeloupe is between January and March because the temperature is higher, and the humidity and rainfalls are less. Similar to other sailing destinations in the Caribbean vicinity the dry season is between December and May, with the driest month in March.The period December to April is also popular, but there is a risk of rain, with the period May to October being hot, humid and rainy.Throughout the year, it can be chilly at night so a light jacket may be necessary for your sailing yacht charter in GuadeloupeWinds are moderate blowing from north east steadily from January to April. In summer, the winds are lighter and more irregular, with increasing rain.
Not a big number of marinas and mooring places are available, a few of them include Petite Terre (buoy to be pre-reserved), Les Saintes, and Portsmouth on Dominica.
Photo Gallery
