Guadeloupe sailing itinerary

Guadeloupe - 7 day sailing itinerary

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Duration: 7 Days
Distance: 183 nm
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Bas Du Fort
Day 1

Bas Du Fort

Bas du Fort is located at the entrance to Pointe-à-Pitre. This well-protected marina offers easy access in all weather conditions, modern facilities, fuel, provisioning, and skilled marine services. It’s a good starting point for sailing itinerary to Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, and Dominica, with steady trade winds and short, rewarding passages.
Distance: 0nm
Duration: 0 hours
Marie Galante
Day 2

Marie Galante

Marie-Galante is known as the island of a hundred windmills. Located about 20 nm from Bas du Fort, it offers safe anchorages and long stretches of white-sand beaches fringed by turquoise waters. The island is famous for its warm hospitality, excellent local rum, and authentic Creole culture. Saint-Louis Bay provides plenty of room to anchor and is an ideal stop for sailors who value simplicity and nature.
Distance: 20nm
Duration: 4 hours
Dominica
Day 3

Dominica

Dominica is a true Nature Island. It welcomes sailors with dramatic volcanic coastlines, deep-water anchorages, and lush rainforest rising straight from the sea. Here you’ll find plenty of moorings, easy provisioning in small towns, and unforgettable hikes to waterfalls, hot springs, and boiling lakes.
Distance: 27nm
Duration: 5 hours
Day 4

Plage de Leroux

It is a favorite anchorage for sailors cruising along Guadeloupe’s leeward coast. Well sheltered from the trade winds, it offers calm waters, good holding, and an easy approach—ideal for a relaxed overnight stop. The sandy beach and clear water make it perfect for swimming and snorkeling, with coral patches close to shore.
Distance: 50nm
Duration: 8 hours
Day 5

Anse du Souffleur

Relaxed anchorage on the northwest coast of Guadeloupe. The sandy bay offers good holding, generally calm conditions in settled weather, and easy dinghy access ashore. Long sandy beaches, clear water, and a gentle swell make it perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Port-Louis village offers small shops and local eateries.
Distance: 20nm
Duration: 5 hours
Day 6

La Desirade

This quiet island offers a dramatic coastline, clear waters, and a strong sense of isolation from busy cruising routes. Anchorages are simple but scenic, best enjoyed in settled weather, with excellent conditions for swimming and snorkeling. Ashore, life moves slowly, with friendly locals, small villages, and unspoiled landscapes shaped by wind and sea.
Distance: 36nm
Duration: 6 hours
Day 7

Bas Du Fort

Return to the base for the check out.
Distance: 30nm
Duration: 6 hours

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