Itinerary
There are so many wonderful islands, beaches, and places to choose from. So where do you go first? Well, you can head off in any direction you want, but many of our guests ask us for at least a weeklong vacation plan. So here we go:
Day 1: Marina Bas du Fort (Gosier)
Depending on the time you arrive at our base in the Marina Bas du Fort, you may wish to head into Pointe-a-Pitre for dinner and a little bit of shopping. Then head back to our quiet base to spend a restful night before you head out in the morning. If you arrive a bit earlier, and still have a few hours of sunlight left, you may decide to sail away to either Ilet Gosier or spend your first night on the boat in a lovely anchorage. It is all up to you.
Day 2: Marina Bas du Fort / Ilet Gosier: 3 NM
Before you depart, the base manager will help you with customs paperwork, inspect your yacht, give you a brief introduction to the cruising area as well as make sure that all of your provisioning needs and special requests have been fulfilled. Embark upon a short sailing trip to Ilet Gosier, a beautiful island of vegetation surrounded by white sand, it’s lighthouse can be seen in the distance.
Day 3: Ilet Gosier / Les Saintes: 20 NM
The geographical diversity and the beauty of this micro archipelago of less than 15 km² is incredible. Bike or walk to the unforgettable view points from the upper hills, and try to not to feel self-conscious about the watchful eyes of the local iguanas, they are harmless and welcoming. Enjoy the magnificent creeks and beaches. Or take the time to visit La Grand-Anse, one of the best beaches on Guadeloupe. It is very large and still secluded, sheltered by many tropical trees, especially palms. The place is ideal either for a swim or a picnic.
Day 4: Les Saintes / Deshaies (Guadeloupe): 28 NM
The most famous anchorage of the Windward coast faces a pretty village with several boutiques and traditional Criole restaurants nicely arranged around its church tower. Take the opportunity to make an excursion to discover the National Park of Basse Terre.
Day 5: Deshaies / English Harbour (Antigua): 43 NM
Antigua, surrounded by coral reefs has an exceptional sea-bottom. It is known as the island of 365 white and pink sand beaches. English Harbour has the richest collection of historic sites in Antigua, including restored buildings, hilltop forts and museums
Day 6: Antigua
Tour the ancient home of Admiral Nelson from the 18th century which has been nicely renovated: Admiral's House Museum. In the evening the steel-bands create a great atmosphere in the bars and restaurants – don't miss it.
Day 7: Antigua / Barbuda: 25 NM
Barbuda offers a coast nearly untouched by construction, lined by endless beaches of white sand surrounded by coral banks. It is a beautiful spot for scuba-diving and snorkeling.
Day 8: Barbuda / St. Barth: 60 NM
Get ready, get set, and embark upon a longer sail from Barbuda to St. Barth today.
Day 9: St. Barth
A stopover in Gustavia, the main town at St. Barth’s, is a good opportunity to taste the cosmopolitan atmosphere in tax free shops and restaurants lining this charming harbor.
Day 10: St. Barth / Tintamarre / Orient Bay (St. Martin): 18 NM
Wake up to breakfast at the anchorage of Tintamarre, a small desert island with a wonderful beach and outstanding snorkeling spots. Sail on to Orient Bay, a long sandy beach (clothing optional) with restaurants and animated bars.
Day 11: Orient Bay / Cole Bay (Sint Maarten): 2 NM
Wake up, breath deep, then take an early morning swim or snorkel and then weigh anchor for a brisk, close hauled sail to the Dream Yacht base at Cole Bay. You’ve had a great adventure, done a lot of sailing, perhaps drank a bit too much, snorkeled too much, laughed and ate too much – but that, for sure, was a week you’ll always remember!
The fact is, there are many, many possible approaches to your vacation. You can head off in any direction you want and spend the time in so many different ways. What you will learn is that, after your first charter, you will want to come back time and time again – there is that much to explore in this gorgeous island paradise.
Base Notes
Base manager
Frédéric Viarouge
Tel: 05 90 (0) 5 90 22 19 30
Mob: 590 (0)6 90 81 81 68
Fax: 05 90 (0) 5 90 22 23 90
E-mail: guadeloupe@dreamyachtcharter.com
Embarkation
Marina Bas du Fort - Ponton N°9-10
Dream Yacht Caribbean
35 Résidence de la Presqu'Île – Marina Bas du Fort –
97190 Pointe a Pitre - Guadeloupe
How to get there by plane
International flights
3 Companies offer direct flights from France (Air France - Air Caraïbes – Corsair)
Other companies (Air Canada, American Eagle).
Transfer
It can be organized by the base (Prices listed in Guadeloupe rates / 20-30 mn between airport & base.)
Max Taxi: 06 90 35 96 50 or Taxi at the airport
Services
Harbour Master office Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00PM to 5:30 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM - Noon
Contact: VHF canal 9 // Emergency number: 0690 35 19 19
Gas station Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM - Noon & 2:00 PM – 6:00PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - Noon & 4:00 PM – 6:00PM
At the base
Booking per e-mail, telephone & fax
Welcome by our staff (bilingual French & English).
Welcome by our « sailors » (call the base manager on his mobile, 15 minutes before channel entrance)
WIFI Internet access and e-mail only for yachtsmen: public@marina-pap.com
Several public telephones in the marina
Fax available at Harbour Master office
Daily Detailed Weather forecast (French & English)
Postal Service
Facilities (toilettes & showers)
Technical Assistance 24/24 in emergency case (pollution, water leak, fire...)
Special tourism Service: consult us
Commercial Centers
Supermarket on the Marina, as indicated on following map.
Dream Yacht can take care of your provisioning. Please send back the provisioning list available on the web
site and provisioning will be on board at your embarkation.
Accepted credit Cards / Accepted currencies
Master & Visa are accepted.
On Anglophone islands; euros et US$ accepted
Telephone
Call from Guadeloupe to France: You just need to dial the number of your contact (home or cellular). There are
no special numbers to add.
Call from France to Guadeloupe: You dial the 10 figures of your contact 0590 xx xx xx ou 0690 xx xx xx.
Call from abroad: you have to add international code 590 for home phones +590 590 xx xx xx or for cell phones
+590 690 xx xx xx.
Things to know
- Only soft bags - No suite case (rigid suite cases are too cumbersome)
Rivière Salée bridge opening hours
Only Harmony 42 & 47 monohulls – For all the boats arriving from north to marina or going out by the north*.
Max Draft: 1m90
Weather forecast
- At Harbour Master office
- Dream Yacht Charter office
- On 16 VHF channel.
Fleet
Currently at this Base
New and Best-In-Class Fleet
Inaddition to smaller bases and a higher level of personal care, we offeronly the highest quality yachts at Dream Yacht Charter. That is why wepartner with the best ship yards in the world and take great care tochoose yachts that offer you sailing performance as well as greatcomfort and space. In addition, all of our yachts in the Caribbean arebrand-new or less than 4 years old.
We own and operate the one and only fleet of Catana catamarans in theworld. The Catana 50 was named "Best Cruising Multihull" in Cruising World’s2008 Boat of the Year contest. Known for high performance and design,Catana is also one of two large scale luxury yacht manufacturers in theworld that produces catamarans with dagger boards. It is well known toserious catamaran sailors that Catana catamarans cost at least 30% moreto purchase than other catamarans of a similar size. What they alsoknow is that Catanas represent the gold standard for quality andperformance in sailing catamarans.
Each of our yachts is specially outfitted and equipped by Dream YachtCharter to answer the most demanding needs of our guests. More than 200details have been changed in our Dream Yacht Charter yachtspecifications to guarantee you a safe and carefree vacation. OurCatana fleet is additionally outfitted with higher-end equipment.
We have selected for you only yachts of the best ship yards, perfectlyadapted to the needs of a charter holiday, combining good sailingqualities with comfort and space. Each of these yachts gets specialfittings and equipment ordered by Dream Yacht Charter.
The whole caribbean fleet consists in brand-new yachts (less than 3 years).
Ifyou want to sail on a really luxuriously equipped yacht, try out one ofour Catana catamarans, the last word in multihull design. Spacious,airy and beautifully designed, they offer you a new dimension for yourholiday.
Over-the-top equipment: autopilot Raymarine ST 7001,chart plotter, maxiview repeater, watermaker, microwave, freezer, 220 V& 12 V plugs, solar panels and a lot more.
Forthe monohulls, you can select one of the latest models of the Harmonyshipyard (Groupe Poncin) – the Harmony 38, Harmony 42, Harmony 47 andHarmony 52 with excellent sailing qualities and a very attractivedesign.
Equipment
All yachts are equipped with:
- Bimini top
- Electrical anchor windlass
- Roller furling genoa
- Full batten mainsail (easy furling mainsail)
- Self tailing winches
- Autopilot
- GPS
- Hot water
- Hot deck shower
- Additional ventilation
- Oversized water tanks and fridges
- CD-player with cockpit speakers
- Dinghy plus outboard engine
- Barbecue grill
For your personal comfort, you will find the following equipment for each guest onboard:
- Snorkelling gear for each guest (tuba, mask, fins)
- 2 sets of linen and towels per week (including bathing towels)
- Beach towels
Options, should you wish you can book the following options for each yacht:
- Child safety net
- Fishing rod
- Kayak
Guadeloupe is a taste of France in the tropics. The two main islands, Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre, are separated by a narrow sea channel called Salt River. On a map, the two islands look like a butterfly, with the adjacent islands of La Désirade, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante within a short sailing distance. The area is part of the Lesser Antilles, about 320km (200 miles) north of Martinique, and is perfect for sailors with line-of-sight sailing, steady easterly trade winds and calm lagoons and coves. 
Grande-Terre, the eastern island, is full of rolling hills, sugar plantations, white coral sand beaches and 650 acres of mangrove swamps. Visit the local marine park where you can learn about the wildlife and see pelicans, doves and other exotic birds. Windsurfing and waterskiing will keep the water sports enthusiasts active. Or you can choose to take in the leisurely cafés and restaurants, where you will find excellent cuisine heavily influenced by Gallic and Creole flavors. Enjoy a relaxed evening on your boat or dingy ashore and take the opportunity to mingle with locals while dancing the night away to the sounds of zouk and reggae in the discos.
The adjacent islands of La Désirade, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante are within a short sailing distance. These islands are less developed and have a more natural sense of tranquility about them. Each with its own special characteristics - La Désirade is seven miles long and just over a mile and a half wide, with only the southern coast inhabited; Les Saintes is home to the Napoleon fort and museum, with cute villages and a beautiful beach at Grande Anse. Try the special coconut custard tarts, known as Torrent of Love, sold by the boat dock.; Marie-Galante is known as the island of a hundred mills, where sugar cane fields sweep the land and authentic ox-drawn carts still serve as transportation for the farmers. The island gained a reputation for its rum refineries by the early 18th century and local chefs jealously guard their culinary specialties with great pride.
Pointe-à-Pitre / Marina Bas du Fort
