- Location
The French Antilles include the following islands: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Martin and Saint-Barts which are positioned in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on the tropic of Cancer.
- Where to sail in The French Antilles (Eastern caribbean map )
They offer a lot of different combinations of routes with numerous comfortable and picturesque stops.
Marinas and superb anchorages, you just have to make your choice and plan your sailing trip.
Guadeloupe:
View Map Itineraries ( in French)
Saint-Martin: View map Itineraries (
Martinique: View Map Itineraries (in French)
Best sailing guide for French Antilles can be found here: Guide Patuelli
- Best season
The dry season is from December to April. The trade winds (east-north-east and east-south-east) blow from 10 to 20 knots. It is reasonably hot, small cumulus clouds are painted on a beautiful blue sky. And just a few quick squals for a bit of tropical rain.
A Must: Xmas and New year's eve with beach barbecues and midnight swims under a tropical sky...
From May to November comes the rainy season. The sun shines most of the time with some heavy rainfalls which last just a few minutes. The wind is weaker (8-12 knots) and the captain must pay attention to weather reports to track possible tropical depressions.
More info
- How to get there
From the US or Europe or other Caribbean islands...
With partners such as Air France and Air Caraibes, Antilles-sail.com offers a
flight+charterboat rental package. - Accomodation
Most ranges of hotels are available for your transit on the island.
See this site to choose your accomodation
- Travelling around
Car rentals are available right from the marina of Bas du Fort.
You may organize inland trips or ferry trips between islands.
More info
Car
rental
- Antilles Cuisine
Spices, exotic fruits, fish, rum...Like the Antilles, the local cuisine is colourful and exotically flavoured !
View local recipes
- Watersports
Snorkeling equipment is available onboard.
NEW FEATURE ! From december, 2005, take one of brand new seakayaks onboard.
At swimming distance from your floating estate, you may find: scubadive, jetskis, kite surf, surf,... Everything for a sport filled holiday!
Our good deals:- Want to scuba ?
Soon as you arrive, you will benefit the special rate « Baptême » with our partner the Scuba dive club of Heures Saines
- Want to rent some scuba equipment ?
Communiquez vos besoins ici et nous vous soumettons un devis.
- Sightseeing
It's up to you ...to see what's over there!
Go!
- Things to do
A little, a lot... or nothing. Once again it is up to you !
Hiking, mountain bike, canyoning, cultural tours, carnivals, rum tasting, dancing,...
Events: What, when, where
- Practical info
Visa, money, bank, internet, pets, customs, power, etc...
Click here!
- More resources and partners
Boatlinks directory
ALUBAT shipyard
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