A Grenadines tour from S/V Liberte

Captain Gordon Monson from the sailing yacht Liberte provided a nice itinerary and description of some of his favorite spots from St Lucia through the Grenadines. Contact us if you want more info on Liberte or The Grenadines for a yacht charter!

“1.St Lucia -St Lucia is the Northernmost Windward Island in  the Caribbean and is perfectly situated to service the Grenadines. This Island provides the best starting point and boarding location for your Grenadines vacation. In Marigot Bay,Liberte’ will be on dock, all shiny and fully stocked awaiting her new guests. This small cove has a lot of history, but it is it’s unique character that makes it’s so special, the local folks are warm and friendly and the small sea side restaurants and bars make you feel at home upon arrival.

St Lucia has so much to offer and so much for one to experience, its fresh unspoilt environment stimulates and relaxes anyone who sets foot on the Islands beautiful soil. St Lucia also offers an amazing anchorage situated at the foot of the Pitons, St Lucia’s most dominant part of it’s landscape. These two magnificent peaks shade this comfortable anchorage in their breathtaking size and beauty. The Anchorage provides you with one of the best sunset views in the Caribbean, one that the crew on Liberte’ love and always look forward to sharing with guests… 

 2.St Vincent And the Grenadines – The Sail From St Lucia to St Vincent is a fast exciting sail filled with beautiful sights all the way down South. The Island of St Vincent offers so many beautiful beaches, Coconut palm forests, waterfalls, colorful local fishing boats, and magnificent landscapes, its hard not to stop, take a swim, take a breath and take it all in…

3. Bequia -Bequia is a small island situated just South of St Vincent and is where Captain Gordon operated this charter boat out of for many years. The Island provides a quiet safe anchorage, with crystal clear waters, a small town, with very relaxed beach bars, entertaining local folk and of course the local Rasta market where Liberte’ restocks with some of the freshest fruits, coconuts and fish in the Caribbean. Its an Island that will leave you smiling and contemplating about packing up your job and your house and moving there to live forever…

4.Mustique – This sophisticated, world class, private Island is home to the rich and famous, with luxury Villas and restaurants situated on the Island it provides a once in a life time sneak peak into what it feels like to a celebrity. The landscape is as genteel as the Islands lifestyle, with… green hills rolling into soft white sandy beaches which collide with turquoise waters and coral reefs. Keep your bathing suits on as the snorkeling is out of this world. Basils famous beach bar will make sure your pallet stays moist and your stomach full. The beauty and picture perfect setting this Island provides is dream world material and is a must see when visiting the Grenadines!

5.Tobago Cays – When the Sun disappears over the horizon and the sky slowly changes from shades of orange to deep red, darker and darker, the first star seems magically appear, its not alone, as the sky deepens in color and the night approaches the sky fills with millions of stars, beautiful bright small specks. Too many to fathom, shooting star after shooting star, your mind wonders into its own world of happy thoughts and bewilderment. The sky illuminates and pierces the waters surface and if you peer over the side you can see the fish, sand and coral all by starlight.

 The Tobago Cays offer some of the best snorkeling in the world, with the clearest waters in the Caribbean and the whitest beaches, these Cays are very difficult to sail away from.

  6.Petit St Vincent – This unspoilt Island lies south of Palm Island. It is located well off the tourist mainstream, and can sometimes be best described by what is not there, no television, no airport etc.But there is a very private well run resort. What the Island does offer, amid untouched nature, warm crystal-clear turquoise waters, windswept coconut palms and beautiful white beaches, is privacy. Walking on the beach and looking back to notice that your footprints are the only ones in the sand makes you sense that this Island is your own.

7.Union Island – An Island packed with diverse cultures and a myriad of special celebrations. Union Island has a dramatic profile of ridges and peaks- the highest being mount Parnassus.

 There is a great anchorage with beautiful spots for snorkeling and beach combing. With such interesting, friendly and hospitable people its easy to wind you clock back to Island time. The streets of Clifton, the main town, are bustling with people making their way through the eclectic alley ways and scrubby streets. There are great beaches to be discovered and many snorkeling spots to be explored…

 8.Palm Island – Previously known as “Prune Island”, the new name reflects the hundreds of palm trees which line the beaches of this idyllic tropical paradise. This Island provides the utmost seclusion, the natural beauty and tranquility are incomparable. Palm Island is unique in its own way, the perfect Robinson Crusoe Island, magnificent clear waters, palm trees and white sandy beaches, the ultimate beachbum paradise.

 9.Mayreau – The windward side of Mayreau is one huge deserted stretch of beach, you could spend eternity exploring,swimming, tanning, building sand castles, or just relaxing. This Island is perfect for both a land and sea vacation, with some great spots to explore on land as well as in the water. The underwater world of this beautiful Island is breath taking and awe-inspiring, the colors of fish and coral intertwine and allow for an ecstatic snorkeling experience. The local folk are such humble, friendly people, they seem to always just smile. It’s a happy place, and a place that will live fondly in your memories forever.

10.Carriacou – Carriacou is the largest of the Grenadine Islands.Volcanic actions have created an interesting topography mainly of wooded hills, which rise up dramatically in places, and gives this Island it’s irregular coastline. The many Coral reefs that surround the Island provide a strong base for the beautiful sandy beaches that scatter themselves on the fringes of this spectacular Island.

There is a rich history and culture that has laid the foundation for the people of Carriacou. The Island offers interesting historical tours,small rum shops, easy beach combing/exploring and great views. The Island is off the beaten track and offers a welcomed break from most crowded tourist destinations. It offers a sublime retreat for those in search of a true Caribbean experience. Small multi colored wooden houses that lie restfully in the surrounding hills are bathed in the reflections of the strong turquoise waters. This picturesque setting creates a beautiful backdrop for any sunset.

THIS IS A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY FOR THE VACATION OF YOUR DREAMS!”