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Cabin Charter in the Grenadines: Sailing Trips to the Tobago Cays
The Grenadines are a chain of small islands between St. Vincent and Grenada: Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau and the Tobago Cays with their reef and turtles. The legs are short and the water is clear. You book a cabin and sail with a skipper.
Updated: 9 November 2026 · Redaktion toernfinder.de
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The essentials at a glance
Season
October to May, most dates in January and December
Duration
Usually two weeks
Most common departure ports
Le Marin, Sainte Anne, Fort de France, Pointe-a-Pitre and St Lucia
Requirements
No sailing licence required
10–15 day trip per person
usually 1,900–2,150 €
Current sailing trips in the Grenadines
Here you can see a changing selection of current sailing trips calling at St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Your enquiry goes directly to the provider.
Sailing in the Grenadines: the islands
The Grenadines lie between St. Vincent to the north and Grenada to the south. Between the islands, it is often only a few hours' sailing.
For the Tobago Cays, the national park charges a fee per person per night. It is best to check with the provider in advance whether it is included in the trip price.
- Bequia: the largest of the Grenadines, with Admiralty Bay and the town of Port Elizabeth. Almost all sailing trips stop here.
- Mustique: a small private island with mooring buoys in Britannia Bay and the well-known Basil’s Bar.
- Canouan and Mayreau: Mayreau has Salt Whistle Bay, one of the best-known bays in the Caribbean.
- Tobago Cays: five uninhabited islands behind a reef, a marine reserve. Here you can snorkel with sea turtles.
- Union Island and Petit St. Vincent: Clifton on Union Island is the port of entry for clearing in at the southern end, and beyond it lies Carriacou, which already belongs to Grenada.
Where do the sailing trips to the Grenadines start?
Very few sailing trips start directly in the Grenadines. Most begin in Martinique, in Le Marin or Sainte-Anne, with the Grenadines as the destination. Almost all trips therefore last two weeks.
From Martinique
usually two weeks
From Le Marin via St. Lucia and St. Vincent to the Tobago Cays and back. Good flight connections via Paris.
Cabin Charter in Martinique →Via St. Lucia
on the way south
On the way from Martinique to the Grenadines lie St Lucia with the Pitons, and St Vincent. Many sailing trips make a stop there.
Sailing trips with St Lucia →On a catamaran
plenty of space, shallow draught
Many Grenadines sailing trips take place on a catamaran. With its shallow draught, it can get close to beaches and reefs.
Catamaran sailing trips →Do you have to clear in when sailing in the Grenadines?
Yes. St Vincent and the Grenadines is a country in its own right. If you arrive from Martinique, St Lucia or Grenada, you clear in at Bequia, Canouan or Union Island and clear out again when you leave. The skipper takes care of this.
You need a passport that is valid for the duration of the trip. Payment is made in Eastern Caribbean dollars (EC$), and in many bars and shops also in US dollars.
Törnfinder data
Grenadines sailing trips in figures
Analysed: all sailing trips in St Vincent and the Grenadines published on Törnfinder. As of: 13.11.2026.
Most common departure ports
- 1Le Marin20 trips
- 2Sainte Anne12 trips
- 3Fort de France7 trips
- 4Pointe-a-Pitre2 trips
- 5St Lucia1 trip
86 %are round trips, start and finish in the same port
8 %take place on a traditional ship or tall ship
7different departure ports
16other countries on offer, led by Martinique and Saint Lucia
12trips start within the next 30 days
As of 13.11.2026: Törnfinder lists around 110 St Vincent and the Grenadines trips from 15 providers. 86 % are round trips with the same start and end port. Most trips start in Le Marin, Sainte Anne and Fort de France, and most departures are in January and December.
How these figures are calculated
All sailing trips published on Törnfinder with the country St Vincent and the Grenadines and a start date from today onwards are analysed; the figures are recalculated twice a day. Prices are the providers' details per person; offers for a whole yacht with skipper, which are charged per boat, are not included in the prices. "Mostly" refers to the middle half of the offers; the cheapest and the most expensive quarters are left out. The departure harbour is the port of departure given in the listing, and a round trip is a sailing trip with the same departure and destination harbour. The texts on this page are written and checked by the editorial team at toernfinder.de.
Best time to go on a sailing trip in the Grenadines
Sailing takes place in the dry season from December to May, when the trade wind blows steadily from the east. June to November is hurricane season.
When the trips start
Most St Vincent and the Grenadines trips start in January and December. Trips are available from October to May.
20
Jan14
Feb13
Mar10
Apr4
May0
Jun0
Jul0
Aug0
Sep3
Oct10
Nov14
DecAll sailing trips in St Vincent and the Grenadines published on Törnfinder for the next twelve months. As of: 13.11.2026.
What does a sailing trip in the Grenadines cost?
Most common are trips of 10 to 15 days, usually 1,900–2,150 € per person, with a day on board costing around 130 € on average. Many sailing trips last two weeks, because getting to the islands takes time.
| Trip duration | Price per person (usually) | per day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10–15 days | 1,900–2,150 € | around 130 € | 107 |
"Usually" means: the middle half of all offers falls within this range; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are not included. Click on the duration to see the corresponding trips.
On top of the trip price come travel costs and usually the ship's kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel. The box shows what typically belongs in it.
What's included in the price and what goes into the crew kitty
Included in the trip price
- Your bunk on board
- The vessel
- The skipper
Usually via the crew kitty
- Food
- Hafengeld
- Diesel
Usually around 150–300 € per person per week, depending on what the group agrees, for example whether restaurant visits are included. On some boats, meals are already included in the price.
It is best to clarify in advance with the provider exactly what is included.
Also nearby
Many of these trips also call at these countries. Each card shows all trips there.
More port guides
Getting there, marinas and destinations for ports where trips on this page start.
Frequently asked questions about sailing in the Grenadines
Short answers to the questions that come up most often before a sailing trip to the Grenadines.
What are the Grenadines?
A chain of many small islands between St. Vincent and Grenada. The northern islands, such as Bequia, Mustique, Mayreau and the Tobago Cays, belong to St Vincent and the Grenadines, while the southern ones, such as Carriacou, belong to Grenada.
Where do sailing trips to the Grenadines start?
Usually in Martinique, at Le Marin or Sainte-Anne. From there, the two-week trip sails via St. Lucia and St. Vincent to the Grenadines and back.
When is the best time to travel?
From December to May, in the dry season with steady trade winds. June to November is hurricane season.
What does a sailing trip in the Grenadines cost?
Most common are trips of 10 to 15 days, usually 1,900–2,150 € per person. On top of this come flights, the onboard kitty and fees such as those for the Tobago Cays National Park.
What are the Tobago Cays?
Five small, uninhabited islands behind a reef in the south of the Grenadines. They form a marine protected area where you can snorkel with sea turtles.
Do I need a sailing licence?
No. On a cabin charter, the skipper is in command of the boat and also takes care of clearing in and out.
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