Island-hopping in the Caribbean: Martinique, Dominica & Guadeloupe

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Island-hopping in the Caribbean: Martinique, Dominica & Guadeloupe

Small islands, turquoise water, tropical greenery and plenty of time at sea: on this voyage we discover some of the loveliest corners of the Lesser Antilles. Aboard our classic Swan 65 Ilios, we sail from Martinique via Dominica and Marie-Galante to the Îles des Saintes. Our destination is Pointe-à-Pitre on Guadeloupe.

Along the way, a varied mix of sailing, short shore excursions and relaxed hours at anchor awaits us. We explore Dominica's lush rainforest, enjoy the quiet beaches of Marie-Galante and stroll through the little lanes of Terre-de-Haut. There is also plenty to discover below the surface: in the Jacques Cousteau Marine Reserve we can snorkel among corals and colourful tropical fish.

And in between? Setting sail, enjoying the wind, anchoring in a beautiful bay and letting the day end gently aboard. This is what the Caribbean feels like!
Our trip at a glance

Day 1 · Le Marin, Martinique
Welcome aboard! We settle into our cabins, get to know one another and make the boat ready to sail. Then our Caribbean adventure can begin.

Day 2 · From Le Marin to Fort-de-France
We sail along the coast of Martinique northwards to the capital, Fort-de-France. A stroll through the market and the lively streets is well worth it. If you fancy, end the day with a drink by the water.

Day 3 · On to Dominica
Today is a longer day at sea: we leave Martinique and set course for Dominica. The island lives up to its reputation as a natural paradise. Even from the water, the steep, densely forested mountain slopes are impressive.

Day 4 · Dominica: Nature at its best
Dominica is made for a trip ashore. We can head to the Trafalgar waterfalls, take a boat tour on the rainforest-lined Indian River or learn more about the culture of the Kalinago, the island's indigenous people.

Day 5 · Onwards to Marie-Galante
We set sail and continue to Marie-Galante, a peaceful island south of Guadeloupe. Life here is unhurried: white sandy beaches, sugar cane fields and old windmills define the landscape. A lovely place to drop anchor after the day's sailing.

Day 6 · A day on Marie-Galante
Today the boat stays put and we explore the island. We can wander through little villages, learn more about traditional sugar production or simply find ourselves a beautiful beach. There's plenty of time for swimming, relaxing and soaking it all in, of course.

Day 7 · To the Jacques Cousteau Marine Reserve
We sail to the west coast of Basse-Terre on Guadeloupe. Around the Îlets Pigeon lies the Jacques Cousteau Marine Reserve, one of the region's most renowned snorkelling areas. It's worth getting out your mask and snorkel to explore the underwater world with its corals and tropical fish.

Day 8 · The Îles des Saintes
We continue to the Îles des Saintes, a small group of islands south of Guadeloupe. The entrance into the sheltered bay with its clear water and green hills is beautiful. We find an anchorage and enjoy the evening on board.

Day 9 · A day on the Îles des Saintes
Terre-de-Haut is wonderful to explore on foot. Colourful houses, little shops and cosy cafés characterise the village. If you fancy an excursion, visit Fort Napoléon or hike to a viewpoint. Or we simply spend the day by the water, go for a swim and enjoy the Caribbean sun.

Day 10 · To Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Our final day of sailing takes us to Pointe-à-Pitre. We savour the wind, the sea and the time on board one last time before arriving at our destination. In the evening we bring the trip to a close together.

Day 11 · Farewell
After breakfast it's time to say goodbye. In the morning we disembark in Pointe-à-Pitre. Eleven days, several islands and many wonderful experiences later, our shared trip comes to an end.

The route is subject to wind and weather conditions. Should the situation require it, we will adjust the itinerary or individual stops accordingly.