GALINI discovers the world: Pure Caribbean – from St Martin to Martinique

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From St. Martin we sail south through the Lesser Antilles to Martinique. The trip takes us past lively island capitals, hidden anchorages and some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean – from the divided twin island of St. Martin via the glamorous dream islands of St. Barthélemy and the volcanic landscapes of St. Kitts and Nevis to the natural paradise of Dominica and finally to the flower island of Martinique.

Crystal-clear water, warm trade winds and the laid-back Caribbean way of life accompany us throughout the voyage – a sailing trip straight out of a picture book.

Highlights
We decide our stops in harbours and anchorages together. We're a crew that plans the route according to preferences, wind and weather.

St. Martin — two cultures on one island, starting point of our Caribbean adventure

St Barthélemy — Gustavia, French flair and dream beaches

St. Kitts & Nevis — volcanic mountains and traces of the colonial era

Antigua — 365 beaches, one for every day of the year

Guadeloupe — butterfly island with rainforest and waterfalls

Les Saintes — picturesque archipelago with Caribbean charm

Dominica — natural paradise with hot springs and Champagne Reef for snorkelling

Martinique — the flower island with Mont Pelée, vanilla and rum

Sailing area
The Lesser Antilles stretch from the Virgin Islands to the coast of Venezuela. Our trip runs through the Leeward Islands from St. Martin to Martinique. The islands lie in the trade wind belt, tropical to subtropical: air temperature 25–29 °C year-round, water constantly 24–25 °C. The north-east trade wind blows steadily at 4–5 Bft — sailing pleasure is guaranteed. The best and driest travel season is between November and April. The people are friendly and welcoming, the Caribbean way of life of reggae, rum and good cheer is omnipresent.

Trip
Our Caribbean sailing adventure begins on St. Martin – the divided twin island with Dutch and French parts. After embarkation, provisioning and safety briefing we cast off and set course to the south.

The very first stop is something special: in Gustavia on St. Barthélemy we anchor amongst glamorous yachts and boutiques and savour the French flair. We continue on to St. Kitts and Nevis, where volcanic mountains and traces of the colonial era await us.

Via Antigua with its legendary 365 beaches – one for every day of the year – we reach Guadeloupe, the butterfly island with dense rainforest and thundering waterfalls. In the offshore Les Saintes we anchor in one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean.

A highlight of the trip is Dominica: we snorkel over the volcanic bubbles of Champagne Reef and relax in the island's hot springs. The conclusion of our voyage is Martinique, the flower island with the Mont Pelée volcano – here vanilla, rum and Caribbean joie de vivre beckon before the trip ends in Le Marin.

Around 350 nautical miles, predominantly beam reach and broad reach courses on the classic trade wind route southwards. Sailing experience is welcome but not essential. Language on board is German and English.

For all those collecting miles for their next sailing licence: as we sail the Lesser Antilles from north to south on this trip, plenty of nautical miles go into the logbook. Of course we will issue you with an official mile confirmation at the end of the voyage.

Our GALINI is travelling the world – and you can be part of it! With us you are not an anonymous guest on a standard route, but part of a real crew discovering new horizons together. We are not a classic charter company running the same tour every week. Instead we sail together, experience real boatlife and embrace the adventure the sea has in store for us.

Step aboard a superbly equipped, lovingly maintained boat and enjoy what makes us special: with us nothing comes off the peg. Every sailing trip is unique – sometimes spontaneous, sometimes planned, always full of surprises. Unplanned experiences are just as much a part of it as relaxed days on deck.

Do you want to do more than just sail along? We look after the boat's systems together, and you can pitch in yourself if you'd like. You can also turn it from a holiday sailing trip into a real experience on a long-distance yacht and become part of life at sea.

Our sailing trips combine holiday, experience, mindfulness and real boatlife. Become part of our crew and experience a special time on GALINI – authentic, communal and full of a spirit of adventure.

Wind & climate
The north-east trade wind blows at mostly 3–6 Bft and is the constant engine of our Caribbean trips. It makes the warmth feel pleasant. Air temperature on average 29 °C, water temperature 27 °C. January falls in the middle of the dry and most reliable sailing season; brief showers occasionally provide cooling.

Marine Infinite
We want to make sailing more sustainable and environmentally friendly. On GALINI we test different products that give you a great sailing experience whilst placing less strain on the environment. At the same time she is on a voyage to explore the world. Her base is on Poros, Greece. Usually, though, she is away on long voyages. Our small team of skippers looks forward to sharing a real sailing experience with you!

Services
Cabin charter with experienced skipper

Berth on the yacht

Sailing instruction

Mileage confirmation (on request)

Additional costs
Onboard kitty (harbour fees, transit log, provisions, diesel, internet, final cleaning etc.): approx. 300 EUR per week/person