Through the Grenadines: Tobago – Martinique

Ten days of sailing from Tobago to Martinique, right through the Grenadines, aboard the three-masted full-rigged ship Clipper Stad Amsterdam. You snorkel in the lagoons of the Tobago Cays, discover colourful Bequia and green St. Vincent, and sail past the Pitons of St. Lucia to Martinique. A relaxed sailing cruise at your own pace, with fine meals on deck.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Tobago – Tobago Cays – Bequia – St. Vincent – St. Lucia – Martinique
Departure: Friday 29 January 2027, 2:00 PM, Pigeon Point (Tobago)
Arrival: Sunday 7 February 2027, 11:00 AM, Fort-de-France (Martinique)
Duration: 10 days
Ship: Clipper Stad Amsterdam, three-masted full-rigged ship
Experience: not required, helping out is welcome

Prices per person

Double cabin: € 6,500
Single cabin: € 11,485

A cabin with a double bed is available on request, subject to availability. Some cabins can take extra beds for three or four people.

Included

✔ Cabin with private bathroom and air conditioning
✔ Breakfast, lunch and dinner
✔ Coffee, tea, soft drinks and the house selection of wine and beer
✔ Snacks at the sundowner
✔ Port and mooring fees
✔ Satellite wifi: 200 MB per person per day

Not included

✘ Flights and transfers
✘ Cocktails, spirits, specialty beers and exclusive wines
✘ Excursions and activities ashore
✘ Travel and cancellation insurance
✘ Personal expenses

FROM TOBAGO TO MARTINIQUE

This sailing cruise takes you from the southernmost tip of the Lesser Antilles to French Martinique. Along the way you sail through the Grenadines, one of the finest sailing areas in the world: dozens of small islands with white beaches, coral reefs and lagoons in every shade of blue. The ship anchors in bays that large cruise ships cannot reach, and you go ashore by tender.

The trade wind blows here for most of the year, ideal for sailing. You can help the crew set the sails or take the helm for a while, but you can just as well enjoy a book in the shade on deck. After a day at sea comes a sundowner and dinner under the stars.

THE ROUTE

Tobago

You embark at Pigeon Point, with its famous palm-lined beach. Tobago is the quiet sister island of Trinidad, with forested hills and bays such as Englishman's Bay and Man O'War Bay. At Buccoo Reef you can dive or snorkel.

Tobago Cays

A protected marine park of five uninhabited islets, surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped coral reef. You swim and snorkel among sea turtles and tropical fish in crystal-clear water.

Bequia

The largest island of the Grenadines is laid-back and colourful. Around Port Elizabeth you find brightly painted fishing boats, small shops and waterside terraces, perfect for a gentle stroll.

St. Vincent

The ship anchors in Wallilabou Bay, on the green west coast of this volcanic island. Steep forested slopes, black sand beaches and a quiet bay where scenes for Pirates of the Caribbean were once filmed.

St. Lucia

Near Soufrière the Pitons rise from the sea, two steep volcanic peaks listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can take a tour through the volcanic interior and to the sulphur springs, or swim in the bay at their foot.

Martinique

You round off the last sailing day with the captain's festive dinner. The next morning you disembark in Fort-de-France, the capital of Martinique.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

Breakfast is served as a buffet. Lunch and dinner have several courses and are served on deck as much as possible in good weather, otherwise in the longroom. At sunset there are drinks with snacks. In the evening the ship usually anchors in a sheltered bay, where you can swim from the ship. You go ashore by tender.

THE CLIPPER STAD AMSTERDAM

The Clipper Stad Amsterdam is a 76-metre three-masted full-rigged ship, built in the style of the fast clippers of the nineteenth century. She combines the atmosphere of a historic sailing ship with modern comfort. There are 14 guest cabins of about 11 m², all with a private bathroom, air conditioning and porthole, finished in mahogany and brass. The atmospheric longroom is where you eat, read and meet fellow guests, and the spacious deck is the place for the sundowner or simply enjoying the wind in the sails.

WHO IS THIS SAILING TRIP FOR?

For anyone who wants to experience the Caribbean in a relaxed and authentic way, without the crowds of a large cruise ship. No sailing experience is needed: the experienced crew sails the ship. Couples, friends and solo travellers all feel at home.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Travel insurance covering medical costs, accidents and repatriation is mandatory. Cancellation insurance is recommended.
• Every guest completes a health declaration in advance. From age 75, a maritime medical certificate is required. You must be able to step over a threshold of about 60 cm and get in and out of the tender on your own.
• A valid passport is required. Check in advance what the countries visited require in terms of validity, visas and vaccinations.
• Please let us know any dietary requirements when booking.
• We recommend arriving one day before embarkation: the ship cannot wait for you.
• The weather sets the route: the captain may decide to motor, or to call at a port earlier or later.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need sailing experience?

No. The crew takes care of the sailing. You are always welcome to help, but it is never required.

How do I get to the ship?

You fly to Tobago (A.N.R. Robinson airport), usually via Trinidad, and back from Martinique (Aimé Césaire airport). Flights are not included. We are happy to advise on the best connections.

What is the weather like in late January?

Late January and early February are in the dry season. Expect 27 to 30 °C, sea water of about 26 °C and a fresh trade wind.

Can I travel on my own?

Certainly. You can book a single cabin, or ask about the options for sharing a cabin.

Can I combine this trip?

Yes. This voyage connects with the outbound trip from Martinique to Tobago. Together they make a round trip of almost three weeks through the southern Caribbean. Feel free to ask us about the options.

How do I book this trip?

Send us a request through the booking form on this page. Together we will check availability, your choice of cabin and the next steps.

The trip description and route are indicative. The programme depends on weather, wind and sea conditions; the captain has the final say on the route and ports.

All services that make up your trip are provided by independent suppliers. When you book, you enter into a contract directly with the supplier, the ship, under the booking conditions of that ship. As an agent, our service consists of promoting the trips offered by the supplier and acting as a facilitator in obtaining a booking agreement between the customer and the supplier. In doing so, we are always at your disposal with our experience and service.

The Clipper is 76 meters long and has 31 sails with a total surface of 2200 square meters. The ship has an authentic squared rig, a sharp clipper bow and sails as a passenger ship under the Dutch flag. The Clipper has 14 luxury cabins, a spacious dining room (the longroom) for dinners and presentations and an outdoor bar. The Clipper Stad Amsterdam can be booked privately for luxury cruises and corporate events. In addition, you can stay on board for a luxurious cruise or an adventurous sailing trip.

WELCOME ABOARD

The captain and his 30 crew members would like to welcome you

ON DECK

On the upper deck you can imagine yourself on a historic clipper from the nineteenth century. The beautiful bridge, the three enormous masts, the lines on deck, the beautifully maintained teak woodwork, the crew that lifts the sails the way it did in the nineteenth century: everything breathes the atmosphere of the rugged, nineteenth-century seafaring. At the same time, the passenger sailing ship Stad Amsterdam also has the luxury of the 21st century in store for you.

While the crew keeps the ship on course, our hospitality crew serves delicious drinks and snacks from the bar on deck, prepared by our chef in his galley.

THE LONGROOM

The longroom has a spacious bar and a small library. There is room for 55 people during a served lunch or dinner. The warm woodwork, the many copper and the round staircase with ornate bars are reminiscent of the look of the legendary Cutty Sark. Of course, all modern audio-visual means, for presentations and the like, are available.

THE CABINS

The 14 guest cabins are located on the inner deck and all have a porthole. Each cabin has a telephone (with satellite connection) and air conditioning. They are equipped as standard for two people, but can easily be adapted for a stay with three or four people.

All cabins are equipped with a private bathroom with sink, shower and toilet. The finish with lots of wood and copper work gives the cabins a classic look. All cabins are similar in layout and have an area of ​​about 11 m².