Martinique, Dominica and Les Saintes

A week of sailing from Martinique to unspoilt Dominica and the Îles des Saintes, also over Christmas and New Year: volcanoes, rainforest and sperm whales, aboard the Chronos.

THE TRIP AT A GLANCE

Route: Martinique (Sainte-Anne) – Saint-Pierre – Dominica – (Guadeloupe) – Îles des Saintes – Martinique
Departure: Sainte-Anne, Martinique
Arrival: Sainte-Anne, Martinique
Airport: Martinique
Duration: 7 nights
Ship: Chronos, 54-metre Bermuda ketch (2013)

Departures and prices per person

Tue 22 Dec 2026 – Tue 29 Dec 2026: Long cabin € 3,900, Deluxe cabin € 4,000
Tue 19 Jan 2027 – Tue 26 Jan 2027: Long cabin € 3,800, Deluxe cabin € 3,900
Sat 6 Feb 2027 – Sat 13 Feb 2027: Long cabin € 3,800, Deluxe cabin € 3,900
Tue 23 Feb 2027 – Tue 2 Mar 2027: Long cabin € 3,800, Deluxe cabin € 3,900
Wed 15 Dec 2027 – Wed 22 Dec 2027: Long cabin € 3,800, Deluxe cabin € 3,900
Wed 29 Dec 2027 – Wed 5 Jan 2028: Long cabin € 4,500, Deluxe cabin € 4,600

Lowest price from € 3,800 per person in a Long cabin shared by two.

A DIFFERENT FACE OF THE CARIBBEAN

This voyage shows a Caribbean that goes beyond beaches and palm trees. You leave from Sainte-Anne in the south of Martinique, a French overseas department, and sail past Saint-Pierre at the foot of the Montagne Pelée volcano, whose eruption in 1902 destroyed the town.

Then comes Dominica, an independent nature island with rainforest, waterfalls and Kalinago communities; sperm whales live in the deep water off its coast. The Îles des Saintes, seven islets belonging to Guadeloupe and settled by Breton fishermen, round off the week.

THE ROUTE

Martinique and Saint-Pierre

Boarding in Sainte-Anne and north along the coast to Saint-Pierre, with an interesting volcanology museum.

Dominica

Rainforest, hot springs and waterfalls ashore; with luck sperm whales from the ship.

Îles des Saintes and back

Anchoring in the bay of Terre-de-Haut, one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean, and back to Martinique.

EXTRA INFORMATION

LIFE ON BOARD

The Chronos is a 54-metre Bermuda ketch with 1,000 m² of sail and reaches up to 15 knots: one of the fastest and most beautiful large sailing yachts. She was designed by Klaus Röder, built by the Ark Yacht yard in Bodrum and has sailed since 2013. A crew of ten takes care of sailing, galley and service. There are thirteen twin cabins for up to 26 guests, all with adjustable air conditioning and private bathroom: ten Deluxe cabins of 12 to 13 m² with separate beds or a double bed, two Long cabins of 11 m² with a double bed and a master cabin of 14 m². The large deck has plenty of seating and dining areas; below deck there is a saloon and a bar. The pace is relaxed: sailing by day from bay to bay or island to island, with time to swim from the ship, go ashore and enjoy the deck. You are always welcome to help with the sails, but you do not have to. The route is indicative and depends on wind and weather.

WHO IS THIS VOYAGE FOR

For those looking for a sailing holiday with the comfort of a boutique hotel: a private cabin with bathroom, good meals on board and a new anchorage every day. No sailing experience is needed.

GOOD TO KNOW

• Included: crew and service, accommodation in the booked cabin category, the voyage, full board on board (one dinner a week ashore at your own expense), water, tea and filter coffee.
• Not included: travel to and from the ship, transfers, soft drinks, alcohol and espresso, water sports, shore excursions and tips.
• Using a cabin on your own costs a surcharge of 50 or 80%. Solo travellers sharing a cabin pay no surcharge; ask us about the options.
• Travel to the port of departure and home is not included; ideally arrive a day before departure.
• Travel insurance covering medical costs and repatriation is required; cancellation insurance is recommended.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to be able to sail?

No. The permanent crew sails the ship; you may help, but you do not have to.

Do we go ashore every day?

Usually, but wind and weather decide the programme. There is also plenty of time to swim from the ship.

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.