From Pointe-à-Pitre to Pointe-à-Pitre · Caribbean · 7 nights
Le Ponant is a beautiful three-masted sailing yacht carrying just 32 guests, small enough to visit some of the world’s most secluded harbours.
Ponant’s most intimate ship came into service over 20 years ago,
but is still much loved today. The yacht is ultra sleek in its
design, and the modern staterooms all have porthole windows. The
mostly francophone guests love the al fresco nature of the public
spaces, with a large sundeck, outdoor restaurant and swimming
marina, and you’ll always feel connected to the sea.
Pointe-a-Pitre is at the centre of the butterfly-shaped Guadeloupe, an island fringed with golden sand beaches and mangrove forest and coral reefs. The town itself is home to Musée ACTe, a modern museum dedicated to the history and heritage of slavery in the Caribbean. It is the only museum of its kind in the world, explicating the effects of the institution in a clear-eyed and educational way.
Accessible only by boat, the five uninhabited islands of the Tobago Cays are surrounded by some of the best reefs for snorkelling anywhere in the Caribbean. The area was declared a protected wildlife reserve in 2006, and the crystal clear waters are home to sponges, sea turtles and a kaleidoscopic array of colourful fish.
Bequia is an incredibly friendly, laid-back island blessed with pristine golden sand beaches and some excellent restaurants. It’s also a popular sailing destination; the yachts tend to congregate around Admiralty Bay, where you’ll find the little waterfront town of Port Elizabeth.
