We’re beyond excited to return to the perfect turquoise seas of the southern Caribbean and island hop our way around! Grenada is known as the Spice Island, and it lives up to its name in every way: exciting sailing, delicious cuisine, and a rich culture to experience along the way.
The precise itinerary will be determined based on daily conditions, but you can be sure we’re going to get our fair share of tranquil anchorages, charming island culture, and even some open ocean cruising between islands. We’ll be cruising within Grenadian waters during this Cruise ‘n Learn, exploring around the main island of Grenada and weather permitting, its northern neighbours Carriacou and Petite Martinique. This is an area that offers uniquely individual island cultures, incredible scenery and fantastic sailing conditions.
You can expect an average of 15-20 knots easterly wind in between the islands, with more gentle breeze on the leeward side of each island. This makes for exciting sailing between islands as we rocket-reach along, riding the big ocean swells. It’s a phenomenal learning opportunity to practice helming and trim for optimal control in real waves. As we’re at the tail end of the rainy season, it’s not unusual to have some daily rain showers- but don’t worry, it’s warm and rarely puts much of a damper on the day!
There are also fantastic opportunities to practice navigation skills, anchoring techniques, and generally build on whatever sailing skills you are bringing with you on day 1. Our focus is very much on safety, followed by having the best sailing holiday possible!
Questions? Just ask!
Pre-Requisites
Prior sailing experience to a Competent Crew level recommended but not required.
Cost
$1,895 CAD
OR $1,725 CAD Extra Early Bird Rate until August 30.
Maximum of 4 crew + skipper.
Includes professional skipper, all food & non-alcoholic drinks on board, fuel, moorage, yacht insurance and all other operating costs of the yacht. Participants are responsible for: food on shore and other discretionary spending, cruising fees per crew (payable when crossing some borders or visiting national parks), mandatory travel insurance, flights & on shore accommodation before/after.
Logistical Note
Fly in/out of Maurice Bishop International Airport, code GND
Joining Location: Port Louis Marina in St.George’s, Grenada
Departure Location: Prickly Bay Marina in Lance Aux Épines neighbourhood, Grenada
About life on board
Each day will involve half to a full day of sailing, depending on our mood and goals that day. The rest of the time will be spent anchored somewhere exquisite, swimming (often with turtles!), going for a hike, or otherwise exploring the environment around us.
One thing this cruise is not, is a luxury passenger vacation. Your skipper cannot do all things every day, so it’s important to come ready to pitch in and help with all the day- to-day tasks necessary to keep the boat neat and tidy and everyone fed and happy. Everyone should be prepared to take a turn preparing a meal, taking care of dishes, topping up provisions, tidying up the cabin and we’ll work together to keep the boat ship shape throughout the cruise. Cabins / double bunks are generally shared, with a lee cloth in place to provide some personal space. This is real sailing, not the glitz of a superyacht!
Read more about Panacea X and check our Caribbean FAQs for more information.
