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Sample Itineraries

Below are sample itineraries for one way and round trip seven night/eight day charters.

One Way Itinerary
St Lucia to the Grenadines, Grenada drop-off (US$1000 extra)

Day 1
12pm Clear customs and depart Rodney Bay Marina; sail down the Leeward coast of St Lucia and either take a mooring at Hummingbird, just by the town of Soufriere, or the Pitons. Visit the drive thru volcano, go snorkelling at the Pitons or just relax on the beach. The choice is yours. You'll be staying here overnight so we would recommend dinner at either Ladera or Bang.

Day 2
Early start today. Set of at 6am and sail to Admiralty Bay in Bequia. Arrive around 3pm and anchor. Dinghy trip ashore to clear customs and check out the local market or visit the turtle sanctuary. Dinner at Frangipani, Whalebone or the Pizzeria.

Day 3
Set off at midday for a short sail of ten miles to Mustique, home to the world famous, Basil’s Bar. Dine with the world’s richest and most famous stars….you never know who’s going to be there!

Day 4
Another brisk sail today. Leave at 9am for lunch in Tobago Cays where you will enjoy fantastic snorkelling. Then head for Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau for the evening. If you’re feeling fit and active, walk to the top of the hill for a spectacular view of Tobago Cays.

Day 5
Set sail for Union where you can check out of the Grenadines. A short hop across the way is Palm Island where you can have lunch and then head for Petit St Vincent. PSV is a private resort island with a magnificent restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Take a dinghy ride to Morpion, if you can navigate your way through the reef. This is the smallest deserted island in the world with just a palm sunshade for company.

Day 6
Short hop to Carriacou this morning where you'll enjoy some awesome snorkelling. Carriacou is home to a large sailing community and host of the Carriacou regatta.

Day 7
A lovely, long sail today….leave at 8am and arrive at Grenada in time for lunch at Prickly Pear and to check in with Customs. After lunch take a guided tour to explore the interior of Spice Island and her many waterfalls.

Day 8
If you’ve packed your bags and have some time in hand, visit Grande Anse beach and spend the morning on this fantastic stretch of sand.

12pm Return to Spirit of the Wind and leave for your flight home.


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Round Trip Itinerary for charters starting and ending in St Lucia

Day 1
12pm Clear customs and depart Rodney Bay Marina; sail down the Leeward coast of St Lucia and either take a mooring at Hummingbird, just by the town of Soufriere, or the Pitons. Visit the drive thru volcano, go snorkelling at the Pitons or just relax on the beach. The choice is yours. You'll be staying here overnight so we would recommend dinner at either Ladera or Bang.

Day 2
Early start today. Set of at 6am and sail to Admiralty Bay in Bequia. Arrive around 3pm and anchor. Dinghy trip ashore to clear customs and check out the local market or visit the turtle sanctuary. Dinner at Frangipani, Whalebone or the Pizzeria.

Day 3
Another early start today for a brisk sail to the Tobago Cays where you will enjoy fantastic snorkelling. Spend the afternoon and night in the Cays where you can organise a bbq with the locals.

Day 4
Wake up to the magnificent view of the Cays. Sail to Union Island, have lunch at the yacht club and watch the baby sand sharks, explore Palm Island and head to the private island resort of Petit St Vincent for the night.

Day 5
Take a quick dinghy trip to the tiny sandy spit that is called Morpion and then head for Salt Whistle Bay, Mayreau, for the evening. If you’re feeling energetic, walk to the top of the hill for a spectacular view of Tobago Cays.

Day 6
Today you'll enjoy a long sail back up to Bequia where you will need to sign out of Customs.

Day 7
Leave Bequia and sail to Marigot Bay, St Lucia. Spend the afternoon at the Spa at Discovery, at one of the many quaint bars or on the beach. Clear customs.

Day 8
After breakfast, take a gentle cruise up the Leeward coast of St Lucia arriving at Rodney Bay around 11am and guests depart 12pm.

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