Grenadines & Windwards yachting

Your Caribbean cruise begins in the bustling capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, where you’ll be transferred to your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht and embark on a vibrant itinerary in search of paradise. 

Please book your flight to arrive into Bridgetown prior to 07:00 PM.

This morning you will depart Bridgetown to set sail for Port St. Charles. Located on the northwestern coast of Barbados, Port St. Charles is a stunning beachfront marina overlooking the aquamarine Caribbean Sea. It’s known as the gateway to the Barbados Riviera and boasts waterfront eateries, a yacht club and crystal-clear waters for swimming, sailing, and snorkelling. 

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea. Its capital Kingstown is clustered around the bay on the island of St Vincent and has excellent shopping and dining. Visit St. George’s Anglican Cathedral, an elegant Georgian-style church circa 1820, with colourful stained-glass windows. In the afternoon we will sail to Bequia. 

Bequia is a Carib word meaning "island of the cloud." Hilly and green with several golden-sand beaches, Bequia is 9 miles (14½ km) south of St. Vincent's southwestern shore; with a population of 5,000, it's the largest of the Grenadines. Although boatbuilding, whaling, and fishing have been the predominant industries here for generations, sailing has now become almost synonymous with Bequia. Admiralty Bay is a favored anchorage for both privately owned and chartered yachts. Lodgings range from comfortable resorts and villas to cozy West Indian—style inns. Bequia's airport and the frequent ferry service from St. Vincent make this a favorite destination for day-trippers, as well. The ferry docks in Port Elizabeth, a tiny town with waterfront bars, restaurants, and shops where you can buy handmade souvenirs—including the exquisitely detailed model sailboats that are a famous Bequia export. The Easter Regatta is held during the four-day Easter weekend, when revelers gather to watch boat races and celebrate the island's seafaring traditions with food, music, dancing, and competitive games.To see the views, villages, beaches, and boatbuilding sites around Bequia, hire a taxi at the jetty in Port Elizabeth. Several usually line up under the almond trees to meet each ferry from St. Vincent.

Bequia Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a hidden paradise, with secluded spots and no traffic. It offers visitors a chance to experience true Caribbean living without the hustle and bustle of beach tourism. Guests can explore untouched pristine beaches, relax and be pampered.  

The small island of Mayreau, just one and 1/2 square miles in area (3.9 square kilometres) is the smallest inhabited island of The Grenadines, and is part of the independent state of St.Vincent in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Two of the best known islands in The Grenadines are Mustique and Bequia, the second largest island in this group. The Grenadine Islands are strung out in a gentle sweep between St.Vincent and Grenada. Most visitors to Mayreau arrive from cruise ships, on the regular ferry, or by yacht. There are no proper roads on the island, only a few vehicles, no airport and only a single unnamed village. Mayreau and the neighboring Tobago Cays are very popular for divers and snorkellers. Saline Bay, on the west coast of the island, has a wonderful broad beach and a few local vendors selling T-shirts and local craft. A climb up the road to the hilltop village on the island provides breathtaking views across Mayreau, Canouan, the Tobago Cays and Carriacou.

Mayreau is the smallest of the Grenadines’ inhabited islands, measuring only four-square kilometres (1.5 square miles), with a population of approximately 250 people. From the church on top of the hill you can see both Grenada and St Vincent islands on a cloudless day, along with the vivid colours of the coral reefs. In the evening, we sail to Union Island. 

Union Island is renowned for its clear and calm turquoise waters and laid-back lifestyle. It has stunning white-sand beaches encircled by lush tropical mountains and various beachfront bars and restaurants. Today why not spend the day swimming and snorkelling off the yacht enjoying our Emerald Cruises marina toys.

Today we set sail to Tobago Cays, an awe-inspiring archipelago known globally as the ultimate paradise destination. It’s a popular yacht anchorage spot and the warm, sand-bottomed aquamarine waters are brimming with turtles, vibrant fish, stingrays, and starfish. One of the islands outside the reef, Petit Tabac, is where Pirates of the Caribbean (2017) was partly filmed.

Your time aboard your Emerald Cruises luxury yacht comes to an end in Barbados. From the yacht, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home or to continue your holiday. 

Please book your flight to depart out of Bridgetown after 11:00 AM.

The itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons. As such Emerald Cruises cannot guarantee the cruise will operated unaltered from the itinerary states above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.