Day 1: St Martin | Anse Marcel
 

Meet at our catamaran in the beautiful Anse Marcel marina at 5pm, where Rachel and Alex will be waiting for you with a bottle of champagne. You will be shown to your cabins to unpack, settle in and then reconvene up top for some appetizers and an introduction to the magical week ahead! 

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Our first chef-prepared dinner is to follow, where the wine will be flowing.

 

Enjoy the evening in this peaceful marina where you can take a leisurely stroll along the water to check out the seaside bars, or venture into the charming downtown which is only a few minutes away by foot. Alternatively, you can relax on board, sipping wine while enjoying the stars and the sound of the ocean from one of the boat's many deck-lounges.

 

Day 2: St. Martin | Tintamarre Island​

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After breakfast, we set off just to the north, to a beautiful gem called Tintamarre, an island belonging to St Martin which has a fascinating history of contraband, piracy and crazy kings. Explore the uninhabited 2.5 square mile island, which boasts magnificent views and a gorgeous white powder beach. You can paddleboard, hike or luxuriate on the tropical postcard-worthy shores. Some of the best snorkeling surrounds a reef that you can easily access from the beach, where you will get to swim with the many sea turtles that reside here.

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We will enjoy a fresh, chef-prepared lunch as we float atop transparent turquoise waters, and then continue on to explore some of the surrounding islands. Our relaxing afternoon will be followed by a fun-filled wine dinner on board.​

 

Day 3: St. Barth | Anse de Colombier & Gustavia

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After breakfast, we will make the 3-hour journey to St Barthelemy, or St Barth/St Barts for short. This chic French island is sometimes referred to as "Billionaires Island" and hosts many a celebrity. Though it may sound pretentious, it's not. It's maintained plenty of its Caribbean island-charm, with a refreshing blend of French Riviera Mediterranean-vibes. It exudes a sophisticated yet blissful, laid-back "je ne sais quoi" that you might just fall in love with.

 

We will arrive in time for lunch in the extraordinary bay of Anse de Colombier where we will dine as we gaze onto shades of vibrant turquoise and a glittering beach. Towering lush green hills frame the background, speckled by cacti, rocky ledges and the occasional tribe of wild mountain goats. This beach is only accessible by (a steep!) hike or by boat, so you will feel as though you've happened upon an exclusive treasure. The afternoon is ours to savor this paradise, until we are ready to sail onward.

 

Before dinner, we'll take a short cruise south, wrapping around the Southwest corner of the island until we reach its main town, Gustavia. Rachel and Alex have planned dinner out at their favorite restaurant here with some local friends, who will also be guiding us around the island tomorrow. Eat, drink and be merry as we enjoy our first evening out in this buzzing historical seaside town!
 

Day 4: St Barth | Gustavia & Island Tour

We will enjoy breakfast on board the yacht in this vibrant marina, sipping on hot morning beverages while we watch the idyllic red-roofed village come to life. The islanders zip through on their mopeds or golf carts, on their way to work. The shopkeepers sweep the tree-lined sidewalks out front, and locals saunter by with bunches of bakery-fresh baguettes in their rattan market baskets. Further off in the water, fishing boats glide across the horizon to deliver their morning catches to the open-sided fish market on the other side of the harbor.

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By the time you've finished eating your breakfast, you'll be anxious to go join in the action. Step off onto the pretty harbor promenade, and then meander through the cobbled streets. Here, you can do some designer shopping, browse local boutiques, wander through art galleries, or sit at one of the many French café-bakeries for some good old-fashioned people-watching. Many of the shops close in the early-afternoon for a few hours, so this will be the perfect time to meet back up at 1pm for a chauffeured tour around the island with our local friends. We will start with lunch at a magical restaurant on the hilltop overlooking St Jean, followed by a fun afternoon of exploration to other parts of the island.

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We will head back to the boat at 4pm for some downtime or swimming, and at 5:30pm, whoever is up for it can join us for a short walk to the nearby beach for a picnic-style French Rosé-Tasting with Rachel. Sip on a freshly-made mojito or partake in the rosé-tasting as the sun begins to set, caribbean beats play in the background and beautiful people walk by. At around 7pm we will head back to the boat for dinner followed by either a quiet evening on board, or a night out on the town.

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Day 5 : St Barth | Ile Fourchue

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Breakfast on board and one last chance to buy souvenirs or snap photos in Gustavia. Then we set off for Ile Fourchue, a deserted volcanic island that belongs to St Barth, but sits conveniently in between St Barth and St Martin.

 

Once we anchor in the protected bay, we will have lunch and then free-time to play in the water, or paddleboard, kayak or tender to the beach. From here, you can hike up to a viewpoint, or go park yourself on the soft sand and just breathe in the moment. Snorkeling at Ile Fourchue is not to be missed, thanks to its amazingly clear water with seemingly infinite visibility. You will see a vast array of colorful fish, as well as an abundance of sea turtles.

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Our chef will give us an optional cooking class in the late afternoon, which will become our dinner! After the cooking class, as our chef sneaks around the corner to dump our food-prep overboard so he can remake our dinner (kidding!), Rachel will provide an informal and hands-on food and wine pairing tutorial, followed by a glorious dinner under the stars in this peaceful bay.

 

Day 6: St Martin | Ilet Pinel

 

Waking up in this tranquil cove is so wonderful that you won't want to leave. So we won't - not until after lunch, that is! Spend the morning enjoying the water and/or beach, and then we will set sail for St Martin.

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In 2.5 hours, we will approach the island of Pinel. It's a small tropical oasis just off the coast of St Martin, with water that looks like a swimming pool. Unlike some of the deserted islands we've been visiting, this one has a few restaurants and shops, and the main beach even has lounge chairs for rent. You may be able to book a massage in the open-air palm huts at the corner of the beach. We've (purposely) arrived after the morning ferry-tourists have left for the day, so we only have to share this island paradise with the dozen-or-so other yachts. That being said, if you want some privacy, you can always tender or hike over to one of the island's other beaches which will likely be empty.

 

Later in the afternoon, take a walk down a botanical path where you might bump into some iguanas, and end up at a lookout point for a spectacular sunset. Make your way back to the boat for dinner and a chilled-out night. By now you'll be on island-time and will be more than happy to kick back with a nice drink, over a good conversation, simply enjoying the here-and-now.

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Day 7: St Martin | Grand Case

 

We will eat breakfast and enjoy the early morning on Ilet Pinel, and then take off for Grand Case, on the mainland of St Martin. This is going to be a real treat because Grand Case is the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean. Not to mention, it is home to some of the prettiest beaches on the island.

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Upon arrival we will be greeted by a jeep and (optional) ATV's as we embark on a culinary tour with an eccentric local gastronomy expert. We will eat our way around the most important food-spots in Grand Case, tasting local dishes like fish fritters and BBQ lobster, all the while learning a fascinating local history and culture.

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We end up back at the marina at around 2pm, where you can have free time to walk around, shop, visit the "parfumerie" where you can create your own scent, or relax on the catamaran. By 4pm you should head back to the boat to start packing, if you haven't already, and then we will meet up top at 5pm for one last wine-tasting, followed by a captain's farewell dinner (dress in white and blue if you'd like!) complete with music and festivities.

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Day 8: Anse Marcel

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In the morning, we make the 25-minute cruise back to the other side of the island where it all began, Anse Marcel. We'll have our last delicious breakfast on board, say our goodbyes and disembark by 10am. We will have arranged hotel or airport transfer for you.

 

Thank you and au revoir, until we meet again!

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Optional Add-On: 3-Day Villa! Please Inquire for Details.

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