Grenada

Day 1: Port Louis Marina – Dragon Bay (4.00 NM)

The first day is always a bit chaotic. Taking over the boat, stocking up on supplies (especially rum, of course) and trying to cram all your stuff into a cabin that seems half the size it did in the photos. But as soon as you set sail from the modern Port Louis marina, all the stress melts away.
Our first stop is just a stone's throw away – the picturesque Dragon Bay. And this is where it all begins. A beach with sand so black that even Darth Vader would be proud of it, lined with palm trees and turquoise water. You drop anchor, jump into the water, and suddenly the world is right again.
But the main attraction here is the underwater sculpture garden at Moliniere Point. Snorkeling among concrete sculptures that are slowly being reclaimed by the ocean is a somewhat bizarre but utterly fascinating experience. It's like discovering a lost civilization.

Day 2: Dragon Bay – Tyrell Bay (28.00 NM)

We get up early because we have a long sail ahead of us. It's time to set sail and show what you and your boat are made of. Our destination is the island of Carriacou and its sheltered Tyrell Bay. After several hours on the open sea, with only flying fish and the wind in your sails for company, the sight of land is a sweet reward.
Tyrell Bay is the essence of the Caribbean. You anchor among the local fishing boats, and on the shore, a number of simple but authentic rum bars await you. Here, the word "shot" means "fill to the brim." And if that weren't enough, there's a floating bar in the middle of the bay! What more could you want? Perhaps only to explore the local mangrove swamp by boat, which is a surprisingly calming experience.

Day 3: Tyrell Bay – Union Island (10.00 NM)

And now for every sailor's favorite part: paperwork! We leave Grenada and head north to the territorial waters of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Our first stop is Union Island, where we have to go through customs and immigration. It sounds boring, but think of it as part of the adventure.
Clifton Harbour, the island's capital, is an explosion of color and life. Music is playing everywhere, people are smiling, and the atmosphere is contagiously relaxed. Once you've sorted out the paperwork, reward yourself with a drink on Happy Island – a miniature island that its owner built entirely out of shells. Yes, you read that right. Anything is possible in the Caribbean.

Day 4: Union Island – Tobago Cays (6.00 NM)

This is the day. The day you came here for. The day you will understand why the Caribbean is referred to as paradise. We are sailing to Tobago Cays, a national marine park consisting of five uninhabited islands surrounded by a horseshoe-shaped reef.
The water here is so clear that it feels like the boat is floating in the air. Snorkeling here is like swimming in an aquarium. You will swim with sea turtles lazily grazing on sea grass, passing elegant stingrays and schools of colorful fish. It's so perfect it's unbelievable. And if you head to the islet of Baradal, you will meet its only inhabitants – prehistoric-looking iguanas that look like they just slept off a hangover from the last century. Incidentally, Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed on nearby Petit Tabac. Captain Jack Sparrow sends his regards!

Day 5: Tobago Cays – Petite Martinique (14.00 NM)

It's time to turn the boat around and slowly head back south. But that doesn't mean the fun is over. Our next stop is Petite Martinique, the northernmost island of Grenada. It's the perfect place to stock up on water, ice, and... yes, you guessed it, rum.
But on the way, we have to stop for lunch at Mopion. This islet is basically just a pile of sand with a single straw umbrella. It is said to be the smallest island in the world with a building on it. It's absurd, cute, and the perfect place for a photo that everyone will envy you for. Instagram will go crazy.

Day 6: Petite Martinique – Sandy Island (22.00 NM)

Your last full day at sea deserves something special. And that something is Sandy Island. The name says it all. A perfect strip of white sand, a few palm trees, and the sea in all shades of blue. It is the definition of the deserted island of your dreams.
There is nothing to do here. Just swim, snorkel in the protected marine area, lie in the shade of palm trees, and wash off the salt in a natural pool in the middle of the island. It's a day for a total reset, for absorbing all your experiences and realizing how lucky you are to be here.

Day 7: Sandy Island – Port Louis Marina (20.00 NM)

All good things must come to an end, even a Caribbean cruise. We have one last, somewhat nostalgic cruise along the west coast of Grenada back to Port Louis Marina ahead of us. But don't throw in the towel just yet after returning the boat.

St. George's, the capital of Grenada, is definitely worth exploring. It is picturesquely built in the crater of an extinct volcano, and its colorful houses climb the surrounding hills. Stroll along the bustling Carenage waterfront, soak up the atmosphere at Market Square, and enjoy your last dinner at one of the local restaurants. It will be a sweet ending to a great adventure.