5-Night French Islands Tour — St. Barths & Saint-Martin
Route Overview
The Route
Day 1 — St. Barths: Embarkation
Board at Gustavia Harbour. An immediate exploration of the island's finest bay — anchor at Gouverneur on the south coast, accessible only from the sea, for an afternoon of swimming before welcome dinner at Bonito in Gustavia.
Day 2 — Colombier & Northwest Coast
Spend the morning at the remote Colombier Bay before exploring the island's northwest coast by sea — the extraordinary rock formations around Pointe Milou and the exclusive villas of Colombier estate. Lunch aboard, then anchor at Anse de Grand Fond for a final afternoon on St. Barths.
Day 3 — Saint-Martin: Grand Case
The 25-mile passage northwest to Saint-Martin — arrive at Grand Case, the 'Gourmet Capital of the Caribbean'. The single main street has over 30 restaurants; the Creole lolos (barbecue shacks) serve the most authentic and affordable food on the island. Overnight at anchor off Grand Case Beach.
Day 4 — Anguilla Day Trip
A short passage 5 miles north to Anguilla for a day visit — Shoal Bay East in the morning (one of the world's great beaches), lunch at Zemi Beach House, and an afternoon at Meads Bay before returning to Saint-Martin for the evening. Dinner at La Villa restaurant overlooking Marigot's French-side harbour.
Day 5 — Saint-Martin: Marigot & Orient Bay
A full last day on Saint-Martin — the Wednesday market at Marigot, the Fort St. Louis above the harbour, and Orient Bay on the French side (the famous clothing-optional beach with the party atmosphere). Maho Beach on the Dutch side for the extraordinary aircraft landings directly above the beach. Farewell dinner at the Sunset Cafe on Simpson Bay.
Day 6 — Disembarkation
Return to St. Barths or disembark at Sint Maarten Airport (SXM) — the main international hub for the northern Leewards, with direct connections to the US, Europe and beyond.