Sailboat charter Guadeloupe

Do you need a license to sail a boat in Guadeloupe?

In Guadeloupe, a license is not specifically required. You simply need to fill out a sailing resume and only charter a yacht that your experience permits. Before you confirm your sailing trip to the Guadeloupe, please send us your sailing experience, or a copy of your skipper licence and we will check it for you.If you do not have a skipper license, or experience it is also possible to rent a sailboat with a skipper

The main ports around Guadeloupe

Port of Pointe-à-Pitre/Jarry

This is Guadeloupe’s largest and most important port, handling most of the island’s cargo traffic. It is a multi-purpose port located in Baie-Mahault, close to the island’s main airport.

Port of Basse-Terre

Located on the west coast of Basse-Terre Island. It primarily handles inter-island ferries and smaller cargo ships, but also serves as a base for fishing vessels.

Port of Folle Anse (Marie-Galante)

Located on Marie-Galante Island. It mainly exports sugar and rum produced on the island.

Marina Bas-du-Fort

This is the main port for yachts and pleasure boats in Guadeloupe. It is located in the town of Gosier, near Pointe-à-Pitre. It offers a wide range of services for boaters, including fuel, water and repairs.

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Guadeloupe offers fantastic sailing conditions all year round. The best time to sail Guadeloupe is from December to February. Dry season (December to May): This peak season is the most predictable, with typically northeast trade winds, at speeds of 10-20 knots. The weather is generally dry and sunny, with temperatures around 26°C. Expect higher crowds and higher charter prices. Wet season (June to November): Winds are generally lighter and more variable, with a higher chance of rain and humidity, especially from July to September. Sailing conditions are still good but be prepared for occasional rain and lighter winds. Hurricane season officially runs from June to November, with the highest risk of tropical storms in August and September. Guadeloupe is located in the southern Caribbean, so hurricanes are less likely.

Day 1. Pointe-à-Pitre – Ilet a Gosier 6,61 km (4,11 nm), Day 2. Ilet a Gosier – Marie-Galante 33,04 km (20,53 nm), Day 3. Marie-Galante – Portsmouth, Dominica 46,54 km (28,92 nm), Day 4. Portsmouth, Dominica – Les Saintes 36,96 km (22,96 nm), Day 5. Les Saintes – Plage de Petite Anse 32,00 km (19,89 nm), Day 6. Plage de Petite Anse – Cousteau Marine Park 8,17 km (5,07 nm), Day 7. Cousteau Marine Park – Sainte-Rose – Pointe-à-Pitre 53,86 km (33,47 nm)

Day 1. Pointe-à-Pitre – Les Saintes 42,23 km (26,24 nm), Day 2. Les Saintes – Marie-Galante 31,67 km (19,68 nm), Day 3. Marie-Galante – St. Francois 33,72 km (20,95 nm), Day 4. St. Francois – Petite-Terre 19,29 km (11,98 nm), Day 5. Petite-Terre – Anse-de-Mai, Dominica 70,64 km (43,90 nm), Day 6. Anse-de-Mai, Dominica – Portsmouth, Dominica 19,06 km (11,84 nm), Day 7. Portsmouth, Dominica – Ilet a Gosier – Pointe-à-Pitre 75,83 km (47,12 nm)