The Grenadines Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 Days (2026–2027)
The Grenadines are what people picture when they say Caribbean sailing — a chain of small islands running south from St Vincent to Grenada, close enough to hop daily, far enough off the main tourist routes to still feel remote. The Tobago Cays are the high point and genuinely live up to it.
The Grenadines charter itinerary at a glance
| Region | Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 nights |
| Embark | Bequia |
| Disembark | Grenada |
| Season | December to May; June to November is hurricane season |
| Suits | Families, couples and groups up to 12 guests overnight |
The route, day by day
Day 1: Bequia
Board at Admiralty Bay, Bequia — a working island with a boatbuilding tradition and the most relaxed harbour in the chain.
Day 2: Mustique
South to Britannia Bay, Mustique. Moorings are limited and controlled, which is rather the point of the island.
Day 3: Mayreau and Salt Whistle Bay
On to Mayreau, with the curve of palms at Salt Whistle Bay on one side and Saline Bay on the other.
Day 4: Tobago Cays
The Tobago Cays marine park — five uninhabited islands behind Horseshoe Reef, with turtles on the sand flats and nothing on the horizon.
Day 5: Union Island
Chatham Bay on the west side of Union, a wide quiet anchorage, with Clifton for clearing out.
Day 6: Carriacou
South into Grenadian waters for Tyrrel Bay and Sandy Island, a sandbar in a marine park.
Day 7: Grenada
The final leg down the west coast to St George’s, the prettiest harbour town in the southern Caribbean.
Which yachts suit this itinerary
Most of this route works on anything from a 45ft catamaran to a 200ft motor yacht — the difference is comfort, speed and how much of the week you spend under way rather than at anchor. Catamarans sit shallower and are steadier at anchor, which matters in the Caribbean. Motor yachts cover the longer legs faster and give you more time ashore.
Browse the yachts we have available on our The Grenadines charter page, or search the full fleet by size, guest count and budget. You can also browse by shipyard if you have a preference.
Planning notes
Two things are worth settling early. First, dates — the best yachts on this route are booked months ahead for peak weeks, and the good ones go first. Second, your priorities: diving, beaches, food ashore, and nightlife pull an itinerary in different directions, and it is easier to build the week around two of them than to chase all four.
We have been arranging charters since 1992 and we have been on these boats. Tell us roughly what you want and we will tell you honestly which yachts fit and which do not.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a The Grenadines yacht charter?
Seven nights is the standard charter week and the length this itinerary is built around. It covers the route without rushing. Ten to fourteen nights lets you add the quieter anchorages and wait out weather rather than sailing through it; a long weekend works but you would cut the itinerary roughly in half.
When is the best time to charter in the The Grenadines?
The season runs December to May; June to November is hurricane season. Shoulder weeks either side of peak are materially cheaper and noticeably less crowded at the popular anchorages, and the weather is usually just as good.
Is this itinerary fixed?
No. It is a plan, not a schedule. Your captain will reorder or substitute days based on wind, sea state and what is actually open or available that week — which is the advantage of a crewed charter over a fixed cruise. Tell us what matters most to you and we will make sure that part survives any reshuffle.
What does a charter on this route cost?
Rates depend on the yacht rather than the route. Across our fleet the weekly base rate starts at around $10,000 for a smaller yacht and runs well into six figures for a large superyacht, before expenses. On top of the base rate you pay an Advance Provisioning Allowance covering fuel, food, drinks, dockage and local taxes — usually 25–35% — plus crew gratuity. Our charter cost guide sets out the detail.
Plan your The Grenadines charter
Send us your dates and party size and we will come back with real availability and real numbers. Start a charter inquiry or call 1-561-463-6840.