A Dream Yacht Charter bareboat sailing vacation on the French archipelago of Guadeloupe is the ideal family or romantic getaway. Make sure you don’t miss the beautiful Crayfish waterfall and a swim in it’s refreshing pools. For an even more dramatic sight, head south of Basse Terre and visit the famous 350-foot Carbet Waterfalls.
Guadeloupe is part of the Leeward Islands and stands out because of its butterfly shape. The eastern wing, Grand-Terre, features Pointe-à-Pitre, the island’s biggest city and center of tourism. The western wing, called Basse-Terre, is less developed and dominated by an impressive national park. A narrow channel called the Salt River separates the two halves of the island.
Nearby are Marie Galante, which offers fantastic snorkeling, and the Gosier islet and its large coral reef. For anchorages, head to Les Saintes and take a stroll around Fort Napoleon on Terre-de-Haut. Don’t leave before visiting Jacques Cousteau’s Underwater Reserve in the waters close to Pigeon Island for an abundance of colorful coral forests and marine life. This underwater world is considered one of the best dive sites you can experience.
