Dominica and the French Islands Cabin Cruise: 7 Nights to Guadeloupe, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante

This seven night cruise loops from Dominica through Guadeloupe, the Iles des Saintes and Marie-Galante and back to Dominica, leaving on a Friday afternoon and returning the following Friday morning.

The week is built around island time rather than long distances. Most islands get time on two or three calendar days, including arrival and departure days, with some passages made in the evening or overnight. Two full days on every island would need a longer trip.

Dominica, the Nature Island, offers rainforest, rivers and a rugged volcanic coast, Guadeloupe adds green mountains and sheltered bays, Les Saintes has clear water and snorkelling, and Marie-Galante has long quiet beaches.

This is a good route for guests who want more than sailing: diving with local dive schools, inland tours, island exploration, snorkelling, sunbathing and relaxation. Diving, equipment hire, island tours and land transport are arranged locally and paid separately.

Life on board is active and relaxed. Guests are welcome to take part in the sailing, while skipper and crew look after the boat, with water, soft drinks and a set quantity of wine and beer included.

How it works. This is a flexible product with no fixed departure dates. The sailing season runs from 21 December to the end of April and the captain opens weeks according to requests, so the best way to start is the Get offer button: tell us your preferred dates and how many of you are travelling. The week runs from Friday afternoon to the following Friday morning. Indicative prices per person in a shared cabin are €1,750 in January, €1,850 in February, €1,750 in March and €1,650 in April. The whole yacht for up to 6 guests costs €9,500 in January, €10,000 in February, €9,500 in March and €9,000 in April. Departures sold per person need at least 4 paying guests.