Caribbean Wind Cruise Tour, Guadeloupe departing from Quebec

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The “Croisière au vent caribéen” tour at a glance

Croisière au vent caribéen (Caribbean Breeze Cruise) is an 8-day, 7-night Club Med Discovery tour by catamaran, starting and ending in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, home of Club Med La Caravelle. Part of the Nature Escape theme, the week links Marie-Galante and its old windmills, Dominica and its Kalinago territory, Basse-Terre with La Soufrière and the Cousteau reserve, then the Les Saintes archipelago and its Pain de Sucre. You live aboard a catamaran with four double cabins, a skipper and a hostess, and go ashore with French-speaking local guides. Full board, sailing, transfers, island tours by vehicle, snorkelling gear and a farewell lobster barbecue are included, in a small group.

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How does the cruise unfold, day by day?

On the first day, a transfer takes you to the La Caravelle resort, and you board in Sainte-Anne. On day 2, you sail to Marie-Galante, “the island of a hundred windmills”: you visit its windmills, the Château Murat and a rum distillery, then the catamaran heads for Dominica. Day 3 is spent on this volcanic island: the east coast and its dark-sand beaches, the Kalinago territory, home to descendants of the first Caribs, the rainforest and a swim at the foot of the Trafalgar Falls. On day 4, you return to Guadeloupe via Basse-Terre, dominated by La Soufrière, with the Cousteau reserve around the Pigeon islets and the black-sand beach of Malendure, where the sun sets to zouk music and ti-punch.

And the end of the week, from Les Saintes to Pointe-à-Pitre?

Day 5 starts with a free morning: you can board a glass-bottom boat or go diving, as an option, before sailing to Les Saintes. On day 6, the catamaran anchors at the foot of the Pain de Sucre; you visit Fort Joséphine and stroll through the village of Terre-de-Haut. Day 7 brings the group back to Pointe-à-Pitre for the town and its market, then to the Bas-du-Fort marina, before a swim with mask and snorkel at the Îlet du Gosier. In the evening, the farewell lobster barbecue is held on the islet. On day 8, you return to Sainte-Anne for departure.

What is life like aboard the catamaran?

Each catamaran has four double cabins. The skipper takes the helm and chooses the anchorages, while the hostess or crew member looks after the meals served on board. You swim from the stern platform, read in the sun on the front netting, and evenings are spent at anchor in calm bays. Island tours are made by vehicle with French-speaking local guides, and site entry fees are included. It is a way of travelling that appeals to couples, friends travelling together and anyone who would rather wake up facing the sea than a parking lot.

What are the highlights of the week?

Dominica surprises with its thick forest and fresh water, a few hours' sail from Guadeloupe. The Cousteau reserve, around the Pigeon islets, is one of the best-known snorkelling sites in the Antilles, with gear supplied on board. In Les Saintes, the anchorage at the Pain de Sucre offers one of the finest views of the archipelago, and Terre-de-Haut is explored on foot. On the last evening, grilled lobster on the Îlet du Gosier makes for a finale everyone remembers.

What is included in the cruise, and what do you pay for separately?

The package includes transfers, sailing, full board with local drinks at meals, snorkelling gear, island tours by vehicle, site entry fees, the lobster barbecue and local taxes. Still to plan are international flights, extra drinks, tips for the crew, optional activities such as the glass-bottom boat or diving, the annual Club Med membership fee and travel insurance.

Who travels with you during the cruise?

On board, the skipper and the hostess or crew member are your crew for the whole week. Ashore, French-speaking local guides take over for Marie-Galante, Dominica, Basse-Terre, Les Saintes and Pointe-à-Pitre. As with every Club Med Discovery tour, departures are guaranteed from the first booking and assistance is available 24 hours a day.

When should you go sailing in Guadeloupe?

The dry season, which Guadeloupeans call the carême, runs roughly from December to May: it is the period Quebecers look for to escape winter, with steady trade winds that keep the catamaran moving. Your advisor tells you which departures are offered and books early for the holidays and spring break, the most requested weeks.

How do you get to Guadeloupe from Quebec, and what documents do you need?

Pointe-à-Pitre is reached by flights from Montreal, with or without a stopover depending on the season, and the transfer to Sainte-Anne is included. The cruise calls at Dominica, an independent country: travel with your Canadian passport. Your advisor checks the requirements at the time of booking.

Can you combine the cruise with a week at Club Med La Caravelle?

It is the simplest extension, since the cruise leaves from Sainte-Anne. A week at Club Med La Caravelle, before or after, adds the resort's long white-sand beach and all its water activities. If life at sea tempts you on a larger scale, see also our Club Med cruises in the Caribbean and our Guadeloupe all-inclusive page.

Why book this tour with AquaTerra?

Voyages Synergia received the Club Med Excellence Award 2025, and our advisors know how to link the cruise with the resort, flights and transfers without wasted time. If you are travelling with friends, they book your cabins together and review the cabin arrangement with you, and they match the cruise dates with those of your week at the resort. Compare with Natura verde in Costa Rica, the other Club Med tours in the Americas and the Caribbean and all Club Med tours.

Call 1-866-628-6241. You will reach someone who knows this tour and has time for you. We look together at what is available on your dates, we choose the right departure, and we stay on the line throughout your trip. That is the difference between booking alone in front of a screen and travelling with someone behind you.