Guadeloupe Catamaran Charter

Sailoe offers Lagoon catamaran charters in Guadeloupe departing from the Bas-du-Fort Marina in Pointe-a-Pitre, with a fleet managed in-house by our team on site. No middleman: you deal directly with the people who know every boat and every anchorage. Personalised quote within 24h.

The ideal sailing season in the Caribbean runs from December to April. If you are planning your cruise from France, bookings are often decided in the autumn, and spots fill up fast.

Why choose Guadeloupe for your catamaran cruise?

Guadeloupe is one of the most complete sailing destinations in the Caribbean. Its archipelago layout - Grande-Terre, Basse-Terre and a dozen satellite islands - offers a variety of spots accessible from a single base, without ever having to cover long distances at sea. It is a decisive advantage for a first cruise as well as for an experienced sailor.

As a French department, Guadeloupe also brings practical advantages: the euro as currency, the French language, and no customs formalities for the islands within the French perimeter (Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, Petite-Terre). Daytime temperatures range between 25 and 30 °C during the dry season, with steady north-easterly trade winds that make sailing easy.

The hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk from August to October, a period during which sailing here is not advised. Planning your cruise between December and April guarantees you optimal conditions.

Which spots can you reach from the Pointe-a-Pitre base?

From the Bas-du-Fort Marina, the five major spots of the archipelago are reachable within 1 to 4 hours of sailing.

• Les Saintes (Terre-de-Haut) - sheltered anchorage facing the village, a human-scale town, one of the most beautiful bays in the Caribbean according to sailors.
• Marie-Galante - a flat, gentle island with windmills, uncrowded beaches and an authentic atmosphere.
• Petite-Terre - a listed nature reserve with crystal-clear waters and land iguanas. Mooring on a buoy is mandatory and must be booked in advance before you set sail.
• Cousteau Reserve (Ilet Pigeon) - an underwater reserve created by Commander Cousteau, one of the best diving sites in the Windward Islands. Corals, turtles and a bronze statue at 12 metres deep.
• Ilet Gosier - just a stone’s throw from the base, ideal for a first night at anchor or a stopover on the way back.

To go further, Dominica is reachable as an extension from Les Saintes for groups that want to lengthen their itinerary.

To discover our detailed itineraries, see the Caribbean itineraries page.

Which catamaran charter options do we offer in Guadeloupe?

Sailoe offers three charter options in the Caribbean, tailored to your sailing level and your wishes. The fleet is managed in-house: each boat is maintained by our technical team at Bas-du-Fort, not picked from a third-party platform.

Bareboat charter - for self-sufficient sailors

Self-skippered charter is aimed at sailors with documented experience in offshore or coastal navigation. No official licence is required by local regulations, but a sailing CV and sufficient experience are needed to validate your application. You manage your itinerary freely, with support from our on-base team for the weather briefing and anchorage advice.

Skippered charter - sailing without prior experience

Would you like to enjoy the Caribbean without having to worry about navigation? Sailoe provides a French-speaking skipper who knows the anchorages and local conditions. You choose the stopovers, they handle the helm and safety. The ideal option for families, groups of friends and first-time sailors.

Fully crewed charter

The most turnkey option: a skipper and a host-cook on board. You enjoy the Guadeloupe archipelago with no logistical hassle, as meals, anchorages and navigation are all taken care of by our team. Tailored quote depending on the size of the group, the duration and the season. Contact us to discuss it.

What is the best season to charter a catamaran in Guadeloupe?

The ideal sailing season in Guadeloupe runs from December to April. The north-easterly trade winds blow steadily and moderately, the sky stays clear most of the time and temperatures hold between 25 and 30 °C during the day. This is the high season for Caribbean sailing, and availability shrinks quickly.

The rainy season, from June to November, coincides with the hurricane season. The risk is highest from August to October. During this period, catamaran sailing is not recommended in the West Indies. May is a shoulder season: fewer people, but more variable conditions.

A frequent paradox: searches for catamaran charters in Guadeloupe peak in July and August, for cruises planned in December and January. If you are aiming for the end-of-year holidays or the February break, book as early as the autumn.

Our fleet of Lagoon catamarans in the Caribbean

Sailoe operates a fleet of Lagoon catamarans at the Bas-du-Fort Marina in Pointe-a-Pitre. Each boat is maintained and prepared by our technical team on site, a concrete advantage over charter platforms that list boats owned by private individuals.

The Lagoon range covers different sizes and configurations, from 2 to 6 cabins, to suit groups of 4 to 12 people depending on the model. Whether you are a couple, a family or a group of friends, our advisers will steer you towards the boat that fits your project.

Discover the detailed listings of our Caribbean fleet or contact our team for a personalised selection.

How to organise your catamaran cruise in the Caribbean?

Booking directly with Sailoe spares you the middleman commissions and puts you in immediate contact with the team that knows the fleet and the bases. Here is how we work:

1. You contact us - by email (charter@sailoe.com) or through the quote form. Specify your dates, the number of people and the option you have in mind.
2. We reply within 24h - with a personalised proposal based on boat availability and your project.
3. You choose your catamaran - using the technical specifications and photos of our fleet.
4. We prepare your cruise - sailing briefing, itinerary advice, on-base contacts. The team at Bas-du-Fort is present when you arrive.

The base is located less than 15 minutes by taxi from Guadeloupe - Maryse Conde Airport (Pointe-a-Pitre).

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What our clients say about their Guadeloupe cruise

Sailors who come back from a cruise with Sailoe most often highlight three points: the quality of the boats’ upkeep, the availability of the on-base team and the local knowledge of the anchorages. Here are their testimonials.

Frequently asked questions about catamaran charter in Guadeloupe

Do you need a boating licence to charter a catamaran in Guadeloupe?

Local regulations in Guadeloupe do not require an official licence to sail in the waters of the archipelago. However, for a bareboat charter, Sailoe asks for a sailing CV attesting to sufficient experience: coastal or offshore navigation, nights on board, distance covered. If your experience is limited, the skippered option is the right solution: no qualification needed, our French-speaking skipper handles the navigation.

How many people can a Lagoon catamaran accommodate in Guadeloupe?

It depends on the model chosen. Our Lagoon catamarans accommodate between 4 and 12 people, spread across 2 to 6 cabins depending on the size of the boat. Check the listings of our Caribbean fleet to compare configurations, or tell us the size of your group in your quote request, and we will point you towards the right boat.

What is the best charter duration to discover the Guadeloupe archipelago?

One week (7 nights) is the ideal duration to comfortably visit the essential spots: Les Saintes, Marie-Galante and Petite-Terre. A stay of 10 to 14 nights lets you reach Dominica and sail at a more relaxed pace. Short charters of 3 to 5 days are possible subject to availability. See the itineraries page to refine your project.

Is night sailing allowed in Guadeloupe?

No. Night sailing is not allowed in Guadeloupe. Movements take place during the day, which means planning the legs while taking sunrise and sunset times into account. Our skippers and our base team factor this constraint into every pre-departure briefing: the itineraries we recommend are built so that each leg can be completed in daylight sailing.

How do you get a quote for a catamaran charter in the Caribbean?

Contact our team directly by email (charter@sailoe.com) or through the quote form. Specify your dates, the size of your group and the option you would like (bareboat, skippered or fully crewed). We will reply within 24h with a personalised, no-obligation proposal.