Question 1

When is the best time to book a Grenadines cruise?

Accepted Answer

Thanks to its location under this hurricane belt, the Grenadines offer year-around cruising. Traditionally, the high season runs from December to April, with more favorable winds for sailing and dryer weather. May and November have increasingly become sought after months as guests can enjoy lower rates and good weather.
The summer months (June to October) tend to be wetter and more humid with less wind, but they offer a good alternative for family with young children and groups trying to avoid the crowd of the high season.

Question 2

What are your overnight charter rates?

Accepted Answer

Charter rates vary with the season and the number of guests if you book an all-inclusive vacation. The high season runs from December to April. You can find all our charter rates here.  (https://fcwebdesign.wixstudio.com/swancharter/grenadines-cruises)

Question 3

Do you offer all-inclusive deals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer all-inclusive deals for terms charters. Our rates are calculated on the base of a 7 nights charter, but you can ask us for a personalized quote for a different charter duration.

Question 4

How many people can Swan Accommodate?

Accepted Answer

Swan can accommodate up to 8 guests and 2 crew members for term charters, guests are accommodated in 4 queen-size cabins.

Swan can accommodate up to 10 guests during day cruises. The large cockpit, flyover deck and seating area at the bow provide ample space for guests to relax and enjoy their Sailing experience.

Question 5

Do you offer long charter discounts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer 10% discount on charters 10 to 14 days long and 15% on charters 15 to 30 days long.

Question 6

What is the minimum and maximum length of a cruise?

Accepted Answer

You can book Grenadines Cruise for a minimum of 4 nights to a maximum of 30 nights.
If you want to sail up and around Carriacou, you will need a minimum of 3 nights and count a minimum of 4 nights to travel up the Union Island and Tobago Cays. For a full Grenadines trip, you will require 7 nights.

Question 7

What is the sailing range of the Grenadines Cruise?

Accepted Answer

Our cruising range spread from Grenada to St vincent. Depending on the length of your cruise, you may choose to stay around Grenada, go to Carriacou and the southern Grenadines islands of Sandy, White, Saline, Petite Martinique, etc. or you can sail the full Grenadines area including Union Island, Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Canouan, Mustique, Bequia and St Vincent.

You can find the details about the destination’s details here  (https://fcwebdesign.wixstudio.com/swancharter/grenadines-cruises)

Question 8

Where do charters depart from?

Accepted Answer

Our homebase is the Grenada Yacht Club. There is a possibility to start your charter from another base between Grenada and St Vincent for a delivery fee, which varies depending on the selected port or departure and return. We can also facilitate departures from other Windward Island for longer charters.

Question 9

Can we book the boat if I do not want an all-inclusive deal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do offer crewed-only charter rates. You can find them here (https://fcwebdesign.wixstudio.com/swancharter/grenadines-cruises)

Question 10

What are the provisioning options like in Grenada?

Accepted Answer

Whilst you may not find all you are used to in the USA or Europe, Grenada offers one of the best provisioning options in the Windward islands and certainly in the Grenadines area so do not hesitate to stock up before you depart the base for your cruise. Here are some of our go-to shops when we provision – Luckily, they are all located a short driving distance from our base, and you can also ask to most of them to deliver to the boat/marina on your departure day:

Real Value IGA Supermarket: by far the best stocked supermarket in Grenada – I usually go there to avoid having to go around several shops: https://www.realvalueiga.com (https://www.realvalueiga.com/)

Pasta y Vino: for fresh pasta and Italian wines, Le Marquis complex, Grenada- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082944291652 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082944291652)

Le Boucher: French butcher shop where you can find meat and homemade sausages as well as imported French cheeses, cold cuts and wines. Products can be vacuum packed, which is perfect for cruising: https://www.facebook.com/LeBoucherGrenada (https://www.facebook.com/LeBoucherGrenada)

Meat and Meet: A gourmet butcher and catering shop, imports cold cuts and cheese from Canada and offer a variety of homemade meals. Famous for their tiramisus. https://www.meatandmeetmarket.com (https://www.meatandmeetmarket.com/)

North-South Wines: probably the best stocked wine and spirits importers in Grenada, they are located near our base and also will take orders over the phone and deliver to the boat for your convenience: http://www.northsouthwines.com (http://www.northsouthwines.com/)

When provisioning, don’t forget that you will find fresh fruits and vegetables from small vendors along the way during your cruise. No need to take too many at once, especially since they ripe quickly onboard. You will also want to take some meals at restaurants along the way – Tim Garraway at Anse la Roche in Carriacou or Romeo on the Tobago Cays offer amazing lobster lunch on the beach – Tyrrel Bay in Carriacou and Union Island also have a fair share of nice restaurants.

Question 11

Do you offer day trips?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do offer day trips. They can be booked up to two weeks in advance.  You can find more details about our day trips here  (https://fcwebdesign.wixstudio.com/swancharter/day-trips)

Question 12

Is it customary to tip the crew?

Accepted Answer

Yes, typically guests trip the crew between 10% to 20% of the charter value.

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