Sailing with Skipper Andrea catamaran in the French Marine Park

Sailing with Skipper Andrea catamaran in the French Marine Park

Explore the French marine park and Tintamarre island

Sail with Skipper Andrea on his catamaran and group of maximum 12 persons.

Cruise along the french coast in the Anguilla channel, arriving at Tintamarre Island, the quiet uninhabited island in the middle of the French Marine Park.

Anchored off the beautiful beach you will enjoy swimming, snorkeling in the rocks with turtles and rays if you are lucky.

Lunch of fresh fish served on board (chicken or veggie on demand) with wine, beers or sodas complimentary.

After lunch you can walk on the island paths or relax on the beach. At 2.30 you will sail back to Marigot close to the french shore with the option of a quick stop and splash at Rocher Creole, a tropical fish paradise, off Grand Case, then on to Happy bay and Friars bay before return to Marigot Gare Marittime at 4 pm.

You will meet skipper Andrea at 9.45 am. at the Gare Maritime, Marigot (the main dock for the Anguilla Ferry).

Your small group of 10/12 passengers will board the catamaran Egaia, a 44 ft Fountain Pajot Orana and head into the Anguilla Channel. You can learn how to sail a catamaran, set sails, navigate and understand winds and currents in the Anguilla Channel. You may also lay back and enjoy the view with no effort needed. All at your own discretion, be part of the crew or enjoy the relaxing sights and sounds of a boat under sail.

At the North-East point of the island you will briefly enter the Atlantic Ocean, sailing toward the French Marine Reserve Park there to anchor in front of the beach of Tintamarre Island, a quiet and beautiful anchorage with clean, clear tropical water teeming with marine life where you can swim and snorkel in this glorious paradise. Snorkeling gear ( mask, snorkel, fins ) are provided and you are free to enjoy the waters of this fantastic beach or lounge on board at your discretion.

The open bar offers a choice of beers, soda, rhum punch and fruit juices from the start to the end of the excursion.

Lunch is served on board at 12.30 but you can choose to picnic on the beach if you wish. Fresh Fish is the primary menu with Chicken or Veggie available as optional (ask at the booking).

Skipper Andrea will tell you the tales and legends of the island, about pirates, smugglers, secret airplanes, goats and the cabin of the guardian.

Following his advice you can walk throughout the island, along old paths and discover the hidden secrets of this island.

At 2.15 pm. you will leave Tintamarre on the voyage back to Marigot, stopping at Rocher Creole, in front of the bay of Grand Case with it's wonderful fisherman's village. Dive and play with turtles and rayfish in this marine sanctuary.

On the way back you explore  Happy Bay and Friars Bays

The catamaran will arrive at Marigot before 4 pm.