The Canouan Island is an idyllic Caribbean Island complete with white sandy beaches, lush tropical forests, mountainous topography and world class holiday resorts. Being a tiny island in the Grenadines belonging to St. Vincent, the Canouan Island is an unspoilt tropical paradise. Being a tiny island measuring only 3 miles across, its capital Charlestown is actually more like a village.

 

The barrier reef which runs along the Atlantic Ocean side of the island is popular among tourists as a great place to go scuba diving. The coral reef is teeming with marine life and the crystal clear water allows great visibility for divers. Just off the coast of Canouan Island on the Atlantic Ocean are five uninhabited islands known as the Tobago Cays. These islands are world renowned for snorkeling and diving and since there is almost no human activity here, the marine eco system is largely undisturbed.

 

Another interesting place to visit is the Canouan –The Moorings. It’s a romantic little marina that is placed right in the heart of the Grenadines in the Caribbean. Known as a favorite destination among yachtsmen all over the world the aquamarine waters of the sea off Canouan is far too tempting to pass by. All most all the anchorages of the Caribbean are within range and a diverse array of locations are available for avid sea explorers to choose from. Among the choices are the isles of Bequia and Mystique, Bequia which are home to the villas of a number of famous celebrities while the enchanted beauty of Mystique’s deserted beaches is simply breathtaking.

 

The tropical weather, the warm temperature experienced in the Caribbean and the steady north east to south east winds ensure that your sailing adventures go smoothly. Also for those who wish to explore lands that lie a bit further away, chartered trips can be arranged to St. Lucia and Grenada islands.

 

For tourists that wish to indulge in an idyllic Caribbean sailing vacation booking in to a Caribbean resort on Canouan Island would be a great way to start off the proceedings.

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Whether or not you have prior experience of sailing, if you are planning a trip to the West Indies you would be well advised to consider the advantages of Caribbean yacht charter.
With more than seven thousand islands to discover, it would take a lifetime to explore all parts of this region. However, while conventional hotel-based holidays offer their patrons only a rather limited glimpse, Caribbean yacht charters provide a fantastic means with which to witness a far greater part of this beautiful region.
There are many great locations to charter yachts in the Caribbean, but two of the most popular are the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Grenadines. Whether you are interested in bareboat Caribbean Catamaran charters, or skippered yacht charter, you will find the full range of services in these locations.
In both of these locations you will find companies that offer services for both experienced and novice sailors alike. As such you will find a choice of bareboat, skippered, and luxury crewed yacht charter. You will also have to choose whether you want to cruise the Caribbean in a motor-boat or a sail-boat
Yacht Charters in the BVI (British Virgin Islands)
Located to the east of Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands form the northernmost part of the Lesser Antilles, the 400 mile long arc of mostly volcanic islands that separates the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean.
Thanks to steady trade winds and year round sunshine, the BVI are one of the most popular destinations for Caribbean boat charter.
This really is a place to get away from it all, and as the Islands remain relatively uninhabited, you will often get the feeling that you have the Islands all to yourselves.
That is not to say that you will have any difficulty finding places to eat and drink, as there are plenty of great bars and restaurants to choose from. This is however a generally quiet and relaxed region and you won’t find the kind of nightclubs and casinos that have emerged in so many other beach resorts.
The pleasures in this part of the world are far more natural and you will find that the British Virgin Islands are a great destination for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
There are wonderful coves to explore, as well as many beautiful white sandy beaches. The most vibrant scenes, however, are to be found underwater where you will find countless colourful tropical fish swimming amongst the coral reefs.
You may also choose to explore one of the areas many ship-wrecks. The wreck of the RMS Rhone is located here and it is said to be one of the best in the Western Hemisphere.
Grenadines Yacht Charter
Located to the north of Trinidad, and forming the southernmost part of the Lesser Antilles, the Grenadines are another great destination for yacht charters in the Carribean.
The Grenadines are comprised of around thirty islands and keys and offer good winds and swift line-of-sight sailing.
Like the British Virgin Islands, the Grenadines are also a great destination for diving and snorkelling, and one of the most popular dive locations is the wreck of the Jonas which is located near Mustique.
You might also like to try your hand at drift diving, a special form of diving where you allow yourself to be carried by strong underwater currents. The sensation of drift diving has been likened to that of flying and the fact that you are travel so quickly means that you get to see far a far greater range of seascapes than normal.
You should be advised however, that drift diving is more dangerous than normal diving and as such requires special training. Fortunately there are good diving schools located on St Vincent, Bequia, Mustique and the Tobago Cays.

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