The island of Grenada has a successful geographical location in the Caribbean Sea basin. There are more than forty crystal clear beaches in the country, which are considered to be among the best in the world. Here lovers of yachting will feel themselves in this paradise and will have a unique chance to explore this state, which is often called the "island of spices". The second name is obtained because of the huge number of various spices growing on the island.
Around Grenada, the waters are calm enough, having a short season of strong winds, and ebbs and tides do not exceed half a meter. The air temperature keeps near the mark of 22-24 degrees Celsius almost all the year round. The most favorable period for yachting is the time from November to April.
What to see when traveling on a yacht?
You can go to sea for a day, a week or even a month. In your itinerary you can include visiting the nearby small islands - the Grenadines, which are famous for their pristine nature and stunning beaches. Even yachtsmen can watch from the deck mountainous landscapes, amazing waterfalls, emerald tropical jungles.
Combining a trip on a ship across Grenada is possible with scuba diving, diving and snorkeling in coral reefs. The best place for this is the Tirrel Bay, Dragon Bay and the Bos reef. In the old days, shipwrecks often took place here, which preserved their remains on the seabed. Yachtsmen can swim between small islands, watch the life of turtles, dolphins and even whales, and also relax in small wild coves with white and black sand. True, some of them are surrounded by coral reefs and not entirely convenient for the entrance of the schooner.
The country has created a huge number of nature reserves and parks , which can be visited on a yacht. In the Bay of Tirrel is one of the most famous ecosystems of the island - Oyster-Bedes, translated literally as an oyster bank. You can also visit the Grand Ethan National Park , which is located around Lake Ethang, which filled the crater of a long-dead volcano. If you want to see eighty species of birds at the same time, then visit the Levera National Park , which is located in the same lagoon. Here, large sea turtles lay their eggs. And if you want to tickle your nerves and admire the natural elements, then go to the abandoned plantations, where in the neighborhood there are hot volcanic springs.
Traveling on a ship along the island of Grenada, you will be amazed by the extraordinary beauty of the opening terrain. It's not by chance that this place was chosen for the filming of the sensational adventure film "Pirates of the Caribbean".
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Types of Yachts
You can rent a yacht in Granada by yourself, family or a large company. The price depends on the tenant, the size and characteristics of the vessel, the number of crew and seats, as well as the period of use of the sailboat.
- The most common boat for a day will cost about four hundred US dollars, and to rent it for a week it is necessary to pay already from 2000. If you do not have such money, and go on a trip for a week really want, you can buy a bed-place.
- Motor yachts of "luxury" class are considered to be the most expensive, their capacity is up to a hundred people. For example, the vessel RM ELEGANT (WEM LINES) measures 72.48x12x30 meters. The year of foundation is 2005, the crew is thirty-one people, there is air conditioning, satellite TV, jet ski, snorkeling equipment, water skiing, windsurfing, wakeboard and much more. The cabins are equipped with all kinds of modern amenities. The food in the restaurants is magnificent, the portions are tasty and large, and the menu is quite diverse.
- Catamarans "luxury" will be a bit simpler, they are smaller in size, the crew usually makes up to ten people. Cruise speed of such a vessel is nine. For example, on the yacht ARION (LAGOON 620) there are fishing equipment, snorkeling equipment, water-powered turntable, wakeboard, water skis, barbecue and more.
- Sailing class yachts are considered to be simpler. These are small vessels that have on board, about five cabins. The crew, as a rule, has up to five people. The apartments have air conditioning, TV, DVD player and necessary accessories. Provides equipment for fishing and diving.
At the height of the yachting season on the island of Grenada there are competitions in fishing sargana, which gathers lovers of fishing from around the world. And at the end of January, the LA-Sers-Grenada Festival is held among the yachtsmen, the main point of the program is the four-day regatta.
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Marina in Grenada
The best and most convenient marina on the whole island is in the capital of Grenada St. George's . Here you can rent any vessel, from a conventional catamaran to a large sailing yacht, and there are also charter ships. If your boat needs repair work or just need to replenish the fuel, then safely go to the port, you will be served here at the highest level. The price of mooring is at various berths from fifteen to fifty-five dollars per night.
Rent a yacht in Grenada - quite expensive, although if you only buy a place in the cabin, you can save money. The trip itself amazes tourists with picturesque landscapes, a lot of entertainment on the deck, and a pleasant bonus will be the friendly staff and excellent seafood food. This wonderful and memorable vacation will not leave any traveler indifferent.
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