Question 1

Who is Grenadines Sailing Escapade?

Accepted Answer

We are a small, Grenadian family-owned charter business.  Bacchanal is the private boat of Magali, her husband Christian and their children Luca and Carmen. We love to send her out on charters for other families or group of friends to enjoy the pleasure of sailing our beautiful Grenadines archipelago, in the comfort for a privately chartered boat.

We welcome you on our boat like we would in our home: you will enjoy the use of all the equipment onboard, our kitchen is fully equipped (complete with our condiment drawer), we have board games, snorkeling equipment and even an acoustic guitar for guests to enjoy their time onboard!

Experience the perfect blend of bespoke luxury and homely comfort with our charter company. Since launching in December 2020, we've orchestrated countless unforgettable cruises, earning rave reviews on Google Reviews, TripAdvisor, Viator, and beyond. Join us for an exceptional vacation on the water!

Question 2

How many people can the boat accommodate?

Accepted Answer

We can take up to 10 guests on a day trip and 6 guests for overnight cruises. The accommodation includes 3 double cabins (all queen size beds).

Question 3

What are your overnight charter rates?

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your enquiry. The overnight charter rates are: USD 1350/night.  These rates include the skipper's fee and the use of all the equipment on the boat.

Other expenses to take into consideration are:
Food and drinks for your trip,
Fuel and water,
Mooring, dockage, natural park fees if applicable during your visit,
Custom and immigration clearance if you leave Grenada’s waters,
 Skipper’s tip – discretionary,
 Refundable damage deposit: USD 2,700 or USD 270 with the waiver insurance at the cost of USD 250.

Question 4

Do you offer long charters 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 5

What is the minimum and maximum length of a cruise?

Accepted Answer

Overnight cruises can be booked for 2 nights and up to one month.
Within a 2 nights cruise, you will be able to cruise around the southern coast of Grenada.

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.

Question 6

Where can I go during an overnight cruise on S/Y Bacchanal?

Accepted Answer

Our cruising range spread from Grenada to Martinique. 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 and Bequia.

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Question 7

Where do charters depart from?

Accepted Answer

Our catamarans are base at the Grenada Yacht Club. There is a possibility to start your charter from another base between Martinique and Grenada but this attracts a delivery fee, which varies depending on the selected port or departure and return.

Question 8

Who will be our skipper?

Accepted Answer

As this is our family boat and it is not being chartered all the time, we work with a few independent skippers. Your skipper will be selected based on their individual availability at the time of your charter. However, all our skippers are professional skippers who are qualified with a Yacht Master or above and have years of experience taking charter guests through the Grenadines. Pasts guests have given all of them sterling reviews so we are sure they will not disappoint!

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Question 9

Can you provide a hostess for our trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can provide the services of a hostess for your trip if there is an available cabin for her. We usually have 3 cabins for guests but if you are only occupying 2, then a hostess can be hired for your cruise. Hostesses usually charge USD 150 to USD 200 per day. She cooks and cleans for you during your trip so you can fully relax.

Question 10

Can you organize the provisioning for our cruise?

Accepted Answer

If you hire the services of a hostess, you can ask the hostess to provision the boat according to the menu plan you have agreed with her. If not, we can also purchase food and drinks items on your behalf based on a shopping list provided by you. The cost of the service is USD 150. Cost of food and drinks to be refunded on the presentation of the receipts.

Question 11

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 option 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
Pasta y Vino: for fresh pasta and Italian wines, Le Marquis complex, Grenada- 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. If you are early (or order the day before) you can even get French baguettes! This shop is located at our base so it is very easy to shop here and get your product delivered to the boat. Products can be vacuum packed, which is perfect for cruising: https://www.facebook.com/LeBoucherGrenada
Dockside Mini Mart: located at our base, this well stocked mini supermarket is ideal for your last-minute shopping before boarding your cruise. They also sell ice in bags as well as delicious home cooked ready-made meals: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083074095336
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  
Meat and Meet: A little further out but worse the visit for their pre-cooked food and sauces: http://www.meatandmeetmarket.com
Gourmet Guru: when we sail, we like to order a bunch a ready-made meal which we can just warm up in the oven and serve! I highly recommend the services of Debbie at Gourmet Guru. She is an excellent cook but also pack and pre-freeze her delicious dishes on request, which is perfect for sailing. She also can deliver to the boat before you departure – contact her to get her up-to-date menu https://www.facebook.com/dgourmetguru

When provisioning, don’t forget that you will find fresh fruits and vegetables from small vendors along the way. 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 12

Do you offer bare boat charters?

Accepted Answer

No, sorry, we only offer skippered charters.

SKIPPERED CATAMARAN CHARTERS ALL YEAR LONG