At the 75,000 euro per week level in Guadeloupe, a thoughtfully curated group of crewed motor yachts makes the Leeward Islands archipelago accessible with all the advantages of a private vessel: a dedicated crew, flexible departure times, complete freedom over anchorage and itinerary, and the ability to reach beaches that ferry schedules and day-charter boats cannot match.
Expect yachts in the 34 to 40 metre range accommodating eight to twelve guests, carrying sun decks, comfortable saloons and tender garages housing a rigid inflatable for beach excursions. These are not minimalist vessels: the galley produces proper meals, the cabins are air-conditioned and well-appointed, and the crew of three or four knows the local diving and snorkelling grounds intimately.
Guadeloupe at this level rewards an itinerary that balances time in the outer islands with the social life of Pointe-a-Pitre and the marinas. Iles des Saintes are a two-hour run from Bas-du-Fort. Deshaies bay on the north of Basse-Terre makes an excellent overnight anchorage. Marie-Galante flat plains, rum distilleries and empty beaches fill a full day easily.
The advance provisioning allowance at this price adds approximately 30 percent, around 22,000 euros, covering fuel, fresh provisioning through the Pointe-a-Pitre market, marina fees and onboard drinks. Booking two to four months ahead is generally sufficient for this price point outside of peak Christmas week.
