OUR BEST MEMORIES OF 2016 CRUISING IN THE CARIBBEAN

While we wait out the hurricane season, we would like to reflect on some of the "best" memories of our cruising in 2016, between Antigua and Grenada.

THE BEST BAY was Anse du Bourg, in Les Isle des Saintes.
Why?... Because the water was so clear, the islands were small and the town was very interesting.

THE BEST ANCHORAGE was the Anse de Vieux Fort on the island of Marie Galant.
Why.?  Because it was very remote, the shore walks were in dense jungle, and the water was crystal clear.

THE BEST RESTAURANTS. Here we have a dilemma. There was an excellent restaurant on the island of Antigua called 'Catherine's' Cafe Plage.

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There were several restaurants on the islands of Les Saints which were excellent. We probably vote the latter as being better because the prices were reasonable and the choice was amazing.

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Catherine's Cafe Plage on Pigeon Beach Antigua.

Restaurant Au Bon Vivre

Restaurant Ti Kaz La

The garden of Au Bon Vivre

THE BEST BEACH BAR was on the island of Dominica in Prince Rupert Bay (Portsmouth). it was called 'Sandy's Bar'. Right on the beach with its own dinghy jetty. A perfect place for cold drinks, freshly made food, and sublime views over the bay.

THE BEST MARINA was Le Marin on the island of Martinique.
The reason we vote this the best was based on the comfort of the location. It was very well sheltered and the facilities available were some of the best in the islands. A good selection of restaurants with live music and happy hour deals.

BEST DIVING (SNORKELLING), was definitely in the Tobago Cays. The turtles were tame, the stingrays docile and the reef fish abundant.