This French island is famously shaped like a butterfly, quite a fitting shape for one of the least spoilt islands in the Caribbean and a yacht charter in Gudeloupe is the perfect way to explore this are of outstanding natural beauty.

Anybody that loves nature and its most spectacular creations will love Guadeloupe and it’s neighbouring islands. The seas in this spectacular area are home to some of the best dive spots in the world. Snorkelling and diving around this coast, particularly in the Jacques Couteau reserve is something that will probably stick with you forever. When you charter a yacht in Guadeloupe you are just minutes away from these spectacular areas and best of all it’s fairly quiet and off the beaten track.

Guadeloupe yacht charter Seasons and Weather

The temperature is constantly between 25°C and 30°C with the trade winds providing equally reliable winds of between a Force 4 and 6 from between the Northeast and Southeast.

Guadeloupe Tides

Expect no more than 18inches of tide in this area.

Sailing holidays in Guadelope:

Useful links

Guadelope tourist office: www.lesilesdeguadeloupe.com

Lonely Planet Gudie: www.lonelyplanet.com/guadeloupe

BBC Weather Forecast: news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/10080