Guadeloupe and its surrounding islands by catamaran

Your Boat

• Ipanema 58
• 6 total cabins
• 12 people max
• 2 crew members

The Ipanema 58 is a pleasant and efficient 17 metre long catamaran. You will find on board a bright saloon with comfortable benches and a kitchen. Enjoy meals in the shaded cockpit while admiring the view. Sunbathe on the trampolines to enjoy a moment of relaxation. The flybridge is the perfect place to take panoramic photos. Thanks to the wide swimming platforms, you can swim with ease.

Important: your cruise can also take place on the Lagoon 620 (19m long catamaran; 6 double cabins) or the Bali 5.4 (17m long catamaran; 6 double cabins).

• Bath towels
• Beach towels
• Cockpit shower
• Cockpit speakers
• Kayak
• Fins, masks and snorkels
• Semi-rigid dinghy
• Desalinator
• GPS

The owner reserves the right to replace with a different boat model of the same quality and performance

Your Cabin

With its 6 double cabins (2 standard in the centre and 4 superior in the front and rear), this boat can accommodate up to 12 passengers. The cabins are air-conditioned (from 8am to 10pm) and have a bathroom equipped with a mirror with a light, a bathroom cabinet, a shower and a private toilet.

Itinerary of your cruise

Your cruise takes place in the turquoise waters of the Guadeloupe archipelago, passing through Dominica. Meet cultures of a thousand and one colours and postcard landscapes.

The itinerary may be changed without prior notice due to technical or weather conditions.
The photographs and visual products presented have no contractual value.

Frequently asked questions

• What are the necessary documents for a trip to Guadeloupe? In Dominica?

  Before your departure for your cruise to Dominica, French, Belgian, Swiss and Canadian citizens must be in possession of a valid passport and a return ticket. The authorized stay is then 30 days.

• What are the recommended vaccinations for travel to the West Indies?

  For a trip to the West Indies, no vaccination is compulsory for your stay. However, we advise you to pay attention to different things like :
  
  The Zika Virus
  Due to the presence of the Zika virus transmitted by tiger mosquito bites, it is recommended that pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant postpone their stay or protect themselves against mosquito bites. Symptoms include fever, headache, joint pain and skin rashes.
  
  Dengue fever
  The main health concern is the resurgence of dengue fever cases throughout the Caribbean region. This disease transmitted by mosquitoes presents first symptoms similar to those of a big flu (fever exceeding 40°C), before degenerating: nausea, vomiting, dehydration, even skin rashes... There is a potentially fatal - but fortunately rare - form of haemorrhage.
  
  Chikungunya
  This mosquito-borne viral disease appeared in the West Indies in 2014. Symptoms are similar to those of the flu with the addition of joint pain which can be severe. As with dengue fever and Zika, there is no vaccine or effective treatment. It is therefore necessary to protect oneself as much as possible from mosquitoes. Fortunately, severe forms are extremely rare. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
  
  Protecting yourself against mosquito bites
  There is no vaccine or treatment for these diseases; only the symptoms are treated. It is therefore necessary to protect oneself as much as possible from bites.
  Wear long, covering clothes, especially in the forest, where you will wear long pants and long sleeves, especially in the morning and evening. Avoid dark fabrics. Do not wear perfume. On the repellent side, there are now organic repellents available, which are less harmful than those containing DEET. At night, use a mosquito net whenever possible: it is one of the most effective protections.

• Is everyone on board English-speaking?

  Please note that this cruise is not exclusive to English travelers. It is quite common to meet people of various nationalities on board as we offer cruises to international clientele - encouraging curious and enriching exchanges for both passengers and crew.
  Crew members are multilingual and qualified to offer multilingual service.

• How is my transfer from the airport to the boat organised?

  The transfer can be arranged by your GlobeSailor consultant and the base chief by taxi or minibus. Payment for this service is usually made to GlobeSailor at the time of the balance payment or directly on site in cash. Don't forget to send your arrival times to your consultant.

• How does a cruise with Skipper work? And a hostess?

  All the skippers we propose are registered and have the necessary professional certificates. They speak English fluently. If you have any special requirements regarding the skipper, please let us know. The skipper is in charge of the navigation and your safety on board. Do not hesitate to take part in the manoeuvres with him, he will be happy to teach you the basics of navigation. Concerning the organization, the skipper sleeps on the boat, either in a separate cabin or in the saloon. The skipper is not in charge of cooking or washing up. On request, a hostess (or cook) can prepare your meals, clean the saloon, your cabins and more generally ensure the good order of the boat. All our cabin cruises include the services, at least, of a skipper and a hostess (unless otherwise specified in the contract).

• Does the boat operate only with the sails?

  It depends on the weather. When the winds are strong, the skipper will use the sails to sail silently. On days with calmer winds or to reach the stopovers on schedule, the skipper may need to use the engine. The engine is also used when entering and leaving the marinas. We cannot guarantee a minimum time of using the sails. The skipper will do their best to use the sails as much as possible and involve passengers in manoeuvres

• How are meals organised on board the boat?

  This cabin cruise includes an All Inclusive pension and the services of a hostess-cook. Please check the terms and conditions of your quotation. Your consultant will be able to send you the menus proposed on board on request. They are often prepared using fresh, local produce. Please inform us as soon as possible if you are allergic to certain foods or follow a special diet.

• Are the menus adapted to special dietary requirements?

  We strive to offer the best possible services on our cruises and providing special dietary options are part of this. Please inform your charter advisor of any dietary restrictions or requirements well in advance of the cruise, so that the crew may be informed and make the necessary adaptations to the menus provided.
  Please note that the preparation of adapted menus adds a certain level of complexity for our hostesses/cooks, who will prepare meals for 12 guests on board. Sourcing good quality substitute products also incurs additional costs. It is therefore necessary for us to charge a supplement, in order to guarantee that all our guests on board receive the same level of quality service.

• Can I bring alcohol on board?

  No passengers are allowed to bring bottles of alcohol on board.

• What is the currency used?

  The unit of currency in Dominica is the East Caribbean Dollar (EC$ or XCD).
  In 2024, 1 € = 2,88 EC$ and 1 EC$ = 0.3 €. On the other hand, the exchange rate of the East Caribbean dollar against the dollar is fixed: 1 US$ = 2.70 EC$.
  The East Caribbean dollar is quoted in 7 other English-speaking Caribbean islands: Anguilla, Antigua, Grenadines, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and St. Lucia.
  
  Guadeloupe (and all the islands attached to it) is a French department. The Euro is therefore the common currency.

• What are the payments to be made to confirm my reservation?

  To confirm your reservation, you must inform your GlobeSailor advisor who will make an option for you while you collect your deposit. The reservation will only be considered final once your deposit has been received (by bank transfer, Paypal or credit card), from 30 to 50% of the amount of the reservation. A deposit of 100% will be required for any reservation made less than one month before departure. The balance is due 45 days before departure at the latest.

• What happens in case of cancellation?

  In case of cancellation, you must notify your GlobeSailor consultant as soon as possible. Whatever the cause, the following cancellation fees will be due: up to 90 days before departure: 30% /// from 89 to 60 days: 50% /// from 59 to 30 days: 75% /// from 29 days to departure: 100% of the amount of your reservation.
  We advise our clients to take out cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance: http://www.ouest-assurances.fr