Yachting destination

Guadeloupe

Caribbean French Caribbean / Lesser Antilles Guadeloupe Eastern Caribbean / Lesser Antilles December to April ★ 2 Star Superyacht Guide Destination Award

Discover the destination

Welcome to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is a French Caribbean yacht destination with marinas, beaches, rainforest, diving, Les Saintes and Lesser Antilles route appeal.

Superyacht Guide Award

Superyacht Guide Destination Star

★★☆☆☆

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Guadeloupe has recognised yachting, expedition, strategic, charter or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.

Preliminary Listing Miscellaneous Destination Editorial Review Pending

Last reviewed: May 10, 2026

Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.

Destination intelligence

Key facts at a glance

The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.

Region
Caribbean
Local area
French Caribbean / Lesser Antilles
Country
Guadeloupe
City / area
Pointe-à-Pitre / Les Saintes
Type
French Caribbean island cruising region
Cruising area
Eastern Caribbean / Lesser Antilles
Best season
December to April
Nearest airport
Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport
PTP
Charter appeal
High regional appeal
Marinas
3 marinas in the destination area

Explore Guadeloupe

The destination guide

Guadeloupe is a French Caribbean yacht destination with marinas, beaches, rainforest, diving, Les Saintes and Lesser Antilles route appeal.

Guadeloupe is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, charter, expedition, passage-making, cultural or island-cruising relevance. Some of these destinations are established yacht cruising grounds, while others are specialist expedition or route-planning destinations that need careful local support.

For owners and guests, Guadeloupe can form part of a wider itinerary involving beaches, reefs, wildlife, culture, marinas, remote anchorages, canal transits, expedition shore landings, diving, rainforests or Atlantic-Pacific passage planning. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.

Superyacht highlights

  • French Caribbean island group
  • Beaches, rainforest, volcanoes and diving
  • Marina and airport access
  • Good base for Les Saintes and Marie-Galante
  • Strong Eastern Caribbean itinerary appeal

Plan the visit

Travel, berthing and planning

Operational details and access information for the destination.

Arrival and airport access

Nearest airport

Pointe-à-Pitre International Airport (PTP)

Ground access

Guadeloupe has strong air links with France and the Caribbean.

Marina and yacht access

Marina access

Pointe-à-Pitre and related facilities support regional yacht itineraries.

Berthing

Berth, customs and local island-route planning are recommended.

Planning details

Best time to visit

Dry season is generally preferred for cruising and island visits.

Coordinates

16.220000, -61.526000

The waterfront

Marinas and berthing

Time ashore

Hospitality and experiences

Stay

Hotels and accommodation

La Toubana Hotel & Spa; Club Med La Caravelle; boutique island hotels

Dining

Restaurants

French Caribbean dining, Creole restaurants, beach venues and yacht hospitality

Explore

Attractions and places

Basse-Terre; Grande-Terre; Les Saintes; Marie-Galante; La Soufrière; beaches; diving

What's on

Events

Caribbean cruising season, Carnival and French Caribbean sailing events.

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