Island Windjammers Theme Cruises
By Heidi Sarna.
For the past decade, Island Windjammers has been tootling around the Caribbean with its trio of 10-, 24- and 26-passenger sailing ships in all their wonderfully quirky glory. The vibe is laid-back, wind-in-your-hair, rum-in-hand chilling out. Click here for our Island Windjammers review.
Island hopping in the Caribbean is a dream. * Photo: Island Windjammers
Adding some spice to the already appealing Island Windjammers ethos of island hopping, sun bathing, swimming, and snorkeling, is a handful of annual quirky Island Windjammers theme cruises.
Upcoming theme cruises for 2018 & 2019 include…
Taste of the Islands Food Cruise
Savor onboard cooking demos and visits to local markets to check out the island spices and flavors.
VELA, September 29-October 5, 2019
Round-trip from Grenada, calling on Mayreau, Bequia, Tobagao Cays, Carriacou, and Union Island.
A farmer’s market in the Islands. * Photo: Island Windjammers
Pirates and Mermaids Week
We’re talking costume party, treasure hunt, story time and lots of rum swilling. Did we mention rum?
VELA, October 6-12, 2019
Round-trip from Grenada, calling on Mayreau, Bequia, Tobagao Cays, Carriacou, and Union Island.
An Island Windjammers cruise is footloose and fancy free. * Photo: Island Winjdammers
Rum Cruise
You can guess what this is about. Learn the history of rum, how rum is made, and how to mix great rum drinks. Sample premium whites, darks, aged, spiced, flavored and even a drop or two of over-proof rum. Rum-related activities are hosted by Dave Russell and fares include daily sampling of some of the world’s most exotic rums.
VELA, November 24-30, 2019
Round-trip from St. Lucia calling on Guadeloupe, Iles des Saintes, Marie Galante, and Martinqiue.
Rum and chocolate pairing … life doesn’t get much better! * Photo: Heidi Sarna
Island Hops Beer Cruise
Island Windjammers has partnered with West Indies Beer Co. to offer beer lovers a sailing to remember — the 3rd annual Island Hops Cruise. 🍻🍺Cruise hosts for the week, Mark and Jill Heath, the proprietors of West Indies Beer Co., will explain all there is to know about styles, hops, yeast and malts. Sample lots of local brews, from Drunken Goat to Rogue Pirate and more, and even brew beer on board the Vela!
VELA, October 13-19, 2019
Round-trip from Grenada, calling on Mayreau, Bequia, Tobagao Cays, Carriacou, and Union Island.
Island Hops Testing & Tasting. * Photo: Island Windjammers
The Vela under full sail. * Photo: Island Windjammers
Sagitta’s Solo Sojourn
These cruises are for solo cruisers only, no couples or children, just a group of adventurous, like-minded travelers looking for some relaxing fun in the sun.
Sagitta, December 2-8, 2018
Round-trip from St. Kitts, calling on Anguilla, Nevis, St. Barts, St. Kitts, and St. Maarten.
A Sagitta standard cabin makes sharing a breeze. * Photo: Island Windjammers
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HEIDI SARNA
These are great, who knew small ships offer such cool themes. I’d love to also hear what other lines are doing.