Caribbean Cruise | Grenada → Antigua

23 Jan – 31 Jan 2026 | $2,290

NEW TRIP!

Join us aboard expedition yacht SV Sea Dragon for a classic Caribbean passage that blends open-water sailing with warm trade winds, turquoise anchorages, and a string of island landfalls. Departing from Grenada’s lush, volcanic coastline, this voyage heads north through the Eastern Caribbean, offering a rewarding mix of longer sailing days and opportunities to explore ashore.

Expect steady breezes, deep-blue seas, and nights under star-filled skies as we work our way through one of the world’s most iconic sailing regions. With time to settle into life onboard SV Sea Dragon, this passage is ideal for sailors looking to build confidence offshore while still enjoying the rhythm and colour of island cruising.

Landfall in Antigua brings a fitting finale—an island steeped in sailing history and home to one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant yachting communities.

You’ll also get

Hands-on experience with watch systems, sail handling, and navigation
Exposure to offshore passage routines and night sailing
Time ashore to explore select Caribbean islands, conditions permitting
Guidance from a professional skipper and experienced crew
A supportive environment for developing seafaring skills in warm-water conditions

Sailing with Panexplore means learning by doing—You’re not just along for the ride. You’ll be part of the crew—standing watches, trimming sails, navigating, and learning as you go. Whether you’re building miles, confidence, or simply a deeper connection with offshore sailing, Panexplore voyages are designed to be immersive, educational, and rewarding.

If you have any medical conditions, recent injuries, or concerns about your fitness level, we strongly recommend consulting with your healthcare provider before booking. This expedition is not suitable for individuals with severe mobility limitations or certain medical conditions. Your safety and enjoyment are our priority, and we want to ensure this experience is appropriate for your physical capabilities. Please contact us should you have any questions or concerns before booking.

All meals on board Sea Dragon during this trip are delicious and vegetarian, with the addition of fish if we catch any along the way.

Key Details

Distance: 900 nautical miles
Cost: $2,290
Dates: 23 – 31 Jan 2026 (9 Days)
Start: Port Louis Marina, Grenada
End: Antigua Yacht Club Marina, Antigua

Tentative Itinerary

While the exact route and timing will depend on weather and skipper decisions, a typical voyage may look like this:

Day 1: Welcome aboard in Grenada
Arrive aboard SV Sea Dragon at Port Louis Marina in the afternoon. Meet your skipper and fellow crew, get settled into the boat, and take part in initial briefings and preparations. Time permitting, enjoy a final evening ashore in Grenada.

Day 2: Safety briefings & departure
After comprehensive safety and boat briefings, we’ll set sail from Grenada and begin our northbound journey through the Eastern Caribbean.

Days 3–7: Caribbean passage & island sailing
Sail north through warm trade winds and clear Caribbean waters. Depending on weather and routing, we may make stops at select islands along the way for rest, resupply, or time ashore. These days will include offshore sailing, night watches, sail handling, and navigation as part of a rotating watch system.

Day 8: Final leg to Antigua
Continue toward Antigua, with the focus on coastal approaches, sail trim, and teamwork as we near our destination.

Day 9: Arrival in Antigua & disembarkation
Arrive at Antigua Yacht Club Marina. After securing the boat, cleaning down, and a final debrief, disembark by late morning.

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The deposit is only $1,000. It’s non-refundable. If you can no longer make it, or if we need to cancel or modify the trip we will either refund your deposit or apply it to a different trip. The remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip begins. The full price will be required to pay if you book within 90 days of the trip start date. Please review the Terms & Conditions.

If you have any questions or queries, please Contact us. You can also Schedule a call with us too.

What’s Included

Contribution Includes:
– 9 nights accommodation on Sea Dragon
– All meals (vegetarian), snacks, and drinks on board
– Sailing Instruction
– Safety equipment and foul weather gear

Contribution does not include:
– Transportation to departure port or onward travel from arrival port.
– Additional nights spent ashore
– Personal expenses while in port

Roles and Expectations

You are joining a working voyage as a full member of the crew. As such, you will be involved in virtually all aspects of the trip and operations. On board you will be part of a crew of up to 16 people in total, including yourself. Our expectations of you are fairly straightforward and your team will depend on you to fully participate in everything on the boat. You will be expected to work hard to the best of your ability, to be conscientious, alert, to look after the boat and to care for each other. You will not be asked to do anything you are not comfortable doing.

Tasks and activities involved in life on board SV Sea Dragon include: helming (steering), navigation, sail handling (hoisting, adjusting, stowing), keeping a look out, meal preparation and helping to keep the boat clean and tidy.

Packing List

It will be warm and the sun will be strong! Take a look at our Tropical packing list.

Travel Details

Departure: Port Louis, Grenada is 20 min by taxi from Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND). Taxis are the quickest and most convenient transfer option, though local buses are also available.

Arrival: Antigua Yacht Club Marina is approximately 30 minutes by taxi from V.C. Bird International Airport (ANU). Taxis can be arranged locally from the marina for onward travel to the airport.

All crew members are responsible for their own passports and visas, which must have at least 6 months remaining beyond the trip. Please look into the specific type of visa you need for arriving at these destinations by sea, or contact us directly to discuss.

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