Tropical Yacht Service's base at Marina "du bas du fort" is located in the center of activity in the town of Pointe a Pitre. The many restaurants with their French Creole flavor are reminiscent of the Paris cafes. Also being in the center of the Caribbean chain, it allows you to travel one way North toward St. Martin or South to our base of Martinique. The Catamaran Company is the exclusive representative for Tropical Yacht Service in North America.

A perfect place to cruise South to the picturesque Isle des Saintes and Dominica, on to the tropical splendor of Basse Terre, Grande Terre and Marie Galante or travel North to the island of Montserrat and Antigua, St. Kitts and Nevis and ultimately St. Martin.

Guadeloupe, known by the Caribs as Karukera (Island of pretty waters), has a population of 330,000 and is part of France. The island is shaped similar to a large butterfly with Riviere Salée, a mangrove type river, separating the two islands. Our base is located in the capital city, Pointe a Pitre, where you will find a colorful and lively Creole atmosphere.

Grand Terre is the eastern low land with small villages, sugar cane plantations and awe-inspiring cliffs on its northeast side. Located on the far-east end, you can hike to the top of Pointe des Chateaux and enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire island of Guadeloupe. Base Terre is the western, largest island with a tropical rain forest overlooking a lush world of rivers and the highest waterfalls in the Caribbean.

The volcano La Soufriere at 4,813 feet is the highest mountain in the Lesser Antilles. Just a half-hour walk from the parking area, you will reach the 350-foot high Carbet Waterfalls where you can bathe in the hot springs! Here is a suggested itinerary that we provide to our avid sailors!