Sailing Tour in St Lucia: Learn Techniques and Explore Rodney Bay on a Race Yacht
4.8
41 Ratings
Rodney Bay Marina
Experience the thrill of sailing a race yacht in St Lucia's Rodney Bay. Learn techniques, feel the exhilaration of flying through the water, and relax on this half or full day tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Your adventure on Rodney Bay starts as you board the Papagayo, a sleek racing yacht built for speed but also spacious and comfortable.

Listen to a rundown of the boat’s safety features and procedures from your experienced crew, and be introduced to the various sailing equipment and aspects, including hoisting the main sail, trimming the sails, winching and flying the jib.

As you sail across Rodney Bay and past Pigeon island, practice any of the skills that you wish to try under the watchful eyes of your crew

you can even take the helm of the boat! Work as a team to sail the yacht around the bay, or just sit back and watch the action if you prefer not to participate.

Either way, you’ll enjoy a fabulous morning or afternoon on the Caribbean Sea, relishing the sea breeze and admiring views of St Lucia’s mountainous coastline and turquoise water.

Points of Interest

  • Rodney Bay Marina
What's Included
  • Water and soft drinks
  • Safety and sailing instruction
  • Professional crew
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Enjoy an exciting and adrenaline filled sail around Rodney Bay or further afield, learning the skills and techniques of sailing a race yacht. As you harden the sails and the yacht heels over, feel the exhilaration of flying through the water, perhaps even with you at the helm. So come and join us for a full or half day experience. And remember no experience necessary to feel the thrill of Papagayo our 40-foot (12-meter) racing yacht. Participation isn't mandatory,
you can simply relax and enjoy the ride if you prefer. Water and soft drinks are provided. Choose a morning or afternoon tour or a full day.

  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Please bring your own sun protection
Location
Rodney Bay Marina
At Cafe Ole on the water side in Rodney Bay Marina
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Andy
May 8, 2023
Awesome day - We had a cruise stop in St Lucia, booked a morning on the yacht for sailing adventure. best excursion ever, the other folks never showed up due to chance of rain. All the better for us, we had a brilliant morning just wo of us and got some real hands on experience. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a completely different adventure from a booze cruise, be ready to work, not to hard but lots of fun. Vicky and staff were wonderful, i cannot express my complete delight with this experience.
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X7683ewphilb
Apr 14, 2023
Great trip - I went on this trip with my daughter. Thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a little bit about sailing (never been on a racing yacht before), with the most important rule being......do not lose the winch handle! Found steering the vessel (probably not the correct term) much harder than it looks. I would describe it as driving a car with a rubber steering wheel and rubber suspension. We were also lucky in the respect that only two of us signed up for the trip,so we got to do far more than we would if there had been eight people. Final top tip, don't forget the sun tan lotion.
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H6294nlianp
Apr 2, 2023
Great experience for first time sailors - Four fifty-something first time sailors thought this was the best introduction to the sport they could have ever wished for. Vicky and her first-mate Jarvis were patient and provided outstanding instruction. We all took the helm, tacked and shouted "Ready About". A wonderful morning in an amazing country. St. Lucia is the best.
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Dukesoftheworld
Feb 25, 2023
Great fun whatever your level of experience - A thoroughly enjoyable morning’s sail with Vicky and first mate Kevin. We had 6 guests on board which was fine. This is well suited for those with and without experience as Vicky was excellent in explaining what was involved and what would happen at each stage. Everyone gets to be as involved as they like- there is no pressure either way
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Mike
Feb 22, 2023
Great sailing experience - Vicky and crewmate Curtney were friendly and relaxed on this half-day (3hr) session. Their guidance on what to do and when was a great introduction to sailing a large, multi-sail yacht. We spent the hours tacking back and forth across Rodney Bay, taking turns at the helm, and all four guests playing their part in the turns. Vicky's experience is evident, both in sailing and in making guests feel comfortable onboard, adapting her approach to the sailing experience of the guests. Whether you're looking for a refresher or an introduction, this great half-day to do.
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Travels-from-sf
Feb 19, 2023
Great sail afternoon. - Enjoyed a hands-on sailing afternoon. This was a cruise ship excursion, and was a blast for everyone. Capt'n Vicky was confident and gave the entire trip a good sense of safety. Would do this again in a heartbeat. 10 out of 10 stars.
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Mitch11x
Feb 12, 2023
Real Sailing on the Caribbean - Took a full-day sailing trip with CAPT Vicky and her crew mate on 9 Feb. My wife and I happened to be the only passengers that day. I use the term “passengers” loosely as we wanted to get as much hands on sailing as possible — Vicky was happy to accommodate. She provided expert instruction on the basics of working the rigging and manning the helm. We had virtually no sailing experience but Vicky very patiently coached us through everything. Weather was pretty sporty with lots of wind from the north. Encountered a brief squall on the way down and some rougher seas on the return which allowed for extra tacking practice. Really added to the adventure! In between, we stopped in beautiful Marigot bay for a picnic lunch provided by Vicki. If you aspire to really sail the Caribbean, not just motor along on a party catamaran, this trip for you. We had a blast! It was the highlight of our St. Lucia trip!
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William
Feb 12, 2023
Vicki and her sailboat are awesome! - Vicki is a very congenial and knowledgeable host and educator. She keeps it fun and involves you in the sailing duties as much or a little as you desire. We learned a ton. Beautiful sailboat. Could not have been a better experience for us. We did a similar sailboat last year but this experience was more advanced and exciting. So perfect for us. Enjoy your ride! -Bill and Beth
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Chase28
Feb 12, 2023
The thrill of sailing!! - Vicky and her crew were amazing. She taught us about sailing and allowed us to get involved and sail the ship, hoist the sails and even take the helm.(your choice to participate or not). There is nothing like the thrill of sailing with the wind thrusting you thru the water and riding out the pull and turning of the boat. Absolutely a fun and exciting experience,
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Spencer
Feb 8, 2023
Awesome Unique Sailing Experience - We had a blast sailing with Captain Vicki on the west side of St Lucia. By far the best sailing experience we have had. We learned the basics and experienced the awesome Caribbean wind. Highly recommended. Everything we wanted from a sailing trip. Not crowded, minimal motoring, lots of wind and sails up.
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