Marigot Bay

An 8-day Sailing Trip to This Part of the Caribbean Became My Family's Most Adventurous Trip Yet

"Departed from this bay aboard a 45-foot catamaran for an eight-hour passage that rapidly encountered eight- to 10-foot swells; captain Johan Gangardine—who rated these seas a five on a one-to-10 scale—explained, “When the Atlantic and the Caribbean converge,” he said, “it’s like a whirlpool.” As nearby peaks (including St. Lucia’s Pitons) began to disappear into a misty haze, dolphins jumped alongside the boat, white-bellied boobies dived for fish, and hardware clanked as ropes blew in the stiff breeze." - David LaHuta David LaHuta David LaHuta is a Bermuda-based travel journalist, TV host, and the author of “Frommer’s Bermuda.” He’s visited more than 60 countries, appears on networks including the Travel Channel and CNN, and regularly contributes to The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, and Afar. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Marigot Bay, thecrown jewel of St. Lucia's harbors, is easy to fall in love with: Its nearly jade waters are dotted with sailboats, andbrighter green hills hugits shores. Even hard-hearted piratesfell forthis paradise.Take in views of the bay from the lookout, then spend a couple of hours down at sea level. There's plenty to do: You can stroll the boardwalk, stopping at various waterfront bars and dining spots, or try something more active and rent a catamaranor kayak atthe beach, or even hopa ferry across the bay tocatch the sun setting over the water."