Margarita is our Caribbean paradise for the 39th week of the year.
During this week our family sailing cruise will concentrate on the Isle Margarita which is an ideal location for a vacation adventure. Margarita Island and the surrounding small islands are technically part of Venezuela. However in atmosphere they are much more like Trinidad. They are more Caribbean than Venezuelan! That is why many Venezuelan tourists come here it is their Hawaii. Generally, we do not consider the Venezuelan coast to be safe for cruisers and that is why we do not go there. Margarita, although Venezuelan, is a different case. Margarita is a "free port" like many other Caribbean islands. This gives them an international flare very different from the Venezuelan mainland. The best airline flights are connections through Caracas or Valencia. But Trinidad and Grenada sometimes have good connections and Direct flights from the USA are planned soon. Try to get one that does not require overnight stay on the mainland. We will meet you at Boca del Rio, Isla Margarita, Venezuela near 10.96113167,-64.17372 . We will meet you at the main port facility at Chacachacare on the east side of Boca del Rio. Just have the taxi hail us on channel 9 and we will pick you up at your convenience Sunday afternoon. This week involves considerable sailing in open waters. If this is not your preference you should consider another week.
Week 39, Sunday Arrival Dates: Sep 26, 2010 Sep 25, 2011 Sep23, 2012 Sep 29, 2013 Sep 28, 2014
Previous week's location: Margarita Next week's location: Grenada
Number of weeks stay at this location: 3 Other time this year?: Week 37,38
Weather: Ave. Daily High, 88 F, 95% Humidity Ave. Nightly Low, 74 F, 76% Humidity Ave. Water Temp, 82 F Wind, 8KTs N
Main City: La Asuncion Other Cities: Porlamar, Pampatar, Juan Griego Points of interest: Playa El Yaque is world famous for windsurfing, Boca del Rio swamp tours, Off shore islands, Playa El Agua, Playa Parguito, Playa Caribe, Punta de Arena, Playa Puerto Cruz.
Recreation: Beautiful beaches, some reefs with good
snorkeling and diving, some restaurants, lots of nature orientated shore activities.
Language: Spanish
Map Link: Margarita Map
Info Link: Margarita General Info More Info Margarita Tourism Info
Nearest Int'l Airport: St. George's Code: GND Name: Point Salines Int'l
Nearest Int'l Airport: Port of Spain, Trinidad Code: POS Name:
Piarcot
Nearest Int'l Airport: Caracas Code: CCS Name: Point Salines Int'l
Local Airport: Porlamar Code: PMV Name: Caribe Int'l
Restrictions: 5 KTs speed limit in harbors, water toys not allowed in some locations.
Itinerary & Passage Plan:
Sunday:
We will meet you at the dock near Boca del Rio, Isla Margarita, Venezuela just outside the famous Lagana de la Restinga which is a vast mangrove swamp. It is not far from the airport. We will meet you at the main port facility at Chacachasare. Have the taxi hail the "Family Affair" on channel 9 and we will come and pick you up.
Monday:
On Monday we will stay in our anchorage and get acquainted with the recreational opportunities. We have access to the southern island with the Run-About.
Tuesday:
On Tuesday we will move our anchorage to the Isle Coche just off the southern coast. It will take less than 5 hours. So we will leave about 8:00 AM. It is an easy sail in semi-protected waters. We have access to the whole island with the Run-About.
Wednesday:
On Wednesday we will move our anchorage to Porlamar, Margarita. It will take less than 5 hours. So we will leave about 8:00 AM. It is an easy sail in semi-protected waters. We will clear out Customs and Immigration here in preparation for our passage to Grenada via Los Testigos Islands.
Thursday:
On Thursday we will make passage to the Los Testigos islands east of Margarita. It will take about 10 hours in open waters so we will depart about 4:00 AM and arrive about 2:00 PM.
Friday:
On Friday we will stay in our anchorage and get acquainted with the recreational opportunities. From here we have easy access by Run-About to all of the islands. In the afternoon about 2:00 PM we will depart for a 22 hour overnight passage to Grenada.
Saturday
The passage to Grenada will take 22 hours so we should arrive about 12:00 PM. We will anchor at St. Davids Harbour and clear-in Customs and Immigration here.
Sunday:
On Sunday we will stay in our anchorage. We can deliver you to the dock before noon at your convenience and hail you a taxi for the ride to the airport.
Boca del Rio Tortuga Island Strip Porlamar Isle Coche
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