Grok AI tells me that the word “Photogenic” means “Having an attractive or pleasing appearance in photographs, especially when being photographed.” In my opinion, this concept applies to islands as well. St Lucia is a lucky island with scenery that makes great postcards.
We had only one week to explore St. Lucia, as we needed to be in Bequia, in the Grenadines, by mid-May to await a friend’s scheduled visit. Sailors know that a deadline is often a bad idea, as we cannot wait for weather windows. This time, we were very lucky to enjoy fantastic weather and calm sea conditions while cruising along the west coast of St. Lucia. Adding to the experience, we reconnected with our German cruising friends, Martin and Anke from SV Mago De Sur, whom we originally met in Cabo Verde. One of the best aspects of the cruising lifestyle is meeting people from around the world who share our passion and understand the challenges of life at sea.
Rodney Bay is the main anchorage for cruisers on St Lucia. We had a great time hiking up Fort Rodney for some cardio exercise and a great view of the bay.
After spending a few days in Rodney Bay, we sailed down to the famous Marigot Bay. Some consider Marigot the most beautiful anchorage in St. Lucia, and I definitely agree that it is one of the most photogenic anchorages I have visited. Marigot Bay is a well-protected, small bay; however, I wouldn’t consider it an ideal spot for cruisers due to limited space, the requirement to use mooring buoys (anchoring is not allowed), and relatively high fees. Nonetheless, we enjoyed our time there. It seemed that no matter where one points the camera, one can capture a quintessential Caribbean scene in Marigot.
After spending a night in Marigot, we sailed south to admire the spectacular landmark of St. Lucia – the Pitons. The Petit Piton and Gros Piton are twin volcanic spires that majestically soar out of the sea, with waves crashing around their bases.
With our deadline in mind, we cast off our mooring line after spending two fun days under the famous Piton peaks. Next stop, Bequia, the Grenadines.