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10 Exceptional Cruise Vacations: Sail in Paradise with Expert Guides

On a Sailboat with True Sailor

As seasoned sailors, we recommend embarking with True Sailor for an intimate cruise on a comfortable private sailboat. Explore over 15 wind-powered destinations like the Cyclades, Aeolian Islands, Grenadines, Arcachon Bay, or Corsica's coastline. Benefit from a state-certified professional guide teaching navigation skills. Prices start at €530 per person per week in the Aeolian Islands, Cyclades, Corsica, or Sardinia.

By Catamaran with TUI in the British Virgin Islands

The "Virgin Islands Dream" cruise aboard the Lagoon 620 catamaran (19m long, 10m wide, 6 double cabins).

Why it's exceptional: Teeming with marine life, these under-the-radar islands (for French travelers) are a diver's haven and beyond. From Saint-Martin, follow pirate trails to Virgin Gorda, Norman Island (inspiration for Stevenson's "Mysterious Island"), Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and Marina Cay.

Book your adventure: From €1,992 for 7 nights in a standard double cabin, full board, flights from Paris included. Reserve at Tui Store/Marmara, Nouvelles Frontières agencies, or tui.fr.

In the Grenadines Archipelago

The "Dream Yacht Grenadines" cruise aboard the Dream 82 catamaran (24m long, 12m wide, 10 double cabins).

Why it's exceptional: Revel in breathtaking landscapes and lagoons, perfect for swimming and sunset watching across Bequia, Moustique, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Saint-Vincent, and Sainte-Anne (Martinique).

Book your adventure: From €1,990 for 7 nights in a standard double cabin, full board, flights from Paris included. Reserve at Tui Store/Marmara, Nouvelles Frontières agencies, or tui.fr.