Star IV is a 2023 Excess 12 catamaran based in Le Marin, Martinique—a position that places you at the heart of the Caribbean's most rewarding sailing grounds. With four cabins and berths for ten guests, this modern catamaran welcomes families, groups of friends, or multi-generational parties seeking a week of genuine exploration rather than crowded resort life. The boat's dual 45 HP engines and generous beam of 6.73 metres provide the stability and ease of handling that makes bareboat chartering accessible, while the twin-hull design delivers the shallow-draft advantage that opens up anchorages others cannot reach.

Life aboard Star IV balances comfort with authentic seamanship. Four full heads and a well-appointed galley with refrigeration keep everyone refreshed during long days at sea, while the expansive bimini and cockpit cushions create a natural gathering space for morning coffee or evening aperitifs. Solar panels quietly sustain your power needs, and the GPS chartplotter guides you with precision through Martinique's intricate passages and hidden coves. The included snorkelling equipment transforms every anchorage into an opportunity—coral gardens, shipwrecks, and schools of tropical fish lie just metres from your hull.

A typical week unfolds between the Grenadines to the south and the northern bays, with Le Marin's sheltered waters offering a gentle introduction before you venture further afield. The dinghy extends your reach to remote beaches and village markets where Creole cuisine and local rum distilleries reward the curious. Whether you're sailing to Diamond Rock, exploring the mangrove channels of Sainte-Lucie, or simply anchoring off a deserted strand, the catamaran's stability and space mean that ten people can share the experience without compromise—each cabin private, each moment on deck unhurried.

Picture your final evening: the sun dropping behind the Pitons, your boat swinging gently to anchor in crystalline water, the smell of grilled fish drifting from the galley, and the knowledge that tomorrow you can sail nowhere at all.