Be sure not to miss the amazing events and activity taking place through out 2019! Port Louis Marina is perfectly located for you to be a part of the Caribbean season, and we welcome you to berth at our marina to take full advantage of all the fun activity.
Enjoy all of what the Spice Island has to offer, and enjoy the warm weather, rum cocktails and idyllic beaches to which you can cruise. Use Port Louis Marina as your base, with 24-hour security and concierge and reservations.
The Bill Fish Tournament celebrating 50 years – 21st January – 26th January 2019
Grenada’s water is home to an abundance of game fish. The idea of a tournament held annually to bring anglers together in competition and camaraderie was pioneered by the founders Jim Needham, Louis Rostant and Martin Mathias in 1964. Built on a love of game fishing, the competition does have a key focus towards sustainability, with many of the fish caught, being released back in to the sea with greater rewards given to anglers of this practice.
Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week – 28th January to 2nd February 2019
Four days of sailing and 6 nights of parties, the Island Water World Grenada Sailing Week is a must-do this season in the Caribbean! We invite you to ‘spice it up’ from the 27th January – 1st February, for great sailing and a friendly atmosphere. The first sailing week event took place in 2013 and since then it has become firmly established. The number of participants has increased, courses have been fine tuned for more challenging racing, classes have been added to accommodate a larger range of yachts, and a variety of venues have been selected to showcase the island of Grenada. Besides the Board members listed below, the regatta has a team of committed volunteers and a dedicated organising committee. Port Louis Marina is one of the host locations.
Grenada Sailing Festival – 2nd & 3rd February 2019
The Grenada Sailing Festival, showcases the Island’s great sailing traditions. The Festival is focused on a traditional local Work Boat Regatta, where brightly painted wooden boats with traditional bamboo rigging race off Grenada’s famous Grand Anse Beach. The boats are based on the original local design of fishing boat
Carriacou Maroon & String Band Music Festival - April 26th to 28th 2019
The 2019 Carriacou Maroon and String Band Music Festival is all about thanksgiving and prayers to the source of all life, production and prosperity. Its African origins are authentically depicted through stringband music, drumming, singing, the eating of ‘smoke food’ and other rituals practised on Grenada’s sister isle.
Sample the taste of traditional smoked food, enjoy performances from various Caribbean islands and come out with the family for an evening of fun, games and pure entertainment. Move to the vibrations of the heavy drumming and groove to the sweet sounds of string band music from Carriacou’s popular musicians. Come enjoy String Bands, smoked food, drums and dance. Three days, three venues but, one festival. As we say, once you have experienced the Carriacou Maroon and String Band Music Festival, your life will never be the same!
Flavours of Grenada - 20th-27th May 2019
Sip and savour your way through local authentically created, healthy dishes, regional gourmet cuisine and exotic delicacies, during the annual Flavours of Grenada event.
Experience a series of events throughout the week with our all-inclusive packages to relax, revitalise and restore balance to your busy lifestyle, from early morning beach yoga on the world famous Grand Anse Beach to food Safaris in the beautiful countryside.
The event will culminate with a spectacular first round of “Battle of the Flavours” culinary and mixology competitions that will see some of the best Chefs and Mixologists finely balancing spices, herbs, spirits and liquors. Allowing you to experience Delicious food and drink that will be a flavour sensation for your palate.
Grenada Chocolate Festival - 31st May - 7th June 2019
The Grenada Chocolate Fest celebrates the island’s delicious organic and ethically produced cocoa and chocolate. The festival is a perfect experience for all those who have a passion for chocolate.
What allows fine flavor cocoa to articulate it’s flavor potential with such finesse in craft chocolate? How can you use chocolate and cocoa for healing purposes? Find out the most exquisite pairing of chocolate with Caribbean rum, exotic spices and tropical fruits. It is time to meet your chocolate tribe on the charming blissful island of Grenada.
Carriacou Regatta - 2nd to 5th August 2019
The annual Carriacou Regatta will celebrate its 54th anniversary from the 2nd – 5th of August 2019, reflecting the importance and devotion of the Caribbean people to seamanship and boat building. Started in 1965 by J. Linton Rigg as a local workboat race, the Carriacou Regatta attracts participating vessels from other Caribbean islands including Antigua, Tobago, Bequia, Canouan and Mayreau.
The event has evolved into a major Caribbean event featuring various classes of vessels, now augmented by on-shore activities such as donkey-racing, walking the greasy-pole, bicycle-races, drinking competitions, and evening entertainment of all sorts.
Grenada Carnival - 4th to 14th August 2019
Grenada’s carnival is a must-see celebration of music, creativity, colour and revelry. It begins in July, gaining momentum in early August and climaxing in the second Monday and Tuesday with Carnival Monday and Tuesday celebrations. A true Caribbean carnival! Dazzling costumes, non-stop music, dancing till dawn, it’s amazing!
Pure Grenada Dive Festival - 29th September to 4th October 2019
Jump in an explore Grenada’s Underwater wonderland in the 3rd annual Pure Grenada Dive Festival from September 29th to October 4th. The festival has something for everyone whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver. Dive Grenada’s famous wrecks, be inspired by the reef life and enjoy diverse marine life.
Schedule of Events:
- Sunday September 29-Opening ceremony, Carriacou
- Monday September 30-Dive Activities
- Tuesday October 1-Dive Activities
- Wednesday October 2-Lay Day-Travel to Grenada
- Thursday October 3-Dive Activities in Grenada
- Friday October 4-Dive Activities in Grenada
- Saturday October 5-Closing Ceremony
The Oyster World Rally
The Oyster World Rally is organised exclusively for owners of Oyster yachts, 29 yachts are cruising the 27,000-mile circumnavigation extended from 15-27 months and compromising four connecting stages, participants can expect to enjoy a more relaxed exploration of the Pacific and Asian islands, while also discovering more of New Zealand and Australia. Port Louis Marina will be the first Caribbean port of call on the passage home before Osyter World Rally arrives at its final destination, Antigua.
For more information on the Oyster World Rally Click here
RORC Transatlantic Race - 23rd November 2019
The 6th edition of the RORC Transatlantic Race, in association with the International Maxi Association (IMA), will start from Calero Marinas – Marina Lanzarote with the finish at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas Port Louis Marina, Grenada.
The 3,000 nautical mile race is supported by Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina, to help facilitate a warm welcome to all of the participating yachts arrival to the finish in Grenada.
This annual event is a favourite of the marina team at Port Louis Marina!
New Years Eve Party - 31st December 2019
Located at Port Louis Marina the Victory Bar New Year’s Eve Party is never to be missed. Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and drinks, along with live music and friends to welcome in the new year. A highlight in our marina calendar – it is a sell out!
To be a part of the activity at Port Louis Marina, book a berth here.