On arrival at the vessel in the modern, world-class resort of Ixtapa, you will be welcomed on board by your captain and crew with a refreshing cocktail. Once you have had the opportunity to settle into the wonderful Sunseeker motoryacht (your luxurious home for the next seven days), the captain will give a short safety brief ing before the boat heads out of the marina.
Your Sunseeker will cruise the short distance southeast along the coast to Zihuatanejo Bay. With the formidable back-drop of the Sierra Madre Mountains, this coastal cruise offers spectacular views.
Zihuatanejo Bay is one of the most beautiful natural bays anywhere in the world. Anchor here for a relaxing lunch before making the most of this picturesque location. Zihuatanejo itself is a quaint fishing village which boasts spectacular beaches. This is an ideal location to collect seashells and enjoy water sports. If you wish to go ashore, activities such as horse riding on the beach, volleyball, tennis and golf can be arranged.
After an enjoyable day, relax on the aft deck with a drink prepared by your crew. Enjoy the views of the bay as the sun sets. Tonight you may wish to go ashore to sample some locally caught fish in Zihuatanejo’s restaurants.
Day 2 Zihuatanejo Bay – Isla Grande
After breakfast at your anchorage in Zihuatanejo Bay, the vessel will weigh anchor and head out retracing its path towards Ixtapa. However, today, your destination is a little beyond Ixtapa – you will visit the wonderful Isla Grande.
Also known as Ixtapa Island, this is the area to visit to snorkel and dive.
The shores of the island offer a collection of quiet, beautiful beaches and coves. Playas Veradero and Playa Coral are the best to visit for sub-aqua sports enthusiasts. Here you can see an abundance of colourful fish in their rich underwater gardens. The island is also known for its stunning orchids and native acacias.
Enjoy dinner on board at anchor under the stars.
Day 3 Isla Grande – Manzanillo
Today you will start early for a much longer cruise along the coast. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views. There are several places to stop and anchor for lunch en route, such as the Maruata Bay, which has a wonderful collection of beaches and straw roofed huts. This bay offers utter tranquillity, white sand and turquoise waters.
In the afternoon your journey will continue. Enjoy the views, watch one of your vessel’s library of DVDs or take a ‘siesta’ under the bimini.
Tonight’s destination, Manzanillo, consists of two bays – Santiago and Manzanillo. The former is better suited to swimming, sunbathing and water sports, while the latter is home to exclusive resort hotels and golden beaches. The rocks and coves in the area make it an excellent location for snorkelling. Nearby, there are two of Mexico’s top ten golf courses, including Mantarraya, which is one of the most challenging yet scenic courses in the world.