The Leeward Islands have long been a favourite region for yacht charters, and for good reason. Steeped in history and with outstanding natural beauty, they offer a great balance of Caribbean spirit and laidback luxury.
With great transport links and a well-developed yachting infrastructure, the Leeward Islands are a wonderful option for a superyacht charter. Between Antigua and Guadeloupe, the British and US Virgin Islands, St Maarten and St Barths, there is plenty to choose from, whether you are seeking a more tranquil family trip or an upscale luxury celebration. Although there is warm weather year-round in the Leeward Islands, the high season is considered to fall between December and April.
St Kitts and Nevis have lush rainforests with beautiful hidden waterfalls to explore.
To many Caribbean aficionados, Antigua is the ultimate island getaway for a fun and relaxing break. It offers relaxed, barefoot chic at plush beachfront restaurants alongside five-star resorts and remote anchorages that give you a distinct ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ feeling.
A particular favourite for sailing yachts due to the annual regattas, the historical and neighbouring bays of English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour are at the heart of yachting activity in Antigua, if not the whole of the Caribbean.
The Virgin Islands’ temperature hovers breezily at an almost permanent high of 30C/86F, with guaranteed sunshine year-round. The heady buzz of superb harbour shopping perfectly complements the change of pace you experience in the peaceful tranquility of islands, cays and stunning beaches.
Cruising through the water with dolphins for company, holding hands, and the early evening breeze in your hair, makes for a sensational sailing romance.
The US Virgin Islands have it all for a picture-postcard Caribbean yacht charter experience. Arriving into St Thomas, guests can indulge in the tax-free shopping and vibrant nightlife before heading to more peaceful spots that provide entertainment for all the family.
With a history that reaches back to the days of pirates and colonial sugar plantations, there is plenty to explore ashore, but it will be hard to tear yourself away from the snorkelling spots teeming with fish and brightly coloured coral, not to mention the fantastic deep-sea fishing.
Just a short cruise from Florida with picture-postcard scenery and few visa restrictions, the Bahamas are a very popular yacht charter choice. The area includes three distinct island chains, each offering a unique window into island life, world-class fishing and spectacular diving.
The Leeward Islands are a regular fixture on many a Caribbean yacht charter wishlist. Colonial settlers quickly put down roots in these stunning islands with their lush green hillsides and coral reefs teeming with fish. Discover rich history, natural beauty and barefoot luxury.
Until recently one of the Caribbean’s best-kept yachting secrets, the Windward Islands have long been the place of legend and fable with sandy beaches and exotic plantations that were the origin of many pirate tales. Rub shoulders with those in the know at Basil’s Bar on Mustique, explore the spice market in Grenada or head out to a quiet anchorage off any one of the smaller islands sprinkled across the Windward Islands.