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Mood photoNikki Beach Saint Barth
St Jean, St Barths · Mediterranean and sushi
PartyTrendy
Rosé, sushi and a party lunch on the sand of St Jean bay, with the yachts anchored just off the beach.
St Barths, the Virgin Islands & the Leewards
Caribbean Yacht Charter
Charter a private crewed yacht in the Caribbean. Winter sun from December to April in St Barths, the British Virgin Islands, Antigua and the Grenadines, with captain, chef and crew included.
- Typical week
- Around €49,000
- Fleet
- 430+ crewed yachts
- Ideal length
- 7 to 14 days
- Best season
- December to April
- Charter bases
- St Martin, Tortola, Antigua, St Vincent
In short
Chartering a yacht in the Caribbean, with your own crew
A Caribbean yacht charter is a private crewed voyage, usually 7 to 14 days long. A week typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses, with most yachts between €34,000 and €77,000 and superyachts above €500,000. The classic route covers the British Virgin Islands, the St Martin, Anguilla and St Barths loop, or Antigua down to the Grenadines. Navélia sends three available yachts for your dates in about 10 minutes.
Why Caribbean
The Caribbean is where the charter fleet spends the winter. From December to April the trade winds blow steadily, the water stays near 27 degrees and the islands sit a short sail apart, which makes it the natural counterpart to a Mediterranean summer.
Most charters choose one of three cruising grounds. The British Virgin Islands are the easiest, with line of sight sailing and a beach bar in almost every bay. The Leeward Islands link St Martin, Anguilla and St Barths for a glamorous week of restaurants and boutiques. Further south, Antigua and the Grenadines offer longer passages, empty anchorages and the Tobago Cays.
Week charters and superyachts
Caribbean week charter yachts and superyachts
Navélia books crewed multi day and weekly charters in Caribbean, from 20 metre crewed yachts to 100 metre flagship superyachts, drawn live from a worldwide fleet of 1,300+ vessels. Every charter includes full crew; most weekly rates fall between €40,000 and €130,000, and flagship superyachts reach €3,000,000.
Day by day routes
Caribbean yacht charter itineraries
Proven routes to start from. Your captain and broker adapt every stop to your dates, your group and the weather.
7 Days · Tortola7 Day British Virgin Islands Yacht Charter ItineraryA 7 day British Virgin Islands yacht charter starts and ends in Tortola and visits Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda and The Baths, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. Passages are short, usually one to two hours, so most of each day is spent swimming, snorkelling and ashore. The best season is December to April. A crewed week typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses.View itinerary →
7 Days · Nassau7 Day Bahamas Yacht Charter Itinerary: The ExumasA 7 day Bahamas yacht charter usually runs from Nassau down the Exuma Cays and back, with stops at Highbourne Cay, Warderick Wells in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park, Compass Cay and Staniel Cay. The water is shallow, so yachts with a draft under about three metres see the most. The best months are December to May. A crewed week typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses.View itinerary →
7 Days · Simpson Bay7 Day St Barths Yacht Charter Itinerary: St Martin, Anguilla and St BarthsA 7 day St Barths yacht charter starts in St Martin and loops through Anguilla and St Barths, with nights in Gustavia, Colombier and Road Bay. Distances are short, 15 to 25 nautical miles between islands. The season runs December to April, and the weeks around Christmas, New Year and the St Barths Bucket regatta in March book out a year ahead. Superyacht charters here typically run from €100,000 per week plus expenses.View itinerary →Overview
Why Charter in the Caribbean?
Best Time to Visit
December to April. The trade winds are steady, days are dry and the sea is warm. Christmas, New Year and March are the peak weeks. May and June are quieter and often better value.
Recommended Duration
A week covers the British Virgin Islands or the St Martin, Anguilla and St Barths loop. Ten days to two weeks suit Antigua to the Grenadines. Most Caribbean charters run Saturday to Saturday.
Marine Life
Green and hawksbill turtles in the Tobago Cays, reef fish and rays on almost every snorkel, and humpback whales passing from January to March.
St Barths
Gustavia harbour, Shell Beach and lunch in St Jean. The most glamorous island in the Caribbean and the place to be at New Year.
British Virgin Islands
The Baths at Virgin Gorda, the Indians, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada. Short hops, calm water and the easiest cruising in the Caribbean.
Antigua & Barbuda
English Harbour and Nelson's Dockyard, 365 beaches and the long pink sand of Barbuda a morning's sail to the north.
The Grenadines
Mustique, Bequia and the Tobago Cays, where you swim with turtles inside a horseshoe reef.
St Martin & Anguilla
The main superyacht hub of the Leewards, with Anguilla's white beaches and Prickly Pear Cays a short cruise away.
Where to Eat & Drink
Best Restaurants & Beach Clubs in the Caribbean
Our crew's hand-picked selection of the finest spots for lunch, dinner, and sunset cocktails, many accessible directly by yacht.
Beach clubs (5)
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Mood photoGyp Sea Beach Club
Pelican beach, St Jean, St Barths · Mediterranean
TrendyRelaxed
A bohemian beach club on Pelican beach with daybeds, a lively lunch and a relaxed afternoon scene.
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Mood photoShellona
Shell Beach, Gustavia, St Barths · Greek and Mediterranean
UpscaleRomantic
Greek inspired lunch on Shell Beach, a short walk from Gustavia harbour, with the best sunset on the island.
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Mood photoSoggy Dollar Bar
White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI · Caribbean bar food
PartyRelaxed
The birthplace of the Painkiller cocktail. There is no dock, so guests swim or tender ashore from the anchorage.
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Mood photoCooper Island Beach Club
Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island, BVI · Caribbean
RelaxedFamily-Friendly
A small eco resort with a rum bar, its own brewery and moorings in the bay right in front.
Restaurants (6)
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Mood photoBonito
Gustavia, St Barths · Latin seafood
UpscaleRomantic
Latin inspired seafood on a terrace above Gustavia harbour, one of the island's best tables for dinner.
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Mood photoL'Isola
Gustavia, St Barths · Italian
UpscaleRomantic
Refined Italian cooking and a deep wine list in the heart of Gustavia.
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Mood photoFoxy's
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI · Caribbean barbecue
PartyRelaxed
The most famous beach bar in the Virgin Islands, with barbecue nights and live music a few steps from the dinghy dock.
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Mood photoSaba Rock
North Sound, Virgin Gorda, BVI · Caribbean and seafood
TrendyRelaxed
A restaurant and bar on its own tiny island in North Sound, reached only by boat.
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Mood photoCocoMaya
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, BVI · Asian and Latin fusion
TrendyRomantic
Asian and Latin plates on the beach near the Baths, with fire pits and swings at the bar.
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Mood photoSheer Rocks
Ffryes Beach, Antigua · Mediterranean tapas
UpscaleRomantic
Tapas and plunge pools on a cliff above the sea, one of Antigua's best sunset lunches.
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FAQ
Caribbean yacht charter, answered
How much does a yacht charter in the Caribbean cost?
A Caribbean yacht charter is a private crewed voyage, usually 7 to 14 days long. A week typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses, with most yachts between €34,000 and €77,000 and superyachts above €500,000. The classic route covers the British Virgin Islands, the St Martin, Anguilla and St Barths loop, or Antigua down to the Grenadines. Navélia sends three available yachts for your dates in about 10 minutes.
Can I rent a yacht in the Caribbean with a skipper?
Yes. Every yacht we offer in the Caribbean comes with a professional captain (skipper) and crew, so no licence is needed. You simply choose the yacht, the day and the route.
What is included in a Caribbean yacht charter?
Captain and crew, soft drinks, water and towels are included on every yacht. Fuel or APA (advance provisioning allowance) is charged additionally and confirmed in writing before you book.
Can I charter a yacht in the Caribbean for a week?
Yes. A week in the Caribbean typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses, the median of our live fleet for this coast, with cabins, captain and crew. The ideal length is 7 to 14 days. The classic route covers the British Virgin Islands, the St Martin, Anguilla and St Barths loop, or Antigua down to the Grenadines. Charter bases: St Martin, Tortola, Antigua, St Vincent.
What is the best Caribbean yacht charter itinerary?
The most requested route is the 7 Day British Virgin Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 days from Tortola. Every itinerary is adapted to your dates, group and the weather.
When is the Caribbean yacht charter season?
December to April is the main season, with dry weather and steady trade winds. Christmas, New Year and March book out first. Many yachts leave for the Mediterranean in late April.
Where do Caribbean yacht charters start?
The main bases are Tortola for the British Virgin Islands, St Martin for Anguilla and St Barths, Antigua for the Leewards, and St Vincent or Grenada for the Grenadines. All have international or regional airports close to the marina.
Which Caribbean islands are best for a first charter?
The British Virgin Islands. Distances are short, the water is sheltered and there is a good anchorage and beach bar in nearly every bay. St Barths and Anguilla suit guests who want restaurants and beach clubs.
Are Caribbean charters fully crewed?
Yes. Every yacht we offer comes with a professional captain and crew, and most include a chef. Food, drinks, fuel and berths are paid through an advance provisioning allowance or an all inclusive rate, confirmed in writing before you book.
How far ahead should I book a Caribbean charter?
For Christmas and New Year, nine to twelve months ahead. For the rest of the winter, three to six months gives a good choice of yachts.
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