Caribbean Islands - discover the best by yacht.

Published 16 July 2021

Island hop through the Caribbean

From the Windwards to the Virgin Islands, the Caribbean has no shortage of islands perfect for hopping during a superyacht charter, but which ones to choose? From the volcanic Windward Islands of St Lucia and Grenada to the barefoot chic St Barth and Antigua in the Leeward archipelago and the timeless paradise of the British Virgin Islands, the Caribbean offers an infinite variety of beautiful cruising options.

You will love the relaxed holiday vibe in the Caribbean islands
You will love the relaxed holiday vibe in the Caribbean islands

Windward Islands

Its combination of dramatic landscapes, steady winds and natural harbours, makes the Windward Islands an ideal cruising destination for a superyacht charter. Cruise from St Lucia to Grenada, stopping in the Grenadines lying in between, and experience a part of the Caribbean that has remained relatively unchanged over the centuries.

St Lucia

Awakening the senses with its warmth, colour and easy charm, St Lucia is the ideal place to begin or end a charter through the Windward Islands. One of the Caribbean’s most naturally beautiful islands, it is also home to idyllic resorts.

Picture perfect St Lucia is the place to start your charter
Picture perfect St Lucia is the place to start your charter

Thanks to its volcanic topography, St Lucia has great appeal for divers, hikers and nature lovers. From the rugged mountain terrain of the south to the flatter north, the island has something for everyone to enjoy while on a yacht charter. Head to the bustling island’s capital of Castries for duty free shopping, berth in the sheltered hurricane hole at Marigot Bay and head ashore to the popular watering hole, Hurricane Hole at the Marigot Bay Resort and Marina. Discover the island’s coastline as you cruise along the southwest and jump in and snorkel, head out for some deep-sea fishing, or try your hand at kayaking and windsurfing.



Best island for diving 

One to tick off the bucket list
One to tick off the bucket list

The waters surrounding St Lucia are rich in marine life. From Soufriere Marine Park to Anse Chastanet, the clear waters are perfect for snorkelling and diving. There is also ample opportunity to turtle-spot and even swim with turtles around Anse Cochon.


Must see - The Pitons

The Pitons dominate the skyline
The Pitons dominate the skyline

Due to its volcanic origins, St Lucia has a breath-taking landscape of mountains and lush rainforests. Towering above it all are the soaring Piton mountains, which have become the nation’s symbol. The twin volcanic peaks appear even more dramatic due to their sheer, spectacular ascent from the sea. Gros Piton is great for hiking, while those with a head for heights can zip-wire through the rainforest.


Grenada

The southern most of the Windward Islands, Grenada has always been one of the more sophisticated Caribbean islands thanks to its abundant production of spices at a time when they were valuable. The island’s interior remains unchanged – a landscape of mountains and forest, with a spice factory, rum distillery and nutmeg and chocolate factories worth visiting.

Buy fresh spices straight from the growers
Buy fresh spices straight from the growers

Best island for rainforest

Look out for the Mona monkeys on your rainforest trek
Look out for the Mona monkeys on your rainforest trek

Venture ashore to explore the dense rainforest inland. You can take a trek to see Mona monkeys, who are thought to have come ashore with traders in the 18th century, and swim in the fresh water pools beneath the cascading waterfalls that dot the island’s verdant interior.


Must see - St George

Grenada's vibrant capital St George
Grenada's vibrant capital St George

At the heart of Grenada is the capital of St George where a rainbow of pastel coloured dockside warehouses and red-tiled roofs provide the backdrop to the superyachts anchored in Port Louis Marina. St George is where you will find lively Caribbean festivals, fairs, and markets. 


Best islands for snorkelling

The shallow Tobago Cays are ideal for snorkelling
The shallow Tobago Cays are ideal for snorkelling

The Tobago Cays comprise five uninhabited desert island idylls with a wildlife reserve and marine park providing a shallow and stunning underwater safari for all capabilities. The kaleidoscopic colours and sea life are mind-blowing.


Must see - Mustique

Basil's Bar is a legendary hot spot
Basil's Bar is a legendary hot spot

Aside from the spectacular diving opportunities, the waterborne can also encompass the glamorous and sophisticated island of Mustique while cruising the Grenadines. One of the best-known islands in the Caribbean, the private resort offers pure barefoot luxury. Anchor off the island and head ashore for afternoon tea at The Cotton House or an evening of revelry at Basil’s Bar.


Leeward Islands

The Leeward Islands are an intriguing mix of West Indian, French, British and Dutch influences, and the nationality varies depending on which island you visit. St Barth is the place to head for high-end beach clubs and gourmet cuisine, while Antigua is rich in maritime history and renowned for its yachting heritage.


Antigua

One of the better known of the Caribbean islands, Antigua is a wonderful place for fun, socialising and complete relaxation. Located at the southern part of the Leeward chain, the island is the ideal place to embark or disembark on a superyacht charter around the enticing islands of the archipelago.

Let your hair down and beach-party in Antigua
Let your hair down and beach-party in Antigua

Best island for beaches

You will have 365 beaches to choose from!
You will have 365 beaches to choose from!

Antigua’s white-sand beaches are the island’s primary attraction – there are 365 of them. Many are deserted, fringed by untouched rainforest and accessible only by tender, while others are home to fun beach clubs and gourmet restaurants. 


Must see - Nelson's Dockyard

Step into history at Nelson's Dockyard
Step into history at Nelson's Dockyard

For many, Antigua’s appeal lies in its colonial past. Once home to the British Royal Navy under Nelson’s command, Nelson’s Dockyard remains a visible symbol of England’s powerful navy with Colonial naval buildings remaining intact.


St Barth

When it comes to cruising in the Leeward Islands, St Barth is one of the best-known and loved islands. Located right at the centre of the archipelago, the island has a distinctly French flavour – the Caribbean’s take on the Côte d’Azur.

St Barth gives Saint-Tropez a run for its money
St Barth gives Saint-Tropez a run for its money

Grenadines

Sprinkled between the islands of St Lucia and Grenada are a trail of sandbars, coral reefs and islets known as the Grenadines. Offering an abundance of natural beauty, dive sites and some of the best fishing grounds in the world, they are the perfect Caribbean idyll for a superyacht charter.

The Grenadines are ideal for family cruising
The Grenadines are ideal for family cruising

Best island for cuisine

The Caribbean meets French cuisine in St Barths
The Caribbean meets French cuisine in St Barths

Discover St Barth’s joie de vivre at one of the many chic restaurants that dot the island. The island is known for having the best chefs in the Caribbean who adapt traditional French cuisine to suit the balmy climate. For French flavours try Le Toiny. The boho-chic, toes-in-the-sand beach club is modelled on the perennial favourite Le Club 55 in Saint-Tropez. For French Creole head to the elegant Maya, or the fashionable Bonito for fresh ceviche. There are also several chic beach bars, including Nikki Beach on St Jean and the recently opened ER Beach Bar.


Must see - St Jean

Head for the glamorous St Jean
Head for the glamorous St Jean 

St Barth's beaches are stunning and among the island’s main attractions. Cosmopolitan St Jean is the place to head for people watching, while the stretches of sand at Gouverneur and Saline are perfect for chilled relaxation.


British Virgin Islands

Ideal for the waterborne, the British Virgin Islands are a seafarers' haven. The islands have the best of everything, from centuries-old ruins to fantastic bays and reefs. They are a firm favourite for families with young children and first-time charterers thanks to their steady easterly trade winds and an abundance of sheltered anchorages.


Virgin Gorda

Reclining to the east of the British Virgin Island archipelago, Virgin Gorda is among the larger islands of the chain. With beautiful beaches, shallow reefs and world-famous resorts, there is plenty to do while cruising the island during a superyacht charter.

White beaches and clear sea, the Caribbean dream
White beaches and clear sea, the Caribbean dream

Best island for watersports

The warm sea makes all watersports fun
The warm sea makes all watersports fun

Surrounded by white sandy beaches and some of the Caribbean’s clearest waters, Virgin Gorda is the perfect place to enjoy your superyacht’s toy chest. Whether snorkelling and paddleboarding in a small cove or diving off the reef near Little Dix Bay, or waterskiing and dinghy sailing around the Bitter End Yacht Club, the sheltered waters are perfect for all manner of waterborne activities.


Must see - The Baths

Swim through the hidden caves and grottos
Swim through the hidden caves and grottos

Located on Virgin Gorda’s southwest coast, The Baths are a network of grottos, caves and warm saltwater pools created by volcanic boulder formations. With their colourful fish and coral, they are perfect for snorkelling, kayaking or simply swimming.


Peter Island

Lying at the centre of the British Virgin Islands most popular cruising area around the Sir Francis Drake Passage, Peter Island is pure barefoot luxury. With a 1,800-acre resort, this is the place to head for relaxation, with five beaches to choose from and proximity to some fabulous dive sites.

For barefoot and carefree fun, Peter Island is for you
For barefoot and carefree fun, Peter Island is for you

Best island for diving

Explore the wreck of HMS Rhone
Explore the wreck of HMS Rhone

Rhone Marine Park lies between St Peter and neaby Salt Island, and here you will find the wreck of sail-steamer HMS Rhone. She sank in a storm in 1867, and now lies on the seabed at 30 to 80 metres deep. If you prefer snorkelling, lying just off Peter Island, the dramatic reef and rocky outcrop resembling a Native American headdress, known as The Indians, offers a great dive.


Must see - Deadman’s Bay

Blackbeard's crew died trying to swim across the bay
Blackbeard's crew died trying to swim across the bay

Swim in Deadman’s Bay or take a dinghy across to Dead Chest Island. The location is said to have earned its name after the infamous pirate Blackbeard deserted his crew there with nothing except a bottle of rum. Some tried to swim across to Peter Island but didn’t make it, hence the moniker Deadman’s Bay.


Which yachts are available for charter?

60m (196.9ft), 12 guests in 7 cabins

RAMBLE ON ROSE

From USD 375,000 per week

55m (180.4ft), 12 guests in 6 cabins

LADY MICHELLE

From USD 275,000 per week

See all yachts available for charter
42.3m (138.7ft), 10 guests in 5 cabins

FABULOUS CHARACTER

From USD 150,000 per week

To find out more about Burgess’ yachts for sale and yachts for charter, please contact a Burgess broker. Alternatively, get in touch with one of our offices directly: London, Monaco, New York, Miami, Singapore or all other locations.

- Yachts, prices and availability are correct at the time of publication.

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