Caribbean: US and British Virgin Islands Yacht Charters
The US and British Virgin Islands are a true nautical adventure. The typical Virgin Islands cruising area extends from St Thomas in the west to Virgin Gorda to the east. The islands are outlined by the Atlantic Ocean on their north side; the calm Caribbean Sea laps on their southern shores. The Sir Frances Drake channel runs through the center of the BVI’s providing calm water cruising.
Caribbean Yacht Charters
In the US Virgin Islands, you’ll find the pristine beaches, sparkling waters and national parks distinctive of the Caribbean. The US Virgin Islands are culturally diverse, ethnically rich, and artistically vibrant. All this makes the islands ideal for a yacht charter vacation. The Virgins Islands are famous for year round cruising. The temperature ranges from 80′s in winter to 90′s in summer. The trade winds average between a comfortable 10-20mph. There is no real rainy season.
St Thomas is a convenient place to start your charter and exploration of the Virgin Islands. A colorful harbor where houses of Danish influence sit scattered against the backdrop of emerald green hills and rows of charter yachts lay berthed along the waterfront.
One of your first stops St John. Comprised of two-thirds national park, this island is arguably the most beautiful of the US Virgin Islands. Anchor in Hurricane Hole, surrounded by the National Park and few people. The rest of St John is blessed with endless white beaches and wildlife. Take a stroll along one of the walking tracks that lead to panoramic views of the emerald cays and sparkling waters.
The British Virgin Islands (BVI for short) is one of the most famous yacht charter vacation areas in the world. If you like safe and beautiful anchorages with pristine beaches, spectacular snorkeling, and warm tropical breezes, here is where you will find it. Part of the lure of these islands is the history and stories of the colorful cutthroat pirates and buccaneers who once used these islands as a hideaway from which to launch their raids on galleon gold!
From Tortola to Virgin Gorda in the protected Sir Frances Drake channel, you will Island hop from one amazing anchorage to another. Snorkel the world famous Indians or just relax on the aft deck with a Painkiller (a delicious local rum drink).
The British Virgin Islands offers yacht charterers plenty of spectacular islands and calm water cruising. The US and British Virgin Islands are truly a superb yacht charter location.
Leeward Islands
A yacht charter vacation in the Leeward Islands, often known as the Lesser Antilles, will exceed expectations. This is a yachtsman’s paradise. The islands sit half way down the eastern Caribbean chain, beginning with Anguilla, Nevis, St Kitts, St Barts and St Martin in the north, Antigua and Barbuda in the middle and the islands of Montserrat and Guadeloupe to the south. Sailing throughout the Leeward Islands, you’ll find an intriguing blend of cultures. Les Saintes holds a taste of France, a quaint Dutch influence is prevalent in the southern parts of St Martin, and Antigua is unmistakably British. A yacht charter holiday in the Leeward Islands will offer you everything – majestic tropical landscapes, powdery white beaches, sparkling waters, the exotic cuisine of St Martin (St Martin is the French side and St Maarten is the Dutch side) and the lively nightlife of Antigua. The nature lover will not be disappointed with the beauty of St. Kitts and Nevis. The surreal atmosphere on these northern islands is a naturally intoxicating blend of sunshine, fresh sea air and rich vegetation. Both islands are crowned with spectacular cloud-ringed peaks covered with tropical forests and brilliant flowers.
A yacht charter in the Leeward Islands can offer you everything from spectacular scenery, superb diving, delicious cuisine, peace and tranquility or lively entertainment.
Windward Islands
Winward Islands Yachts & Charters
A yacht charter in the Caribbean would not be complete without a visit to the Windward Islands. Located on the southern end of the Caribbean chain, the Windward Islands are the Caribbean’s best-kept yacht charter secret. These lush and richly tropical volcanic islands are a little piece of France, floating amongst the palm lined sandy beaches and misty rain forests, of the Caribbean. The Windward Islands, yacht charter area runs from Dominica in the north, to Grenada in the south. The Windward Islands also includes the islands of Martinique, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados. This jewel area of the Caribbean hosts yachting year-round, with a rainy season from July through October. From its distinctive cuisine to its language, The Windward Islands exude the ambiance of Paris with the warmth, friendliness and spice of the West Indies.
