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Luxury Yacht Charter in the Caribbean

Q: Catamaran, sailing yacht or motor yacht?

A catamaran is stable, roomy and the most affordable; a sailing yacht gives real sailing between the islands; a motor yacht or superyacht covers distance quickly with the most space, toys and crew.

Crewed catamarans, sailing yachts and superyachts for the 2026/27 winter season.

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When the Mediterranean season ends, many of the world’s finest charter yachts cross the Atlantic and spend the winter in the Caribbean. From roughly November to April the islands offer warm water, steady trade winds and short hops between anchorages, which makes a week on board easy to plan around a family holiday, a group of friends or a celebration over Christmas and New Year.

Aren Yachting now offers 65 crewed yachts for Caribbean charter: sailing catamarans from about 18 metres, classic and modern sailing yachts, and motor yachts and superyachts of more than 80 metres. Every yacht comes with her own captain and crew, and weekly rates start from about $44,000 for a catamaran. Tell us your dates and your group, and we will shortlist the yachts that are free and suit you.

Where Caribbean charters start

Many Caribbean charters start in the Leeward Islands. Your yacht can usually meet you at the island that suits your flights.

Antigua

Falmouth and English Harbour on the south coast are the main superyacht base, and host the Antigua Charter Yacht Show every December. Jolly Harbour lies on the west coast.

St Barts

The French island of Saint-Barthélemy, with its harbour at Gustavia, is the busiest anchorage of the season around Christmas and New Year.

St Martin / St Maarten

An island shared by France and the Netherlands, with large marinas around Simpson Bay and an international airport close to the water.

British Virgin Islands

Dozens of small islands close together around Tortola and Virgin Gorda, with sheltered water and short sailing days, ideal for catamarans.

St Kitts & Nevis

Christophe Harbour on the south-east peninsula of St Kitts is a quieter base, a short sail from Nevis, St Barts and Antigua.

Bermuda

Several of our yachts also charter in Bermuda on their way between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, in spring and autumn.

The Grenadines

South of St Vincent, the Grenadines offer a quieter, more secluded Caribbean: Bequia’s harbour, exclusive Mustique, the superyacht marina at Canouan and the Tobago Cays marine park, where you can swim with sea turtles. Charters usually start in St Vincent or Canouan.

Bahamas

Just off Florida, the Bahamas are famous for turquoise sandbars, the Exumas, Harbour Island’s pink sand and the swimming pigs of Big Major Cay. Most charters start in Nassau, and the Bahamas are popular both in winter and in June and July. Read our Bahamas yacht charter guide.

Caribbean yachts for charter

A few examples from our Caribbean fleet. Rates are per week for the yacht and crew, plus running expenses.

Superyachts

From $750,000 / week

Motor yachts

From $315,000 / week

Galene

55 m · 5 cabins · 12 guests

From $275,000 / week

Arkadia

49.9 m · 5 cabins · 10 guests

From $250,000 / week

Nita K II

52.1 m · 5 cabins · 12 guests

Sailing yachts & catamarans

From $225,000 / week

Rosehearty

56 m · 6 cabins · 12 guests

From $112,000 / week

Hyperion

47.4 m · 3 cabins · 6 guests

From $47,000 / week

Vagator

20.4 m · 4 cabins · 8 guests

See all 65 Caribbean yachts

How a Caribbean yacht charter works

Larger Caribbean yachts are chartered by the week on internationally used MYBA terms. In short:

Step 1

Shortlist and hold

We check live availability with each yacht and send you a shortlist. Once you choose, we can ask for a short option to hold your dates.

Step 2

Contract and payment

The charter contract sets the weekly rate, the cruising area and the payment dates. The rate covers the yacht and her crew.

Step 3

APA for running costs

Fuel, food, drinks and berthing are paid from an Advance Provisioning Allowance held by the captain; any balance is settled at the end of the week.

Caribbean yacht charter: common questions

How much does a yacht charter in the Caribbean cost?

Weekly rates in our Caribbean fleet start from about $44,000 for a crewed catamaran and reach well over $500,000 for the largest superyachts. On top of the rate come running expenses (the APA), local charter tax where it applies and a crew gratuity. Send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.

When is the Caribbean charter season?

The main season runs from about November to April. Christmas and New Year are the busiest and most expensive weeks, and yachts often ask for longer minimum stays then. Most yachts leave for the Mediterranean in spring.

Which island is best to start from?

Antigua, St Martin and St Barts are the most common starting points for motor yachts and superyachts, while the British Virgin Islands are especially good for catamarans and sailing yachts. We suggest a start based on your flights and the yacht you choose.

Catamaran, sailing yacht or motor yacht?

A catamaran is stable, roomy and the most affordable way to charter privately. A sailing yacht gives you real sailing between the islands. A motor yacht or superyacht covers longer distances quickly and brings the most space, toys and crew.

Can Aren Yachting arrange a Mediterranean charter as well?

Yes. Many of these yachts spend the summer in the Mediterranean, and we also arrange gulet and yacht charters on the Turkish coast and in Greece.

Caribbean yacht charter guides

Everything you need to plan your week in the Caribbean, from choosing the islands to understanding prices.

Explore our other destinations

For a summer charter, Aren Yachting also plans private, crewed holidays from these bases on the Turkish coast.

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Plan your Caribbean charter

Tell us your dates, your group and the islands you have in mind. We will come back with the yachts that are free.

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