Southern Belle – 26.52 m Motor Yacht Charter in the Caribbean
Built by Johnson Yachts in 2006, the 26.52 m motor yacht Southern Belle offers a private, fully crewed luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, with 4 crew dedicated to your holiday.
She was designed with interior by Dixon Yacht Design. Performance: cruising speed 13 knots. Her cruising grounds are Caribbean. Whether you are planning a family holiday, a celebration with friends or a corporate trip, a week on board Southern Belle is the most private way to discover the Leeward Islands – St Barths, St Martin, Anguilla, St Kitts & Nevis and Antigua.
🛏️ Accommodation
- ✓4 guest cabins: 1 master, 1 VIP, 1 double, 1 twin
- ✓Up to 8 guests
- ✓4 professional crew
- ✓Air conditioning throughout
🌅 On Board
- ✓Exterior bar
- ✓Sun deck
- ✓Gym equipment
- ✓Starlink
- ✓Swimming platform
- ✓Satellite TV
- ✓Two sea scooters
🌊 Tenders & Water Toys
- ✓Paddleboards
- ✓Towable toys
- ✓Fishing equipment
- ✓Snorkelling equipment
- ✓7.32 m Cobia Chase tender
- ✓4.27 m Novurania tender
Life on Board Southern Belle
Every day on Southern Belle is planned around you. The captain chooses the calmest anchorages, the crew prepares the toys before you wake, and there is always a shaded spot on deck for a long lunch or an afternoon nap. Highlights include exterior bar, sun deck, gym equipment, starlink, swimming platform.
Dining on Board: Caribbean Flavours and Fine Cuisine
The chef on Southern Belle creates menus around your tastes, using fresh Caribbean produce bought locally – grilled mahi-mahi and lobster, spiced jerk dishes, tropical fruit platters and fresh salads, alongside international and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher-friendly and children’s menus are available on request, and the bar can be stocked with your favourite champagne, wines and rum cocktails. Ashore, Aren Yachting can reserve tables at the islands’ best beach restaurants – essential over Christmas, New Year and the February holidays.
Where to Cruise: St Barths, St Martin & Antigua
Southern Belle can explore the Leeward Islands – St Barths, St Martin, Anguilla, St Kitts & Nevis and Antigua. A popular one-week Caribbean charter could look like this:
- Day 1 – St Martin: Board in Simpson Bay or Marigot and enjoy a welcome dinner on deck.
- Day 2 – Anguilla: Shoal Bay and Meads Bay – some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean.
- Day 3 – St Barths: Gustavia’s boutiques and lunch at Shell Beach.
- Day 4 – Colombier: A protected bay reached only by sea – snorkelling with turtles.
- Day 5 – St Kitts & Nevis: Rainforest hikes, Pinney’s Beach and sunset drinks.
- Day 6 – Antigua: English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Day 7 – Jolly Harbour & Green Island: Kitesurfing, beach lunch and a farewell dinner on board.
- Day 8 – Disembarkation: Breakfast on board and transfer to the airport.
Why Charter Southern Belle with Aren Yachting?
Aren Yachting is a TÜRSAB-licensed luxury charter company working with yachts in Turkey, Greece, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. We check live availability, compare similar yachts for you, help with flights and transfers, and remain your single point of contact from the first enquiry to the last day on board. Guests from the USA, the UK and Europe trust us for honest advice and clear, all-inclusive quotes.
💶 Weekly Charter Rates
| Winter – Caribbean | $54,000 – $59,000 |
| Summer – Caribbean | $54,000 – $59,000 |
Rates are for the yacht and crew. APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) for fuel, food, drinks and berthing, plus applicable taxes, are added. Christmas and New Year weeks may carry premium rates.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Yacht type | Motor Yacht |
| Builder | Johnson Yachts Johnson 87 |
| Design | interior by Dixon Yacht Design |
| Built | 2006 |
| Length / Beam | 26.52 m / 7.2 m |
| Cabins | 4 (1 master, 1 VIP, 1 double, 1 twin) |
| Guests / Crew | 8 / 4 |
| Cruising area | Caribbean |
| Performance | cruising speed 13 knots |
Getting There: Flights and Transfers
The most convenient gateway is Princess Juliana International Airport, St Maarten (SXM) or V.C. Bird International Airport, Antigua (ANU). There are direct flights from Miami, New York and other US hubs, and from London to Antigua and St Maarten in season. Aren Yachting can arrange private transfers, hotel nights before or after your cruise and private jet flights directly to the islands.
Best Time to Charter in the Caribbean
The Caribbean charter season runs from December to April, with warm sea temperatures of 26–28 °C, steady trade winds and very little rain. Christmas, New Year and February are the busiest weeks and should be booked early, while late April and May offer quieter anchorages and good value.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can Southern Belle accommodate?
Southern Belle sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 cabins (1 master, 1 VIP, 1 double, 1 twin), with 4 crew on board.
What is the weekly charter price of Southern Belle?
Winter – Caribbean: $54,000 – $59,000; Summer – Caribbean: $54,000 – $59,000. Rates are for the yacht and crew; APA and applicable taxes are added. Contact us for an exact quote.
Where does Southern Belle cruise?
Her cruising area is Caribbean. Aren Yachting will plan a route around your dates, flights and interests.
What water toys are on board Southern Belle?
Paddleboards, Towable toys, Fishing equipment, Snorkelling equipment, 7.32 m Cobia Chase tender, 4.27 m Novurania tender.
What is APA and how does it work?
APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) is paid in advance to cover running costs such as fuel, food, drinks and berthing. The captain keeps a full record and any unused amount is refunded at the end of the charter.
When is the best time for a Caribbean yacht charter?
The main season runs from December to April, with peak demand at Christmas, New Year and in February. May and November offer quieter islands and good value.
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