Drumbeat – 53 m Sailing Yacht Charter in the Caribbean & Mediterranean
Built by Alloy Yachts in 2002 / refit 2022, the 53 m sailing yacht Drumbeat offers a private, fully crewed luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins, with 10 crew dedicated to your holiday.
Her cruising grounds are Caribbean (winter), Mediterranean (summer) – so she can be chartered for a winter escape to the islands or a summer holiday in Europe. Whether you are planning a family holiday, a celebration with friends or a corporate trip, a week on board Drumbeat is the most private way to discover the Leeward Islands – St Barths, St Martin, Anguilla, St Kitts & Nevis and Antigua.
🛏️ Accommodation
- ✓5 guest cabins: 1 master, 2 double, 2 twin
- ✓Up to 10 guests
- ✓10 professional crew
- ✓Air conditioning throughout
🌅 On Board
- ✓Gym
- ✓Satellite TV
- ✓Lowering swim platform
- ✓Two Topaz Race X sailing dinghies
- ✓Doughnuts
- ✓Sea scooter
🌊 Tenders & Water Toys
- ✓Windsurfer
- ✓Waterskis
- ✓Wakeboards
- ✓Kayaks
- ✓Paddleboards
- ✓Snorkelling equipment
- ✓Scuba diving equipment
- ✓Dive compressor
- ✓Fishing equipment
- ✓6.2 m Castoldi jet RIB
- ✓4.5 m Avon RIB
Life on Board Drumbeat
Every day on Drumbeat 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 gym, satellite tv, lowering swim platform, two topaz race x sailing dinghies, doughnuts.
Dining on Board: Caribbean Flavours and Fine Cuisine
The chef on Drumbeat 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
Drumbeat 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.
Summer Charters in the Mediterranean
Outside the Caribbean season, Drumbeat cruises the Mediterranean. Aren Yachting is based in Turkey and specialises in the Eastern Mediterranean, so we can also combine her with routes along the Turkish Riviera and the Greek islands, or suggest a similar yacht for a summer blue cruise.
Why Charter Drumbeat 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 | €210,000 |
| Summer – Mediterranean | €210,000 |
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 | Sailing Yacht |
| Builder | Alloy Yachts |
| Built | 2002 / refit 2022 |
| Length / Beam | 53 m / 10.35 m |
| Cabins | 5 (1 master, 2 double, 2 twin) |
| Guests / Crew | 10 / 10 |
| Cruising area | Caribbean (winter), Mediterranean (summer) |
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 Drumbeat accommodate?
Drumbeat sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 cabins (1 master, 2 double, 2 twin), with 10 crew on board.
What is the weekly charter price of Drumbeat?
Winter – Caribbean: €210,000; Summer – Mediterranean: €210,000. Rates are for the yacht and crew; APA and applicable taxes are added. Contact us for an exact quote.
Where does Drumbeat cruise?
Her cruising area is Caribbean (winter), Mediterranean (summer). Aren Yachting will plan a route around your dates, flights and interests.
What water toys are on board Drumbeat?
Windsurfer, Waterskis, Wakeboards, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Snorkelling equipment, Scuba diving equipment, Dive compressor, Fishing equipment, 6.2 m Castoldi jet RIB, 4.5 m Avon RIB.
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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