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Caribbean Itinerary
St. Martin to St. Martin
Anguilla
Arrive in Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. A spectacular lunch on the aft deck is the ideal opportunity to review the itinerary and menus with the captain and chef. Enjoy a siesta on the upper deck as your yacht heads off to the quintessential French town of Marigot for a shopping spree in world-class shops and boutiques. Enjoy dinner on board or ashore in this very typical French port.
Gustavia, St. Barths
Take an early morning swim before you cruise to stop for unch at Ile Fourche, half way between St Martin and St Barts. Snorkeling here is excellent, especially on the north shore. Depart after lunch for St Barths. Anchor at Anse de Colombier. Originally owned by the Rockefellers, this bay offers turquoise waters with good snorkeling. Overnight here or cruise around to the Port of Gustavia. Cafés, fine shops, exclusive wine stores, galleries and unique boutiques line this harbor. A regular hangout for celebrities, you might happen upon an impromptu concert by Jimmy Buffett at LeSelect. Nightlife abounds in St Barts, so pace yourself with a nap. Hotel Carl Gustaf offers stunning sunset views. Dinner ashore or on boat.
Enjoy an early morning stroll along the waterfront before breakfast. Hire a moke or a scooter to discover this island. Highlights include the wonderfully rugged southeast coast along Grand Fond, winding along the tiny mountain roads to Vitet, scrambling around the rocks at the end of the Colombier Road, and buying intricate straw work from barefooted women in traditional dress in Corrossol. Anse de Grande Saline makes a great stop for a walk and a swim. Choose from one of the many excellent French restaurants for lunch, before heading back to your yacht for dinner.
Orient Beach, St. Martin
After breakfast it's a short hop over to Saba, said to look like a fairy tale picture of a forbidden land. A mere two miles in diameter, it reaches a lofty 3000 feet. Take a taxi up to Mt Scenery. At a height of 2855 feet, it's 6 ˝ miles of zigzag road. Enjoy views of banana plantations, oleander bushes and stunning ocean views. Visit the many little shops in the village surrounded by clover and lemon grass. Look out for Saba Lace and spices. There is also excellent diving around the deep waters. Enjoy dinner ashore or on the tranquility of the aft deck.
After breakfast cruise over to St Eustatius (Statia), the former trade capital of the Indies. Once a thriving sugar producer, Statia now offers unparalleled peace and tranquility. Visit the old fort or take in one of the many hikes the island has to offer. Statia offers exceptional diving, with hundreds of types of fish that can be seen in many dive sites including Doobie's Crack, Barracuda Reef, Kim's Coral and Twin Wrecks. Overnight.
Cruise back to St Martin to disembark.
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Caribbean Charter, Enjoy the Balmy Breezes of Winter
The Caribbean
Depending on where you live, the Caribbean can be a very easy location to visit, always has warm weather with cooling trade winds. It is a sailor's delight, and is also a very comfortable destination for motor yacht cruising. In the Caribbean there is a yacht choice, location and style for everyone. The Caribbean geographic region proper runs from the top of the BVI's to the bottom of Grenada. Within this vast area and large number of islands are over 7 international airports positioned from one end to the other, so that you can easily fly in and out of your Caribbean corner of the world.
So think "Caribbean" for your winter charter for crystal clear waters, great underwater coral displays, colorful tropical fish, warm temperatures, cooling winds, and beautiful islands each with a unique island history and culture.
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Ring in the New Year in these Special Caribbean Locations
Gustavia, St. Barths
Being in St. Barths for New Years is like being in San Tropez in August along the French Riviera. and just like San Tropez in August, there is quite a bit of action in St. Barths for New Years along the docks with yachts lined up stern to down the quay. While dockage stern to in St. Barths for New Years is not a guarantee, there is plenty of room in the harbor to anchor and come ashore to the quay in the ships' tender. There you can mingle with the other yachtsmen, visit with friends, and make new friends. Of course the quay is not the only party on St. Barths. The more well known establishments like Maya's and Nikki Beach and even at the Le Select, the first bar on the island, made famous by Jimmy Buffet and "Cheeseburger in Paradise" all have a New Year's Eve celebrations in their establishments, and are busy all week. However to see a collection of outstanding yachts all in one place, be sure to be down on the quay in St. Barths on New Year's Eve.
Of course the traditional New Year's location in which to be, has for years been at Foxy's in the British Virgin Islands on the island of Jost Van Dyke, where yachts can be seen jockeying for anchoring position on the morning of New Years Eve so all can be ashore on the beach at Foxy's to join the New Year's Eve Celebration. And over in Tortola in the BVI's, join the celebration on the beach in Trellis Bay.
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Summer/Fall Season Charter Value Offers (For the New Years time period including December 25, availability changes quickly with no notice, there may be a 10 day minimum, depending on the yacht, and pricing on each yacht brochure below may or may not reflect a normal Holiday pricing surcharge.)
ESSENCE
VIRAGO
TITAN XIV
KAPULA
ANTARA
FOUR ACES
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