Antigua Yacht Charter

There are multiple experiences to enjoy on a luxury yacht charter in Antigua, no matter the day of the year.

Make your way to the marina in Falmouth Harbour and enjoy the fun bars and cafes as well as those of neighbouring English Harbour. On a Sunday, head up to the Shirley Heights viewpoint to enjoy local music and a rum punch while looking out for the famous ‘green flash’ on the horizon at sunset.

Those seeking sand, sun and a slower pace can make the short walk over to Pigeon Point Beach from Falmouth Harbour. The relaxed atmosphere and beach shacks provide a mellow background with a reggae rhythm filling the air and a selection of refreshments.

During a luxury yacht charter in Antigua make sure you visit Nonsuch Bay, perfect for a quiet evening with loved ones. Located in a pretty sheltered anchorage Nonsuch Bay boasts a natural reef teeming with marine life. Snorkelling and scuba diving are particularly good to the south or east of the island; simply pull on a pair of fins and jump off the back of the yacht to discover the local reefs and wrecks from bygone days of trading and piracy.

Montserrat is a volcanic island just 25 miles south-west of the island and is a great stop during an Antigua yacht charter. Having experienced a significant eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano in the 1990s, resulting in earning a reputation as a “modern-day Pompeii”, Montserrat has a dramatic landscape towards the south of the island, much of which is now part of an exclusion zone. The north of the island offers plenty to explore, including black-sand beaches, coral reefs and caves interspersed along the coastline. Take an excursion ashore to the volcano observatory during your crewed yacht holiday in Antigua, and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views before retreating to the luxury surroundings of your private yacht charter.

The best time to rent a yacht in Antigua is between December and April, regarded as Antigua’s main charter season. Average temperatures are generally stable year-round, with highs of approximately 29C (84F) in December and 28C (82F) in April. The sea temperature in December and April is usually around 27C (81F).

Falmouth Harbour and English Harbour have been welcoming ships and yachts for centuries and are steeped in maritime history. Many luxury yacht charters in Antigua will base themselves here.

St John’s is the capital and worth a visit for those with an interest in the island’s history. Take a day excursion by car across the island or head in by tender to visit the city’s Museum of Antigua and Barbuda, which takes you back in time to the days of plundering, plantations and indigenous tribes. The 19th-century St John’s Cathedral looks down over the capital from its prominent hillside position near Government House, a reminder of the island’s rich colonial past.

Make sure you leave time to make the most of your yacht’s many tenders and toys. Head to nearby Green Island where you can snorkel or enjoy your yacht’s watertoys, followed by a stunning Caribbean sunset in this remote location. The island is just 25 square kilometres in size and can be easily traversed by car. The small fishing village behind Corossol Beach is a window into a more traditional way of life on the island, for a contrasting experience to the glitz of Gustavia.

Falmouth Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard on the south coast of Antigua are the most popular places for yachts to dock. Both are well suited to sailing superyachts and are deep enough for vessels with a large draft. Falmouth Harbour Marina has capacity for superyachts of up to 100 metres (330 feet) in length and with a draft of 6 metres (20 feet). Nelson’s Dockyard Marina has capacity for superyachts and is also the centre of the action for many of the regattas taking place throughout the season.

YACHTZOO prides itself on privacy and trust for our charter clients. Booking a yacht charter in Antigua is no different. With the help of YACHTZOO’s dedicated Antigua yacht charter broker specialists, you can choose between the highest quality superyachts, a choice of itineraries and the best rates available.

If you would like to book an Antigua yacht charter, please get in touch with a YACHTZOO Antigua boat charter broker by filling in the form here. A dedicated broker will be in touch with you by phone or by e-mail with a handpicked selection of luxury vessels for your Antigua yacht holiday.