Leeward Islands Yacht Charter

Your Guide to Yacht Charter in the Leeward Islands

A yacht charter vacation in the Leeward Islands, often known as the Lesser Antilles, will exceed expectations. This is a yachtsman's paradise. These islands sit half way down the eastern Caribbean chain, beginning with Nevis, St Kitts, St Bart’s and St Maartin in the north, Antigua and Barbuda in the middle and the islands of Montserrat and Guadeloupe to the south. Sailing throughout the Leeward Islands, you'll find an intriguing blend of cultures. Les Saintes holds a taste of France, a quaint Dutch influence is prevalent in the southern parts of St Maartin, and Antigua of course, is unmistakably British. A yacht charter holiday in the Leeward Islands will offer you everything - majestic tropical landscapes, powdery white beaches, sparkling waters, the exotic cuisine of St Maartin and the lively nightlife of Antigua. The nature lover will not be disappointed with the beauty of St. Kitts and Nevis. The surreal atmosphere on these northern islands is a naturally intoxicating blend of sunshine, fresh sea air and rich vegetation. Both islands are crowned with spectacular cloud-ringed peaks covered with tropical forests and brilliant flowers.

Midway down the Leeward Islands, you'll find the thriving core of Antigua, a major yacht charter base. Antigua is the image of a British colony set amongst a tropical paradise. Due to the islands natural defences, the British choose Antigua as its naval stronghold in the Caribbean, over two hundred years ago. Antigua, being the largest of the British Leeward Islands had warm, steady winds, a complex coastline of safe harbors, and a protective, nearly unbroken wall of coral reef. Today, charter boats flock to Antigua for the same reasons. If you tire of the constant parties in Antigua, take a day sail over to Barbuda for some peace and tranquillity. Commercially, Barbuda is relatively unscathed, which means secluded beaches and quiet anchorages, are still a definite possibility.

On the southern tip of the Leeward Islands, constant easterly trade winds provide some magnificent open water sailing. Cruise amongst some of the most undeveloped islands in the Caribbean - Iles des Saintes, Marie Galante and Dominica. A yacht charter in the Leeward Islands can offer you everything from spectacular scenery, superb diving, delicious cuisine, peace and tranquillity or lively entertainment.

Yachting Destinations In and Around the Leeward Islands

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CARIBBEAN

There are many beautiful luxury yachts available in the Caribbean, a traditional hot spot for yacht charters. The Caribbean is popular because a ...

Barbados

Barbados is a relatively flat tropical Caribbean island with an abundant supply of large gradually sloping beaches as punctuated by sandstone cliffs. ...

Virgin Gorda

Browse travel information and crewed luxury yachts that are available for charter in Virgin Gorda.

Turks and Caicos

Detailed information regarding luxury yacht charters in Turks and Caicos.

Nevis

Nevis sits beside St Kitts and only a mere two mile expanse of clear, turquoise water separates the to Caribbean Islands. On your luxury yacht ...

St John

St John is the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribean. However, St John somehow retains a serene and well preserved beauty that ...

Martinique

Martinique is the largest of the Windward Islands yacht charter areas and also known as Madinina, or Island of Flowers. Martinique is renowned for ...

Antigua

Antigua is one of the most well known yachting islands in the Caribbean. This British based colony offers all the main types of yacht charters such ...

Yachts for Charter in the Leeward Islands

Luxury Motor Yachts Available for Charter in Leeward Islands

Explore the variety of Luxury Motor Yachts available in the Leeward Islands, including Starship, Yia Sou and M/Y ARIOSO. Starship is a 143ft generous luxury yacht launched in 1988. Luxury Motor Yacht Starship sleeps ten charter guests in five cabins. Launched more recently than Starship, Yia Sou is a 104ft well sized yacht launched in 2001. Motor Yacht Yia Sou, by Cheoy Lee, accommodates 10 Guests passengers in 5 cabins cabins. At 39.62m (130' ), M/Y ARIOSO is larger than Yia Sou and was launched in 2006. M/Y ARIOSO, crafted by Westport, sleeps ten passengers in five cabins. There is a whole host of great luxury motor yachts available for charter in the Leeward Islands. The above presentation is simply a selection, so please click on the link below for more.

Luxury Sailing Yachts Available for Charter in Leeward Islands

Explore the variety of Luxury Sailing Yachts available in the Leeward Islands, including LIR, Lady Thuraya and APACHE. LIR is a 35.2m/115' well proportioned yacht launched in 1988. Sailing Yacht LIR sleeps 6-8 charter guests in 4+ cabins. Lady Thuraya is a 31.00m (101' 8") good sized luxury yacht launched in 1982. Sailing yacht Lady Thuraya, crafted by Verkerk Designs and Lubbe Voss Germany and H . Lunstroo, sleeps eight guests in four cabins. At 32.00m (105' ), APACHE is larger than Lady Thuraya and was launched in 1994. Sailing yacht APACHE, created by D. Presles & J. Pierrejean and Chantier Navale N2a, sleeps eight passengers in four cabins. Please view the link below for an additional selection of luxury sailing yachts available for charter in locations_sentence_title.

Luxury Catamarans Available for Charter in Leeward Islands

Luxury Catamarans available in the Leeward Islands include Sailing Catamaran THE CURE, Sailing Catamaran Matira and Catamaran TAHUATA Yacht. Sailing Catamaran THE CURE is a 18.90m (62' ) good sized luxury yacht launched in 2009. Sailing Catamaran THE CURE, created by Vplp and Lagoon, sleeps six passengers in three cabins. At 58ft (17.7m), Sailing Catamaran Matira is larger than Sailing Catamaran THE CURE and was launched in 2004. Sailing Catamaran Matira sleeps eight passengers in four cabins. Launched more recently than Sailing Catamaran Matira, Catamaran TAHUATA Yacht is a 17.82m (58' 5") well proportioned yacht launched in 2005. Catamaran TAHUATA Yacht, developed by Marc Lombard and Cabinet Diedre and Alliaura Marine - Privilege, sleeps eight guests in four cabins. There are more luxury catamarans currently available for charter in the Leeward Islands. For a full list of these yachts please follow the link below.

Browse More Yachts Available for Charter in Leeward Islands

Explore Yachts available for charter in the Leeward Islands, including Crocodile Daddy, 'JO' and Lagoon 380 catamaran. Crocodile Daddy is a 62 Feet well proportioned yacht launched in 2010. Crocodile Daddy, crafted by Lagoon, accommodates 8 Guests charter passengers in 4 Doubles cabins. At 49.95m (163' 10")., 'JO' is larger than Crocodile Daddy and was launched in 2004. Luxury motor yacht 'JO', produced by Benetti, sleeps 10/12 passengers in 5/6 cabins. Lagoon 380 catamaran is a 37 ft 11' well sized yacht launched in 2000-02. Lagoon 380 catamaran sleeps eight passengers in 4 dble cabins. There is a whole host of great yachts available for charter in the Leeward Islands. The above presentation is simply a selection, so please click on the link below for more.

Latest Leeward Islands Yachting News

Interested in news about the Leeward Islands? Follow the links below for Luxury Yacht Charter and Superyacht News related to Leeward Islands and other locations.

Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2013: Day 2

It was another exciting day of competing for crews attending the 2013 Les Voiles de Saint Barth. Tomorrow is a lay day and racing will continue on Friday and Saturday.

BVI Spring Regatta 2013 to start tomorrow

The 2013 BVI Spring Regatta will start tomorrow, on March 29, after two days of spectacular racing in the BVI Sailing Festival in the popular Caribbean yacht charter destination - Tortola in the British Virgin Islands.

St. Barths Bucket Regatta 2013 to kick off tomorrow

The eagerly awaited St Barths Bucket Regatta will start tomorrow, hosting the spectacular fleet of superyachts, including the Perini Navi charter yacht Maltese Falcon. It will also be the first time since the 1930s, so many J Class yachts have gathered for a single racing event.

55m Spirit of Tradition ketch KAMAXITHA superyacht by Royal Huisman

Spectacular sailing yacht Kamaxitha is a 55m Spirit of Tradition ketch, with naval architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects, beautiful interior by Rhoades Young and construction by the prestigious Royal Huisman luxury yacht builder; launched in 2012.

Les Voiles de Saint Barth 2013 to kick off in two weeks

Set to run from April 8 to 13, this year's 4th edition of Les Voiles de St Barth will be hosting the luxury vessels built by renowned Nautor's Swan, including the 100-foot superyacht Varsovie. Registrations to compete are open until April 8.

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