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Come sail with us aboard "Cool Cat" Catamaran. You choose the type of charter you prefer and let us do the rest! Relax in comfort aboard our luxury catamaran, as we sail the shoreline of Antigua. Or, if you want a bit more adventure - consider booking a charter on our "Island Boat Adventure Tour".

Catamaran Charter Trips

Private Charters - Half Day, Lunch Trip, Sunset Cruise - A gentle sailing journey aboard Antigua’s most luxurious catamaran. See beautiful beaches, turquoise waters and marine life. Snorkeling equipment, open bar, snacks provided.

Special Event Charters

Renewal of vows, Honeymoon, Birthday, Anniversary, Proposals or getting married onboard - Let us know what your special occasion is in advance and we will prepare a beautiful cruise to make your event a memorable one. Call for details.

Island Boat Excursion

A boating adventure at secluded "Prickly Pear Island". Fishing trips and snorkeling trips aboard "Even Flow". This smaller, fun boat can accommodate up 8 persons. Explore the coral reefs, white sand beaches and see colorful fish.

Is Antigua good for charters?

YES! Antigua offers some of the best sailing trips in the Caribbean. Come vacation amid some of the clearest waters and most spectacular beaches around Antigua. Our Charter Services include; custom charters, sailing tours around Antigua and also fishing or snorkeling trips. Private Catamaran charters are relaxing and the best way to explore around the island of Antigua. Let us know where you want to go. Book your sailboat charter with us today. It will be the most memorable sailboat charter vacation you have ever had!

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MOPY III Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 38.5 Length Total
• 4 Cabins Total
• 12 Max. Guests
• Yacht Type: Sailing Catamarans
• Yacht Age: 2022
• Manufacturer: Lagoon
• Model: Lagoon 40 - 4 + 2 cab
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COOL RUNNINGS Bareboat Charter in Antigua

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ADISHATZ Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 39.1 Length Total
• 10 Max. Guests
• Manufacturer: Fountaine Pajot
• Model: Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 - 4 cab.

LOU ROUSTIDOU Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 39.3 Length Total
• Manufacturer: Nautitech
• Model: Nautitech 40 Open - 4 + 2 cab.

TITOM Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• Yacht Age: 2023
• Manufacturer: Bavaria
• Model: Nautitech 40 open NEW - 4 + 2 cab.

Sunsail 41.0 Premier Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 40.5 Length Total
• 3 Cabins Total
• 8 Max. Guests
• Yacht Type: Sailing Monohulls
• Yacht Age: 1-3 Years in Service
• Manufacturer: Jeanneau
• Model: Sun Odyssey 41.0

Sunsail 41 Classic Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• Yacht Age: 3-6 Years in Service
• Model: Sun Odyssey 41

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RASABEN Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 40.8 Length Total
• Yacht Age: 2018
• Manufacturer: Beneteau
• Model: Oceanis 41.1

AMELY 1 Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 41.3 Length Total
• Model: Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 - 4 + 2 cab.

NANOOK Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• Yacht Age: 2024

CHINOOK Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 9 Max. Guests
• Yacht Age: 2020
• Model: Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 - 3 + 1 cab.

Sunsail Leopard 424 Classic Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 41.6 Length Total
• Manufacturer: Leopard

Sunsail Leopard 424 Premier Plus Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• Yacht Age: Under 1 Year in Service

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Moorings 4200 3-Cabin Club Bareboat Charter in Antigua

• 41.7 Length Total
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If you are obtaining a quote, information, booking travel for and/or securing or procuring a Charter (as that term is defined in Section 1 below) for more than just yourself, all references below to “Charterer” or “you” (and derivations thereof) shall be read to mean you on behalf of yourself and each individual within your group for whom you are obtaining a quote, information, booking travel for and/or securing or procuring Charter.

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• Prepaid Charter Reservations . Typically, Broker negotiates charter rates in advance with the yacht owner or charter company (“ Charter Provider ”) to obtain cost-effective rates, and facilitate reservations and availability for yacht charters, excursions and travel (the “ Charter ”). Broker also provides services to you by facilitating the booking of reservations for consideration and receives a commission from the Charter Provider (the “ Broker Fee ”). The Broker Fee is included in the pre-negotiated Charter rate provided to you, plus taxes and other fees where applicable. You agree that your payment is for the total amount set forth in the applicable Charter agreement (which Charter Provider may refer to as a Charter Contract, Charter Agreement, Booking Terms & Conditions, Instructions and Terms for Accommodations, as well as other derivations) provided to you by Broker (“ Charter Agreement ”). Upon execution of the Charter Agreement and receipt of the applicable deposit, you will have made a reservation for the Charter that authorizes Broker to facilitate the Charter on your behalf (“Charter Reservation”), including making payment arrangements with the Charter Provider. You further agree that Broker is a third-party beneficiary to the Charter Agreement and shall have the right to enforce such agreement to the extent it deems such enforcement necessary or advisable to protect its rights hereunder or under the Charter Agreement.

  Broker retains the Broker Fee as compensation in arranging your Charter Reservation. The Broker Fee varies based on the amount and type of Charter and/or services provided by Broker.  By making a Charter Reservation, you accept and agree to the relevant cancellation and no-show policy of the Charter Provider set forth in the Charter Agreement. Cancellation and no-show policies vary for each Charter. Carefully read the Charter Agreement and additional information provided to you by Broker. It is expressly agreed by Charterer that the Broker Fee is earned at the time the Charter Reservation is made. Late payment, wrong credit card or debit card details, invalid credit or debit cards, or insufficient funds are for your own risk and account, and you will not be entitled to any refund of any prepaid amount unless the Charter Provider expressly agrees otherwise under the Charter Agreement or in some other signed writing.

• Charter Rules and Restrictions . Additional terms and agreements will apply to your Charter Reservation and any purchase or rental of equipment or other items, supplies, provisions and travel you may select. Please read those additional terms carefully. In particular, if you have purchased airfare, please ensure that you read the full terms and conditions of carriage issued by the supplier. You agree to abide by the terms of purchase imposed by any supplier with whom you elect to deal, including but not limited to payment of all amounts when due and compliance with the supplier’s rules and restrictions regarding availability, charges, fares, and use of products and services.
• Payment . All payments must be made by personal check, bank/wire transfer, ACH payment and/or with a major credit card unless otherwise expressly stated. The total price for the Charter Reservation will be billed in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise stated. Some banks and credit card companies impose fees for international transactions. If you are making a reservation from outside of the United States on a US credit card, your bank may convert the payment amount to your local currency and charge you a conversion fee. This means the amount listed on your credit or bank card statement may be in your local currency and therefore a different figure than the amount provided by Broker for the Charter Reservation. In addition, a foreign transaction fee may be assessed if the financial institution that issued your credit card is located outside of the United States. Booking international travel may be considered to be an international transaction by the financial institution or card company. The currency exchange rate and foreign transaction fee is determined solely by your financial institution on the day that it processes the transaction. If you have any questions about these fees or the exchange rate applied to your booking, please contact your financial institution. Broker shall not be liable to you for any such service, conversion, or exchange fee.

  Broker expressly reserves the right to cancel your Charter Reservation if full payment is not timely received as set forth in the Charter Agreement.

• Cancellation and Rescheduling . You may cancel or change your Charter Reservation as set forth in the Charter Agreement by and among you, the Charter Provider and/or Broker. Please note that some Charter Providers do not permit changes to or cancellation of reservations after they are made, or after a certain date, as indicated in the Charter Agreement. You agree to abide by the terms of the Charter Agreement with respect to your Charter Reservation. Broker will not be responsible for reimbursing Charterer for any previously tendered deposits or payments by Charterer and disclaims all liability for the failure of a Charter Provider to refund or return any such funds.
• Credit Card Transactions and Chargebacks . If for any reason, any Charter Provider is unable to provide the Charter, or any part thereof, for which you have contracted, your remedy lies against the Charter Provider, and not against Broker. However, Broker will use reasonable efforts to assist you and Charter Provider in reaching a resolution to a dispute between you and the Charter Provider. In the event that your payment has already been transferred from Broker to Charter Provider or to an escrow account, you agree that you will not seek a chargeback against Broker for such amounts transferred. You further agree to indemnify and hold Broker harmless from and against any liability, loss, damage or expense (including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees) that Broker may incur in connection with chargebacks against Broker or under the Charter Agreement and your performance thereunder. If Broker incurs any costs, including but not limited to attorneys’ fees, to recover any payments charged back by your credit card company or other financial institution, you agree that you will be liable for these costs. If your payment is declined for any reason, you agree to settle any amounts owed to Broker via money order, cashier’s check, personal check or bank/ACH transfer immediately.
• Broker Responsibility . Broker makes arrangements with the Charter Provider. Broker additionally makes additional arrangements with other suppliers for the various components and other services that comprise your Charter (“Charter Suppliers”). Broker is not an agent of these Charter Providers or the Charter Suppliers (and the Charter Providers and Charter Suppliers are not agents of Broker). Broker expressly disclaims any liability for the actions or omissions of the Charter Provider and the Charter Suppliers. The Charter Providers and the Charter Suppliers reserve the right to refuse service to you at their sole discretion. Broker assumes no liability for the acts of the Charter Provider or the Charter Suppliers in refusing service. Broker is not responsible for schedule changes and does not offer compensation for those changes. Broker is not responsible under any circumstances for any injury or damages you may suffer, in connection with sea, air or ground transportation, hotel accommodations, or other travel or excursion services arranged by Broker.

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Excepting only liability that directly arises from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Broker, you will not hold Broker responsible for any injury, damage or loss you may suffer while on a Charter, whether incurred on the Charter or in connection with any other rental, purchase, excursion or activity, regardless of the relationship of any of the foregoing with the Charter Provider or the Charter Suppliers.

• Your Responsibility . By booking a Charter with Broker, you agree to defend and indemnify and hold harmless Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, and each of their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, causes of action, demands, recoveries, losses, damages, fines, penalties or other costs or expenses of any kind or nature, including but not limited to reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in connection with: (i) your breach of these Terms or the documents referenced herein; (ii) your violation of any law or rights of a third party; or (iii) your use of the Broker website.

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• Limitation on Liability . In no event shall Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Suppliers, and/or their respective affiliates, or any employees, agents, officers, directors, members or managers of any of the foregoing (“Broker and Charter Releasees”), be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special or consequential damages arising out of, or in any way connected with, your access to, display of or use the Broker’s website, the Charter or services provided to you in connection with the Charter (including, but not limited to, your reliance upon opinions of the Broker), whether based on a theory of negligence, contract, tort, strict liability, consumer protection statutes, or otherwise, and even if Broker and/or any other of the Broker and Charter Releasees have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If, despite the limitation above, Broker or the Broker and Charter Releasees are found liable for any loss or damage which arises out of or in any way connected with any of the occurrences described above, then Broker, Charter Provider, Charter Supplier and the Broker and Charter Releasees will in no event exceed, in the aggregate, the greater of (a) the Broker Fee, and (b) One-Hundred Dollars (US $100.00).

The foregoing limitation of liability reflects the allocation of risk between the parties. The limitations specified in this section will survive and apply even if any limited remedy specified in these Terms is found to have failed of its essential purpose. The limitations of liability provided in these Terms inure to the benefit of Broker and/or its providers.

The foregoing does not affect any liability which cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

• Limitation on Time to File Claims . ANY CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM YOU MAY HAVE ARISING OUT OF RELATING TO BROKER’S SERVICES OR THE WEBSITE MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES, OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION OR CLAIM IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.
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ANTIGUA YACHT CHARTER

Getaway on an Antigua yacht charter and immerse yourself in the magic of sun-kissed days and champagne nights. 365 dazzling sandy enclaves⁠—one for every day of the year—await your discovery on this awe-inspiring island.

From its lush tropical rainforests and rich cultural heritage to the allure and glamor of Antigua Sailing Week, the all-inclusive island of Antigua and Barbuda offers a fascinating array of options for everyone lucky enough to visit its sparkling blue shores. Cruise in luxury complete with the first-class service of your crew. Dock in English Harbour and explore the enchanting maritime history of the island. Trek up to Shirley Heights, where you can party with locals and other tourists until sunrise. Hop on a waverunner and tour the sandy coves of Antigua, or have your captain take you to your own private beach, where you’ll enjoy total seclusion and privacy, along with a gourmet meal prepared by your personal chef.

Here, your choices are endless. Whatever you wish, your expert yacht crew will make it happen. Indulge in paradise and find pure bliss aboard your Antigua yacht charter.

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Day charters in Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua & barbuda private day charters.

While vacationing in Antigua & Barbuda, take a day out on the water by Chartering  a sail or motor yacht to see more of our beautiful island from the sea.

Warm blue waters, exciting sailing, great sightseeing, snorkeling, swimming and more all from the privacy of your own day charter yacht.

We have some beautiful off lying islands only accessible by private yacht, give us a call and let us arrange a “Day on the Water” for you.

Day Charter Motor Yacht Blue Cloud

Cruise Antigua and Barbuda aboard Day Charter Yacht Blue Cloud, a 58ft fast comfortable motor yacht that can take up to 10 guests.

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To charter a yacht means to rent it for the day, (or longer,) in order to enjoy a multitude of sights, sounds and experiences which would not be visible, or apparent to you on dry land.

Antigua and Barbuda are to be found in the centre of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Antigua is approximately 14 miles long by 11 miles wide and is the largest of the Leeward Island, (which are English speaking, making for ease of communication.) Barbuda is around 30 miles north of Antigua and both islands enjoy superbly temperate climates.

Put these two crucial ingredients together and you have the perfect recipe for your next memorable vacation. When searching for the perfect break, look no further than an Antigua day charter which would give you the opportunity to see for yourself the beauty that is Antigua and Barbuda.

The day charter of a yacht in Antigua will give you one of the most memorable experiences of your life when you choose a prestigious company such as Nicholson Yacht Charters and Services. You will have the opportunity to set your own itinerary and the chance to explore any of the 365 beaches which surround Antigua. Yes, 365; one for each day of the year!

Chartering a yacht for the day in Antigua will give you a taste of the high life in more ways than one as you see what this beautiful area has to offer you. For all you water babies, you can snorkel, swim or shallow dive around the southern and eastern coasts of Antigua and Barbuda, which are surrounded by shelves which provide the most superb conditions. The water temperature is around 80 F (25 C) on average and underwater visibility is generally excellent, ranging from 50 to 140 feet. What better way to explore all that these islands have to offer than by chartering your very own luxury yacht for the day in Antigua and Barbuda ?

If you do decide on swimming and snorkelling, then watch out for many tropical marine plants and animals, which are not only diverse, but are also abundant. When you have finished with the water for the day, the beauty of chartering your very own yacht in Antigua is that you can then return to a meal cooked by a world-class chef, and eat it in the romantic setting of an azure blue sea and vermillion sky. What better way could there possibly be to enjoy a vacation? Let the experts, Nicholson’s take care of everything when you charter a yacht for the day in the sunny climes of Antigua and Barbuda.

Feel free to enjoy yourself without worrying about anything and spend your time surrounded by luxury in one of our sublime Antigua day charter yachts, crewed by the most experienced staff, all there to ensure you have a memorable time when you decide to visit an indulgent destination such as Barbuda and Antigua. You will have the time of your life, and it will be one where you say to your friends and family, ‘Do you remember when we chartered a yacht for the day in Antigua ?’ Wait for the nods and sighs; and the ‘I wish we could do it again!’

You can also choose to spend your holiday on a luxury sailing yacht which could mean an opportunity for you and your family or your friends to explore fabulous destinations around the world.

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Yacht Charter in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua yacht charter

Antigua and Barbuda are blessed with a warm climate and moderated by steady trade winds, making it a favourite among yachting enthusiasts from all over the world. Considered the foremost Caribbean destination for the world's best and most exclusive yacht charters, the sovereign island state is among the region's most desirable yachting destinations.

Why charter a yacht in Antigua and Barbuda?

Antigua and Barbuda is a sovereign island state in the Caribbean. Antigua, with its international airport, boasts 365 beaches, one for each day of the year. With 95 miles of winding coastline, calm waters, a tropical climate, and secluded bays, Antigua is dubbed the region's premier sailing destination. Barbuda, its sister island, lies 39 miles to the south of Antigua and offers its unique rural and laid back atmosphere. With an abundance of islands and beaches, Antigua and Barbuda is a yacht charter's playground. To charter a yacht in these islands is the ultimate sailing holiday, offering an abundance of itineraries that are sure to make your Caribbean vacation genuinely spectacular.

What are yacht charter prices in Antigua and Barbuda?

As a sailing paradise, you can find many yacht options, from a luxury yacht charter to a motor yacht, to a sailing yacht charter, to catamaran charters and superyachts. A 44-foot catamaran for eight people on board and a full day's rental can cost around $600 for 7 to 8 hours. A whole week's rental of a 289-foot superyacht can cost about $480,000, including a private chef preparing gourmet food, plenty of water sports equipment, and VIP treatment from day one.

When is the yachting season in Antigua and Barbuda?

The yachting season in Antigua starts in December and ends in May. June to November is defined by hurricane season, which means December to May are the best months for your yacht charter holiday in Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua yacht charter for a day

The best boat option for a full-day yacht charter in Antigua is a luxury catamaran. Sailing catamarans, in particular, are perfect for the Caribbean waters, making the most popular choice when it comes to Antigua yacht charters for a day. These boats can accommodate small to big groups, so whether there's only 2 of you onboard or you're a group of 15, you can enjoy the luxuries and comforts of a luxury catamaran in Antigua.

With hundreds of beautiful beaches, where do you even begin your full-day yacht charter in Antigua? To make the best of your full-day charter, you can head to Jolly Beach on the west coast, dubbed as one of the most beautiful islands. From here, you can enjoy a wide range of water activities, from snorkelling to swimming, to windsurfing, to relaxing around the one-mile white sand beach. After lunch, you can sail to Falmouth Harbour, then Nelson's Harbor, before making your way back to the marina in the capital of St. John's.

Another popular day yacht charter destination is Cades Reef. You can swim and snorkel around the reef and visit a nearby secluded bay. Lounge around the beach, swim, or snorkel and enjoy a homemade BBQ lunch prepared by the crew. For 6 to 7 hours on board a luxury catamaran, you can island-hop, visit secluded bays, and experience the comforts and amenities of a private yacht charter.

Antigua yacht charter overnight

An overnight yacht charter in Antigua allows you to visit destinations further away from the capital, as well as to sleep under the stars or inside your luxury cabin as the soft waves rock you to sleep. On your first day, a visit to English Harbor is a must. The Harbour is full of restaurants, bars, shops, and beaches within walking distance. Visit the Admiral's House of Museum, Pigeon Beach, and enjoy the great nightlife before heading back to your yacht. In the morning, head to Freeman Bay, where you can moor in the millpond-still waters and head to the famed Galleon Beach, with its bright white sands and gentle waters. Head back to the yacht, enjoy the sunset and sip on some champagne before heading to the marina.

Antigua yacht charter for a weekend

A weekend yacht charter in Antigua can start on a Friday afternoon and end on a Sunday, or the morning of Monday, depending on the itinerary you have or islands you wish to visit. While there are hundreds of islands to explore, a weekend boat charter can give you an experience of a few different islands that offer equally impressive experiences while still giving you the complete list of what Antigua has to offer. Here is a sample boat charter itinerary for a weekend getaway in Antigua and Barbuda:

Day 1: Falmouth Harbour

This horseshoe bay is not only spacious, but it's stunning with its turquoise waters and vast horizon. There are three large marinas here, and you'll find the most exquisite yachts lined up in their docks. The Harbour has become a bustling destination for the yachting community in the Caribbean due to its calm waters and naturally safe Harbour. You can head inland and soak up the rich history of Antigua's British settlement, enjoy some coffee or cocktails on the waterfront, and enjoy a day of Caribbean culture and hospitality.

Day 2: Great Bird Island

When touristy crowds are not your thing, you will fall in love with Great Bird Island. This island has been hailed as a "desert island dream" due to its quiet, peaceful, and serene environment. The coral reefs are stunning, making the reefs perfect for a few hours of snorkelling, and if you hike the highest peak of the island, you'll be gifted with incredible views of the island. Wildlife enthusiasts will also love being on this island. It is a natural haven for a number of endangered species, such as the West Indian whistling ducks and red-billed tropicbirds. Great Bird Island is a part of the slang group that belongs to the North Sound National Park, making it a protected offshore sanctuary. And if you have time, visit the adjacent Rabbit Island, and Long Island, which are all part of the National Park, featuring unique wildlife, such as the Hawksbill sea turtles.

Day 3: Green Island

On the last day of your weekend boat charter, enjoy the spoils of Green Island, an uninhabited and unspoiled island located on the eastern coast of Antigua. It is a popular snorkelling destination and has plenty of anchorages. It makes it no problem to spend your last night here or look for a spot as you enjoy water toys around the beautiful crystal clear waters. Green Island's left is Nonsuch Bay, which features barrier reef protection and tranquil waters, making it the perfect spot to try standup paddle boarding. Enjoy the last few hours of your weekend boat charter on Green Island's pristine white beach as you sip some cocktails and watch the sunset before getting back on board and preparing to head back to Antigua in the morning.

Antigua yacht charter for a week

And for the ultimate yacht charter holiday in Antigua, a 7-day liveaboard on a luxury yacht will provide you with an opportunity unlike any other. The calm waters of the Caribbean offer you beautiful scenery, endless options for beaches, and a world of water activities that you can enjoy to your heart's content. Here is a sample itinerary for a one-week liveaboard in Antigua:

Day 1: Galleon Beach on Freeman Bay

Enjoy a day of peace and tranquillity in this secluded sanctuary. Enjoy the crooked palm trees and spend a day relaxing around, swimming, fishing, or snorkelling.

Day 2 & 3: Half Moon Bay and Jolly Harbor

This beautiful beach is perfect for snorkelling and witnessing exotic birds flying over the waters. A resort is found in this bay, where you can enjoy gourmet food and the magnificent bay views. On the next day, head to Jolly Harbor's island, where you can enjoy a few hours of golf or explore the island on a bicycle, and of course, the white sand beach of Jolly beach's one-mile-long shoreline.

Day 4: Dickenson Bay

One of the most popular beaches in Antigua is Dickenson Bay; this is the region's hub for windsurfing and a prime location for all sorts of water sports activities. The beach has a one-mile coral reef that's perfect for snorkelling enthusiasts.

Day 5 & 6: Barbuda

Head south to Barbuda, which is a 2 to 3 hours cruising adventure from Antigua. This low coral island is blessed with powder white sand beaches and is home to only 1,5000 residents, mostly fishermen. Enjoy the local fishing villages, have some freshly caught seafood, get friendly with the locals, and on the 6th day, head over to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, where a tour guide can lead you to the protected area. You can watch these beautiful birds nesting and frolic around the protected sanctuary.

Day 7: Morris Bay and English Harbor

Before getting back to the marina, drop by Morris Bay for its secluded beach and fresh drinks on the beach, then make your way to the English Harbor and witness the bustling dock before getting back to St. John to end your one-week liveaboard.

Wedding yacht charter in Antigua and Barbuda

Whether you want a private beach as your backdrop, the horizon over the Caribbean waters, or a simple and intimate ceremony on a yacht's deck, a wedding yacht charter is your best option to have the wedding of your dreams in this region. Fully-staffed yacht charters are available, with charters organizing everything for you, including the decorations, food and drinks, entertainment, as well as assisting you with the needed documents to make your nuptials legal in the region.

A luxury catamaran charter is a perfect option for a group of up to 30 guests for your unforgettable wedding. Celebrate your union on board a beautiful luxury catamaran, where you enjoy the warm Seabreeze of the Caribbean, cruising over the bluest waters you have ever seen and taking in the natural scenery that surrounds you. Aside from weddings, a luxury catamaran charter in Antigua and Barbuda is also perfect for other events and celebrations. Charter one for a birthday party, anniversary, corporate event, or a simple celebration with family and friends.

Luxury yacht holiday in Antigua and Barbuda

Supersize the possibility of your luxury yacht holiday in Antigua by a superyacht that has everything you need for an unforgettably indulgent Caribbean vacation. A superyacht provides you with everything you need, such as a Jacuzzi, a private chef, and endless options for spontaneous adventures in Antigua's waters. A yacht holiday can range from a weekend excursion or a whole week to 10 days of a Caribbean expedition around the Antigua and Barbuda islands.

Though the islands of Antigua may seem small, two large marinas can be found around the islands. Most of these yachts are berthed in Falmouth Harbour marina, which offers 60 berths for boats up to 100 meters, while Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour offers over 50 berths for yachts up to 91 meters. A luxury yacht charter in Antigua is the perfect epitome of a tropical cruising holiday around the islands. It is the best and only way to truly experience the region's beauty and spectacular natural offerings. What makes a luxury yacht charter in Antigua excellent is its capacity to bring you to other nearby islands outside of the region, such as St. Martin and other Caribbean islands, making it the first stop to your ultimate Caribbean sailing adventure.

The bays and beaches of Antigua and surrounding waters are protected and secluded, and with a climate that provides safe cruising grounds all year round. It's no surprise that Antigua is a favourite among yacht owners and enthusiasts all over the world. A yacht charter holiday is genuinely the best way to experience Antigua and Barbuda with the islands yours to enjoy.

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Go sailing around Antigua, the main island in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. The island's heavily-indented coastline offers a huge variety of overnight and day-stop anchorages. Antuigua is compact enough to comfortably circumnavigate in vacation mode over seven days.

If a short blue-water passage is one of your holiday objectives, there is time to visit Barbuda. Charter for 14 days, and you'll have the opportunity to enjoy all nature has to offer on this less-visited tropical island. And also enjoy more of Caribbean island life, in all its colourful variety. 

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At 281 sq. km, Antigua Island is the largest member of the Leeward group with British colonial heritage. Its numerous bays and small coves, and the offshore reefs that shelter them, have made this a wonderful charter holiday destination. A week-long charter allows time to enjoy the island, meeting its people and exploring its rich history as well as playing on and in the water.

A 14-day charter opens up a whole new world of adventures, with a 23 nautical mile passage to sparsely-populated Barbuda, plus all those little treasures on the main island that you may otherwise miss.

St. John's is the capital, a modern city of 80,000 through which land-based and cruise ship visitors to Antigua inevitably travel. On bareboat charter, visit St John's at the start or end of your trip. Once aboard at Jolly Harbour you can then make the most of your sailing vacation with stopovers close by in such places as Five Islands Harbour and Deep Bay (where you may wish to snorkel the Andes wreck). All are near the city but far enough away to seem like another world. If time allows and there's the desire to do a short open-water passage, depart Dickenson Bay early morning for Barbuda.

Barbuda is worth at least a two-day visit, with a big attraction being the Frigate Bird Sanctuary tour in Codrington Lagoon. There are anchorages at Low Bay right by the lagoon, and at the southern end of the island at Cocoa Point. 

Back at Antigua, your clockwise circumnavigation continues with stopovers at Jumby Bay on Long island or on Great Bird Island, both inside the Boon Channel and offering great snorkelling and water sports generally. Around this northern part of Antigua there are uninhabited islands to explore until day is done. And there's more of the same round at Nonesuch Bay, where the reef provides good shelter from the prevailing easterlies. Like several of the places you stop at along the way, the local resorts open their restaurants to passing sailors, and sometimes other facilities as well. 

English Harbour is an Antigua 'must see' for boaters. Here a young Horatio Nelson was second-in-command of the British station, from which the Royal Navy kept a watch on French possessions to the south. Nelson's Dockyard is now fully restored and functioning, a major drawcard for visitors to the island. The larger Falmouth Harbour, home of the Antigua Yacht Club, is immediately to the west of English Harbour. 

Your voyage around Antigua ends with your final day spent in Carlisle Bay. Or sail directly back to Jolly Harbour to enjoy some of the inland attractions, such as that shopping excursion to St John's, or an invigorating hike to the lush Christian Valley.

Whichever way you look at it, Antigua has it all for the bareboat charterer and holiday crew.

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As part of the Leeward Islands, Antigua and Barbuda lie in the path of the trade winds that steadily blow from east to southeast at strengths between light and fresh, rarely exceeding 20 knots. With winds from the north and west virtually non-existent, combined with the sheltering effect of the indented coastline and reefs, it is easy to plan a series of safe and comfortable overnight stays just about anywhere around the island of Antigua. Barbuda's best anchorages are equally sheltered, in the west and south of the island. 

Expect to sail in consistently warm daytime temperatures ranging from 82ºF (28ºC) in January to 88ºF (31ºC) in August. The interior comprises mainly low hills, making Antigua and Barbuda relatively dry islands, with summer being the wettest season. 

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British tech magnate Mike Lynch, 2 US citizens among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

15 people were rescued and one body believed to be the cook was found near the wreck, but six others were unaccounted for and believed inside the hull, by andrea rosa and nicole winfield | the associated press • published august 19, 2024 • updated on august 19, 2024 at 6:21 pm.

British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five other people were missing after their luxury sailing yacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily early Monday, Italy’s civil protection and authorities said. Lynch’s wife and 14 other people survived.

Lynch, who was  acquitted in June  in a big U.S. fraud trial, was among six people who remain unaccounted for after their chartered sailboat sank off Porticello, when a tornado over the water known as a waterspout struck the area overnight, said Salvo Cocina of Sicily’s civil protection agency.

One body was recovered, and police divers spent the day trying to reach the hull of the ship, which was resting at a depth of 50 meters (163 feet) off Porticello where it had been anchored, rescue authorities said. They returned to the site after 10 p.m. to see if it would be possible to search through the night, when weather conditions were expected to worsen, said Luca Cari, spokesman of the fire rescue service.

It had a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers, the Italian coast guard said. A sudden fierce storm had battered the area overnight, and struck the place precisely where the 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged Bayesian had been moored.

“They were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” said Cocina, noting that another superyacht nearby wasn't as badly damaged and helped rescue some of the 15 survivors, who included Lynch's wife Angela Bacares.

The Bayesian was notable for its single 75-meter (246-feet) mast — one of the world’s tallest made of aluminum and which was lit up at night, just hours before it sank. Online charter sites listed it for rent for up to 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week.

One of the survivors, identified as Charlotte Golunski, said she momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter Sofia in the water, but then managed to hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were both pulled to safety, Italian news agency ANSA reported, quoting the mother. The father, James Emsley, also survived, said Cocina.

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Karsten Borner, the captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell, said he had noticed the Bayesian nearby during the storm but after it calmed he saw a red flare and realized the ship had simply disappeared, ANSA and the Giornale di Sicilia newspaper reported. Borner said he and a crew member boarded their tender and found a lifeboat with 15 people, some of them injured, who they then took aboard and alerted the coast guard.

Eight of those rescued were hospitalized while the others were taken to a hotel. One body believed to be the cook was found near the wreck, but six others were unaccounted for and believed inside the hull, said Cari, the fire rescue spokesperson. The rescue operations, which were visible from shore, involved helicopters and rescue boats from the coast guard, fire rescue and civil protection service.

#Palermo , naufragio imbarcazione a Porticello: recuperato dai #sommozzatori dei #vigilidelfuoco il corpo senza vita di un uomo, all’esterno del relitto. Proseguono le operazioni di ricerca con il coordinamento in mare della @guardiacostiera [ #19agosto 11:30] pic.twitter.com/Y2m9o5ohCe — Vigili del Fuoco (@vigilidelfuoco) August 19, 2024

Fisherman Francesco Cefalu’ said he had seen a flare from shore at around 4:30 a.m. and immediately set out to the site but by the time he got there, the Bayesian had already sunk, with only cushions, wood and other items from the superyacht floating in the water.

“But for the rest, we didn’t find anyone,” he said from the port hours later. He said that he immediately alerted the coast guard and stayed on site for three hours, but didn't find any survivors. “I think they are inside, all the missing people.”

He said he had been up early to check the weather to see if he could go fishing, and surmised that a sudden waterspout had struck the yacht.

“It could be that the mast broke, or the anchor at the prow pulled it, I don’t know,” he said.

Cocina said the crew and passengers hailed from a variety of countries: In addition to Britain and the United States, passengers and crew were from Antigua, France, Germany, Ireland, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain, he said.

Among the dead and missing, four were British, two were American, and one was a man with dual citizenship from Canada and Antigua, according to Luciano Pischedda, the Italian Coast Guard official overseeing the rescue operations.

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch is deploying a team of four inspectors to Italy to conduct a preliminary assessment. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development office said it was “providing consular support to a number of British nationals and their families.”

Dutch foreign ministry spokesperson Casper Soetekouw said the lone Dutch citizen on board, a man, had been rescued and was not in life-threatening condition.

Lynch, once hailed as Britain’s king of technology, was cleared in June of fraud and conspiracy charges related to Hewlett Packard’s $11 billion takeover of his company, Autonomy Corp.

The not-guilty verdicts followed an 11-week criminal trial in San Francisco that delved into the history of HP’s  2011 acquisition  of Autonomy, a business software firm founded by Lynch.

The  fraud accusations  represented a dramatic turn in the fortunes of an entrepreneur once described as the Bill Gates of Britain — a title he seemed to live up to when he netted an $800 million from the Autonomy sale.

The acquittal vindicated Lynch, who had vehemently denied wrong doing and portrayed HP as a technological train wreck.

“I’m looking forward to returning the UK and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” Lynch said in a statement released after the verdict.

The yacht, built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Navi, can accommodate 12 passengers in four double cabins, a triple and the master suite, plus crew accommodations, according to Charter World and Yacht Charters.

The vessel, which previously was named Salute when it flew under a Dutch flag, featured a sleek, minimalist interior of light wood with Japanese accents designed by the French designer Remi Tessier, according to descriptions and photos on the charter sites.

AP writers Danica Kirka and Sylvia Hui contributed from London.

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