Antigua Catamaran Charter
The home of Caribbean cruising! Stunning scenery, crystal-clear waters, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Antigua's stunning English Harbour, Jolly Harbour and Falmouth Harbour make up one of the West Indies' most popular catamaran charter destinations.
A Leeward Island blessed with consistent trade winds, Antigua has 365 picture-perfect beaches with shallow shelves ideal for a catamaran yacht charter.
Sheltered bays provide refuge from the winds as well as a place to swim in secluded luxury, and rum-scented villages follow leafy paths to historic forts, Georgian marinas and romantic restaurants with vistas of some of Antigua's prettiest scenery.
365 beaches await the pull of your anchor in Antigua, from Ffryers Beach and its sultry velvety sands and Darkwood Beach for its panoramic views of Montserrat and Guadeloupe to the breezy solitary charms of Windward Beach, an ideal anchorage for sunbathers searching for privacy.
Charter Catamarans in Antigua
Where to sail your Antigua catamaran Charter?
Sail your catamaran to the capital St John’s and walk through Heritage Quay for a spot of bar-hopping, but continue on to Redcliffe Quay for a slightly more traditional and authentic experience. Sailors with a piqued interest in local history should hike to St James' Fort to see the 17th-century canons and those sultry Caribbean vistas, or dip their noses into the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda for lessons on the local pirate and colonial history. Sail your catamaran to English Harbor to walk Nelsons Dockyard, once upon a time abuzz with ship repairs, but today a flurry of hotels, shops, restaurants and art galleries.
Find refuge in the deserted Green Island, at the end of a stretch of coral reef, with space for a small handful of catamarans at most, but with the most spectacular views across Man of War point and out to the Caribbean Sea and wider Atlantic Ocean
Visit delightful Nonsuch Bay, where an enviable set of anchorages wait tucked into a corrugated coastline licked by sublimely blue waters.
Sailing out of Jolly Harbor, stop off at Deep Bay or take refuge in Five islands bay, both well sheltered from the prevailing easterly trade winds that bless this Leeward Island
Sail away from Antigua to the relatively untouched Bermuda, and you'll discover a much smaller island, historically unpopular to sail due to the dangerous approach of jagged rocks and coral just beneath the water (experienced sailors have few issues with an adequate chart, depth finder and GPS) and exceptionally pretty, even amongst the fairytale splendour of the Caribbean.
In Bermuda, sublime turquoise waters highlight colourful corals animated by capillary waves as your yacht passes close by sending sea turtles swimming towards powdery pink beaches where you'll find driftwood sculptures, atmospheric caves, towering cliffs and some of the world's tastiest barbecued lobster, freshly prepared to your taste.
Sail from the southwest to find languid lengths of dreamlike beach on the west coast, empty in the low seasons and populated by a trickle of resort visitors in the high season. Kayak into the sublime Codrington Lagoon for serene adventures rowing along a sublime mangrove maze to see the long beaks of Frigate Birds poking from their nests. Or take in the winsome Caribbean ambience from the deck of your catamaran as the sun goes down over the island.
The sailing season in Antigua begins in October and lasts until June, with the North-easterly trade winds reaching enthusiastic average speeds of 17 to 23 mph. Novice sailors, in particular, should avoid sailing in August and November, as the hurricane season can make for treacherous waters.
Luxury Catamaran Charter Antigua
Begin your adventure along the inspiring 87-kilometre-long coast of Antigua on a luxury yacht charter that will grant you unparalleled access to the white sand beaches of Dickenson Bay or the rustic shores of the Robinson Crusoe-Esque Rendezvous Bay Beach. On starry nights, moor close to the English Harbour for the convivial ambience or seek out a wild anchorage for romantic dinners lost in all that nature.
Catamarans offer an abundance of privacy and give sailors complete control over the route, allowing you and your party to plan detailed diving itineraries or an abundance of time in your favourite island cove.
Get a feel for the freedom of a Caribbean island catamaran charter allows by sailing into vibrant cities like St James for the nightlife or into the beguiling Half Moon Bay for a swim stop in the blue curaçao waters, before choosing a wild anchorage for the evening.
Sailors with a penchant for beaches have flocked to the Caribbean and its legendary coastline for generations, but captains looking for a challenge could opt to visit a beach a day in Antigua, as there are, reportedly, 356 of them... One for each day of the year.
For increased comfort and peace of mind, choose a luxurious fully crewed Sunreef 70 Catamaran and allow your crew and captain to take full control.
Spend long sunny days on the deck watching an ever-changing cinematic vista of blue sea and lush island scenery as your crew sails you towards the horseshoe curves of beaches at Carlisle Bay, amenity-packed Dickenson Bay, or colourful Long Bay Beach.
Collect fresh seafood and other ingredients from a local market in the morning, and in the evening, have your chef magic the lot into a decadent meal for two, lit by Antiguan starlight.
