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The Caribbean offers chartering 12 months a year. The Caribbean is also the best value in a crewed yacht vacation. Many of the yachts offer all-inclusive rates. Easy to reach by air, there are many non-stop flights to the Caribbean. You can leave your house in the morning and be sailing on your private yacht charter the same afternoon.

he U.S. and British Virgin Islands (BVI) offer superb sailing conditions. Here, you are never out of sight of land. You can visit 2-3 islands in a day! Our protected waters offer steady tradewinds, abundant sunshine, warm, inviting, gin-clear water, and smooth seas that rarely build to more than a chop.

In the USVI, St. Thomas is a mecca for duty-free shopping. The airport is serviced by American Airlines, United, U.S. Airways, Delta, and Spirit Air. If you plan to board your yacht in the BVI’s, you can take the passenger ferry for the 40-minute trip, or we can arrange for a private water taxi. Nearby St. John is 2/3 National Parkland with pristine beaches and a very laid-back atmosphere.

The magnificent British Virgin Islands have earned the title “Cruising Capital of the World”. Tortola is the largest island and the center of commerce and the BVI government. Your cruise will take you to many inhabited and uninhabited islands, including Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, Peter Island, Salt Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Marina Cay, Anegada, The Dogs, Beef Island, and Sandy Cay.

The visibility for diving and snorkeling is excellent. Our most famous divesite is the well-preserved Wreck of the Royal Mail Steamer Rhone which was sunk in a hurricane. She broke in two and lies in 25-85 feet of water. Another spectacular dive is the wreck of the Chikuzen. Other intriguing snorkeling and divesites include the Painted Walls, The Indians, Alice in Wonderland, Monkey Point, The Chimneys and Blonde Rock.

The BVI offer something for everyone. Spend the day on a secluded beach, or join fellow cruisers in search of the perfect “Painkiller” at one of the islands’ many beach bars. Swim, snorkel, take a spin on the waterskis or kneeboard or wakeboard, dive, sightsee, shop,…or simply relax on deck with a good book while your crew brings you a cool drink. The choice is yours!

More spirited sailing awaits you in the Leeward Islands which include St. Maarten, Anguilla, St. Barthelemy (St. Barths), Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua & Barbuda, Guadeloupe, The Saints, and Dominica.

A wonderful week can be spent cruising the “Renaissance Islands” of St. Maarten, Anguilla and St. Barths. Visit the Dutch side of St. Maarten for duty-free shopping or a bit of gambling, then sail to the French side for chic boutiques along the quay in Marigot. Grand Case is the culinary Capital of the Caribbean, or sail up to Orient Beach where you can lose your tan lines!

Anguilla has miles of white sandy beaches and 5-star resorts. After a relaxing day, this little island comes alive at night.

St. Barths is one of our favorites. Fabulous beaches, outstanding dining and shopping. You don’t have to be rich & famous to enjoy this chic destination. Rent a motor scooter or ATV and tour the island, or stop into Le Select for a Cheeseburger in Paradise. You can dance until dawn, or listen to live music in a waterfront jazz cafe.

Antigua is rich in history. We recommend boarding your yacht in historic English Harbour. Enjoy circumnavigating the island with a 25 mile sail up to unspoiled Barbuda for superb snorkeling and a visit to the frigate bird rookery. Antigua is THE place to see some of the most beautiful yachts in the World, especially during the Classic Yacht Regatta in the Spring. Immediately following the Regatta is Antigua Race Week. Even if you don’t race, it’s a fabulous week for spectating and enjoying the parties.

The lush island of Dominica is a mecca for hikers and eco tourism. With one river for every day of the year, Dominica features dramatic waterfalls, 8 volcanoes, boiling lakes, natural hot springs and spectacular scenery.

Further south is Guadeloupe. Visit the Cousteau Underwater Park off Pigeon Island, or sail into the Pointe a Pitre and visit the colorful markets in a Creole atmosphere. Just 10 miles south of Guadeloupe lie the charming group of islands known as Isles Des Saintes.

Another favorite place to charter, the four main islands of Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada are very lush, while The Grenadines offer a host of smaller, drier islands with perfect beaches, crystal clear water, and colorful reefs.

Staring at the top of this island chain is French Martinique, the largest of the Windward Islands. Charming St. Pierre lies at the foot of Mt. Pelee volcano. The story of the eruption that killed all 30,000 residents in 1902 (except for one very lucky prisoner in the local jail) is legendary. Our trips to the bustling City of Fort de France were always a gastronomic feast. Start your journey down the Rue Victor Hugo and don’t forget to stop for a fresh croissant or refreshing chilled glass of white wine. C’est magnifique!

St. Lucia has many surprises, including the spectacularly beautiful and elusive bay in Marigot. So well hidden, a British Admiral is said to have hidden his fleet here from the pursing French. The crews tied palm fronds in the rigging. From the sea, his looked like just another empty inlet! But the most spectacular sight is sailing south to the towering Pitons, 2 mountains rising up from the sea. Visit the nearby hot springs, or take a taxi into the hills to enjoy the views with a sunset punch in hand.

Certainly the most popular place to charter in the Windwards is THE GRENADINES! Board your crewed yacht charter in St. Vincent and sail south for Bequia, chic Mustique, Canouan, the gorgeous Tobago Cays, Union and Palm Islands, Petit St. Vincent and Petit Martinique. Caribbean yacht charters in the Windwards are magical. If you have the time, charter your yacht for 10 days, and end your journey in Grenada, the Spice Island.

Start your charter yacht vacation in Newport, Rhode Island. Take in the Jazz Festival, or tour the historic mansions where the Vanderbilts played.

Board your private crewed yacht charter as your Captain sets course for Martha’s Vineyard. You can play a round of golf or eat freshly caught lobster. Tour Nantucket Island on a bicycle. Discover Cape Cod. Whale watch. See the brilliant Fall foliage. Cruise the Maine coastline and enjoy a real New England Clambake.

Spend tonight nightclubbing on Paradise Island until the wee hours. Tomorrow? It’s time for serious relaxation as you board your private, crewed yacht charter, and cruise to the loveliest islands and cays, with their pink sandy beaches, colorfully-painted houses, and incredibly clear water for all your favorite watersports.

This is the summer playground of the most luxurious crewed yacht charters in the world. Summers in the Med combine the glamorous French Riviera, the walled city of Eze, the medieval streets in Nice, to the Casino Royale in Monaco. The sights and sounds of this famous stretch of the Mediterranean are legendary. Experience the charmed lifestyle from the deck of your private charter yacht.

Meet your yacht on the Emerald Coast of Sardinia or lovely Corsica. A cruise on the Italian Riviera might being by boarding your yacht in Palermo, Sicily and sailing to Capri and the Amalfi Coast with stops in Sorrento and Positano.

The Greek Islands offer sun drenched days, romantic evenings, friendly people, amazing sunsets, clear water, and nightlife that can last until dawn. There are hundreds of islands to visit and more coastline than any other country in the world! One of the highlights of your cruise is dining ashore in the Greek Tavernas. If you enjoy nightlife, you can party ’til the sun comes up. Sundrenched days, spectacular scenery, history, and fabulous food await you.

There are several excellent charter destinations in the Greek Isles. These include the islands of the Cyclades, The Ionian Islands, The Dodecaneses, The Sporades, and the Peloponnese Coast. Let Yates Yachts help you choose the right venue for your charter in Greece.

Croatia! The secret is out. Charming villages, sandy beaches, and breathtaking mountaintop fortresses combined with a unique charm. Croatia is enchanting. You can also begin your charter in medieval Dubrovnik and sail the Croatian coastline.

There’s so much to see and do in the friendly and welcoming paradise of the South Pacific! Tahiti, Moorea, Bora Bora, The Marquesas…these idyllic islands are the most beautiful in the world. Pearl farms, diving, snorkeling, mystical temples, horseback riding on the beach, this is the destination of your dreams.

From the Pacific Northwest to Alaska, Yates Yachts offers fully-crewed yacht charters almost anywhere in the world.