Caribbean

Christopher Columbus first spotted Antigua in 1493 and named it after a precious antique. For centuries vessels used the many beautiful natural harbors for safety. Today the island is famous for Antigua race week and the boat show. Charter a yacht in Antigua and experience an island rich in history, beauty and Antiguan sunshine.

The Bahamas are renowned for flat water sailing, endless miles of pink sand beaches, hundreds of secluded anchorages and dozens of colorful ports. Charter a yacht in the Bahamas and sail away your winter blues.

The British Virgin Islands are made up of 50 islands that have long been the number one sailing destination in the Caribbean. Spectacular scenery, easy line of site passages and a fun-filled island atmosphere make them the perfect paradise for new sailors to cut their teeth on a bareboat charter or flotilla.

Nestled between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize boasts incredible rain forest and the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere - second only to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. It is possible to sail the inland waters as well as the outer barrier reef area for phenomenal scuba, snorkeling and fishing.

The largest island in the Caribbean boasts countless pristine beaches, mountainous rain forests and thriving artistic centers. Cuba is famous for cigars, cocktails and dancing and has a tropical climate with lovely northeasterly trade winds - so many reasons to make Cuba your next sailing holiday destination.

Grenada referred to as the spice island, is famous for nutmeg, sugar and coffee. Come and discover this beautiful tropical paradise filled with friendly locals, dazzling waterfalls and spectacular anchorages.

The French islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe offer large modern marinas, rain forest hiking, superb French and creole dining, rum plantation tours and countless anchorages. Come and experience the 'joie de vivre' in the French west Indies!

The highlights of Mexico's Yucatan coast are the numerous Mayan civilization sites and the beautiful beaches. Off shore spectacular atolls and reefs offer world-class scuba diving. You will be mesmerized by the abundance of tropical fish and living coral as well as the huge docile whale sharks.

This unique island is a mix of French and Dutch and is a joy to explore as a result of these diverse cultures. It is one of the busiest cosmopolitan islands in the Caribbean and the many sandy beaches are lined with hotels, condominiums and a plethora of duty free shops, restaurants and casinos.

St Vincent is known for wonderful rain forest hikes around the volcano Soufriere, miles of palm fringed beaches and world-class scuba diving. To the south are the Grenadines, a myriad of 600 islands and sandbars. So many islands, so much beauty, St Vincent and the Grenadines - yours to discover!