At 300,000 euros per week, the Caribbean superyacht charter fleet entering Guadeloupe waters represents some of the most capable vessels in active operation worldwide: 65 to 80 metre yachts whose helicopter decks, multiple tenders and beach clubs opening across two levels deliver a cruising experience that has more in common with a private island resort than a traditional yacht charter. Guadeloupe provides the backdrop, but the yacht sets the tempo.
The compact geography of the archipelago works in the superyacht charter client favour. Passages between anchorages are short, the prevailing north-east trades keep temperatures comfortable, and Pointe-a-Pitre handles provisioning and logistics with the efficiency of a French port backed by the EU supply chain. At anchor in the outer Saintes channel, Terre-de-Haut visible across the water, the scale of the vessel contrasts with the simplicity of the surroundings to memorable effect.
A typical itinerary at this level interweaves Les Saintes, the leeward coast of Basse-Terre, Marie-Galante rum estates and a 50-nautical-mile blue-water crossing to Dominica. The yacht deploys its tender for Pigeon Island Marine Reserve diving and its jet skis for open-water runs in the Saintes channel.
The APA runs to around 90,000 euros for a full week, covering top-tier provisioning, fuel for extended passages and helicopter permits for any landing excursion to Basse-Terre interior.
