At 500,000 euros per week and above, Guadeloupe becomes the setting for a tier of megayacht chartering that sits among the finest experiences the cruising world offers. The vessels operating at this price point are typically 95 to 115 metres. A number carry the kind of international recognition that makes their arrival in Pointe-a-Pitre outer anchorage a notable event in the local harbour radio.
These yachts bring a submersible, a dedicated helicopter hangar, a full spa facility, a beach club spanning multiple decks and crews of twenty-two to twenty-six whose backgrounds span Michelin-starred kitchens, five-star hotel management and advanced dive instruction. The charter experience is managed end to end, from the pre-departure provisioning conference to the tailored shore programme at each anchorage.
Guadeloupe provides diverse anchorages within a compact cruising area: the outer Saintes channel for a classic Caribbean swing anchorage, Grand Cul-de-Sac Marin for flat-water watersports deployment, the leeward coast of Basse-Terre for rainforest beach access, and the 50-nautical-mile crossing to Dominica for a more remote overnight leg.
The APA at this level runs to 140,000 to 160,000 euros, set against a full programme including helicopter excursions to La Soufriere and Basse-Terre interior, a private dive guide programme for Pigeon Island Marine Reserve and an onboard sommelier drawing from a curated cellar of several hundred bottles.
