Perini Navi is an Italian shipyard based in Viareggio that has been building performance sailing mega yachts since the mid-1980s, establishing itself as the definitive builder of large sailing vessels for the charter and private market. The seven Perini Navi yachts available for charter in the Tobago Cays region represent some of the most sought-after sailing experiences in the Caribbean, combining ocean-going capability with interior refinement rarely found on performance sailing platforms.
Perini Navi’s charter yachts range from around 40 to 70 metres in overall length and are distinguished by their in-house furling systems, which allow large sails to be deployed and handled by a small crew. Carbon fibre or aluminium hulls keep displacement low for sail-driven efficiency, while interior arrangements match motor yacht standards with cabins for six to twelve guests and full-service galleys. Most carry a crew of eight to twelve.
Weekly charter rates for Perini Navi sailing yachts in the Caribbean range from approximately 80,000 to 300,000 euros. The Advance Provisioning Allowance of around 30 percent covers fuel for motoring when the wind drops, provisions and wine, berthing at Union Island and dockage fees. Caribbean sailing season peaks December through April, when consistent northeast trades make the Grenadines one of the world’s finest sailing grounds.
Tobago Cays is a natural destination for a Perini Navi sailing charter in the Grenadines. The yacht arrives under sail from Union Island, anchoring in the lagoon between Baradal Island and Petit Rameau. Horseshoe Reef provides snorkelling with sea turtles in the afternoons. Sailing passages to Petit Bateau, Jamesby and Petit Tabac complete the park, and a reach north under sail leads to Mayreau’s Salt Whistle Bay or Mustique.
