Antigua and Barbuda offers some of the Caribbean’s most distinguished yacht charter waters, combining the lively sailing culture of English Harbour with the untouched seclusion of Barbuda’s pink sand beaches. At 800,000 euros per week, your charter sits within a tier where substantial motor or sailing yachts carry dedicated crews of eight or more, spacious exterior decks, and fully provisioned galleys. The 4 yachts available in this range represent some of the finest tonnage operating in the eastern Caribbean.
Charter rates in this bracket reflect vessels of considerable size, typically between 45 and 65 metres, with weekly base fees covering the yacht and crew. On top of the base rate, an Advance Provisioning Allowance of roughly 30 percent covers fuel, food, beverages, and marina fees throughout the itinerary. Seasonal demand peaks between December and April when trade winds are reliable and visibility exceptional.
Antigua’s Nelson’s Dockyard at English Harbour and neighbouring Falmouth Harbour serve as the natural starting points for most charter itineraries. From here, yachts cruise north to Jolly Harbour and the calm anchorage at Dickenson Bay before making the short overnight passage to Barbuda, where the Codrington Lagoon and the long sweep of Low Bay offer one of the Caribbean’s most serene anchorages. The two-island circuit delivers real variety within a compact cruising range that suits week-long charters.
Broadly speaking, the east Caribbean season runs from November through June, with the shorter summer window from July through October offering quieter anchorages and occasionally sharper charter rates. For vessels based year-round in Antigua, availability is typically strong outside the peak Christmas-New Year period when demand from ultra-high-net-worth charterers compresses supply across all rate bands.
