At the 200,000 euro per week level, the Leeward Islands opens to a fleet of 50 to 58 metre superyachts that combine genuine passage-making capability with the onboard amenity of a boutique hotel. These are yachts with beach clubs, spa pools on the sun deck, chef-driven galley programmes and crew of eight who maintain a standard of service through seven nights of island-hopping that does not drop regardless of weather or anchorage conditions.
The Leeward Islands arc from St Martin to Guadeloupe is one of the Caribbean finest cruising circuits for a superyacht of this size. The distances between islands are covered in comfortable half-day passages. The anchorages at Gustavia, English Harbour, Pinney Beach in Nevis and the outer Saintes channel give the navigator a varied programme without any single leg exceeding six to seven hours at twelve knots.
At this price level, the watersports inventory expands. Expect a dedicated dive compressor, multiple sets of dive gear for eight, a foiling tender in some cases, seabobs for underwater cruise sessions and a jet ski for open-water runs in the St Martin lagoon or the Saintes channel. The chef programme draws from the markets at Gustavia, Pointe-a-Pitre and local lobster and fish suppliers in Antigua.
The advance provisioning allowance adds approximately 60,000 euros, covering fuel for the circuit, provisioning at the main stops and marina fees across the chain. Booking six to ten months ahead is advisable for peak January to March dates.
