St Barts is the most celebrated charter destination in the Caribbean, combining French sophistication with the natural beauty of a volcanic island ringed by white-sand beaches and clear turquoise water. At 100,000 euros per week, the available fleet in St Barts waters includes motor and sailing yachts in the 30 to 40 metre range, giving crews of eight to ten a well-appointed base from which to explore the island’s famous anchorages, restaurants and boutique beach clubs.nnYachts at this price point typically carry five or six guest cabins with en suite bathrooms, a sun deck with a Jacuzzi, a crew of four or five including a chef, and a water sports package that covers a tender, jet skis and water skiing equipment. The St Barts charter season runs from December through April, with New Year and the winter school holidays commanding the highest demand and rates.nnThe 100,000 euro weekly rate excludes an advance provisioning allowance of 25 to 30 percent, covering fuel, food, marina fees in Gustavia and provisioning costs. The island’s supply infrastructure for luxury charter yachts is excellent, with specialist chandlers, wine merchants and provision companies operating year-round from Gustavia’s harbour.nnSt Barts’s immediate circuit connects Anse de Grand Ilet, Anse Colombier, the Shell Beach anchorage and the passage north to St Martin, Sint Maarten and the Leeward Islands, giving even a single week’s charter a rewarding variety of anchorages and cultures.
