We continuously travel the globe in search of the most alluring yacht charter destinations. Some of the best yachting destinations – the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Mediterranean and the coasts of the U.S. - have captivated our clients for over 35 years. More distant and exotic places like Bali, the Seychelles, Myanmar and French Polynesia are growing in popularity as more charter yachts are exploring these enchanting destinations.

Where in the world do you want to go? Each of our yacht charter destinations is infused with its own unique essence. Our yacht charter brokers are experts in helping you select the best yachting destination for your family and friends

Keep in mind that a yacht charter offers an indepth and intimate itinerary of a local destination. Unlike a cruise ship that sails from San Juan to Grenada and back in a week’s time, yachts offer a leisurely pace sailing to many places that the big ships cannot get to. Following are just a few of the best Bahamas and Caribbean highlights:

U.S. and British Virgin Islands Yacht Charters

The US and British Virgin are the most popular yacht charter destination in the Caribbean. The closeness of the islands and the calmness of the seas make it the ideal Caribbean sailing vacation destination for first time charterers as well as families.

The USVIs offer nighttime excitement, luxury resorts, top-notch restaurants, extraordinary diving and snorkeling, and pristine national parks. The BVI, on the other hand, still boasts the same unspoiled nature yet are far less commercialized and developed, so they offer a much more laid-back sailing adventure during your luxury yacht vacations in Caribbean. Because you’re in the Caribbean, needless to say, you’ll find a nearly infinite number of stellar beaches and perfect aquamarine waters no matter where you go.

Leeward Islands Yacht Charters

With world-renowned hot spots like St. Maarten, Anguilla, St. Barth’s, Barbuda and Antigua, the Leeward Islands are arguably the most cosmopolitan of all the Caribbean yacht vacations' spots, with the cultural flair of its numerous colonizers, including France, Holland and the UK, permeated into the local culture, heritage and cuisine. From world-class Michelin-starred restaurants, to championship golf courses, luxury spas and plenty of pristine marine reserves brimming with vibrant underwater life, the Leewards offer you the very best of a Caribbean yacht vacations experience.

Windward Islands - St Vincent and the Grenadines Yacht Charters

This modest archipelago of 30-odd islands and cays were the Caribbean’s most hidden gem. St Vincent and the Grenadines still remain, despite their popularity, some of the least visited islets in the entire region. A hub of eco-tourism and nature-rich escapism, St Vincent and the Grenadines are a nature-lover’s paradise. One only need cast their eyes on the Tobago Cays to agree. These five uninhabited isles are tropical perfection, with emerald waters and an ocean-full of colorful fish and coral attracting snorkelers and divers on their Caribbean sailing vacation from all over the world. In the Grenadines, you will also find a few exclusive islands, home to elegant resorts and restaurants, making it an ideal choice for groups of friends or families who want to taste a variety of Caribbean spices during their Caribbean yacht vacations. The ideal weeklong itinerary for sailing yachts or catamarans is to cast off on a one-way itinerary from St. Vincent to Union Island.

Cuba Yacht Charters

Once forbidden to U.S travelers, Cuba’s doors are now open for yacht charter vacations. Savor the old world charm of Havana with its vintage cars, pulsating rhythms, historic cites and welcoming people. Or escape to the south side of the island for pristine diving on some of the world’s most untouched reefs.

Bahamas Yacht Charters

The Bahamas are a pristine yacht charter destination with over 700 islands and a variety of itinerary possibilities in a 100,000 square mile cruising area. Although proximate to the U.S., once you set sail from Nassau or Marsh Harbor you feel miles from nowhere. You can be the first one to make footprints in the sand every day. Often, your yacht is the only one in the anchorage. The coral reefs are teeming with a kaleidoscope of fish. The sport fishing is world class, and the beaches are unspoiled and inviting. A Bahamas yacht charter is a snorkeling, diving and scuba paradise on your Caribbean sailing vacations.

Turks and Caicos Yacht Charters

Unspoiled by tourism, this chain of forty islands (only eight are inhabited), boasts mile after mile of untouched beaches, breathtaking sapphire waters and the third largest coral reef on earth. Providenciales is continuously honored by Conde Naste as having one of the best beaches the world . And when you’ve had enough surf and sand, can enjoy Its championship golf course, casino, shopping and fine restaurants.

And for those of you who have heard of the Antilles, this refers to the islands of the eastern Caribbean. The Greater Antilles are the islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. The Lesser Antilles refers to the Virgin Islands, the Leeward Islands and the Windward Islands.

For a thoroughly comprehensive luxury yacht experience, Europe and the Mediterranean region are simply unrivalled. Here are the most popular highlights you can include in your European luxury yacht charter itinerary:

France - Cote d'Azur

The French Riviera is synonymous with glamour, glitz, high-fashion and the finer things in life. Yet the Cote d’Azur is so much more than that! Alongside championship golf courses and famous port cities like Monaco, Cannes and Nice, there are also the countless historic villages perched on dramatic cliffs. You’ll have amazing wineries to visit, deep sapphire waters in which to jetski and protected marine reserves in which to snorkel.

Italy - Amalfi Coast

The most popular destination in Italy is the spectacular Amalfi Coast, which starts just south of Naples and stretches for 30 spectacular miles. Renowned for its jaw-dropping rugged limestone coastlines, fluorescent caves, verdant hills teeming with lemon groves and arguably the most delicious seafood in the whole Mediterranean. Dreamy postcard destinations like Positano, Amalfi, Ravello and Sorrento, and the crown jewel of the area – the fabled island of Capri, the “go to” vacation spot for everyone from Garbo to Jackie “O”. La Dolce Vita!

Italy - Corsica & Sardinia

The flair of southern France plus the historic charm of Italy blend into two unforgettable island getaways. The sapphire waters of Corsica and Sardinia are the less renowned gems of the Mediterranean with rousing mountainous landscapes, historic walled cities perched at the edge of the sea, and unspoilt sandy beaches. You can roll the dice in the bling bling port of Porto Cervo, get a quick archeology lesson on a guided tour of the ruins in Cagliari, or slip away for some peace and plenty in the moonlit Iles de Maddalena..

Italy - Sicily and the Aeolians

With a tumultuous and fascinating history, this is a culture lover’s dream. Renowned for her active volcanoes, awe-inspiring landscapes and a rich and addictive cuisine, Italy’s southern main island - and her countless island treasures of volcanic origin – are one of the most distinctive corners of the Mediterranean. Sicily simmers with a melting pot history that has influenced its art and architecture and infused its people with a spicy zest for life. Combining the historic and bustling ports of Sicily with a cruise to its offshore islands, the Aeolians, serves up the perfect blend of buzz and bask. Don’t miss the continuously spewing Stromboli.

Spain and the Balearics

A slightly more laid-back glamor destination than the French Riviera, yet just as rewarding, the Southern coast of Spain and the Balearic Islands are perfect for those who like “Livin La Vida Loca” as well as those just seeking a relaxing getaway in a stunning locale. This Spanish archipelago which includes With popular hubs like Mallorca, Formentera and Ibiza offers fantastic wining, dining and shopping with a concoction of beautiful marine parks to satisfy a nature lover’s thirst.

Croatia Yacht Charters

The eastern coastline of the Adriatic Sea is considered by many to be the most outstanding yachting destination in Europe. Ancient walled villages, cobalt blue waters and UNESCO world heritage sites dot Croatia’s mountainous Dalmatian Coast. With more than 1,100 islands to explore along a 1,000-mile coastline, Croatia is a powerhouse yacht charter destination with smiling English speaking locals, farm and sea to table cuisine, thriving nightlife, secluded coves, and world class wineries. The frosting on this delectable charter cake is that the islands are close to one another making sailing distances short. Perfect for first time charterers as well as those who prefer to have as much time ashore as possible.

Montenegro Yacht Charters

Not sure where Montenegro is? Let us tell you! Just south of Croatia, cradled along a short but magnificent coastline, Montenegro is one of the least-known destinations in Europe, and one of the most surprising. Hidden coves, alpine landscapes, pristine national parks cascading down to the sea, and a distinctive culture: Montenegro is, without a doubt, a true hidden Mediterranean gem.

Greek Island Yacht Charters

Greece and her world-famous islands are the one yacht destination everyone on the planet dreams about. Thousands of islands, thousands of itineraries and endless attractions. You could sail in Greece for years on end and still not see it all. White-washed villas, vibrant bougainvillea covered hills, loud and proud locals, insanely beautiful waters and millennia upon millennia of history. This may well be the cradle of European civilization, and for yacht charter guests, still the most coveted prize of all.

Turkey Yacht Charters

Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is favored by seasoned sailors and all those who want to experience the fascinating fusion of East meets West. One of the fastest changing stretch of the whole Mediterranean, the Turkish Coast has gone from desolate and wild, to perpetually popular, in just a couple of short decades. Yet much of the wilderness remains, as do the thousand-year-old castles built on the beach and the relaxed and welcoming locals. Some call this the world’s largest open-air museum, and coupled with a delectable cuisine and some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean, Turkey offers one of the most diverse yacht charter experiences in all of Europe.

Northern Europe

For a change of pace, scenery, and cuisine, Northern Europe is the one place we urge everyone to visit, at least once. The choices are vast - the Baltic Sea and the coast of Sweden, Norway, and Scotland are all an adventure sailor’s dream. Or head to Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean - you may not want to frolic in the waves this far north, but when the trade-off includes polar bears, walruses, narwhals, white and bowhead whales, a yachting experience to a polar region is insanely rewarding.

Alaska

When it comes to spellbinding beauty, Alaska has very few rivals. With its elusive wildlife, towering snowy peaks, pristine wilderness and captivating culture, it is one of the world’s most alluring yacht charter destinations, particularly as so much of it is simply inaccessible by road. Nature lovers and discerning adventurers, looking for more than just an ‘idyllic beach or two’ in their American yacht charters vacation, find Alaska to ticking all the right boxes. Explore secluded charming towns like Juneau and Ketchikan, where enigmatic totem poles, outstanding mountain hikes and picturesque town centres are framed by vertiginous forested hills and deep blue seas. Meander your way on American yacht charters through glistening glaciers as pods of humpback and killer whales race you to the finish line, and head off on an onshore exploration in search of wolves, bears and salmon-brimming rivers. This is America’s wildest backcountry, one of the world’s premier nature destinations and a superb American yacht charters hub that’s swiftly becoming the most coveted of all.

New England – Newport and the Cape; Maine

Lighthouses perched high on rocky peninsulas, vibrant seaside cities and a rainbow of colours compliments of Mother Nature: New England is an unrivalled visual feast. Spectacular stretches of dramatic coastline, historic towns and a bevy of stunning beaches will be your constant companions on American yacht charters, where you can explore the deepest reaches of the northeastern most corners of the US. With big name destinations like Rhode Island, Newport, Nantucket, Maine and Martha’s Vineyard, New England caters to luxury American yacht charters and intrepid explorers, each finding their little corner of paradise, be it designer shopping, fine dining and nightclubbing, or skiing, hiking and rock-climbing. Visit 19th-century castles and opulent historic mansions, drop by a wildlife sanctuary or take an architectural tour with a local guide on your American yacht charters vacation.

Florida

From the northernmost to the southernmost tip, North American yacht charters serve you up variety on a silver platter. In Florida, you’ll discover a little of everything that makes this continent so special: phenomenal sun-drenched beaches, exhilarating cities, endless shopping, dining and clubbing and more nature than you could hike through in a lifetime. With beautiful barrier islands at your fingertips, and an intoxicating mix of north and Caribbean landscapes, seas and cultures, a Florida yacht charter is just busting to be right at the top of your must-sail list. Head off into the craziness that is Miami, get lost in the untamed Everglades as you meander your way through the protected waterways of the Gulf Coast and fight the urge to extend to your American yacht charters vacation just a little longer. Because one Florida yacht charter vacation is never enough!

Chesapeake Bay, Maryland

With over 11,000 miles of striking coastline, Chesapeake Bay is often dubbed America’s most comprehensive yacht charter destination and we’d never dare disagree. The country’s longest estuary is like a treasure trove of excellent gems, offering a wealth of attractions, both natural and man-made. Historic towns dot the coastline; towns like St Michaels and Oxford, which hide a collection of beautiful colonial and federation-style homesteads and charm-filled pubs and bistros. Along the way, sail past wetlands and salt marshes, keeping an eye out for the amazing constellation of bird life which calls this place home and delighting in the abundance of crabs for which this place is so renowned.

For divers, snorkelers and nature lovers, few places will entice as strongly as the Maldives and the Seychelles. Superbly unspoilt and heartily protected, both superlative archipelagos offer incredible adventures, amid landscapes boasting superb biodiversity. The highlights of a luxury yacht charter in Maldives & the Seychelles may be renowned as SCUBA diving heavens, yet when you explore them aboard your private yacht you'll also have blissful luxury at your fingertips and diverse options at the ready.

You'll have a private chef who'll endeavour to WOW you with every morsel, a captain excited to show you the best of your destination (both on and off the water) and an array of fun water sport equipment that is sure to entertain you during those hours when you're not diving the deep blue oceans.

Luxury Yacht Charter - Maldives

Crazy beautiful is about the only way to describe the Maldives. More than 1000 islands and islets dot this 600-mile long archipelago, each teeming with an underwater world of unimaginable proportions. Remote, discreet, luxurious and rewarding, the Maldives are the most coveted honeymoon destination in the world - for very good reasons. Lush verdant isles framed by azure, calm waters, sheltering an entire universe of endemic tropical marine life. All creatures great and small - from the tiniest of hermit crab to the largest of whale sharks - can be found frolicking in the warm waters of the Maldives. Why not join them aboard a luxury yacht charter in Maldives?

Luxury Yacht Charter - Seychelles

Just an hour's flight east of Kenya is where you'll find the beautiful Seychelles, Africa's premier diving destination. Legend has it that the Garden of Eden was here, and once you cast your eyes on this breathtaking archipelago, you may find it easy to believe. The Seychelles This places differs greatly from the Maldives, yet offers an equally superb Indian Ocean yacht charter experience aboard a luxury yacht charter in the Seychelles. These are some of the oldest islands on the planet, many of which are made of granite and quite mountainous. There are many more options for land activities here, with hiking being by far the most popular. Yet on a luxury yacht charter in the Seychelles vacation, you'll likely want to spend most of your time in or around the water. Who would blame you?

Over 100 islands make up the Seychelles, with the inhabited granite-isles being in the centre, and the coral-rich islets spreading out on all sides. It's on these outer islands that you'll primarily discover a plethora of marine life, including sting and manta rays, angelfish, a thousand fish, crabs of all sizes and turtles of all types. Sharks, dolphins and whales love these waters, and after you've sailed on a n Indian Ocean luxury yacht charter in the Seychelles...so will you.