The Keys

Windward Islands Yacht Charter, Caribbean

Dominica, Martinique, St Lucia, St Vincent, Grenadines, Barbados, Grenada

A bareboat or crewed yacht charter in the Caribbean would not be complete without a visit to the Windward Islands. Located on the southern end of the Caribbean chain, the Windward Islands are the Caribbean's best-kept yacht charter secret. These lush and richly tropical volcanic islands are a little peace of France, floating amongst the palm lined sandy beaches and misty rain forests, of the Caribbean. The Windward Islands, yacht charter area runs from Dominica in the north, to Grenada in the south. The Windward Islands also includes the islands of Martinique, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados. This jewel area of the Caribbean hosts yachting year-round, with a rainy season from July through October. From its distinctive cuisine to its language, The Windward Islands exude the ambiance of Paris with the warmth, friendliness and spice of the West Indies.

As with most of the Caribbean, The Windward Islands yacht charter season runs from November through to July. The Caribbean's primary high season is from mid-December to March, when the winter escapees from North America and Europe arrive in their greatest numbers. The hurricane season is from late July to early October. Although hurricanes are generally rare, this is still the least expensive time for chartering in the Caribbean and there are some really good deals available - however, as well as running the risk of storms, this time of year also tends to be associated with lighter (or non existent) winds.

The types of yacht charters available for a vacation in the Windward Islands are all the main types including motor, sailing, bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yachts, catamaran, power boat, sailboat, luxury yachts and even the occasional super yacht charter.

Martinique Yacht Charter
St Lucia Yacht Charter