There is so much beauty in the Caribbean! What may be less well-known is the Caribbean regatta season, where sailors from around the world come to meet and compete. Charter yachts are available to race or to just watch from at some of these racing events which run from December through May each year. Early planning is essential for this popular seasonal attraction.
I love the Friday night street jump-ups in Gros Islet, St. Lucia. It’s one of the best examples of Caribbean dance, music and food festivals. If you have a chance to attend, it offers great people-watching, lively local music, street food vendors, and a wide range of crazy beverages. Here, you are in the heart of the Caribbean. If you’re thinking about a Caribbean yacht charter or just a visit to the tropical islands, below are more events that may inspire and energize your vacation planning.
When your charter yacht is at anchor, you are among the most spectacular array of sea creatures, fish, flora, and fauna. Your yacht is equipped with the gear you need to enjoy this undersea world. Your crew can guide you to these secluded anchorages that you cannot reach by cruise ship or “bareboat”. The top Caribbean snorkeling spots are best accessed by boat. Here are some of our favorites, in detail.
Choosing between the US and the British Virgin Islands, with current regulations, may be perplexing. We can help you sort it out.
British Virgin Islands government and BVI Love just updated COVID travel protocols as of October 1, 2021. Know what to expect on a BVI yacht charter.
A lot of people looking for a worry-free vacation are concerned about Quarantine regulations. This report shows how the British Virgin Islands fixed it! The report states: We received a compelling review from the crew of FOXY LADY who described their quarantine successful charter. No hotel stays required – just hop on your yacht after landing in Beef Island Airport to comply with the strict protocol entering the British Virgin Islands. Here is Captain Graham and Chef Kristiann’s story and itinerary for a holiday week with three generations on two well-suited tandem charter sailing catamarans.
British Virgin Island borders are open after closing due to Covid-19. Inbound air services began on December 1, 2020. We monitor the BVI government Facebook page for the latest Covid information for travelers.
What clients say about Blithe Spirit: “One of the most relaxing vacations we’ve had! We really enjoyed Michel and Dominique’s company. They were attentive without being intrusive and went out of their way to cater to us, whether it was for off boat excursions, or creating a relaxing atmosphere on board. Michel, though injured, took […]
“This was our first family yacht vacation. Our children, (ages 8 & 14 years old) cried when our 10 days were over. The crew knew when we needed family time and when to get the children excited about marine life and snorkeling. They were engaging, professional, and the food was fantastic (since we are picky […]
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