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Island hopping

Airlines for Inter-Island Caribbean Travel

Airline Contact Information and Logistics Caribbean island hopping information is provided by top airlines, logistics, and their hubs.  We strive to make travel easy, but we encourage you to contact your Travel Advisor for flight coordination and ticketing. 1. 🏝️ Cape Air (9K) Cape Air is a regional carrier that uses smaller propeller planes, which […]

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55ft Bali Catamaran HIGH 5 won the USVI Yacht Charter Show's 2024 Best in Show award in the 51-60ft yacht category

Bali Catamaran popular Cat on the Sea

From the Catana Group “The Bali 5.4 is a “Multihull of the Year” award-winning catamaran. The design was new to the market in 2019 and provided a fresh approach to sailing. It is revolutionary in how space is accessed, with deliberate attention to flow and open space and it succeeds in producing a scale that […]

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St. Thomas Superyacht Charter Show December 8-12, 2022

‘Tis the season for yacht charter shows. I will be attending the charter show put on by International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) in the US Virgin Islands. Below are the superyachts that will be available for charter throughout the Caribbean this coming 2023 winter season.

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Posh Picnic: Culinary & Mixology Winners @ USVI Charter Yacht Show 2022

The USVI Charter Yacht Show 2022 just announced the winners of their Culinary and Mixology Competition, themed Posh Picnic. Many yachts entered this delicious contest and expert judges had a challenging time choosing the winners – but they persisted! And here are this year’s winners.

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Caribbean Racing with the Danish Navy in St. Thomas, US VI Photo by Laurie Fullerton

Elevate Your Caribbean Charter Vacation: Attend a Regatta

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. 

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Martinique costumes. Photo©carolkent.com

Dance, Music and Food Festivals in the Caribbean

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.

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Humpback Whale and Snorkeler in the Turks and Caicos, Caribbean. Photo by Capt. Gio

Top Caribbean Snorkeling Spots for your Yacht Charter

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.

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Rainbow from yacht deck over cliffs in St. Lucia, British Virgin Islands

USVI or BVI? Recent Rule Changes May Affect Your Yacht Charter Choices

Choosing between the US and the British Virgin Islands, with current regulations, may be perplexing. We can help you sort it out.

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124ft Trinity motor yacht HAVEN docked in the Bahamas Carol Kent ©2021

Updated Travel Protocols for the Bahamas

As of February 8, 2022, from the Bahamas Ministry of Health:  

Travelers who test positive from recently recovering from covid that want to enter the Bahamas for a charter must apply for an exemption. Send a letter to doctors granting permission.

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O'Shaugnessey Family SCUBA Diving Off 65ft S-Y LOLALITA with Capt. Gio. Photo by Capt. Gio in the Caribbean

Deep Dive with Marine Life on Sail Catamaran LOLALITA

“At the beginning of the week you said this would be the best week of our lives and you delivered! Thank you for all the drift snorkeling, SCUBA and shark adventures! The food was great and the table settings were always a nice surprise! Thank you guys, we hope to see you again!” ~ J. […]

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