5 Motives for Martinique!

There are a plethora of reasons for a yacht charter Martinique; this captivating Caribbean island fuses together the Caribbean relaxed vibe with the French culture, to form a unique and enchanting destination. The variety of landscape and warm atmosphere, combined with the luscious rainforests and eye-catching beaches make this gorgeous island a playground for families or adventurous individuals. We’ve lined up just 5 reasons to motivate you to go…

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BVI: Idyllic Itinerary Ideas

The Caribbean is one of the most interesting areas in the world for yacht chartering and the British Virgin islands represent the pinnacle of the Caribbean chartering experience. It is hard not to like the BVI: sandy beaches, excellent snorkeling, beach party bars, upscale moorings at internationally famous hotels, places of interest, and, of course, beautiful sailing and captivating sunsets. Read our BVI sailing itinerary so you can start planning your memorable trip! GalleryImage_1515_3023

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My Top Three Caribbean, Bareboat Hotspots

If you are looking into a bareboat charter holiday in the Caribbean but you are not sure where to go, let me guide you, or at least help you to narrow it down to three!

Let’s start in Abacos with a bareboat charter in the Bahamas.  Just 112 kilometres east of Palm Beach, Florida lies the Bahamas, a sailing paradise of warm breezes, white sandy beaches and colonial houses nestled amongst the palm trees.

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Tales of Tortola

The history of the Virgin Islands, and in particular Tortola, is a fascinating and chequered one involving famous explorers, murderous pirates the slave trade and many changes in ownership. Even the origin of its name is up for debate. Many claim that Christopher Columbus, who discovered the archipelago of the Virgin Islands named the island Tortola after the Spanish word for Turtle Dove. The truth is much less romantic. He actually named it Santa Ana and its present name came after the later Dutch settlers named it Ter Tholen, after an island off the Netherlands. The British colonisers, not well known for their grasp of foreign language, changed it to Tortola.

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Caribbean Catamarans Make the Ultimate Charter!

The most popular way to get initiated in the Caribbean is through a Catamaran St Vincent is an incredible destination to cruise through. Following that, many of our clients get hooked and they keep returning to the Virgin Island, whist others want to have a taste of the rest of the Caribbean. For those adventurous souls, the Windward Islands and more specifically St Vincent and the Grenadines are the solution; lying at the south western part of the Caribbean, opposite south America, this is a magnificent archipelago comprising of roughly two dozen bigger and smaller islands. Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, great snorkeling and  an abundance of fresh lobster makes the Grenadines simply unforgettable!

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