SUNYO | Luxury Crewed Sailing Yacht

Guiding your adventure aboard SUNYO is a 4-member crew headed by Captain Andy Hensman, whose lifelong love for the sea began in his youth and has taken him from the frozen poles to the tropical Caribbean. After commanding expeditions across the Atlantic, Pacific, and beyond, Andy’s leadership is grounded in skill and character. His passion for sailing and lighthearted humor create a relaxed, welcoming environment where guests feel instantly at home.

Joining him is Mate Chris Miller, a dedicated sailor and adventurer who brings technical finesse and genuine enthusiasm to every voyage. Whether assisting with water activities or sharing sailing insights, Chris adds energy and camaraderie to the experience. Chief Stewardess Clara Solvinger brings Scandinavian poise and warmth to SUNYO’s interior, ensuring every detail is polished, every guest is comfortable, and every moment is enjoyable.

Chef Juliette Pauling completes the experience with her culinary artistry, blending Caribbean influences with her Cordon Bleu expertise. Her dishes celebrate local ingredients and global creativity, perfectly complementing the yacht’s lively rhythm. Together, this accomplished team delivers seamless hospitality that turns your Antigua charter aboard SUNYO into an unforgettable story of discovery and delight.

7-Day Sample Sailing Yacht Charter Itinerary from Antigua to St Martin, Caribbean Leewards:
Step into paradise aboard the Oyster 885 luxury sailing yacht SUNYO from Antigua for your seven-day Antigua to St. Martin yachting itinerary. Cruise through sapphire seas where warm trade winds fill the air, palm-fringed coastlines shimmer on the horizon, and each island in the Caribbean Leewards brings its own rhythm of beach bars, hidden coves, colorful harbors, and sunlit adventure.

Spend your days snorkeling vibrant reefs, exploring cobblestone towns, or simply relaxing as your chef prepares gourmet dishes paired with tropical cocktails. Mornings can begin with a swim in glassy turquoise water, afternoons can unfold over boutique-lined streets and rum-scented terraces, and evenings invite you back onboard for golden-hour dining as SUNYO rests peacefully beneath a sky brushed with stars. The Boatbookings team ensures that each experience feels personal, from sunrise excursions to candlelit dinners under the stars. As the final anchor drops, you will leave with more than memories; you will carry the warm, free-spirited pulse of the Caribbean that makes a charter aboard SUNYO so unforgettable.

SUNYO is also available for charters in the Windwards and British Virgin Islands during the winter seasons!

Accommodation:
Number of Cabins: 4
Cabin Configuration: 2 Double Cabins, 2 Convertible Cabins
Bed Configuration: 1 King Bed, 3 Double Beds, 4 Single Beds
Number of Guests: 8

Overview:
The Caribbean does not whisper when SUNYO arrives, it throws open the curtains. This Oyster 885 luxury yacht cuts through the Leewards with graceful confidence, turning every passage into something smooth, purposeful, and beautifully unhurried. Sea spray glitters against the sunlight, the horizon stretches wider, and the rhythm onboard slips into that deliciously easy island tempo. Crafted for performance and poise, she blends strength, serenity, and that rare sense of freedom only found when the islands begin to drift past one by one.

Claim the foredeck early, because this is where the day quietly becomes irresistible. Here, salt air, soft towels, and endless blue views create a sun-warmed perch made for lingering with a chilled drink as the coastline reshapes itself in the distance. Let the gentle hush of the hull set the soundtrack while Antigua’s beauty follows behind you in layers of green, gold, and turquoise. As afternoon turns golden, move aft for alfresco dining beneath a coral-colored sky, where your chef’s creations arrive with the kind of flair that makes conversation pause for the first bite. Lantern light, cool breezes, and the silhouette of Antigua in the distance turn dinner into a scene you will replay long after you step ashore.

Step inside and SUNYO trades sea sparkle for the calm charm of a private island hideaway with far better views. Light pours through large windows, catching polished wood and linen textures while the open-plan saloon invites easy laughter, long lunches, card games, and quiet moments with a book. The atmosphere feels refined without trying too hard, giving guests space to gather, retreat, and enjoy the soft hush of life at sea. Each cabin becomes a private retreat, designed for deep rest after sunlit days, late swims, and evenings filled with Caribbean warmth.

St Martin may be the finale, but SUNYO makes sure the last chapter still has plenty of splash. Paddleboards skim across clear water, snorkel gear reveals bright reef life below, and the sea becomes one final invitation to jump in. These last shimmering hours are not about slowing down, but about savoring every splash, every laugh, and every blue-green view. By the time the anchor rises near St Martin, SUNYO has turned a Caribbean crossing into a collection of vivid little moments you will want to tell properly, preferably over another rum punch.

Water Toys:
- AB 15 Tender with 60 HP outboard
- 2 x Paddleboards
- Snorkeling equipment
- Fishing equipment

MYBA Charter Terms:
The Charter Fee includes the yacht's hire and insurance, crew food and wages, and the yacht’s laundry. All other expenses, including fuel for the main engine, generators, water sports, equipment, running costs, harbor fees, food, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, communication costs, and local taxes, are additional.

The following will be added to the weekly charter fee: your expenses (or APA allowance, such as fuel, dockage, food, drink, and all other costs) are generally calculated at 30-40% of the charter fee. VAT is also due alongside gratuities (15-20% of the Charter Fee, at the Charterer's discretion).

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