Antigua Charter Yacht Show - Luxury Yachts on Display

From 4–9 December 2026, Antigua’s English and Falmouth Harbours will host the Antigua Charter Yacht Show across three of the island’s premier marinas.

Now celebrating its 65th year, the show offers charter brokers an opportunity to inspect an exceptional selection of yachts, meet their crews and experience Antigua’s established yachting community.

About the Antigua Charter Yacht Show

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show is one of the Caribbean’s longest-running industry events, held each December ahead of the winter charter season. The 2026 edition marks 65 years since the first yachts gathered in Antigua in 1961.

The show is centred around three marinas in the island’s southern harbours: Nelson’s Dockyard Marina in English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour Marina and Antigua Yacht Club Marina. These locations provide the setting for yacht viewings, broker meetings and industry events throughout the six-day programme.

Boatbookings’ Charter Experts attend the show each year to tour the yachts and meet their crews. These visits give our team firsthand knowledge of each yacht’s layout, accommodation, amenities, water toys and onboard service. We use these insights to help match our clients with the right yacht for your Caribbean charter.

Although the show is not open to the general public, we are happy to share our impressions of the yachts and trends from each edition. We can also provide photographs and further details to help you make an informed charter decision. Please contact our Charter Experts if you would like to discuss your plans.

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Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2026: Dates, Location and Visitor Information

Dates: 4–9 December 2026

Main Hospitality Desk: Copper and Lumber Store Hotel, Nelson’s Dockyard

Show Locations:

- Nelson’s Dockyard Marina, English Harbour
- Falmouth Harbour Marina, Falmouth Harbour
- Antigua Yacht Club Marina, Falmouth Harbour

Organiser: Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting (ACYM)

Official Website: antiguayachtshow.com

Contact Information:

Office: +1 (268) 460-1059
Mobile: +1 (268) 464-1784
Email: [email protected]

The organiser provides shuttle services between the three marinas from 5–8 December, operating from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A water shuttle also runs between Antigua Yacht Club Marina and Falmouth Harbour Marina during those dates. Visit the organiser’s official website for the latest updates and event information.

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What to Expect at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show

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Yacht Viewings and Crew Introductions

The show gives charter brokers the opportunity to step aboard participating motor yachts, sailing yachts and multihulls. Brokers can explore each yacht’s accommodation, onboard facilities and amenities while meeting the captains and crew responsible for the charter experience.

The 2026 organiser FAQs anticipate more than 70 attending yachts, alongside brokers, yacht managers, marine vendors and members of the press.

Chef and Table Design Competitions

The culinary programme is a longstanding feature of the Antigua Charter Yacht Show. Yacht chefs take part in the Concours de Chef, showcasing their menus and culinary skills. Stewards and stewardesses also participate in the Yacht Table Design and Service Competition, highlighting the presentation and service offered onboard.

Industry Seminars and Networking

Informative Hour sessions give attendees opportunities to hear from industry professionals and discuss relevant topics. The programme also includes networking events, marina evenings and social gatherings throughout the week.

Exploring the Three Marinas

The show takes place across English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour, with each marina hosting participating yachts. Attendees can use the organiser’s shuttle services to travel between locations. Golf carts are also available at Nelson’s Dockyard Marina to help visitors move along the docks.

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Map of the Port: Antigua Charter Yacht Show Marinas

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show is hosted across three marinas in the southern part of Antigua: Nelson’s Dockyard Marina in English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour Marina and Antigua Yacht Club Marina in Falmouth Harbour.

Nelson’s Dockyard Marina serves as the main hospitality location, with the show’s registration and hospitality desk at the Copper and Lumber Store Hotel. Falmouth Harbour Marina and Antigua Yacht Club Marina host additional participating yachts and show activities.

Use the map below to locate the two harbours and their surrounding marinas. Show shuttles operate between all three locations from 5–8 December, with a water shuttle connecting Falmouth Harbour Marina and Antigua Yacht Club Marina during yacht-viewing hours.

For the latest event schedule, transport arrangements and visitor information, consult the official Antigua Charter Yacht Show website.

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Explore Yacht Charters in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda offer an inviting setting for a Caribbean yacht charter, with sheltered harbours, coral reefs and beautiful beaches. From the historic surroundings of Nelson’s Dockyard to the clear waters of Barbuda, the islands offer plenty of opportunities to explore by yacht.

Whether you prefer the speed and comfort of a crewed motor yacht in Antigua or the relaxed space of a crewed catamaran, our Charter Experts can help you find the right yacht for your plans.

For inspiration, explore our 7-day Antigua to St Martin motor yacht itinerary, which visits Green Island, Barbuda, Nevis, and St Barths. You can also read our Antigua and Barbuda Yacht Charter Guide for more information about the destination and its highlights.

Browse our selection of luxury yacht charters in Antigua and Barbuda, or speak with our Charter Experts for personalised assistance in planning your Caribbean escape.

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