Caribbean Yacht Charter with Luna Yacht Charter
A Caribbean yacht charter with Luna Yacht Charter means a private, fully crewed yacht for your group during the winter season, from compact sailing catamarans to motor yachts of more than 90 metres. We are a Bodrum-based, TÜRSAB-licensed travel agency (licence no. 13292), and for the winter months we now offer crewed catamarans, motor yachts and sailing superyachts in the British Virgin Islands, Antigua, St. Barts and St. Martin. You tell us your dates, who is coming and what kind of week you have in mind; we come back with yachts that fit, their weekly rates and the terms that apply to each one.
The Caribbean season falls in the months when the Aegean is closed for charter, so the same team that plans your summer week in Turkey and Greece can plan your winter week in the islands. Every yacht on our Caribbean list comes with her own professional captain and crew, and no sailing licence is needed on your side.
Where to Charter a Yacht in the Caribbean
Most Caribbean yacht charters start in one of three areas: the British Virgin Islands, Antigua, or St. Barts and St. Martin. Each suits a different kind of week, and many larger yachts move between them during the season.
British Virgin Islands Yacht Charter
The British Virgin Islands are the easiest Caribbean cruising ground for a relaxed week: dozens of islands sit close together, so most days involve a short passage and a long stop. A typical week from Tortola takes in Virgin Gorda and the granite boulders of The Baths, the beach bars of Jost Van Dyke and, in settled weather, the flat reef island of Anegada. Catamarans are especially popular here because the anchorages are shallow and the passages are short. Official visitor information is on the BVI Tourist Board site.
Antigua Yacht Charter
Antigua is the base of many of the larger charter yachts, with English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour and Jolly Harbour on its south and west coasts. Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of the island’s sailing life. A week here can combine Antigua’s sheltered bays with a run north to Barbuda or west towards Montserrat and Guadeloupe, depending on the yacht and the weather. See Visit Antigua & Barbuda for the islands themselves.
St. Barts and St. Martin Yacht Charter
St. Barts and St. Martin are the classic superyacht pairing of the Leeward Islands. St. Martin, shared between France and the Netherlands, is the main arrival point for most guests, and St. Barts, with its harbour at Gustavia, is a short passage away. A week here usually mixes busy harbour evenings with quieter anchorages, and many yachts add Anguilla or St. Kitts to the plan.
Our Caribbean Yacht Charter Fleet
Our Caribbean list for the 2026–27 winter season covers three types of yacht. All of them are crewed, and most take up to 10 or 12 guests overnight.
Catamarans
Sailing and power catamarans of about 17 to 24 metres, usually with 3 to 5 cabins for 6 to 10 guests. Weekly rates on our list start at about $44,000 and reach around $100,000 plus expenses. They are the natural choice for the British Virgin Islands and for families who want space on deck and a stable ride.
Motor Yachts and Superyachts
Motor yachts from about 26 metres up to 95-metre superyachts, usually with 4 to 10 cabins for 8 to 12 guests. Weekly rates start at about $54,000 plus expenses for the smaller yachts and pass €1,000,000 for the largest ones. Many of them spend the summer in the Mediterranean and the winter in the Caribbean, so the same yacht can often be booked for both seasons.
Sailing Yachts
Sailing superyachts of about 32 to 59 metres, for guests who want to sail between the islands rather than motor. Weekly rates on our list run from about €90,000 to $245,000 plus expenses.
Caribbean Yachts for Charter by Type
Open any yacht for her photos, cabin layout and full weekly rates. The price on each card is the lowest weekly rate on her page, plus expenses (APA) and taxes.
Featured Caribbean Sailing Yacht
Caribbean Catamarans
Caribbean Motor Yachts and Superyachts
Caribbean Sailing Yachts
Caribbean Yacht Charter Prices and Terms
Caribbean yacht charter prices are quoted per week for the whole yacht with her crew, in US dollars or euros depending on the yacht, plus expenses. Almost all yachts on our list charter on MYBA terms, the standard contract for crewed yachts of this size.
- Charter fee: the yacht and her crew for the week.
- Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA): paid on top of the charter fee, usually set as a percentage of it, and used for fuel, food and drinks, marina and berthing fees and other running costs. The captain keeps accounts, and any unused balance is returned at the end of the charter.
- Taxes: VAT or local charter taxes depend on where the yacht cruises and are confirmed for each booking.
- Crew gratuity: customary at the end of the week and left to the guests’ discretion.
Each yacht’s own page shows her weekly rates for the Caribbean season and, where she has one, for her summer season elsewhere. For a written quote with the exact APA and taxes for your dates, ask us directly.
Best Time for a Caribbean Yacht Charter
The best time for a Caribbean yacht charter is the winter season, from about December to April, when the trade winds are steady and the weather is dry. The Atlantic hurricane season runs officially from 1 June to 30 November (see the US National Hurricane Center), and most charter yachts leave the islands for the Mediterranean in that period. Christmas, New Year and the weeks around Easter are booked first, so plan these dates early.
The season opens with the Antigua Charter Yacht Show at Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, held from 4 to 9 December 2026 (antiguayachtshow.com). Our team attends the show this year, so we can tell you first-hand about the yachts and crews we recommend.
Caribbean Yacht Charter: Questions and Answers
Q: How much does a Caribbean yacht charter cost?
A: On our list, crewed catamarans start at about $44,000 a week and motor yachts at about $54,000 a week, plus expenses. Large superyachts can pass €1,000,000 a week. Expenses (APA) and taxes are added to the charter fee.
Q: When is the Caribbean yacht charter season?
A: The main season runs from about December to April. The Atlantic hurricane season is officially 1 June to 30 November, and most charter yachts spend those months in the Mediterranean.
Q: Which is better for a first Caribbean charter, the BVI or Antigua?
A: The British Virgin Islands are the easiest first choice, with short passages and many sheltered anchorages, and they suit catamarans well. Antigua and the St. Barts and St. Martin area suit larger yachts and guests who want livelier harbours.
Q: What is APA on a Caribbean yacht charter?
A: The Advance Provisioning Allowance is paid on top of the charter fee and covers running costs such as fuel, food and drinks and marina fees. The captain keeps the accounts, and any unused amount is returned to you.
Q: Do we need a licence or sailing experience?
A: No. Every yacht we offer in the Caribbean comes with a professional captain and crew.
Q: Can we charter the same yacht in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean?
A: Often, yes. Many motor and sailing yachts on our list spend the winter in the Caribbean and the summer in the Mediterranean, so you can book the same yacht and crew for both seasons.
Plan Your Caribbean Yacht Charter with Luna Yacht Charter
Every charter is planned directly with our team: tell us your dates, your group and the islands you have in mind, and we will send yachts that fit, with their weekly rates and terms. If you also travel in summer, see our yacht charter in Turkey page and our guide to sailing from Turkey to Greece.
