Bareboat yacht charter · St Martin, Caribbean
Your St Martin yacht charter starts at Lagoon Marina in sheltered Simpson Bay on the Dutch side (Sint Maarten), a few minutes from the international airport, with Anguilla and St Barth a short sail away.
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You will find two worlds, French and Dutch, side by side on this dazzling 34-square-mile island in the north-east Caribbean. Christopher Columbus named it in 1493; today the north is French Saint Martin and the south Dutch Sint Maarten, one island with two languages and cultures, both blessed with stunning beaches, emerald seas and secluded coves.
Go Dutch in Philipsburg for vibrant Caribbean nightlife, lively casinos and the local rum-based Guavaberry liqueur, or shop in French Marigot and sample world-class French and Caribbean cuisine. Painters and musicians have made the island their home, and the hike up Pic Paradis, at 424 metres, is worth the effort.
We sail from Lagoon Marina in well-sheltered Simpson Bay on the Dutch side, and a short sail takes you into France. This is classic Leeward Island sailing: Anguilla is half a day away, along with other local islands, some of them deserted. Sailing here suits intermediate to experienced sailors, with winds regularly between Force 3 and 6 and some open water, so Day Skipper standard is recommended. The dry high season runs from December to May, with temperatures close to 30°C and east-northeast trade winds; from June to November winds are more variable and it is warmer.
Where you start
In well-sheltered Simpson Bay, on the Dutch side of the island.
A short sail from the French side of the island, and a few minutes from the international airport.
Facilities
Lagoon Marina is a few minutes from the international airport on the Dutch side, with direct flights from Amsterdam; you can also fly into French St Martin directly from Paris.
Anguilla 13nm, St Kitts 47nm, Tortola 85nm, Antigua 89nm, Montserrat 90nm, Guadeloupe 139nm.
Sample itinerary
A suggested route to St Barth and Anguilla and back, with classic Leeward Island sailing.
Day1
Fly from the UK to St Martin and transfer to Lagoon Marina for embarkation.
Day2
A relaxing short sail to Marigot Bay on the French side, then on to Happy Bay for a barbecue under the stars.
Day3
Sail to the uninhabited island of Tintamarre, on the Atlantic side of St Martin.
Day4
Cross towards St Barth and anchor in the clear blue water of L’Anse du Colombier.
Day5
Discover the charms of St Barth, anchoring in Gustavia harbour.
Day6
A lovely downwind sail to Pinel Island, with crystal water and a protected beach.
Day7
Cross the Anguilla channel to Road Bay and clear customs, then sail across to Sandy Bay to snorkel on the protected reef.
Day8
Follow the reef-protected leeward side of Anguilla to the Prickly Pear nature reserve for lunch (take care, it is spiky), then anchor overnight in Little Bay facing the cliffs.
Day9
Back across the channel to Grand Case Beach, the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean, to dine in a gourmet French restaurant.
Day10
A leisurely day on the water, anchoring overnight in Simpson Bay.
Day11
A final swim and a relaxing lunch, then head back to Lagoon Marina in the afternoon.
To book a yacht or check availability, get in touch with our experienced team. They will help you choose the right yacht and dates for your Leeward Islands charter.
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Every payment you make to us is financially protected, from deposit to balance. Holidays with flights are covered by our ATOL licence, and holidays without flights by our ABTOT membership. Trading since 1995.
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