Authentic Caribbean Cruising | St. Kitts to Antigua

Boasting warm and steady tradewinds, safe harbors and  beaches galore, St. Kitts is the winter destination of choice for many superyachts. Arrive in absolute style and take advantage of the private jet terminal with exclusive KayanJet Lounge facilities. Slowly acclimatize to life in the Caribbean, spending a night aboard your yacht or enjoying one of the luxury properties on the island.

Spend a few days cruising around St. Kitts, dropping anchor for a refreshing dip in some of the finest blue waters in the Caribbean. Late afternoon head across the Narrows to the island of Nevis for a round of golf at the Four Seasons Robert Trent Jones II designed course before heading back to St. Kitts to berth at Christophe Harbour. Step ashore to SALT Plage – a fantastic setting built on the foundations of the Old Salt Factory – for a cocktail with the yachting crowd.

Anchor in the stunning waters of Frigate Bay and spend the afternoon enjoying watersports on “The Strip” and stay into the evening for a true toes-in-the-sand Caribbean-style “jump-up”.

After exploring St. Kitts many heritage sites, such as the Brimstone Hill Fortess UNESCO World Heritage Site, relax on board as you cruise towards the  tiny island of St. Eustatius. Step ashore to experience a laid-back Caribbean with a few places to eat and a little bit of history to contemplate.

Cruise towards the  island of Saba – as you approach the volcanic island seemingly rises out of the sea. Perfect for energetic hikers, explore the dramatic scenery inland. Saba doesn’t have any beaches but offers plenty of diving opportunities for the skilled scuba divers in the charter party. Spend a peaceful night anchored off the tranquil island.

Cruise north to the quintessentially chic St. Barths – the Caribbean’s take on St. Tropez, this is the place to go for pristine beaches, calm waters and gourmet restaurants. Take the tender to the bustling waterfront at Gustavia before anchoring off Shell Beach. Step ashore for cocktails and canapés at Do Brazil and discover the French island’s joie de vivre.

Discover the low-lying coral island of Anguilla with its 12 miles of blinding white sand beaches and fabulous culinary scene. The most northerly of the Leewards, the island has excellent restaurants with wine lists to please a French sommelier. Spend the day in and around the reef-protected shallows of Shoal Bay East.

Cross over to St. Martin/St. Maarten. The island enjoys a dual personality – part Dutch, part French – and has exuberant night spots, duty-free shops and exciting casinos promising an upbeat, cosmopolitan experience.

Cruise around the beautiful island of Antigua, jumping in to discover some of the finest coral reefs in the Caribbean. The island also boasts a rich colonial past and is steeped in maritime history.

Cruise back to St. Kitts and spend a few days ashore, relaxing on one the islands’ fine beaches and stretching those sea legs with a hike up the extinct volcano and around the wide summit crater of Mount Liamuiga.