How long is a yacht charter season?

Yachting has two main seasons: summer (May to October) in the Mediterranean and winter (November to April) in the Caribbean, peaking at Christmas and New Year. Booking in the shoulder seasons offers crowd avoidance, flexible rates, and a wider selection.

Where can I charter a yacht?

With access to a global fleet of yachts for charter all over the world, Y.CO offers diverse yachting destinations. In the summer, the Mediterranean is a top choice, while the Bahamas and Caribbean draw many clients during the winter months.

How much does it cost to charter a yacht?

Charter rates are typically quoted by the week and prices vary depending on the model of the yacht, size, year built, and onboard amenities. Most yachts have higher rates during peak season (July, August, Christmas and New Year) with lower rates throughout the rest of the year.

How do I charter a yacht?

If you're a complete beginner when it comes to yacht charter, don't worry. Our team of experts will guide you through the entire process. From choosing the perfect yacht and negotiating the best rates to fine-tuning your exclusive itinerary, we've got you covered.

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St Thomas

Paradise. Just a little more pumped up. St Thomas is the USVI if you want your heart's BPM to go a little crazy. Spectacular beaches. Umpteen water sports.

Yachts for charter in the Caribbean

Where the Wild Things Are

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Water Island

Like the secret chord in Hallelujah, Water Island is sometimes spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. Close enough to Charlotte Amalie you could (almost) float to it by bodyboard, the ‘Fourth Virgin’ feels like it’s in another galaxy. Moor up offshore and head over to Honeymoon Beach, a stretch of shoreline so sexy, even the most committed bride and groom falls in love with it.

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Watersports

Paddleboarding, paddleboats, snorkelling, kayaking, diving, island-hopping, fishing. If it floats, St Thomas will make a splash about it. It’s easy to take advantage of the island’s calm, turquoise waters, but there’s a catch: it can get busy. However, position your rib offshore at Lindquist Beach and the coral shelf brimming with fish is exclusively yours. You’ll need a boat to go sea-turtle-spotting in the seagrasses of Sapphire Beach, too.

The Mermaid’s Chair

Talk about exclusive. The Mermaid's Chair is a super isolated, little-visited cove of sugar-colour sand on the northwest side of the island. Accessible only by kayak or paddleboard, position at Hawksnest Bay and complete the rest under your own steam. Shielded by large craggy rocks, it is thought to be the only beach on the island where the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea meet. Ask any mermaid you spot here.

Turquoise waters gently lap onto a pristine white sand beach, with lush green hills dotted with houses rising in the background under a bright blue sky.

A pristine white sand beach meets the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean under a bright blue sky.

Reasons to Visit St Thomas

The Perfect Caribbean Companion

This wine-sipping, golf ball-hitting, gondola-riding stretch of Caribbean Eden is geared up to attend to every whim. From the farmer's markets and jewellery stores of Charlotte Amalie to annual world-class yacht racing regattas out of Red Hook, St Thomas residents have thought of everything. There's even a local vodka distillery (yes, you read that right). Yet somehow it remains distinctly paradisiacal – if you have your own yacht to make the most of it. Here’s how.

Yacht Charter Itineraries

Inspirational Itineraries in St Vincent

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Breathtaking Ocean Vistas

English Harbour to Fallmouth Harbour. Cruise around Antigua and Barbuda. Imagine turquoise waters and sugary white sand beaches.

Explore Antigua and Barbuda

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Jewels of the Caribbean

Antigua to Grenada. Dive, snorkel, discover underwater treasures. Visit landmarks with a rich vibrant history. See it all by superyacht.

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Beaches. Rainforests. Volcanoes.

Antigua to Saint Martin. Cruise the Leeward Islands and experience adventures including rainforest trails, volcano hikes and zip lines.

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Expect the Unexpected

Casa de Campo to Cabarete. Explore the vibrant community. Be wowed by incredible tastes and sights of the Dominican Republic.

Explore Dominican Republic

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A Caribbean Adventure

Baie Longue to Colombier Beach. St Barths and St Martin offers unspoilt beaches and underwater treasure troves.

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Need to Know

Useful Info to Visit

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When to Go

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What to Pack

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Yacht Charter Destinations

More Destinations in the Caribbean

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St Barths

The destination for the St Barths Bucket each March. St Barths has long been a popular destination for yachtsmen. Whether you're looking for the ultimate party, shopping or kitesurfing, you'll find it here.

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Mustique

Ultra-chic Mustique is the preening beauty of the Caribbean. Its silk-soft beaches are often deserted. Its glitterati vibe is legendary. It's surrounded by vibrant reefs and game-fishing grounds, too.

Explore Mustique

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St Kitts

If beaches were all it had to offer, St Kitts still would be a superstar. Great stretches of sand hug the coastline of this rainforested beauty. Explore rustic rum shacks, volcanoes, hummingbirds and more.

Explore St Kitts

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Bequia

Take your time. Low on glitz. High on dramatic scenery. Small but perfectly formed. Beguiling Bequia is a relaxed outpost of the Grenadines. Lush green hills form the island's emerald spine and give way to golden sands lapped by sky blue waves.

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St Martin

Half French and half Dutch, St Martin yacht charters offer the chance to explore two unique Caribbean atmospheres. Whichever side you’re on, all 37 beaches that ring the coast are pure bliss: discover them on your yacht charter.

Explore St Martin

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St Lucia

Another swoon-inducing Caribbean melting pot? Yep, but nothing's quite like St Lucia. Its contrast of deep-green mountain forests and shimmering beaches.

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Grenada

One of the greatest archipelagos in the Caribbean, Grenada's three islands are a rich banquet of virgin forest and marine sanctuaries teeming with life.

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St Croix

St Croix stands apart from its sainted kin. The largest of the US Virgin Islands is only 65km from its nearest sister, St Thomas, but its size and storied history give it a style of its own.

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A pristine bay with turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and lush green hills offers a serene tropical escape.

St John

It may be the smallest major US Virgin Island, but as a destination St John overdelivers. Flush with first-class anchorages like Maho Bay for an early morning swim with sea turtles or Reef Bay for a short hike.

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