Jewels of the Caribbean

Antigua

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There’s no better place to start your Caribbean adventure than in Antigua. Embark your yacht in English Harbour and take your rightful place among the scores of superyachts at anchor. With 365 coves – one for every day of the year – along its 50 miles of postcard-perfect coastline, you won’t be short on ways to spend your first day. Head to Jabberwock beach with one of your yacht’s sailing dinghies, Nonsuch Bay with a paddleboard, or sail out to sea at sunset with your iPhone for the ultimate insta-snap.

Martinique

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Sailing further south, the next two days will be spent discovering the alluring island of Martinique, where rainforests tumble into the sea at the north, and melt into soft sandy strands at the south. Hike the volcanic Mount Pelée then enjoy a beach BBQ prepared for you by your crew.

St Vincent

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Volcanoes shaped St Vincent. Its peak is a 1,234m-high active caldera, which sits atop a rainforest range. Head inland for hot springs, or sail to black sand beaches on the shore. Never has a national anthem rung so true: ‘Saint Vincent Land So Beautiful’. Kids can join crew on a themed adventure on the set of Pirates of the Caribbean. Grown-ups can hit the spa on Young Island, where Johnny Depp and Keira Knightley were pampered pre-filming. Or drop anchor at the Falls of Baleine on the northern coast, the site of a waterfall that tumbles into a natural swimming pool. A true buccaneer beach is Petit Byahaut. This blissful beach is film set class and can only be accessed by boat.

Mustique

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Mustique describes itself as ‘the world’s finest private island’. This Caribbean gem hosts nine blissful beaches and fifty species of bird, but only one beach hotel. If you want to experience Mustique, you’d better bring your own yacht. Surrounding Mustique is a technicolour reef. Guests may glide past bluestripes and butterfly fish on a sea scooter safari. Or follow a guide into the rainforest interior where Mangrove Cuckoo and Tropical Kingfisher lie in wait. But Mustique is more private playground than members’ club. You’re likely to see Hollywood A-listers sipping Drambuies barefoot at the bar, while European royals line up to shoot pool. What happens on Mustique stays on Mustique.

Mayreau

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Lucky are the 250 residents who call this Caribbean castaway home. Mayreau has no airport, no bank, no roads and no worries. The boat-only island is frequented by a privileged elite. Its sandy-bottomed shoreline hosts more grouper and snapper than a yacht party can possibly eat. Saltwhistle Bay is a heavenly half moon of calm waters and powder white sand. The only danger to your party is too much sun, too much rum, or a falling coconut.

Grenada

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Grenada is a tropical giant. Its interior is covered with rainforest and waterfalls. Its shoreline is surrounded by turquoise bays and deserted sands. A beach barbeque or game of cricket has never been so grand. Set sail to the outer islands for sleepy, sunny charm. Carriacou is a sand-ringed jewel that the 21st century forgot. On nearby Petite Martinique the biggest news is when a coconut drops. Over 30 established dive sites surround these islands. These include luxury liner Bianca C. in 30m of transparent sea. It’s one of the world’s best wreck dives according to The Times.