Charter a superyacht in
To charter a private yacht in Saint Barts is to have lived. Saint Barthélemy, with its beguiling French-Caribbean blend of tropical glitz and laid-back charm, remains one of the most glamorous yachting destinations on this earth. Most often visited on a Leeward Islands yacht charter, exploring St Barts on a superyacht is the ultimate way to experience this glittering gem of the Caribbean. St Barts in winter offers the ultimate luxury escape from the Northern Hemisphere freeze. With a perfect winter climate, stunning beauty, and just the right balance of French glamour and Caribbean cool, everything you could want for a yacht charter is here.
St Barts has been sprinkled with yachting magic - that rare alchemy of attractions that combine to transform into gold. On the ultra-chic island, an old donkey clip-clops past the window of a Hermes store, and a Hollywood actress emerges from a boutique, her bodyguard loaded down with shopping bags. Down at Port Gustavia, opulent superyachts shine in the sun, and at Nikki Beach, the champagne flows freely, DJ beats getting louder as the day wears on.
To charter a private yacht in Saint Barts is to have lived. Saint Barthélemy, with its beguiling French-Caribbean blend of tropical glitz and laid-back charm, remains one of the most glamorous yachting destinations on this earth. Most often visited on a Leeward Islands yacht charter, exploring St Barts on a superyacht is the ultimate way to experience this glittering gem of the Caribbean. St Barts in winter offers the ultimate luxury escape from the Northern Hemisphere freeze. With a perfect winter climate, stunning beauty, and just the right balance of French glamour and Caribbean cool, everything you could want for a yacht charter is here.
St Barts has been sprinkled with yachting magic - that rare alchemy of attractions that combine to transform into gold. On the ultra-chic island, an old donkey clip-clops past the window of a Hermes store, and a Hollywood actress emerges from a boutique, her bodyguard loaded down with shopping bags. Down at Port Gustavia, opulent superyachts shine in the sun, and at Nikki Beach, the champagne flows freely, DJ beats getting louder as the day wears on.
Yet for all St Bart’s decadence - the long lunches at Eden Roc, the day spas, the glittering nights at Bagatelle - it’s the island’s staggering beauty that remains the undisputed star, with powder-soft beaches edged with rainforest and coconut palms and turquoise sea that just begs you to swim and dive your days away. Does it help that you might see Rihanna playing in the surf or Beyonce at the next table at Bonito during your yacht charter? Well, that just adds to the irresistible, eternal magic that is yachting in St Barts.
In December, superyachts and stars draw together like so many private yachts at the marina in St Barts, that romantic little island in the French West Indies. The peak time for this happens from December to March, when the island’s typically autumnal weather (25-29°C/75-85°F) gives way to a sunshine-filled winter in the Caribbean and pleasant sea temperatures (26°C/79°F). The festive period, especially Christmas and New Year’s, marks the ‘ultra plus haute season’, with vibrant celebrations and parties at places like Nikki Beach and Bagatelle, or aboard yachts anchored in the bay.
In the middle of January, the St Barts Music Festival features prominent orchestras and opera singers, while in March, the St Barts Bucket regatta attracts large sailing superyachts. April is a quieter month for yachts, and with the few yachts that are around and the lower rates that are generally offered at this time of year, you can have a more peaceful chartering experience. If you’re looking for some solitude at sea, this is the month to go. Rainfall and humidity levels rise in May. Summer is the off-season, with hurricane risk peaking from August to October.