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Sailing Holidays in Antigua

With 365 palm-fringed beaches and numerous anchorages, Antigua offers excellent sailing holidays around the island.

Antigua is part of the Leeward Islands and boasts a spectacular choice of picturesque coves and bays, with fine sand, blue seas and some of the best watersports in the Caribbean. Anchor in crystal clear blue water alongside 11 miles of pristine white sand.

At Nonsuch Bay you'll discover several superb and uncrowded anchorages. Green Island is so beautiful the locals call it the Garden of Eden. Dickenson Bay and North Sound are great places to gunkhole, snorkel and enjoy the beach. Five Islands Harbour is a completely unspoiled sanctuary. Drop anchor along the southwest coast in time to watch the sun set over Nevis - an unforgettable display.

Explore Nelson's Dockyard, a working 18th century Georgian dockyard and relive naval history. Enjoy the mix of lively bars and restaurants with the peace and tranquility of numerous offshore islands.

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£1,500

7 nights

5 cabins

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Antigua Yacht Charter

Sailing holidays in Antigua

  •  Easily accessible-direct flights with BA and Virgin
  •  Immerse yourself in some history at Nelson's Dockyard
  •  Explore as many of the island's 365 beaches as possible!
  •  Experienced sailors can head to Barbuda
  •  Two week charters could include St Kitts, Nevis or Guadeloupe
  •  Level 2 sailing
  •  Average temperatures of around 26-28 degrees
  •  Average winds force 3-5
  •  Mostly anchorages in this area
  •  Flexible start and finish dates possible

Suggested Sailing Itineraries

Map courtesy of Wanderlog, a trip planner on iOS and Android

 DAY 1 : Five Islands Harbour

Embark at Jolly Harbour where you will find a well-stocked supermarket, fuel dock, banks, post office and several good restaurants. With direct flights you'll arrive mid-afternoon so there's time for a short sail round to Deep Bay in the beautiful, protected Five Islands Harbour. Dine ashore to the accompaniemant of a calypso band.

 DAY 2 : Great Bird Island

Snorkel on the coral-encrusted Wreck of the Andes, before you set sail to North Sound. Anchor at Great Bird Island and explore the sheltered bays by dinghy.

 DAY 3 : Dickenson Bay

Relax in this magical area and in the afternoon drop anchor in Dickenson Bay, a long beach with watersports, bars and restaurants.

 DAY 4 : Falmouth Harbour

A brisk sail along the rugged southeast coastline, past the unusual rock formation of the Pillars of Hercules, brings you to Falmouth Harbour, built by Lord Nelson. Visit the famous Nelson's Dockyard. Take a short taxi ride up to Shirley Heights for a magnificent view of the sunset. On Sundays, you can enjoy BBQ and live music there.

 DAY 5 : Nonsuch Bay

Follow the south coast round to Nonsuch Bay and drop anchor at West Bay on uninhabited Green Island. Take your dinghy inside the reef for some of the best snorkelling in the area.

 DAY 6 : St James Club / Carlisle Bay

Heading back along the south coast, drop anchor at St James' Club or Carlisle Bay, smart resorts with palm-fringed beaches and excellent restaurants.

 DAY 7 : Jolly Harbour

Continue your downwind sail inside Cades Reef, enjoying the calm turquoise waters on your way back to Jolly Harbour.

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 05 Jan - 31 Jan 01 Feb - 30 Apr 01 May - 31 Jul 01 Aug - 08 Nov 09 Nov - 19 Dec 20 Dec - 04 Jan
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Oceanis 41.1 2018 3 2 from
£4,486
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£3,585
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£2,575
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£3,811
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£4,132
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Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 05 Jan - 31 Jan 01 Feb - 30 Apr 01 May - 31 Jul 01 Aug - 08 Nov 09 Nov - 19 Dec 20 Dec - 04 Jan
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Dufour 460 GL - 5 cab. 2019 5 3 from
£1,500
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£1,500
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£2,028
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£2,665
from
£1,500
from
£1,500
Dufour 460 GL 2018 4 4 from
£4,561
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£3,462
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£3,151
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£4,344
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£4,571
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£0

Fleet 1 2023 Prices shown are in GBP(£) per yacht for 1 week

Yacht details 05 Jan - 31 Jan 01 Feb - 30 Apr 01 May - 31 Jul 01 Aug - 08 Nov 09 Nov - 19 Dec 20 Dec - 04 Jan
Model / layout Year Cabins WC
Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 - 4 cab. 2022 4 4 from
£6,099
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£5,528
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£3,127
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£5,415
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£5,698
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£0
Nautitech 40 Open - 4 + 2 cab. 2022 4 2 from
£5,792
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£3,939
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£2,972
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£5,146
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£5,415
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£0
Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 - 4 + 2 cab. 2022 4 4 from
£8,123
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£4,755
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£4,156
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£6,080
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£6,599
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£0
Lagoon 40 - 4 + 2 cab 2022 4 4 from
£8,123
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£7,325
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£4,363
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£7,160
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£7,538
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£0
Lagoon 42 - 4 + 2 cab. 2022 4 4 from
£6,896
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£5,354
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£4,590
from
£7,538
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£7,934
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£0
Lagoon 450 - 3 + 1 cab. 2020 3 3 from
£8,693
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£7,844
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£4,665
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£7,670
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£8,075
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£0
Lagoon 50 - 6 + 2 cab. 2020 6 6 from
£12,123
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£9,802
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£8,193
from
£10,236
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£10,774
from
£0

Please note: Prices may be subject to change. Compulsory and Optional extras will be added to your quote.

Sailing conditions in Antigua

The best time to sail in Antigua is from November to June, with temperatures around 30 oC. Constant warm tradewinds blowing East-Northeast from 15 to 25 knots provide excellent sailing during the winter months.

We have rated this destination a 'Level 1-2' (levels info)

Getting There

Flights to Antigua

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have direct flights from Gatwick to Antigua.

Transfers

We recommend all clients pre-book transfers from the airport to the base as some flights arrive later in the evening. 

Hotels

Antigua is a fantastic place to experience a sail and stay holiday. With daily flights you can really make the most of your time in the Caribbean and combine a yacht charter with a hotel stay in Antigua or even another Caribbean island!