Yachting in the Caribbean: the best marinas to berth your superyacht
The Caribbean is the cruising destination of choice in winter, offering endless sun-drenched days and some of the bluest waters on Earth.
While yachting in the Caribbean, enjoy barefoot elegance, palm-fringed white sandy beaches, and verdant flora and fauna above and below the waves. Of course, the Caribbean’s most exclusive islands also offer award-winning gourmet restaurants, lavish resorts and spas, and designer boutiques.
Catering to the world’s finest superyachts are superb marinas ensuring every need is expertly catered to. Whether you want to drop anchor for an extended yacht charter in the Caribbean or a quick visit, here are some of the best marinas to add to your Caribbean itinerary. Berth at these Caribbean marinas and start your luxury yachting getaway.
Yachting in the Caribbean
Bahamas - Albany Marina
This world-class mega yacht Caribbean marina can accommodate more than 70 luxury yachts up to 91-metres and is considered one of the Caribbean’s premier superyacht destinations. The marina offers best-in-class yachting amenities and attentive service seven days a week.
Albany Marina is surrounded by elegant residences, shops, and eateries and is the ideal destination to explore everything that this refined destination has to offer. Snorkel vibrant reefs, relax on picturesque beaches, enjoy a decadent spa treatment or revel in some of the best sporting facilities in the Caribbean.
St Barts - Port de Gustavia
St Barts is one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive destinations, and its natural marina, the Port de Gustavia, is considered one of the most beautiful marinas in the world. The Caribbean marina can accommodate superyachts up to 60-metres and boasts a raft of facilities dedicated to the yachting lifestyle.
Once your yacht is berthed, explore Gustavia, St Bart’s elegant capital. Here you’ll find designer boutiques, art galleries, and some of the Caribbean’s best gourmet restaurants serving delicious French cuisine. Make sure you leave time to visit the ruins of Fort Gustave and the beautiful Shell Beach, lapped by the pristine blue waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Antigua – Nelson’s Dockyard
Nelson’s Dockyard is Antigua’s finest superyacht facility, with the ability to accommodate motor yachts and sailing boats up to 54-metres. Set in English Harbour, a stunning national park, the historic Georgian-era dockyard has been restored to its original splendour with the 18th and 19th-century buildings providing modern amenities that cater to yachting enthusiasts, including exclusive shops, hotels, restaurants, and yacht service providers.
From here, the stunning island of Antigua can easily be explored. Enjoy historic forts and the stunning landscape surrounding the port, dine at award-winning restaurants, soak up the sun on some of the Caribbean’s most spectacular beaches, or party the night away at some of the most exclusive nightspots.
British Virgin Islands – Oil Nut Bay
Berth at the full-service Oil Nut Bay Caribbean marina and discover barefoot elegance at this premier destination in the British Virgin Islands. The marina is an impressive social destination set in one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque destinations. Enjoy boutique shopping, exceptional cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and white sandy beaches lapped by impossibly blue waters.
The Caribbean marina boasts over 90 berths that can accommodate motor boats and sailing yachts up to 40-metres providing concierge marina services to meet the most demanding yachting enthusiasts. Oil Nut Bay also includes two helipads that accommodate two twin-jet helicopters for those seeking to explore some of the BVI’s best attractions and beyond.
If you’re interested in dropping anchor at one of these spectacular Caribbean marinas, then contact a member of the SmartYacht team and learn more about our fractional yacht ownership and how you can enjoy yachting in the Caribbean.
