Caribbean (St. Martin & the Grenadines) sailing charter guide
For trips beyond the BVI: St. Martin is the jumping-off point for Anguilla and St. Barth, and the Grenadines go south from St. Vincent to the Tobago Cays.
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What a week costs
Weekly charter fee for the whole boat, before extras. Charter prices change constantly. These are published ranges, not quotes.
| Boat | Low season rate | High season rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Martin: Leopard 42–43 ft catamaran (3-cabin), The Moorings | $5,215–6,475 | $15,470–21,805 | [Virgin Island Sailing (broker)] |
| St. Martin: 41–46 ft monohull, The Moorings | $3,185–7,700 | $6,335–12,180 | [Virgin Island Sailing (broker)] |
- Grenadines (2026–27 season, whole yacht, per week): bareboat catamaran 42–46 ft $6,000–10,000, and 48–52 ft $9,000–15,000. Adding a captain costs about $1,400–1,800 a week. [SVG Yachting]
- Grenadines extras: a refundable deposit of $3,000–5,000, or a damage waiver of about 5% of the charter price. [SVG Yachting]
When to go
- Grenadines: January to April is high season, with steady 15–20 knot trades. Christmas, New Year and February half-term are peak weeks at 20–30% above that. May, June, early July and November are shoulder months, usually 15–25% cheaper. [SVG Yachting]
What you need: licence or skipper
- Grenadines operators ask for a suitable qualification and recent experience on a similar yacht. [SVG Yachting]
Requirements vary by charter company. Always check with yours before you book.
Main charter bases
- St. Martin: The Moorings at Marina Fort Louis, Marigot. [Virgin Island Sailing (broker)]
- Grenadines: Blue Lagoon, St. Vincent (about $30–40 by taxi from Argyle International airport). [SVG Yachting]
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Sources
- Virgin Island Sailing (broker), The Moorings St. Martin Bareboat Rates (checked 20 Oct 2026)
- SVG Yachting, How much does a yacht charter in the Grenadines cost? (2026–27 season) (checked 20 Oct 2026)