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This surprisingly little island embodies a dual personality - half French, half Dutch.

St Martin/St Maarten and the surrounding islands of Anguilla and St Barts offer some of the most spectacular sailing in the Caribbean. Experience beautiful anchorages, stunning sunsets and outstanding restaurants. If you are used to sailing in more crowded sailing areas, you will soon discover that St Martin and the surrounding islands offers remote, unspoilt anchorages and total relaxation for that perfect getaway.

Just half a day’s sail away from St Martin is the beautiful island of Anguilla, renowned for its pristine, white sand beaches and the attraction of the rich and famous, and unbeatable for its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. What an ideal place to enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants or a BBQ under the stars! No sailing itinerary would be complete without a trip to St Bart's, known for its wonderful restaurants and picturesque port. Enjoy window shopping and watch the beautiful people as you sip French coffee and enjoy fresh croissants!

St Martin Yacht Charter

  • Overview
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    St Martin

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    St Martin Bay

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    Philipsburg Harbour

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    Anse Marcel Marina

    Sailing holidays in St Martin

    • Flights to St Martin via Antigua, Paris or Amsterdam
    • Choose from the many stunning anchorages around the island
    • Two week charters could include St Kitts & Nevis
    • Level 2 sailing
    • Average temperatures of around 26-30 degrees
    • Average winds force 3-5
    • A combination of anchorages and harbour moorings in this area
    • Flexible start and finish dates possible
  • 1 Wk Itinerary

    Suggested 1 week sailing itinerary St Martin

    DAY 1 : Anse Marcel Marina

    Embark at Anse Marcel Marina, a full service marina on the northwest coast with a good choice of bars and restaurants.

    DAY 2 : Anguilla (15nm)

    Sail to Anguilla and clear into customs at Road Bay, a charming village set on a lovely beach. Pack your picnic for lunch at Prickly Bay Cays. The snorkeling here is some of the best in the Caribbean.

    DAY 3 : St Barts (32nm)

    The sail south is a fast tack and Tintamarre makes a good midday stop for a beach picnic. St Barts is favoured by the rich and famous but visiting yachtsmen are welcome at Gustavia's bustling harbour front. Some say the cuisine here is the best in the Caribbean, and there's certainly plenty of choice for restaurants.

    DAY 4 : St Barts

    Hire a mini-moke and explore the very pretty island of St Barts. Winding hillside roads afford spectacular views and lead you to excellent beaches.

    DAY 5 : Philipsburg (15nm)

    This convivial port is the capital of St Maarten, the Dutch side of the island, and is popular for its bars, restaurants and duty free shopping.

    DAY 6 : Baie Grande Case (17nm)

    Choose the beach as you sail round the island - you pass several at Simpson Bay and Marigot Bay but the best is Baie Grand Case, a long sweeping beach and the gastronomic centre of St. Martin.

    DAY 7 : Anse Marcel Marina (5nm)

    St Martin 1 week sailing holiday itinerary

  • Sailing Conditions

    Sailing conditions in St Martin

    Best time to travel to St Martin is December to May, the dry season, with temperatures 27-29°C, when the trade winds are steady with winds blowing east-northeast from 15 to 25 knots. From June to November the weather is usually warmer and more changeable with winds blowing northeast through south from 10 to 20 knots.

    We have rated this destination a 'Level 2-3' (levels info)

  • Getting There

    Getting There

    Flights to St Martin

    British Airways and Virgin Atlantic have direct flights from Gatwick to Antigua. LIAT operate connecting flights from Antigua to St Martin. Alternatively, fly to St Martin with AirFrance via Paris or KLM via Amsterdam.

    Transfers

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

    Hotels

    The Caribbean is a fantastic place to experience a sail and stay holiday. If you are taking a flight via Antigua then why not make the most of your time in the sunshine and combine a yacht charter with a hotel stay in Antigua or even another Caribbean island! 

"First class service from Nautilus. On arrival our catamaran was clean and serviceable and the help given by the base staff was excellent. "

Antigua 2014 - M.M
Trustpilot

St Martin Yacht Charter prices

Yachts from St Martin Prices shown are in GB£ per yacht for 1 week

2023 Prices Extra 5% OFF for 2 weeks.
2022-23 GB£ per yachtDufour 390 GL(2019)Dufour 412 GL(2022)Sun Odyssey 419(2019)
Dates3 cabins/3WC3 cabins/2WC3 cabins/2WC
05-11 Nov291433713067
12-18 Nov335238813529
19-25 Nov399046194200
26 Nov-02 Dec399046194200
03-09 Dec399046194200
10-16 Dec366742483862
17-23 Dec366742483862
24-26 Dec397145954176
27-30 Dec562965145919
31 Dec-06 Jan357141383762
07-13 Jan437650714610
14-20 Jan437650714610
21-27 Jan486256335119
28 Jan-03 Feb535261955633
04-10 Feb583867576143
11-17 Feb583867576143
18-24 Feb583867576143
25 Feb-03 Mar583867576143
04-10 Mar467154054914
11-17 Mar467154054914
18-24 Mar467154054914
25-31 Mar467154054914
01-07 Apr583867576143
08-14 Apr583867576143
15-21 Apr496257485224
22-28 Apr408647294300

Yachts from St Martin Prices shown are in GB£ per yacht for 1 week

2023 Prices Extra 5% OFF for 2 weeks.
2022-23 GB£ per yachtDufour 460 GL(2018)Oceanis 51.1 - 5 + 1 cab.(2019)
Dates4 cabins/4WC5 cabins/3WC
05-11 Nov33715019
12-18 Nov38815519
19-25 Nov46196100
26 Nov-02 Dec46196100
03-09 Dec46196100
10-16 Dec42485614
17-23 Dec42485614
24-26 Dec45956062
27-30 Dec65148595
31 Dec-06 Jan41385462
07-13 Jan50716686
14-20 Jan50716686
21-27 Jan56337429
28 Jan-03 Feb61958176
04-10 Feb67578919
11-17 Feb67578919
18-24 Feb67578919
25 Feb-03 Mar67578919
04-10 Mar54057133
11-17 Mar54057133
18-24 Mar54057133
25-31 Mar54057133
01-07 Apr67578919
08-14 Apr67578919
15-21 Apr57487581
22-28 Apr47296243

Yachts from St Martin Prices shown are in GB£ per yacht for 1 week

2023 Prices Extra 5% OFF for 2 weeks.
2022-23 GB£ per yachtBali 4.2 - 4 + 2 cab.(2023)Bali 5.4 - 6 + 2 cab.(2019)Excess 11 - 4 cab.(2023)Lagoon 40 - 4 + 2 cab(2022)Nautitech 40 Open - 4 + 1 cab.(2022)
Dates4 cabins/4WC6 cabins/6WC4 cabins/2WC4 cabins/4WC4 cabins/2WC
05-11 Nov687612805430551675562
12-18 Nov743313829469056336005
19-25 Nov798615414536263906452
26 Nov-02 Dec798615414536263906452
03-09 Dec798615414536263906452
10-16 Dec734814181493358815929
17-23 Dec734814181493358815929
24-26 Dec948119586637675867662
27-30 Dec1496224200106331210512624
31 Dec-06 Jan948119586637675867662
07-13 Jan986720410664878907971
14-20 Jan986718367664878907971
21-27 Jan986718367664878907971
28 Jan-03 Feb1086720205731086908771
04-10 Feb1066722033717685338619
11-17 Feb1066722033717685338619
18-24 Feb1066722033717685338619
25 Feb-03 Mar1066722033717685338619
04-10 Mar948119586637675867662
11-17 Mar948119586637675867662
18-24 Mar948119586637675867662
25-31 Mar948119586637675867662
01-07 Apr1185224481797194819576
08-14 Apr1185224481797194819576
15-21 Apr1019521057685781628238
22-28 Apr853817629573868246895

Yachts from St Martin

Contact our team for the latest prices and offers!

Outboard included

YACHT SECURITY:

Refundable deposit €3000- €9000. Non Refundable deposit on request.

COMPULSORY EXTRAS:

End cleaning - Monohulls: from 39' to 45' €180, 46' to 49' €215, 50' and above €240.

End cleaning - Catamarans: up to 40' €235, 41' to 45 €255, 46' to 49' €280, 50' and above €310.

Starter pack and fees: €70 (Mandatory)

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Kayak, SUP etc on request.
SKIPPER: €1470/week + food and drink + own cabin. Catamarans 48' and over €1750/week + food and drink + own cabin
ONE-WAYS: Available on request

Prices may be subject to change.

Sailing Qualifications

To skipper a bareboat charter or flotilla yacht, you need to hold a practical sailing certificate equivalent to RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification or RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC). For charters in Greece, you must now have the ICC certificate. You must also be assisted by at least one competent crew member over the age of 18.

The port authorities in Greece are now insisting on one of the following practical certificates: RYA ICC (International Certificate of Competence), RYA Coastal, RYA Yachtmaster, ASA IPC (International Proficiency Certificate) or the IYT (International Yacht Training) Passport. If you hold an RYA Day Skipper or ASA104 it will no longer be accepted and you need to obtain either an ICC or IPC from the corresponding issuing body (RYA or ASA). If your RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster or ASA105/106 certificate is more than 12 years old and does not have a photo ID, then we would also strongly advise applying for an ICC or IPC. If you are a member of the RYA or ASA, you may qualify for a discount or free certificate, otherwise, you will have to pay. The approximate cost is £50. Please use this link - RYA application for the ICC or ASA application for the IPC.

For charters in Croatia, Malta and the Canaries, at least one member of the crew or the skipper will also need a VHF licence.

RYA qualifications can be obtained by RYA sailing schools in the UK or alternatively choose from one of our overseas centres in Gibraltar, Greece or Turkey.

For Seychelles, the local authorities require an ICC for the skipper of a bareboat or flotilla yacht charter.

For Caribbean and Tropical charters, formal qualifications are not compulsory, however, you should be Day Skipper standard and be assisted by at least one competent crew. A brief sailing resume should be provided to outline your experience.

If you don't hold the relevant qualifications then why not add a skipper?

Sailing Levels

Level 1

Winds force 2-3 (4-11 Knots)combined with generally shorter distances. Good for beginner or intermediate sailors. Line-of-sight navigation but basic knowledge of charts and ability to plot your position required.

Level 2

Winds force 3-5 (7-21 Knots) with approximately 15-20nm per day. Intermediate experience required. Predominately line of sight navigation but an understanding of how to sail in open water.

Level 3

Winds force 4-6 (11-27 Knots) with mileage of approximately 20nm+ per day. Ideal for experienced skippers looking to venture out to new destinations. Day skipper standard but with experienced crew would be recommended.