Antigua Yacht Charter
Antigua is one of the two islands forming the nation of Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua falls roughly midway in the Leeward Island Chain. North and west you will find the other popular charter destinations of St. Barts , St. Kitts, Nevis and St Maarten. Antigua also has a major airport with direct flights from Europe and Mainland USA making it a convenient location to start or end your luxury crewed yacht charter.
Antigua is the largest english speaking island in the Leeward islands. From fully crewed mega yachts to crewed sailing yachts, we can help you make the ideal choice for your family and friends on whatever type of yacht you'd like in Antigua. Many large sailing yachts available for charter make Antigua their winter base right here.
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Some guests chose to start their charter in Antigua at Falmouth Harbor, an attractive, modern marina. For a day or afternoon excursion on the yacht, enjoy an afternoon sail to Nonesuch Bay for water-sports or just walking the beaches on the undeveloped sparkling white sands of Green Island, one of Antigua's outer islands. This uninhabited island just off the east coast of Antigua and offers secluded sandy beaches to explore and some some excellent snorkeling time. It is a popular stop for many yacht charters which include Antigua in their itineraries. You can also enjoy the tranquillity of Harmony Hall, an old converted sugar mill, in Nonsuch Bay. Beach lover? Antigua is said to have a different beach for every day of the year, 365 of them!
A short walk from or 3 minute taxi ride from Falmouth Harbor takes you to historic and charming English Harbor. Before you leave the island, be sure to visit Shirley Heights, a garrison above the bay, the Heights offer stunning views of neighboring islands - a perfect photo opportunity on your leeward islands yacht charter. For the party crowd, Sunday evening at Shirley Heights is a must!
Some of the sights of Antigua.
English Harbor
This was once a naval base but now is the location for the historical sites of the island. 18th century fort ruins and museums are found in this popular historic section of Antigua. Antigua, now a popular yachting destination has long had sailing vessels visiting the island. It has a number of safe harbors and the legendary Horatio Nelson of the Royal Navy sailed to Antigua and established English Harbor, Great Britain's most important Caribbean base which was home to the british fleet during the long Napoleonic Wars.
Nelson's Dock Yard
Dating from 1743, this is Antigua's most popular attraction. The dockyard was deserted in 1899, but today is the home to an eclectic mix of shops, galleries, restaurants, and markets. Lord Nelson's telescope can be found in the small nautical museum here. If you visit today you can explore Nelson's Dockyard, part of a national park, your visit can include the museum. The park embraces the whole of English Harbor and Shirley Heights.
Barbuda
Barbuda is a small and quiet island, still untouched when compared to Antigua. You can have your Captain arrange a local boat to take you into the Bird Sancuary to maybe see the migrating Frigate birds and their vivid red mating signals.
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