To charter a private yacht in Saint Barts is to have lived. Saint Barthélemy, with its beguiling French-Caribbean blend of tropical glitz and laid-back charm, remains one of the most glamorous yachting destinations on this earth. Most often visited on a Leeward Islands yacht charter, exploring St Barts on a superyacht is the ultimate way to experience this glittering gem of the Caribbean. St Barts in winter offers the ultimate luxury escape from the Northern Hemisphere freeze. With a perfect winter climate, stunning beauty, and just the right balance of French glamour and Caribbean cool, everything you could want for a yacht charter is here.
Why charter in Saint Barth
St Barts has been sprinkled with yachting magic— that rare alchemy of attractions that combine to transform into gold. On the ultra-chic island, an old donkey clip-clops past the window of a Hermes store and a Hollywood actress emerges from a boutique, her bodyguard loaded down with shopping bags. Down at Port Gustavia, opulent superyachts shine in the sun, and at Nikki Beach, the champagne flows freely, DJ beats getting louder as the day wears on.
Chase sun,
escape winters
To charter a private yacht in Saint Barts is to have lived. Saint Barthélemy, with its beguiling French-Caribbean blend of tropical glitz and laid-back charm, remains one of the most glamorous yachting destinations on this earth. Most often visited on a Leeward Islands yacht charter, exploring St Barts on a superyacht is the ultimate way to experience this glittering gem of the Caribbean. St Barts in winter offers the ultimate luxury escape from the Northern Hemisphere freeze. With a perfect winter climate, stunning beauty, and just the right balance of French glamour and Caribbean cool, everything you could want for a yacht charter is here.
Why charter in Saint Barth
St Barts has been sprinkled with yachting magic— that rare alchemy of attractions that combine to transform into gold. On the ultra-chic island, an old donkey clip-clops past the window of a Hermes store and a Hollywood actress emerges from a boutique, her bodyguard loaded down with shopping bags. Down at Port Gustavia, opulent superyachts shine in the sun, and at Nikki Beach, the champagne flows freely, DJ beats getting louder as the day wears on.
Celebs, sun
and stunning shores
Yet for all St-Bart’s decadence—the long lunches at Eden Roc, the day spas, the glittering nights at Bagatelle— it’s the island’s staggering beauty that remains the undisputed star, with powder-soft beaches edged with rainforest and coconut palms, and turquoise sea that just begs you to swim and dive your days away. Does it help that you might see Rihanna playing in the surf, or Beyonce at the next table at Bonito during your yacht charter? Well, that just adds to the irresistible, eternal magic that is yachting in St Barts.
When to
charter
In December, St Barts sees an influx of superyachts and celebrities, with peak season running from December to March, offering mild winter weather (25-29°C/75-85°F), plenty of sunshine, and pleasant sea temperatures (26°C/79°F). The festive period, especially Christmas and New Year’s, marks the ‘ultra plus haute season,’ with vibrant celebrations and parties at places like Nikki Beach and Bagatelle, or aboard yachts anchored in the bay.
From music fest
to regattas
In mid-January, the St Barts Music Festival draws top orchestras and opera singers, while the St Barts Bucket regatta in March attracts large sailing superyachts. April is quieter with fewer yachts and lower rates, making it a great time to charter a yacht for a more peaceful experience. May sees more rain and humidity, while summer is the off-season due to the hurricane risk, peaking in August-October.
10
glittering experiences await you in St Barth
Party at Nikki Beach with the jetset. Is that a Kardashian on the next daybed? Probably.
Soak up the vibe at Eden Rock, sampling Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s menu.
Dive the stunning Pain de Sucre dive site or the shipwreck of Kayali.
Settle in for dinner and late night shenanigans at Bagatelle or Le Petite Plage.
Get your cabaret on at the infamous Le Ti club, and try on their costumes.
Discover fine dining heaven in the exotic gardens of Tamarin.
Hit Modjo lounge after midnight to dance the night away to big-name DJs.
Shop, shop, and shop some more. Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Cartier et al.
A taste of Jerusalem at Sella by Michelin-starred Assaf Granit.
Find bliss on the beach. St Jean, Gouveneur, Saline & Colombier are standouts.
Superyacht marinas in Saint Barth
Picture-perfect Gustavia Harbour lies at the heart of St Barts. Surrounded by boutiques, pink bougainvillea and waterfront restaurants, it is one of the most exclusive marinas on the planet, and berths are extremely sought after (and fought over) in peak season. The superyacht marina itself is called Port de Plaisance de St Barthelemy, and accommodates yachts up to 90m. There are three other smaller marinas around the island, namely Port de Saint Jean, Anse des Cayes Marina, and Anse Marcel Marina.
Beyond Saint Barth
Lewaard islands
St Barts is a shining star on a Leeward Islands yacht charter, but beyond this A-list isle there are many other treasures to explore. You might begin your charter in historic Antigua, and drop anchor off Barbuda to walk along the soft pink sand beaches and swim in the gin-clear sea. Have high tea in old plantation hotels in St Kitts and Nevis, where monkeys chatter from the rainforest canopy, and bliss out on Anguilla’s white sands. Explore St Martin’s French colonial streets, or head into the hills for zip-lining adventures. Or perhaps you’d like to head further south to lush, volcanic St Lucia, and beyond, to St Vincent and the Grenadines. A superyacht is your passport to experiencing exotic places in a state of exquisite luxury.
Book your Saint Barth charter
Our charter team have been organising extraordinary St Barts charters for decades, leveraging our local knowledge and connections to create bespoke itineraries across the Caribbean. Whether you’re looking for the highest of the high life or would prefer a family-fun charter with plenty of time in nature, we’ll match you with the perfect yacht, crew and itinerary to make your St Barts vacation dreams come true.
