Superyacht Charter in Windward Islands
Island Hopping through the Windward Islands by Superyacht
The Windward Islands offer a compelling setting for a superyacht charter, with dramatic landscapes, clear Caribbean waters and a distinct character from island to island. Saint Lucia is shaped by the Pitons and sheltered west-coast bays, while Saint Vincent and the Grenadines brings smaller islands, secluded anchorages and exceptional waters for swimming and snorkelling. Further south, Grenada adds spice estates, colourful St George’s and a rich cultural identity, with Martinique and Dominica extending the route north through French-Caribbean sophistication and wild, rainforest-covered landscapes.
The principal charter season runs from December to April, when warm days and the northeast trade winds create excellent conditions for cruising between the islands. Christmas and New Year bring the liveliest atmosphere, with yachts gathering around the Grenadines and Mustique particularly animated during the festive period. As winter moves into early spring, the weather remains warm and conditions are often beautifully settled, while May can offer quieter anchorages before the wetter summer months begin. From a sociable festive charter to a slower journey centred on sailing, diving and time on the water, choosing the right moment can shape the experience considerably.
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Destinations in the Windward Islands
Select a Point on the Map to Discover Each Destination
Reef to Rainforest in Grenada
Grenada’s rugged coastline, sheltered bays and lush volcanic interior make it particularly rewarding to explore by superyacht. Time on the water can include diving or snorkelling at the Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, where submerged artworks sit among the reef, before heading ashore to discover spice estates, waterfalls and rainforest trails. The island offers a strong balance of cruising, watersports and cultural experiences, making it a varied stop within a Windward Islands itinerary.
Island Hopping at Its Best
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is made for exploring by superyacht, with a chain of smaller islands, quiet anchorages and clear waters that reward a slower pace. Days can be spent moving between the Tobago Cays, Bequia, Mustique and Canouan, with plenty of opportunities for swimming, snorkelling and long lunches ashore. The mix of secluded bays, relaxed island life and easy passages between stops gives this part of the Windwards a particularly effortless rhythm.
Saint Lucia: Beneath the Pitons
Saint Lucia brings some of the most dramatic scenery in the Windward Islands, with the Pitons rising steeply from the sea and sheltered bays lining the west coast. A superyacht charter can combine time at anchor beneath these volcanic peaks with swimming and snorkelling around Anse Chastanet, before heading ashore for rainforest walks, waterfalls and a closer look at the island’s lush interior. It is a destination that balances striking natural beauty with easy access to both the water and land.
Martinique: A French Caribbean Interlude
Martinique brings a distinctly French-Caribbean character to the Windward Islands, combining sheltered anchorages and volcanic scenery with excellent food, colourful towns and a more polished shoreside atmosphere. A superyacht charter can move from quiet bays and snorkelling spots to waterfront restaurants, rum distilleries and the lively capital of Fort-de-France, creating a varied stop that feels both Caribbean and unmistakably French.
The Wilder Side of the Caribbean in Dominica
Dominica offers a wilder side of the Windward Islands, with rainforest-covered mountains, waterfalls and a coastline that feels largely untouched. Arriving by superyacht gives easy access to quiet anchorages before heading ashore to explore jungle trails, natural pools and the island’s volcanic interior. Offshore, Dominica is also one of the Caribbean’s best places for whale watching, adding another distinctive experience to a nature-led itinerary.
Superyacht Charter with Yomira in the Windward Islands
Your time onboard is entirely your own, and we design each itinerary around the experiences you want to make part of it. That could mean waking beneath Saint Lucia’s Pitons before slipping into the water to snorkel the reef at Anse Chastanet, or anchoring behind Horseshoe Reef in the Tobago Cays and swimming with turtles in the clear shallows around Baradal. For something more sociable, arrive by tender into Mustique’s Britannia Bay for a long lunch or sunset drinks at Basil’s Bar, before continuing south to Grenada, where a morning among the spice and cocoa estates or a dive through the sculptures of the Molinere marine reserve brings an entirely different perspective on the Caribbean.
Our knowledge of the Windward Islands and wider experience across the charter market allow us to bring together the right route, pace and yacht for each client. By matching the itinerary with the yacht best suited to it, we create a charter that feels considered from start to finish.
