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Private Yacht Charters from Christophe Harbour Marina across The Narrows to Nevis and the Eastern Caribbean
St Kitts and Nevis Yacht Charters: The Twin-Island Federation of the Eastern Caribbean
A St Kitts and Nevis yacht charter is a fully crewed private boat rental departing from Christophe Harbour Marina on the southeast peninsula of St Kitts, giving your group exclusive access to a twin-island nation in the heart of the Lesser Antilles. Highlights within day cruising range include the sheltered Narrows channel between the two islands, the golden sands of Cockleshell Bay and South Friars Bay, the calm leeward coast of Nevis with its famous Pinney's Beach, and the historic Brimstone Hill Fortress on St Kitts. The fleet ranges from 32 to 100 feet, hosting 2 to 16 guests, with durations from half day Narrows cruises to multi day Lesser Antilles voyages. Every charter includes a licensed local captain, professional crew, fuel, and snorkel gear, and the warm water sits around 79 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit through the year. We recommend booking early, as the finest yachts and prime dates reserve well in advance.
St Kitts and Nevis yacht charters offer access to a 104 square mile twin-island federation in the Eastern Caribbean, departing primarily from Christophe Harbour Marina on the southeastern tip of St Kitts and cruising the 2 mile wide channel called The Narrows that separates St Kitts from its sister island Nevis. The federation is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere by both land area and population, covering 68 square miles on St Kitts and 36 square miles on Nevis, with a combined population of approximately 53,000 residents (around 46,000 on St Kitts and 12,000 on Nevis). The country sits between latitude 17 degrees north and longitude 62 degrees west, approximately 45 miles southeast of St Barths and 8 miles southeast of Sint Eustatius (Statia). The cruising season runs year round with consistent trade-wind conditions, water temperatures of 79 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and visibility on calm days of 60 to 100 feet. Day Yacht Charters operates a fully crewed fleet from Christophe Harbour Marina with local captains who know every cove of the St Kitts coast, every protected anchorage along The Narrows, every reef of the Caribbean Sea side of Nevis, and every restaurant tender dock between South Friars Bay, Cockleshell Beach, and Pinney's Beach. Charter guests typically include international travelers visiting for honeymoons and anniversaries, multigenerational family vacations, corporate retreats based in North America and Europe, and groups celebrating milestone birthdays on the calmer waters of the Caribbean leeward coasts. Each charter is customized around the group's interests, the day's trade-wind direction, and the specific destinations the group most wants to experience, from the UNESCO World Heritage Brimstone Hill Fortress visible from offshore to the 3 mile crescent of golden sand at Pinney's Beach. The result is an authentic Eastern Caribbean experience delivered with the comfort and privacy of a fully crewed luxury yacht.
Christophe Harbour Marina is the primary departure point for St Kitts and Nevis yacht charters. The marina sits on the southeastern tip of St Kitts within the larger Christophe Harbour resort development, which opened in 2014 and quickly became the premier luxury marina in the Eastern Caribbean. The marina was purpose built for superyacht service and accommodates vessels from 40 feet up to 300 feet, with full fuel and water service, electricity, customs and immigration clearance for international yacht arrivals, complete provisioning support, the Pavilion Beach Club, the SALT Plage tapas bar built directly into the harbor, and the Lookout restaurant on the headland above the marina basin. The marina is sheltered by Major Bay and the Frigate Bay peninsula on the Caribbean leeward side and offers calm anchoring conditions year round. Walking distance from the marina includes the Salt Plage beach bar, the Pavilion infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea, and shuttle access to the Park Hyatt St Kitts and the wider Christophe Harbour residential community. Most St Kitts and Nevis yacht charters depart Christophe Harbour Marina at 9 am or 10 am after guest arrival and pre-charter briefing, returning by 5 pm for full-day charters or 8 pm for sunset cruises. The departure routine begins with a short transfer from the guest's resort or villa on St Kitts (most charter guests stay at the Park Hyatt St Kitts within the Christophe Harbour development, at Frigate Bay resorts 8 miles north, or at boutique inns on Nevis with a morning ferry transfer to St Kitts), a 15 minute pre-departure briefing covering the day's planned itinerary and safety protocols, and a smooth motor out of the protected marina basin into The Narrows. Within 15 minutes of leaving the dock, charters can be approaching Cockleshell Beach on the southern tip of St Kitts or crossing The Narrows toward Pinney's Beach on the western coast of Nevis. The marina is approximately 9 miles southeast of Robert L Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) on the northern coast of St Kitts, with airport-to-marina ground transit of 25 to 35 minutes by taxi or hotel transfer. SKB receives direct flights from Miami (3 hours on American Airlines), New York JFK (4 hours on JetBlue and American), Atlanta (4 hours on Delta), Charlotte (3.5 hours on American), Newark, Toronto (4 hours on Air Canada seasonal), and London Gatwick (8.5 hours on British Airways seasonal), plus regional connections from San Juan, Antigua, and St Maarten. Nevis also has its own airport, Vance W Amory International Airport (NEV) on the northern tip of Nevis, which receives small regional connections from St Maarten, Antigua, and San Juan. The combination of dedicated superyacht marina, full international clearance, and easy international airport access makes Christophe Harbour Marina the natural choice for nearly all St Kitts and Nevis yacht charters.
St Kitts is the larger of the two islands at 68 square miles and home to approximately 46,000 of the country's 53,000 residents. The island runs roughly northwest to southeast for 18 miles with a rugged spine of volcanic mountains rising to Mount Liamuiga at 3,793 feet (1,156 meters), the highest peak in the country and a dormant volcano forming the entire northwestern half of the island. The Caribbean Sea side (the western leeward coast) is the calm protected charter cruising ground, while the Atlantic windward side is rougher and largely undeveloped. Basseterre is the national capital and primary port, sitting on the south central western coast of St Kitts with approximately 13,000 residents, the working cruise port at Port Zante, the historic Independence Square, and the iconic Berkeley Memorial Clock built in 1883. Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is the most-visited cultural site in the country and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999. The fortress sits at 800 feet elevation on the northwestern coast of St Kitts, covers 38 acres of fortifications, and earned the nickname Gibraltar of the West Indies during the colonial period. Construction began under the British in 1690 and continued for more than 100 years, with the final form completed in the early 19th century. The fortress changed hands between British and French forces multiple times during the colonial wars and was finally abandoned as a military installation in 1854. Today the site preserves the original ramparts, citadel, gunpowder magazine, and officers' quarters, and offers sweeping views across the Caribbean Sea toward Sint Eustatius (Statia), Saba, and St Barths on clear days. Charter yachts anchor offshore from the fortress for the iconic view of the citadel rising from the volcanic ridge with the Caribbean Sea in the foreground. Frigate Bay sits on a narrow peninsula 4 miles southeast of Basseterre and is the main resort district of St Kitts. The peninsula has two distinct sides: the calm Caribbean leeward side (Frigate Bay South, also called Timothy Beach) with the Marriott Frigate Bay and the Royal St Kitts Hotel, and the Atlantic windward side (Frigate Bay North) with the Sunset Bar and the famous Strip of beach bars. The unique geography of the narrow peninsula allows charter guests to swim in calm Caribbean water in the morning and walk a few minutes to watch the surf on the Atlantic side. South Friars Bay sits 2 miles south of Frigate Bay and is one of the most popular charter anchorages on St Kitts, with the Shipwreck Bar, the Carambola Beach Club, and a wide curve of golden sand framed by volcanic headlands. Cockleshell Beach sits on the southern tip of St Kitts approximately 3 miles east of Christophe Harbour Marina and is the iconic charter anchorage of the island. The beach features a long curve of pale gold sand framed by gentle volcanic slopes, the Reggae Beach Bar at the western end (a casual local bar famous for grilled lobster and rum punch), and a direct view across the 2 mile Narrows channel to the dormant volcanic peak of Nevis. The combination of calm Caribbean water, the iconic Nevis backdrop, and the working local beach bar scene makes Cockleshell the single most photographed beach on St Kitts. The St Kitts Scenic Railway is one of the most distinctive tourist experiences in the country. The narrow gauge railway was built between 1912 and 1926 to carry sugar cane from the working sugar estates around St Kitts to the central mill in Basseterre. The sugar industry operated for 300 years from 1640 to 2005 and shaped every aspect of St Kitts geography and society. Today the railway is preserved as a 30 mile circular tourist line running around the entire base of the volcanic peaks, with double-decker air conditioned passenger cars offering views of the Caribbean Sea, the abandoned sugar plantations, and the rural villages of the island. Most charter guests combine a yacht charter day with a separate land-based half-day on the scenic railway.
Nevis is the smaller of the twin islands at 36 square miles and is home to approximately 12,000 residents, separated from St Kitts by the 2 mile wide Narrows channel and reached by yacht in 30 to 45 minutes of cruising or by the public Nevis Express ferry in 30 to 40 minutes between Basseterre and Charlestown. Nevis is roughly circular with the dormant volcanic peak of Nevis Peak rising to 3,232 feet (985 meters) at the center of the island, frequently shrouded in misty clouds that gave the island its name (the Spanish Nieves, meaning snow). The Caribbean leeward (western) coast hosts all of the major resorts and the iconic Pinney's Beach, while the Atlantic windward (eastern) coast is largely undeveloped and serves working fishing villages. Nevis has retained an exceptionally peaceful character compared with most Caribbean destinations, with strict resort development controls, very limited large-hotel infrastructure, and a strong focus on heritage tourism. Pinney's Beach is the iconic Nevis anchorage and the most photographed beach on the island. The beach runs more than 3 miles along the western Caribbean coast immediately north of Charlestown, with a wide curve of pale gold sand backed by coconut palms and seagrape trees, calm shallow water suitable for swimming, and an iconic direct view across The Narrows to the volcanic ridge of St Kitts. The legendary Sunshine's Beach Bar (famous for the Killer Bee rum punch and grilled lobster) sits midway along the beach, the Four Seasons Resort Nevis occupies the southern end of the beach with the Lime Beach Bar, and Yachtsman Grill sits near the small jetty at the northern end. Charter yachts anchor 0.25 miles offshore in calm Caribbean water and tender guests directly to the beach for restaurant lunch or simply for a swim and beach walk. Charlestown is the capital of Nevis and one of the most historically significant small towns in the Caribbean. The town sits on the southwestern coast of Nevis directly south of Pinney's Beach, has approximately 1,500 residents, and was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton (the United States Founding Father, first Secretary of the Treasury, and architect of the American financial system) in 1755. The Alexander Hamilton birthplace is now preserved as the Museum of Nevis History on Main Street in Charlestown, with exhibits covering Hamilton's early life, the sugar plantation economy that shaped the island, and the broader Caribbean colonial history. Other Charlestown sights include the working open-air market in the town center, the Cotton Ginnery historic site, the Nevisian Heritage Village (an open-air museum with traditional Caribbean structures), and the Saint Paul's Anglican Church (built 1671 and one of the oldest churches in the Caribbean). Nevis Peak is the central dormant volcanic peak of the island and one of the most distinctive natural landmarks in the entire Eastern Caribbean. The peak rises to 3,232 feet at the geographic center of the island and is frequently shrouded in low clouds that drift across the summit and give the island its Spanish name (Nieves, snow). The summit can be reached by experienced hikers via the Nevis Peak Trail from the central village of Rawlins, a strenuous 4 to 5 hour round trip with steep volcanic terrain and rope-assisted scrambling sections near the top. Most charter guests view the peak from the deck of the yacht while cruising the Caribbean leeward coast, where the dramatic conical shape rises directly from the inland villages with the green agricultural slopes covering the lower flanks. Other Nevis sights accessible from a yacht charter include Oualie Beach on the northwestern tip (a quieter alternative to Pinney's Beach with the Oualie Beach Resort and excellent snorkeling on the inshore reef), the Botanical Gardens of Nevis (12 acres of tropical gardens 4 miles south of Charlestown), and the Hot Sulphur Springs in the central highlands. The combination of a 3 mile iconic beach, a working historic capital town, the Alexander Hamilton birthplace, and the dramatic central volcanic peak makes Nevis one of the most rewarding small islands in the Caribbean for a yacht charter visit.
The marine activities available on a St Kitts and Nevis yacht charter combine warm year-round water temperatures of 79 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, exceptional visibility of 60 to 100 feet on calm days, and the unique geography of The Narrows, a 2 mile wide channel between St Kitts and Nevis that funnels Caribbean current and creates exceptional marine conditions for snorkeling and pelagic wildlife viewing. The Narrows reaches a maximum depth of only about 35 feet across most of its width, with shallow patch reefs scattered across the seafloor and the dramatic volcanic slopes of both islands forming the natural sides of the channel. The crossing itself takes 30 to 45 minutes by yacht and is one of the iconic charter cruising experiences in the federation. Snorkeling spots within day-cruising range of Christophe Harbour Marina include the patch reefs across The Narrows itself (frequently encountered while crossing between St Kitts and Nevis, with parrotfish, sergeant majors, queen angelfish, and the occasional sea turtle), the inshore reef off Oualie Beach on northwestern Nevis (a protected reef with abundant juvenile fish in 8 to 15 feet of water), Booby Island in the center of The Narrows (a small uninhabited rock with a fringing reef and frequent seabird activity), and the Caribbean Sea reefs off the leeward coast of St Kitts including South Friars Bay and Banana Bay. Hawksbill sea turtles are regularly encountered throughout the cruising ground, with green sea turtles less common but present year round. The Atlantic side of St Kitts has limited yacht charter access due to the open ocean exposure, but the Caribbean leeward coast offers exceptional pelagic wildlife viewing during the November through April humpback whale migration season. Humpback whales migrate annually from the North Atlantic feeding grounds to the warm Caribbean breeding waters and are regularly sighted offshore from St Kitts and Nevis during this period. Spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and pilot whales are present year round and are often encountered on full-day charters between St Kitts and St Barths or to Statia. Beach club anchoring is a defining feature of St Kitts and Nevis charter culture. The Reggae Beach Bar at Cockleshell, the Shipwreck Bar at South Friars Bay, Sunshine's Beach Bar at Pinney's Beach Nevis, the Lime Beach Bar at the Four Seasons Nevis, the Yachtsman Grill at the north end of Pinney's, and SALT Plage at Christophe Harbour Marina all welcome charter yacht guests via tender service from yachts anchored offshore. The combination of yacht anchored 200 yards offshore, tender service to the beach bar, lunch with grilled lobster and the famous local rum punches (Killer Bee at Sunshine's, Ting with a Sting throughout the islands), and an afternoon swim back to the yacht represents the classic Eastern Caribbean charter day. Underwater visibility, marine life, and snorkel conditions are excellent year round but are at their best during the December through May dry season.
A half-day St Kitts and Nevis yacht charter from Christophe Harbour Marina typically runs 4 hours and covers the southern St Kitts coast and Cockleshell Beach. Departing the marina at 10 am, the route reaches Cockleshell Beach within 15 minutes for an extended swim and beach stop, includes a tender visit to the Reggae Beach Bar for grilled lobster or a rum punch ashore, an afternoon snorkel stop on the patch reefs of South Friars Bay, and returns to Christophe Harbour by 2 pm. The half-day covers approximately 12 nautical miles round trip and is ideal for guests with an afternoon land excursion to Brimstone Hill Fortress or the St Kitts Scenic Railway on the same day. A full-day 8 hour twin-island charter is the classic St Kitts and Nevis experience. Departing Christophe Harbour Marina at 9 am, the route crosses The Narrows to Pinney's Beach on Nevis (45 minute crossing), anchors offshore from Sunshine's Beach Bar for a 90 minute swim and beach stop with optional tender ashore for early lunch, continues north along the Nevis leeward coast to Oualie Beach for a snorkel stop, crosses back to St Kitts mid afternoon, includes an afternoon stop at Cockleshell Beach with the Reggae Beach Bar and the iconic view of Nevis Peak, and returns to Christophe Harbour by 5 pm. The full-day covers approximately 25 nautical miles round trip and delivers the complete St Kitts and Nevis charter experience in a single intensive day. Brimstone Hill from the water is a distinctive half-day option specifically built around the UNESCO World Heritage fortress. Departing Christophe Harbour Marina at 10 am, the route runs west along the Caribbean leeward coast of St Kitts for approximately 90 minutes, anchors offshore from the fortress with the citadel visible at 800 feet elevation above the coastline, optionally combines with a land transfer for a 2 hour ground visit to the fortress, includes a swim stop at a quiet Caribbean cove on the return, and arrives back at Christophe Harbour by 5 pm. Multi-day Leeward Islands cruises are the most rewarding way to extend a St Kitts and Nevis charter. A 3 day cruise typically includes Day 1 St Kitts and Nevis with The Narrows, Pinney's Beach, and Cockleshell Beach, Day 2 a 6 hour crossing to St Barths for the day with arrival at Gustavia and beach time at Gouverneur or Saline, and Day 3 a 4 hour crossing to St Maarten with arrival at Simpson Bay Marina for the return flight. A 5 day cruise extends the route to Statia (Sint Eustatius), Saba, and Anguilla. Sunset cruises are the iconic Eastern Caribbean evening option. A 2.5 hour sunset charter departs Christophe Harbour Marina at approximately 4:30 pm and runs west along the southern St Kitts coast with the volcanic ridge of Mount Liamuiga in the background, the silhouette of Nevis Peak rising above the horizon across The Narrows, and the iconic Caribbean sunset over the open sea to the west. We offer flexible packages, some include open bar, some allow BYOB, some add premium catering with Caribbean specialties including grilled lobster, conch fritters, and the local rum punches.
The St Kitts and Nevis charter fleet includes sport motor yachts in the 32 to 50 foot range ideal for half-day and full-day charters across The Narrows, larger motor yachts and catamarans in the 55 to 80 foot range with overnight cabins suitable for multi-day Leeward Islands cruises, sailing catamarans from 45 to 65 feet for guests wanting the traditional trade-winds sailing experience between the two islands, and full crewed superyachts based at Christophe Harbour Marina for week-long expeditions across the Eastern Caribbean. Every vessel is registered with the St Kitts and Nevis maritime authority and inspected to international yachting standards, carries a full safety equipment complement including life jackets and emergency communications, and is professionally maintained at Christophe Harbour Marina. Onboard amenities typically include forward sun pads and aft cockpit dining, fresh water swim showers, full galleys for onboard catering, premium audio systems with bluetooth, snorkeling equipment (masks, fins, snorkels) sized for the warm tropical water, paddle boards and kayaks on larger yachts, and complete provisioning to guest preferences. The captain and crew are local Kittitian and Nevisian professionals with detailed knowledge of every anchorage, every reef, every working beach bar, and every tender dock across the federation. The crew handles all navigation, anchoring, tender service, and onboard hospitality, with the goal of allowing guests to focus entirely on the experience of the day. Customization options include onboard private chef service with menus built around fresh Caribbean cuisine: grilled spiny lobster (the iconic Caribbean dish, in season from August through April), conch fritters, jerk chicken, fresh mahi mahi and wahoo from the local fishery, breadfruit and plantain prepared multiple ways, and the famous St Kitts goat water (a traditional national stew). Local rum is the standard onboard bar selection, with the historic Brinley Gold rum (distilled on St Kitts and famous for vanilla, coconut, and lime flavored variants) and the wider Caribbean rums (Mount Gay from Barbados, Appleton from Jamaica) all available. The famous local rum punches include the Killer Bee from Sunshine's Beach Bar at Pinney's Beach (a closely guarded recipe with passion fruit, lime, and an extra kick of rum) and Ting with a Sting (the local Ting grapefruit soda with white rum). Custom flower arrangements with frangipani and hibiscus for celebration charters, professional photography and videography, themed birthday and anniversary packages, and tender service coordination for restaurant dining at the famous local beach bars are all available. Group sizes range from 2 to 25 guests depending on vessel selected, with the typical sweet spot at 6 to 14 guests. Contact us for current pricing and availability. We offer flexible packages, some include open bar, some allow BYOB, some add premium catering with private chef service onboard. Each charter is built around your group's interests, the local trade-wind conditions on your charter day, and the specific destinations and experiences you most want to include. Our team handles every detail so your group can focus entirely on enjoying the federation from the privacy and comfort of your own yacht.
St Kitts and Nevis is reached by international flight to Robert L Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) on the northern coast of St Kitts. SKB receives direct flights from Miami (3 hours on American Airlines, multiple daily), New York JFK (4 hours on JetBlue and American, daily), Atlanta (4 hours on Delta), Charlotte (3.5 hours on American), Newark, Toronto (4 hours on Air Canada seasonal), and London Gatwick (8.5 hours on British Airways seasonal), plus regional connections from San Juan, Antigua, and St Maarten. Total flying time from major North American hubs is approximately 3 to 4 hours direct or 6 to 8 hours including a single Caribbean connection. Nevis has its own smaller airport, Vance W Amory International Airport (NEV) on the northern tip of Nevis, which receives small regional connections from St Maarten, Antigua, and San Juan. Guests staying on Nevis can also take the public Nevis Express ferry or the Sea Bridge car ferry between Basseterre St Kitts and Charlestown Nevis (30 to 40 minutes, multiple daily). United States, United Kingdom, Canadian, Australian, European Union, and most other national passport holders enter St Kitts and Nevis visa-free for tourist visits of up to 90 days. All visitors must present a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and may be asked to show proof of accommodation and return travel. The federation uses the East Caribbean Dollar (EC Dollar, XCD) as its currency, fixed at 2.7 EC to 1 US Dollar, with US Dollars and major credit cards accepted essentially universally throughout the tourism industry. The official language is English (Kittitian Creole and Nevisian Creole are also widely spoken in everyday life). SKB sits 9 miles northwest of Christophe Harbour Marina with airport-to-marina ground transit of 25 to 35 minutes. Lodging options on St Kitts span from the luxury Park Hyatt St Kitts within the Christophe Harbour development, to the Marriott Frigate Bay 6 miles north, to historic boutique inns in Basseterre and the rural plantation guesthouses around the island. On Nevis, the iconic Four Seasons Resort Nevis sits at the southern end of Pinney's Beach, with the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on the northern coast, the Hermitage Plantation Inn on the central highlands, and a range of smaller boutique inns. Most charter guests stay within 30 minutes of Christophe Harbour Marina or in a Nevis lodging with morning ferry transfer to St Kitts. The best St Kitts and Nevis charter season runs year round, with the dry season from December through May being the most popular for international visitors. Water temperatures stay at 79 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit year round and the trade winds blow consistently from the east-northeast at 12 to 18 knots most of the year, creating ideal sailing conditions on the calm Caribbean leeward coasts. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
Below are the most common questions guests ask before booking a St Kitts and Nevis yacht charter. Topics include international access via Miami, JFK, and Charlotte, the calm 2 mile crossing of The Narrows between the twin islands, the UNESCO World Heritage Brimstone Hill Fortress, Pinney's Beach Nevis with Sunshine's Beach Bar, charter durations from half-day Cockleshell Beach cruises to multi-day Leeward Islands expeditions, and the year-round trade-wind cruising conditions. Our team is available at +1 (305) 515-4735 to answer any additional questions and to walk through current pricing, availability, and itinerary planning for your specific dates and group.
Charter pricing in St Kitts and Nevis reflects the premium quality of the experience and varies based on vessel size, duration, and group size. Our team works with each client individually to build a charter package that delivers real value and the attention to detail that defines a Day Yacht Charters experience. Call +1 (305) 515-4735 or email info@DayYachtCharters.com for current pricing and availability.
With Day Yacht Charters St Kitts and Nevis, you will have an experienced professional crew, thoughtful service, and a day on the water designed entirely around what your group wants. Contact us today and let us help you build the perfect itinerary.
Please note that the yachts shown on our website may not always reflect the most current availability, as we do not have a dedicated web designer to update the listings. Some yachts may be unavailable for reasons such as being sold by the owner, undergoing maintenance, relocated, or already booked by another client. To see a complete and up-to-date list of yachts available for rent in St Kitts and Nevis, we recommend contacting us directly. We can provide detailed information, including photos, pricing for day trips, and confirm the availability of any specific yacht.
Port: Christophe Harbour Marina, St Kitts
Port: Christophe Harbour Marina, St Kitts
Experience the Luxury of St Kitts and Nevis Yacht Charters - Private Charters Available
A VIP private charter in St Kitts and Nevis combines the signature character of the Lesser Antilles with the personalized luxury that defines a private yacht charter. From the moment you board at Christophe Harbour Marina, every element is curated. A private chef joins your vessel with Caribbean menus built around fresh local seafood, the day's catch, and island classics. Chilled Champagne, rum punch made with local Caribbean rum, and crisp white wines wait at the dock. The captain handles all reservations for tender visits to the beach bars at Cockleshell Bay, Pinney's Beach on Nevis, and the South Friars beach clubs. When the Caribbean sun sets across the Narrows from a quiet anchorage, your group is on deck with a cold drink in hand. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to design your perfect St Kitts and Nevis VIP charter.
St Kitts and Nevis offer some of the most rewarding snorkeling in the Lesser Antilles. The combination of warm water at 79 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, excellent visibility along the calm leeward coast, the reefs around Booby Island in the Narrows, the coral of the St Kitts southeast peninsula, and the clear water off Nevis creates ideal conditions for both casual snorkeling and shallow diving. Charter days typically include multiple swim stops, snorkeling over the reefs of the Narrows, swim breaks in protected bays, and tender visits to the beach bars of Cockleshell Bay and Pinney's Beach ashore.
From the deck of a private yacht anchored just offshore from the green volcanic coast of St Kitts and Nevis, your group experiences these twin islands from the perspective that has shaped Caribbean island life for generations. The captain reads each morning's conditions and selects the optimal route, whether that means a Narrows and Cockleshell Bay morning, a crossing to Nevis and Pinney's Beach, a South Friars and Booby Island snorkel day, a leeward coast voyage past Brimstone Hill, or a sunset cruise back across the Narrows. Every charter is built around your interests and the conditions of your day on the water.
St Kitts and Nevis are among the most distinctive yacht charter destinations in the Caribbean. The combination of the sheltered Narrows channel, the golden beaches of the St Kitts southeast peninsula, the calm leeward coast and Pinney's Beach of Nevis, the historic Brimstone Hill Fortress, and the warm year-round water creates a charter destination unlike any other. Our local team has years of experience on these waters and builds every charter around the group's interests, the conditions on the day, and the specific beaches and bays each guest most wants to include.
St Kitts and Nevis is reached by international flight to Robert L Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) on the northern coast of St Kitts. SKB receives direct flights from Miami (3 hours on American Airlines), New York JFK (4 hours on JetBlue and American), Atlanta (4 hours on Delta), Charlotte (3.5 hours on American), Newark, Toronto (4 hours on Air Canada seasonal), and London Gatwick (8.5 hours on British Airways seasonal). Total flying time from major North American hubs is approximately 3 to 4 hours direct. Nevis has its own smaller airport, Vance W Amory International Airport (NEV), which receives regional connections from St Maarten, Antigua, and San Juan. SKB sits 9 miles northwest of Christophe Harbour Marina with airport-to-marina transit of 25 to 35 minutes.
Nearly all St Kitts and Nevis yacht charters depart from Christophe Harbour Marina on the southeastern tip of St Kitts. The marina opened in 2014 within the larger Christophe Harbour luxury resort development and was purpose built for superyacht service, accommodating vessels from 40 feet up to 300 feet with full fuel and water service, electricity, customs and immigration clearance, complete provisioning support, the Pavilion Beach Club, the SALT Plage tapas bar built directly into the harbor, and the Lookout restaurant overlooking the marina. The marina sits 9 miles southeast of Robert L Bradshaw International Airport with ground transit of 25 to 35 minutes, and is approximately 3 miles from Cockleshell Beach and 6 miles across The Narrows from Pinney's Beach Nevis.
Yes. The full-day twin-island charter is the most popular St Kitts and Nevis experience and is comfortably completed in 6 to 8 hours. A typical full-day route departs Christophe Harbour Marina at 9 am, crosses the 2 mile Narrows to Pinney's Beach Nevis in 30 to 45 minutes, anchors offshore from Sunshine's Beach Bar for a 90 minute swim and beach stop, continues north along the Nevis leeward coast to Oualie Beach for a snorkel stop, crosses back to St Kitts mid afternoon, includes an afternoon stop at Cockleshell Beach with the Reggae Beach Bar and the iconic view of Nevis Peak, and returns to Christophe Harbour by 5 pm. The route covers approximately 25 nautical miles and is comfortably completed in calm trade-wind conditions year round.
The best St Kitts and Nevis charter season runs year round, with the dry season from December through May being the most popular for international visitors. Water temperatures stay at 79 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit year round and the trade winds blow consistently from the east-northeast at 12 to 18 knots most of the year, creating ideal sailing conditions on the calm Caribbean leeward coasts. The shoulder months of November and June offer particularly attractive value with fewer crowds, comparable warm water, and excellent charter availability. The humpback whale migration season from November through April adds the chance of encountering whales offshore from the Caribbean leeward coasts. Visibility for snorkeling is exceptional year round and frequently exceeds 80 feet on calm days.
St Kitts and Nevis are separated by a 2 mile wide channel called The Narrows. The crossing by yacht from Christophe Harbour Marina to Pinney's Beach on the western coast of Nevis takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes at typical motor yacht cruising speeds. The public Nevis Express ferry and the Sea Bridge car ferry connect Basseterre St Kitts and Charlestown Nevis in 30 to 40 minutes year round with multiple daily departures. The compact geography of the twin-island federation makes a single charter day covering both islands extremely practical and is the most popular itinerary. The Narrows itself reaches a maximum depth of only about 35 feet across most of its width with scattered patch reefs throughout the channel.
A standard St Kitts and Nevis yacht charter includes the vessel, fuel for the planned itinerary, an experienced licensed captain, professional crew, all safety equipment, basic provisions including water and soft drinks, towels, snorkel gear, and tender service for shore visits. Customization options include onboard private chef service with fresh Caribbean cuisine (grilled spiny lobster, conch fritters, jerk chicken, fresh mahi mahi, breadfruit, plantain), local rum bar service featuring Brinley Gold rum (distilled on St Kitts), the famous Killer Bee rum punch from Sunshine's, custom flower arrangements with frangipani and hibiscus, professional photography and videography, and tender coordination for restaurant dining at the famous beach bars (Reggae Beach Bar at Cockleshell, Sunshine's at Pinney's, SALT Plage at Christophe Harbour). We offer flexible packages, some include open bar, some allow BYOB. Contact us for current pricing.
Group sizes range from 2 to 25 guests depending on the vessel selected. Smaller sport motor yachts from 32 to 45 feet are ideal for couples and intimate groups of up to 8. Mid-size motor yachts and sailing catamarans from 50 to 70 feet accommodate groups of 10 to 18 comfortably. Larger crewed yachts and superyachts based at Christophe Harbour Marina handle groups of 15 to 25 for milestone celebrations, family vacations, honeymoons, and corporate retreats. The sweet spot for most St Kitts and Nevis charters is 6 to 14 guests, which fits comfortably on the most popular charter vessels and allows for personalized crew service. Call us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to discuss your group size and dates.
Yes. Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999 and sits at 800 feet elevation on the northwestern coast of St Kitts. The fortress covers 38 acres of fortifications and earned the nickname Gibraltar of the West Indies during the colonial period. Charter yachts anchor offshore from the fortress for the iconic view of the citadel rising from the volcanic ridge with the Caribbean Sea in the foreground. The view from sea level provides the dramatic perspective of the entire fortified ridge, and on clear days the view from the fortress itself looks out across the Caribbean toward Sint Eustatius (Statia), Saba, and St Barths. Most charters combine an offshore yacht view with a separate land excursion to the fortress for a full 2 to 3 hour ground visit.
All Day Yacht Charters St Kitts and Nevis charters include water and soft drinks as standard. We offer flexible packages, some include open bar, some allow BYOB, some add premium catering with private chef service onboard. Onboard chef menus typically feature fresh Caribbean cuisine including grilled spiny lobster (the iconic Caribbean dish, in season from August through April), conch fritters, jerk chicken, fresh mahi mahi and wahoo from the local fishery, breadfruit and plantain prepared multiple ways, and the famous St Kitts goat water (a traditional national stew). Local rum is the standard onboard bar selection, with the historic Brinley Gold rum (distilled on St Kitts) and the wider Caribbean rums all available. The famous Killer Bee rum punch from Sunshine's Beach Bar at Pinney's is available by request. We can also arrange tender service to the famous beach bars for shore dining.
United States, United Kingdom, Canadian, Australian, European Union, and most other national passport holders enter St Kitts and Nevis visa-free for tourist visits of up to 90 days. All visitors must present a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity and may be asked to show proof of accommodation and return or onward travel. The federation uses the East Caribbean Dollar (EC Dollar, XCD) as its currency, fixed at 2.7 EC to 1 US Dollar, with US Dollars and major credit cards accepted essentially universally throughout the tourism industry. The official language is English (Kittitian Creole and Nevisian Creole are also widely spoken in everyday life). Power is 230 volts at 60 Hz with UK-style three-pin plugs, so North American visitors typically need adapters but not voltage converters for modern dual-voltage electronics.
The Narrows is the 2 mile wide channel of Caribbean Sea that separates St Kitts from Nevis and is one of the iconic features of the twin-island federation. The channel runs roughly north to south for approximately 4 miles between the southeastern tip of St Kitts at Christophe Harbour and the northwestern tip of Nevis at Newcastle, with a maximum depth of only about 35 feet across most of the width and scattered patch reefs throughout. The Narrows funnels Caribbean trade-wind current between the two islands and creates exceptional conditions for snorkeling and pelagic wildlife viewing, with parrotfish, queen angelfish, sea turtles, and the occasional dolphin pod regularly encountered while crossing. The 30 to 45 minute crossing by yacht is one of the iconic charter experiences in the federation.
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St Kitts and Nevis: A Premier Destination for Caribbean Yacht Charters
St Kitts and Nevis occupy a special place in Caribbean yacht charter. The combination of the sheltered Narrows channel between the two green volcanic islands, the golden beaches of the St Kitts southeast peninsula, the calm leeward coast of Nevis and its famous Pinney's Beach, the historic Brimstone Hill Fortress, and the warm year-round water makes these islands one of the great charter destinations in the Lesser Antilles. Day Yacht Charters has built our St Kitts and Nevis operation around guests who appreciate this depth and want operational excellence to match. Our captains know the local waters intimately, the chefs work with the freshest Caribbean ingredients, and our itineraries are crafted around what each group most wants to experience.
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Private Chef Excellence
Fresh Caribbean seafood is the heart of onboard dining on a Day Yacht Charters St Kitts and Nevis cruise. A private chef on your charter prepares regional specialties: grilled spiny lobster (the iconic Caribbean dish, in season from August through April), conch fritters, jerk chicken, fresh mahi mahi and wahoo from the local fishery, breadfruit and plantain prepared multiple ways, and the famous St Kitts goat water. The historic Brinley Gold rum (distilled on St Kitts and famous for vanilla, coconut, and lime variants) and the famous Killer Bee rum punch from Sunshine's Beach Bar at Pinney's are standard bar selections. Call us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to arrange a chef.
Photo and Video Services
St Kitts and Nevis is one of the most photogenic yacht charter destinations in the Eastern Caribbean. The UNESCO World Heritage Brimstone Hill Fortress at 800 feet elevation, the dormant volcanic cone of Nevis Peak at 3,232 feet frequently shrouded in misty clouds, the 3 mile crescent of Pinney's Beach, the iconic view across The Narrows from Cockleshell Beach to Nevis, and the historic 30 mile St Kitts Scenic Railway all provide extraordinary natural and cultural backdrops. Drone footage of yachts crossing The Narrows, golden hour shots from Pinney's Beach, and full-charter cinematic films are all available. Contact us when booking.
Decorations and Add-Ons
Celebrate your milestone in the twin-island federation of the Eastern Caribbean. Custom flower arrangements with frangipani and hibiscus, anniversary and birthday packages with private chef Caribbean tasting menus paired with Brinley Gold rum tastings and the famous Killer Bee rum punch, sunset celebrations from a Cockleshell Beach or Pinney's Beach anchorage, honeymoon arrangements at the Four Seasons Resort Nevis, and small-group reception styling are all available. The combination of calm Caribbean leeward coasts, dramatic volcanic backdrops, and the historic working culture of both islands makes every St Kitts and Nevis celebration unforgettable. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
Brimstone Hill Fortress and The Narrows
Brimstone Hill Fortress and The Narrows together represent the iconic St Kitts and Nevis yacht charter experience. Brimstone Hill is the UNESCO World Heritage fortress at 800 feet elevation on the northwestern coast of St Kitts, covering 38 acres of fortifications and earning the nickname Gibraltar of the West Indies during the colonial period (construction began 1690). The Narrows is the 2 mile wide channel of Caribbean Sea that separates St Kitts from Nevis, with scattered patch reefs, calm trade-wind crossings, and the iconic backdrop of Nevis Peak rising directly across the channel. Combining both on a single charter day delivers the complete twin-island experience.
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Planning Your St Kitts and Nevis Yacht Charter
Planning a St Kitts and Nevis yacht charter typically begins 4 to 12 weeks before the charter date for most dates and 3 to 6 months ahead for peak weeks and for milestone celebrations including honeymoons. Our team works with each client to understand the group composition, the preferred dates, the home base for lodging on St Kitts or Nevis, and the priorities of the experience (the Narrows crossing, Cockleshell Bay, Pinney's Beach, snorkeling, celebration). We then propose vessel options and recommended itineraries, with a deposit securing the date and the vessel. The balance is due on the charter day. Crew gratuity, typically 15 to 20 percent of the charter fee, is customarily paid in cash at the end of the charter and is separate from the charter price.
Payment options include credit card, PayPal, Zelle, and bank wire. Charter durations in St Kitts and Nevis typically run from 4 hour half day cruises up to multi day Lesser Antilles expeditions toward Antigua, St Barths, and the wider Leeward Islands. Most St Kitts and Nevis bookings are single day full charters of 6 to 8 hours, with sunset cruises of 2 to 3 hours as the most popular evening option and 3 to 5 day island cruises as the headline multi day experience. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 or info@DayYachtCharters.com to check availability and begin planning.