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Private Yacht Charters from Blue Lagoon Marina St Vincent across the Grenadines to Bequia, Mustique, and the Tobago Cays Marine Park
St Vincent and the Grenadines Yacht Charters: 32 Islands and Cays in the Caribbean
A St Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charter is a fully crewed private boat rental departing from Blue Lagoon Marina on St Vincent, giving your group exclusive access to one of the finest island-hopping cruising grounds in the Caribbean, a chain of green islands and pristine cays running south through the Windward Islands. Highlights within cruising range include the famous Tobago Cays marine park with its turtle sanctuary and Horseshoe Reef, the yachting island of Bequia with its Admiralty Bay, exclusive Mustique, and the palm-fringed sands of Canouan, Mayreau, and Union Island. The fleet ranges from 32 to 100 feet, hosting 2 to 16 guests, with durations from half day cruises to multi day Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charters offer access to one of the most rewarding island-chain cruising grounds in the entire Caribbean, with 32 islands and cays (9 of which are inhabited) spread across approximately 60 nautical miles of warm Caribbean water from the main island of St Vincent in the north to Petit St Vincent and Petite Martinique in the south. The nation has a total land area of approximately 150 square miles with St Vincent itself covering 133 square miles, a population of approximately 110,000 residents, and sits in the heart of the Windward Islands with Saint Lucia 25 miles to the north and Grenada 70 miles to the south. The country is an independent member of the Commonwealth, the United Nations, and CARICOM, with English as the official language, the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) as the currency at a 2.7-to-1 USD peg, and a deep maritime tradition dating to the historic Bequia whaling fleet and the working schooner trade. Day Yacht Charters operates a fully crewed fleet from Blue Lagoon Marina on the south coast of St Vincent with local captains who know every cove of the Grenadines island chain, every protected anchorage between Bequia and Union Island, every reef of the Tobago Cays Marine Park, and every restaurant tender dock from Port Elizabeth Bequia to Clifton Harbour Union Island. 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 consistently calm trade-wind waters between the islands. Each charter is customized around the group's interests, the day's wind direction, and the specific islands the group most wants to experience, from the iconic Tobago Cays Marine Park with its five uninhabited cays protected by the Horseshoe Reef to the private 2.2 square mile island of Mustique with its historic Princess Margaret and Mick Jagger villa heritage. The result is an authentic southern Caribbean experience delivered with the comfort and privacy of a fully crewed luxury yacht. The volcanic peak of La Soufriere at 4,049 feet on St Vincent shapes the dramatic northern interior of the main island and is visible from the cruising ground throughout the Grenadines.
Blue Lagoon Marina is the primary departure point for St Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charters and sits on the south coast of St Vincent within the protected natural lagoon of the same name, approximately 4 miles southeast of the capital Kingstown. The marina is the principal charter hub of the country and offers calm anchoring conditions year round, with full fuel and water service, electricity, customs and immigration clearance for international yacht arrivals, complete provisioning support, marine chandlery, the working AYP shipyard, and multiple waterfront restaurants and bars including the iconic Driftwood beach bar and the Aquatic Club. The marina accommodates vessels from 30 feet up to 200 feet and serves as the operational base for both day-charter and multi-day Grenadines cruise departures. The protected lagoon is bordered by Calliaqua and Indian Bay on the south coast of St Vincent with calm Caribbean leeward conditions year round. Most St Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charters depart Blue Lagoon 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 (most charter guests stay at the Mariners Hotel directly adjacent to the marina, at Beachcombers Hotel on Villa Beach 1 mile away, at Young Island Resort on the small private island 0.5 miles offshore from Villa Beach, at the Buccament Bay villas on the southwest Caribbean leeward coast, or at boutique inns and villas across the south coast), a 15 minute pre-departure briefing covering the day's planned itinerary and safety protocols, and a smooth motor out of the protected lagoon into the open Caribbean Sea. Within 60 to 90 minutes of leaving the dock, charters can be approaching Admiralty Bay at Bequia for the iconic Port Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Beach anchorage. The marina is approximately 17 miles southwest of Argyle International Airport (SVD) on the southeastern coast of St Vincent, with airport-to-marina ground transit of 30 to 45 minutes by taxi or hotel transfer. Argyle International Airport opened in February 2017 and was the most significant transportation development in the modern history of the country, replacing the small E T Joshua Airport and finally allowing direct international flights from major North American hubs. SVD receives direct flights from Miami (3.5 hours on American Airlines and Caribbean Airlines), New York JFK (4 hours on American and Caribbean Airlines), Toronto (5 hours on Air Canada seasonal), Charlotte (4 hours on American), and seasonal direct flights from European hubs, plus regional connections from Barbados (40 minutes, multiple daily via LIAT and Caribbean Airlines), Saint Lucia, Antigua, Trinidad, and Grenada. The combination of dedicated lagoon marina, full international customs clearance, direct flights from major North American hubs since 2017, and easy international airport access makes Blue Lagoon Marina the natural choice for nearly all St Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charters.
St Vincent is the largest island in the country at 133 square miles and is home to approximately 100,000 of the country's 110,000 residents. The island runs roughly north to south for 18 miles with a rugged volcanic spine forming the entire central highlands, the dramatic peak of La Soufriere at 4,049 feet (1,234 meters) at the northern tip shaping the entire interior landscape with green rainforest slopes, the protected Caribbean leeward (western) coast as the calm yacht cruising ground, and the rougher Atlantic windward coast on the eastern side. Kingstown is the national capital and primary port, sitting on the southwestern coast of St Vincent with approximately 25,000 residents, the working ferry terminal that connects St Vincent to Bequia and the rest of the Grenadines, the historic cobblestone center, the cathedral, and the iconic Botanical Gardens of Kingstown. The Botanical Gardens of Kingstown are the oldest botanical gardens in the entire Western Hemisphere, founded in 1765 by the British colonial administration on a 20 acre site in the foothills above the capital. The gardens preserve more than 500 species of tropical plants including the famous breadfruit tree descended from the original specimens brought to the Caribbean by Captain William Bligh on HMS Providence in 1793 (after the original Bounty expedition failed in 1789), the Saint Vincent Parrot Aviary (the national bird of St Vincent and a critically endangered species protected in the gardens), the Curator's House from the 18th century, and elaborate tropical landscaping with mahogany, calabash, and rare orchid collections. The gardens are a 30 minute drive north from Blue Lagoon Marina and are typically combined with a yacht charter day as a separate morning or afternoon land excursion. Fort Charlotte sits on a 600 foot ridge above Kingstown harbor on the western coast of St Vincent and is the historic British fortification protecting the colonial capital. Construction of the fort began in the 1780s and was completed in 1806, with the historic ramparts, cannon positions, and the original barracks all preserved at the site. The fort offers sweeping views from the ridge across Kingstown harbor, the southern Caribbean leeward coast, and Bequia and the northern Grenadines visible 9 miles to the south on clear days. Today Fort Charlotte is operated as a public historic site and the views from the ramparts are widely considered among the finest in the entire Caribbean. Wallilabou Bay sits on the Caribbean leeward coast 8 miles north of Kingstown and is one of the most photogenic anchorages in the country. The narrow bay is set between volcanic ridges with a small village at the head, a working fishing fleet anchored along the shoreline, and the Wallilabou Anchorage Hotel with the iconic restaurant on the waterfront. The bay was used as a primary filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003, with the historic Port Royal village set built directly on the waterfront. Many of the props and set pieces have been preserved at the hotel as a working museum of the film production. Charter yachts on the northern Caribbean leeward coast typically include Wallilabou Bay as a stop for swimming, the iconic photograph, and tender service to the Wallilabou restaurant for a lunch of fresh fish and Caribbean specialties. The volcanic peak of La Soufriere at 4,049 feet shapes the dramatic northern interior of St Vincent and is one of the defining landmarks of the country. The peak is visible from the cruising ground throughout the Grenadines and forms the dramatic backdrop to every yacht charter departing the south coast and crossing toward Bequia. Other St Vincent highlights accessible from a yacht charter include the Buccament Bay area on the southwest leeward coast, Young Island Resort directly offshore from Villa Beach, the Vermont Nature Trails in the central highlands, and the famous Dark View Falls north of Wallilabou.
Bequia is the second-largest island in the country at 7 square miles and is one of the most distinctive yacht charter destinations in the entire Caribbean. The island sits 7 miles south of St Vincent across the Bequia Channel and is home to approximately 5,000 residents, with the working harbor town of Port Elizabeth on Admiralty Bay (one of the largest and best-protected natural harbors in the Caribbean), a deep maritime tradition that traces back to the historic Bequia whaling fleet (one of only a handful of communities worldwide still authorized to hunt humpback whales under indigenous subsistence quotas), and a sophisticated yacht charter culture. Admiralty Bay accommodates more than 100 yachts at peak season and is one of the iconic Caribbean charter anchorages, with the Frangipani Hotel (operated by the historic Mitchell family with deep Bequia maritime roots), the Plantation House Hotel, the Bequia Beach Hotel on Friendship Bay, multiple waterfront restaurants and bars (Mac's Pizzeria, the Whaleboner restaurant, Daffodil Marine, Tommy Cantina, the Salty Dog, and the iconic Jack's Bar on Princess Margaret Beach), the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary (founded by Orton King and dedicated to the conservation of hawksbill turtles), and the working open-air fish and produce market in Port Elizabeth. Princess Margaret Beach (named in honor of HRH Princess Margaret of the United Kingdom who visited Bequia in the 1950s) sits on the southern shore of Admiralty Bay with a wide curve of pale gold sand, calm clear water, and Jack's Bar at the western end of the beach. Mustique is the most famous private island in the entire Caribbean and one of the iconic yacht charter destinations in the world. The island is 2.2 square miles in total area, sits 18 miles south of Bequia, and is owned and operated by the Mustique Company (the privately held entity that owns the freehold of the entire island and manages all development, residency, and tourism). Mustique was developed from the late 1960s into a private island retreat by the late Lord Glenconner (Colin Tennant), who famously gifted a parcel of land to Princess Margaret as a wedding present in 1960, with the Princess maintaining her residence Les Jolies Eaux on Mustique from approximately 1960 until 2002. The island today is home to approximately 100 private villas on a long-term lease basis (with notable past and present owners including Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Tommy Hilfiger, and members of the British royal family), the historic Cotton House Hotel in the restored 18th century cotton plantation, the Firefly Hotel (a small boutique inn on the hillside), and the iconic Basil's Bar on the beach (one of the most famous bars in the entire Caribbean, founded by Basil Charles in 1976 and rebuilt in 2017 with funding from Mick Jagger). Charter yachts anchor at Britannia Bay on the western Caribbean leeward coast and tender ashore for lunch at Basil's, with day visitors welcomed at the working public beach areas. Canouan sits 8 miles south of Mustique and is a 3 square mile island that has been developed as one of the most exclusive luxury resort destinations in the Caribbean over the past 25 years. The island is home to the Mandarin Oriental Canouan resort, the Soho Beach House Canouan, the Pink Sands Club, and one of the most prestigious yacht marinas in the Caribbean (Glossy Bay Marina, which opened in 2017 and accommodates superyachts to 300 feet). Canouan also has an 18 hole Jim Fazio-designed Caribbean championship golf course, multiple beach clubs, and the working village of Charlestown on the northern coast. The Tobago Cays Marine Park sits 4 miles south of Canouan and is the iconic cruising destination of the Grenadines.
The Tobago Cays Marine Park is the iconic Grenadines destination and one of the most spectacular natural marine parks in the entire Caribbean. The park has been protected as a national marine park since 1987 and protects approximately 3.5 square miles of shallow turquoise water containing five uninhabited cays (Petit Rameau in the northwest, Petit Bateau in the center, Baradal in the south where the turtle sanctuary is located, Petit Tabac in the southeast, and Jamesby in the south) arranged behind the dramatic crescent of the Horseshoe Reef which curves for approximately 4 kilometers across the eastern edge of the park. The reef takes the full force of the open Atlantic swell on its windward side, but creates a calm protected anchorage with crystal-clear shallow water (15 to 30 feet typical depth across most of the park) on its leeward (western) side where charter yachts anchor. The Tobago Cays are world famous for the clarity of the water (visibility regularly exceeds 100 feet on calm days), the abundance of green sea turtles in the Baradal turtle sanctuary (a designated swim-with-turtles zone where snorkelers regularly encounter multiple turtles in a single visit), the colorful coral reefs of the Horseshoe Reef, and the dramatic backdrop of Mayreau, Union Island, and the broader Grenadines visible across the surrounding water. Petit Tabac on the southeastern edge of the park is famous as the filming location for the iconic Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl scenes in 2003 where Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann were marooned and burned the rum. The small uninhabited cay is now a popular tender stop for charter yachts anchored within the park, with a small beach and dramatic windward-side surf views. The park is administered by the Tobago Cays Marine Park rangers from Mayreau and a daily park fee is charged for each visiting yacht (typically included in the charter quote). Most full-day Grenadines charters from the south end of the chain include 3 to 4 hours within the park for snorkeling at the turtle sanctuary, lunch at anchor with the dramatic reef and uninhabited cays as backdrop, and tender exploration of the cays themselves. Mayreau sits 0.5 miles west of the Tobago Cays and is the smallest inhabited island in the country with approximately 270 residents, a single village on the central ridge of the 1.5 square mile island, the iconic Salt Whistle Bay anchorage on the northern coast (a wide horseshoe-shaped bay with a narrow band of land separating it from the equally beautiful Saline Bay on the southern coast), and a handful of working beach bars (the iconic Robert Righteous and de Youths bar at Salt Whistle, plus Catholic Church bar at the top of the village). Salt Whistle Bay is one of the most photographed anchorages in the Caribbean with a wide curve of pale gold sand, coconut palms, and the Tobago Cays visible directly across the water. Union Island sits 4 miles south of the Tobago Cays at the southern end of the Grenadines and is the working gateway to the southern Grenadines with approximately 3,000 residents. Clifton Harbour on the southern coast is the principal port with customs and immigration clearance for international yacht arrivals from Grenada and Carriacou, multiple charter operators based in the harbor, the Anchorage Yacht Club, the iconic Happy Island bar (built on a small artificial reef in Clifton Harbour by entrepreneur Janti Ramage and reachable only by dinghy), the working open-air market, and the small Union Island Airport (UNI) with regional connections to Barbados and St Vincent. Palm Island and Petit St Vincent are two private resort islands at the southern tip of the country, with Palm Island Resort and the Petit St Vincent resort representing the southernmost lodging in the country. Petit St Vincent is one of the most isolated luxury resorts in the entire Caribbean, accessible only by boat transfer from Union Island, and is widely regarded as one of the iconic Caribbean honeymoon destinations.
A half-day St Vincent yacht charter from Blue Lagoon Marina typically runs 4 hours and covers the southern Caribbean leeward coast of St Vincent. Departing the marina at 10 am, the route exits the protected lagoon and runs west along the southern coast for approximately 30 minutes to reach Buccament Bay or the Young Island anchorage, anchors in calm water for swimming and snorkeling on the inshore reefs, and returns to Blue Lagoon Marina by 2 pm. The half-day covers approximately 12 nautical miles round trip and is ideal for guests with an afternoon land excursion to the Botanical Gardens of Kingstown or to Fort Charlotte on the same day. A full-day 8 hour Bequia charter is the most popular single-day Grenadines experience. Departing Blue Lagoon Marina at 9 am, the route crosses the Bequia Channel (approximately 7 miles, 60 to 75 minutes by motor yacht) to Admiralty Bay Bequia, anchors offshore from Port Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Beach for a 90 minute swim and beach stop with optional tender ashore for early lunch at Jack's Bar or Mac's Pizzeria, includes a snorkel stop at Friendship Bay or Lower Bay on the southern shore of Bequia, tenders ashore for an optional visit to the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary or the working Port Elizabeth market, and returns to Blue Lagoon by 5 pm. The full-day covers approximately 18 nautical miles round trip. Multi-day Grenadines cruises are the most rewarding way to experience the full island chain and are the iconic St Vincent and the Grenadines charter format. A 3 day cruise typically includes Day 1 St Vincent and Bequia (Blue Lagoon to Admiralty Bay, swim and shore lunch, overnight at Bequia), Day 2 Mustique with anchorage at Britannia Bay (lunch ashore at Basil's Bar, optional tour of the public areas of the island, overnight at Mustique), and Day 3 a return to Blue Lagoon via a final swim stop in Bequia. A 5 day cruise extends the route south through Canouan, Mayreau (with the iconic Salt Whistle Bay anchorage), the Tobago Cays Marine Park (the highlight of the entire trip with 1 to 2 nights at anchor inside the park for swimming with sea turtles and snorkeling the Horseshoe Reef), and Union Island. A 7 day cruise adds Palm Island, Petit St Vincent, and a southern crossing to Carriacou and Grenada. Tobago Cays-focused day trips from Blue Lagoon are possible but logistically demanding given the distance (approximately 40 nautical miles each way) and are best operated as a 12 to 14 hour long day on a fast motor yacht (departure 7 am, return 7 pm), or far more comfortably as part of a multi-day cruise. Most charter operators recommend a minimum 2 night Grenadines cruise to fully experience the Tobago Cays. Sunset cruises from Blue Lagoon are the iconic Caribbean evening option. A 2.5 hour sunset charter departs at approximately 4:30 pm and runs west along the southern St Vincent coast with the silhouette of Bequia rising to the south, the volcanic profile of La Soufriere at the northern tip of St Vincent forming the backdrop, and the iconic Caribbean sunset over the open sea. 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 famous Sunset rum (St Vincent's national rum distillery on the south coast).
The marine activities available on a St Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charter combine warm year-round water temperatures of 79 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, exceptional visibility regularly exceeding 80 to 100 feet across the Tobago Cays Marine Park on calm days, and the rich marine biodiversity of the central Lesser Antilles. The Tobago Cays Marine Park is the centerpiece of the Grenadines snorkeling experience and offers one of the most reliable green sea turtle encounters in the entire Caribbean, with the designated Baradal turtle sanctuary providing a protected zone where snorkelers regularly encounter multiple green turtles feeding on the sea grass beds in 8 to 15 feet of crystal clear water. The Horseshoe Reef itself provides approximately 4 kilometers of fringing reef with abundant parrotfish, queen angelfish, French grunts, sergeant majors, blue tangs, and the occasional southern stingray on the protected leeward side. Snorkeling spots throughout the Grenadines include the inshore reefs at Friendship Bay and Lower Bay Bequia (the calm protected bays on the southern coast of Bequia with abundant juvenile fish and coral heads), the Tobago Cays Baradal turtle sanctuary (the iconic Caribbean turtle snorkel site), Petit Tabac on the southeastern edge of the Tobago Cays (the Pirates of the Caribbean filming cay with calm leeward water on the protected side), the Mayreau north coast at Salt Whistle Bay, the Sandy Island and Mopion sandbar areas south of Union Island, and the deeper reef walls of the Britannia Bay Mustique anchorage. Green sea turtles are abundant throughout the cruising ground year round, hawksbill turtles are regularly encountered, and the occasional leatherback turtle is sighted offshore during the March through July nesting season. The Caribbean leeward cruising ground 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 in the Bequia Channel, between Mustique and Canouan, and along the southern Caribbean leeward coast of St Vincent during this period. Spinner dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and pilot whales are present year round and are often encountered on full-day crossings between St Vincent and the Grenadines. The historic Bequia whaling tradition (one of only a handful of communities worldwide still authorized to hunt humpback whales under indigenous subsistence quotas) is maintained as a cultural heritage with strict regulation and very limited modern catch. Beach bar and restaurant tender anchoring is a defining feature of Grenadines charter culture. Jack's Bar on Princess Margaret Beach Bequia, Mac's Pizzeria in Port Elizabeth, the Whaleboner restaurant, Daffodil Marine and the Salty Dog in Bequia, Basil's Bar on Mustique (one of the most famous bars in the Caribbean), Robert Righteous and de Youths at Salt Whistle Bay Mayreau, Happy Island in Clifton Harbour Union Island (built on a small artificial reef and reachable only by dinghy), and the Anchorage Yacht Club Union Island all welcome charter yacht guests via tender service from yachts anchored offshore. The combination of yacht anchored 200 yards offshore, tender service to the Caribbean beach bar, lunch with grilled lobster and rum punch, and an afternoon swim back to the yacht represents the classic Grenadines charter day.
The St Vincent and the Grenadines charter fleet includes sport motor yachts in the 32 to 50 foot range ideal for half-day and full-day charters from Blue Lagoon Marina to Bequia, larger motor yachts and catamarans in the 55 to 90 foot range with overnight cabins suitable for multi-day Grenadines cruises (the iconic charter format of the country), sailing catamarans from 45 to 70 feet for guests wanting the traditional trade-winds sailing experience between the islands (the Grenadines are widely regarded as one of the best sailing destinations in the world for trade-wind reach sailing between the closely spaced islands), and full crewed superyachts based at Blue Lagoon Marina or visiting Glossy Bay Marina Canouan for week-long expeditions across the southern Caribbean. Every vessel is registered with the St Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Blue Lagoon Marina or the AYP shipyard. 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 Vincentian and Bequian professionals with detailed knowledge of every anchorage, every reef, every working beach bar, and every tender dock across the 32 islands and cays of the country. 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 cruise. Customization options include onboard private chef service with menus built around fresh southern Caribbean cuisine: grilled spiny lobster (the iconic Caribbean dish, in season from August through April), conch fritters and conch chowder, jerk chicken and grilled mahi mahi, callaloo (the traditional Caribbean leafy green stew), breadfruit and plantain prepared multiple ways, and the iconic Bequia roti. The historic Sunset rum (the national rum of St Vincent, distilled at the Cane Garden distillery on the south coast and famous as one of the strongest commercial rums in the world at 169 proof) is the standard onboard bar selection, alongside the wider Caribbean rums. The famous Hairoun beer (St Vincent's national lager, brewed in Kingstown since 1985) is the standard beer. 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 beach bars (Jack's Bar Bequia, Basil's Bar Mustique, Happy Island Union Island) 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 islands and experiences you most want to include. Our team handles every detail so your group can focus entirely on enjoying the 32 islands of the country from the privacy and comfort of your own yacht.
St Vincent and the Grenadines is reached by international flight to Argyle International Airport (SVD) on the southeastern coast of St Vincent. Argyle opened in February 2017 and was the most significant transportation development in the modern history of the country, replacing the small E T Joshua Airport and finally allowing direct international flights from major North American hubs. SVD receives direct flights from Miami (3.5 hours on American Airlines and Caribbean Airlines, multiple weekly), New York JFK (4 hours on American and Caribbean Airlines), Toronto (5 hours on Air Canada seasonal), Charlotte (4 hours on American), and seasonal direct flights from European hubs, plus regional connections from Barbados (40 minutes, multiple daily via LIAT and Caribbean Airlines), Saint Lucia, Antigua, Trinidad, and Grenada. Total flying time from major North American hubs is approximately 3.5 to 5 hours direct or 6 to 8 hours including a single Caribbean connection at Barbados or Saint Lucia. United States, United Kingdom, Canadian, Australian, European Union, and most other national passport holders enter St Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for tourist visits of up to 30 days (extendable). 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 country 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 (Vincentian Creole is also widely spoken in everyday life). SVD sits 17 miles southwest of Blue Lagoon Marina with airport-to-marina ground transit of 30 to 45 minutes. Lodging options on St Vincent span from the Mariners Hotel directly adjacent to Blue Lagoon Marina, the Beachcombers Hotel on Villa Beach, the historic Young Island Resort on the small private island 0.5 miles offshore from Villa Beach, the Buccament Bay villas on the southwest Caribbean leeward coast, and boutique inns and private villas across the south coast. Lodging on the Grenadines spans from the Bequia Beach Hotel on Friendship Bay Bequia, the Frangipani and Plantation House hotels on Admiralty Bay Bequia, the Cotton House and Firefly hotels on Mustique, the Mandarin Oriental and Soho Beach House and Pink Sands Club on Canouan, Palm Island Resort, and the iconic Petit St Vincent resort. Most multi-day charter guests stay on the yacht itself across the islands, with optional resort or villa nights at start and end of the cruise. The best St Vincent and the Grenadines 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 between the closely spaced islands. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
Below are the most common questions guests ask before booking a St Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charter. Topics include international access via Argyle International Airport since 2017 with direct flights from Miami JFK and Charlotte, the calm departure from Blue Lagoon Marina St Vincent, the 32 islands and cays of the country, the iconic Tobago Cays Marine Park with the Horseshoe Reef and Baradal turtle sanctuary, Bequia and Admiralty Bay with Princess Margaret Beach and the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary, the private island of Mustique with Basil's Bar and the historic Princess Margaret heritage, charter durations from half-day Bequia cruises to multi-day Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent and the Grenadines, 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 Vincent and the Grenadines, 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: Blue Lagoon Marina, St Vincent
Port: Blue Lagoon Marina, St Vincent
Port: Blue Lagoon Marina, St Vincent
Experience the Luxury of St Vincent and the Grenadines Yacht Charters - Private Charters Available
A VIP private charter in St Vincent and the Grenadines combines the signature character of the Windward Islands with the personalized luxury that defines a private yacht charter. From the moment you board at Blue Lagoon 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 of Bequia, the barefoot restaurants of Mayreau and Union Island, and the famous Tobago Cays. When the Caribbean sun sets behind the cays 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 Vincent and the Grenadines VIP charter.
The Grenadines offer some of the most rewarding snorkeling in the Caribbean. The combination of warm water at 79 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, exceptional visibility, the protected Horseshoe Reef and turtle sanctuary of the Tobago Cays marine park, the reefs around Mayreau and Union Island, and the clear water of the cays creates ideal conditions for both casual snorkeling and shallow diving. Charter days typically include multiple swim stops, snorkeling with green sea turtles in the Tobago Cays, swim breaks off the cays, and tender visits to the barefoot beach bars of the Grenadines ashore.
From the deck of a private yacht anchored just offshore from the pristine cays of the Grenadines, your group experiences this island chain from the perspective that has made it one of the world's great sailing grounds. The captain reads each morning's conditions and selects the optimal route, whether that means a Bequia and Admiralty Bay morning, a Mustique and Canouan day, a Tobago Cays and turtle sanctuary voyage, a Mayreau and Union Island run, or a sunset cruise back among the cays. Every charter is built around your interests and the conditions of your day on the water.
St Vincent and the Grenadines are among the most distinctive yacht charter destinations in the world. The combination of the Tobago Cays marine park and its turtle sanctuary, the yachting island of Bequia, exclusive Mustique, the string of pristine cays, 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 cays and reefs each guest most wants to include.
St Vincent and the Grenadines is reached by international flight to Argyle International Airport (SVD) on the southeastern coast of St Vincent. Argyle opened in February 2017 and replaced the small E T Joshua Airport, finally allowing direct international flights from major North American hubs. SVD receives direct flights from Miami (3.5 hours on American Airlines and Caribbean Airlines), New York JFK (4 hours), Toronto (5 hours on Air Canada seasonal), Charlotte (4 hours on American), plus regional connections from Barbados (40 minutes, multiple daily via LIAT and Caribbean Airlines), Saint Lucia, Antigua, Trinidad, and Grenada. Total flying time from major North American hubs is approximately 3.5 to 5 hours direct. SVD sits 17 miles southwest of Blue Lagoon Marina with airport-to-marina transit of 30 to 45 minutes.
Nearly all St Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charters depart from Blue Lagoon Marina on the south coast of St Vincent within the protected natural lagoon of the same name, approximately 4 miles southeast of the capital Kingstown. The marina is the principal charter hub of the country and offers calm anchoring conditions year round, with full fuel and water service, electricity, customs and immigration clearance for international yacht arrivals, complete provisioning support, marine chandlery, the working AYP shipyard, and multiple waterfront restaurants and bars including the iconic Driftwood beach bar and the Aquatic Club. The marina accommodates vessels from 30 feet up to 200 feet and serves as the operational base for both day-charter and multi-day Grenadines cruise departures. The Mariners Hotel sits directly adjacent.
Yes. The Tobago Cays Marine Park is the iconic Grenadines destination and is the highlight of nearly every multi-day Grenadines charter. The park has been protected as a national marine park since 1987 and protects approximately 3.5 square miles of shallow turquoise water containing five uninhabited cays (Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac, Jamesby) arranged behind the dramatic 4 kilometer Horseshoe Reef. The park is approximately 40 nautical miles south of Blue Lagoon Marina, making it best experienced as part of a 3 to 5 day Grenadines cruise rather than a single-day round trip. The park is world famous for the clarity of the water (visibility regularly exceeds 100 feet), the abundance of green sea turtles in the Baradal turtle sanctuary, the colorful coral reefs of the Horseshoe Reef, and the dramatic backdrop of Mayreau, Union Island, and the broader Grenadines.
The best 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 between the closely spaced islands. 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 in the Bequia Channel, between Mustique and Canouan, and along the southern Caribbean leeward coast of St Vincent. Visibility for snorkeling is exceptional year round in the Tobago Cays and frequently exceeds 100 feet on calm days.
The islands of the Grenadines are remarkably closely spaced and the entire chain from St Vincent to Petit St Vincent and Petite Martinique spans approximately 60 nautical miles. Typical yacht legs include St Vincent to Bequia (7 miles, 60 to 75 minutes), Bequia to Mustique (18 miles, 90 minutes), Mustique to Canouan (8 miles, 45 minutes), Canouan to the Tobago Cays Marine Park (8 miles, 45 minutes), Tobago Cays to Mayreau (0.5 miles, 5 minutes), Mayreau to Union Island (4 miles, 25 minutes), and Union Island to Petit St Vincent (5 miles, 30 minutes). The compact geography of the chain means even a 3 day Grenadines cruise comfortably visits 4 to 5 islands, and a 7 day cruise visits the full chain from St Vincent to Petit St Vincent with multiple anchorages each day. The closely spaced islands and consistent trade winds make the Grenadines one of the iconic Caribbean sailing destinations.
A standard 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, tender service for shore visits, and the Tobago Cays Marine Park entrance fees. Customization options include onboard private chef service with fresh Caribbean cuisine (grilled spiny lobster, conch fritters, callaloo, breadfruit, plantain, Bequia roti), Sunset rum bar service (St Vincent's national rum, famous as one of the strongest commercial rums in the world at 169 proof) and Hairoun beer (the national lager), custom flower arrangements with frangipani and hibiscus, professional photography and videography, and tender coordination for restaurant dining at the famous beach bars (Jack's Bar Bequia, Basil's Bar Mustique, Happy Island Union Island). 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 and are the iconic Grenadines multi-day charter format. Larger crewed yachts and superyachts based at Blue Lagoon Marina or visiting Glossy Bay Marina Canouan handle groups of 15 to 25 for milestone celebrations, family vacations, honeymoons, and corporate retreats. The Grenadines are widely regarded as one of the best sailing destinations in the world for trade-wind reach sailing between the closely spaced islands, so groups looking for the iconic catamaran sailing experience have extensive selection. The sweet spot for most charters is 6 to 14 guests. Call us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
Yes. The Baradal turtle sanctuary within the Tobago Cays Marine Park is one of the most reliable sea turtle snorkel sites in the entire Caribbean. The designated sanctuary is a protected zone where green sea turtles feed on the sea grass beds in 8 to 15 feet of crystal clear water, and snorkelers regularly encounter multiple turtles in a single visit. Park rangers manage the sanctuary and enforce strict rules to protect the turtles, including no touching, no feeding, and a minimum distance buffer at all times. Hawksbill turtles are also regularly encountered throughout the broader park. Sea turtles are additionally present year round at Friendship Bay and Lower Bay Bequia, the Sandy Island and Mopion sandbar areas south of Union Island, and along the Britannia Bay anchorage at Mustique. The Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary in Bequia is a separate land-based conservation site dedicated to hawksbill turtles.
All Day Yacht Charters St Vincent and the Grenadines 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 southern Caribbean cuisine including grilled spiny lobster (the iconic Caribbean dish, in season from August through April), conch fritters and conch chowder, jerk chicken and grilled mahi mahi, callaloo (the traditional Caribbean leafy green stew), breadfruit and plantain prepared multiple ways, and the iconic Bequia roti. The historic Sunset rum (St Vincent's national rum, distilled at the Cane Garden distillery on the south coast and famous as one of the strongest commercial rums in the world at 169 proof) is the standard onboard bar selection, alongside Hairoun beer (the national lager brewed in Kingstown since 1985).
United States, United Kingdom, Canadian, Australian, European Union, and most other national passport holders enter St Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for tourist visits of up to 30 days (extendable on application to immigration). 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 country 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 (Vincentian Creole is also widely spoken in everyday life). Power is 230 volts at 50 Hz with UK-style three-pin plugs, so North American visitors typically need adapters but not voltage converters for modern dual-voltage electronics.
The Tobago Cays Marine Park is widely considered one of the most spectacular natural marine parks in the entire Caribbean and the centerpiece of any Grenadines charter. Five elements combine to make the park unique. First, the geography of the five uninhabited cays (Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac, Jamesby) arranged behind the dramatic 4 kilometer Horseshoe Reef creates a calm protected anchorage with crystal clear shallow water (15 to 30 feet typical depth). Second, the clarity of the water regularly exceeds 100 feet visibility on calm days. Third, the Baradal turtle sanctuary provides one of the most reliable green sea turtle encounters in the Caribbean. Fourth, Petit Tabac is the famous filming location for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003. Fifth, the park has been protected since 1987 with strict ranger administration ensuring the reef and marine life remain pristine.
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St Vincent and the Grenadines: A Premier Destination for Caribbean Yacht Charters
St Vincent and the Grenadines occupy a special place in Caribbean yacht charter. The combination of the Tobago Cays marine park and its turtle sanctuary, the yachting island of Bequia, exclusive Mustique, the string of pristine palm-fringed cays, and the warm year-round water makes the Grenadines one of the great charter destinations in the world. Day Yacht Charters has built our St Vincent and the Grenadines 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 southern Caribbean cuisine is the heart of onboard dining on a Day Yacht Charters St Vincent and the Grenadines 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 and conch chowder, jerk chicken and grilled mahi mahi, callaloo (the traditional Caribbean leafy green stew), breadfruit and plantain prepared multiple ways, and the iconic Bequia roti. The historic Sunset rum (St Vincent's national rum, famous as one of the strongest commercial rums in the world at 169 proof) and Hairoun beer (the national lager) are standard bar selections. Call us at +1 (305) 515-4735 to arrange a chef.
Photo and Video Services
St Vincent and the Grenadines is one of the most photogenic yacht charter destinations in the entire Caribbean. The five uninhabited cays of the Tobago Cays Marine Park arranged behind the 4 kilometer Horseshoe Reef, the iconic crescent of Princess Margaret Beach Bequia, the volcanic interior of St Vincent shaped by the 4,049 foot La Soufriere peak, the wide curve of Salt Whistle Bay Mayreau with the Tobago Cays visible across the water, and the historic Britannia Bay anchorage on Mustique all provide extraordinary natural and cultural backdrops. Drone footage of yachts at the Tobago Cays, golden hour shots from Admiralty Bay, and full-charter cinematic films are all available. Contact us when booking.
Decorations and Add-Ons
Celebrate your milestone across the 32 islands of the Grenadines. Custom flower arrangements with frangipani and hibiscus, anniversary and birthday packages with private chef southern Caribbean tasting menus paired with Sunset rum tastings and Hairoun beer, sunset celebrations from a Bequia or Tobago Cays anchorage, honeymoon arrangements at the iconic Petit St Vincent resort or the Cotton House Mustique, and small-group reception styling are all available. The combination of calm trade-wind cruising between closely spaced islands, dramatic uninhabited cay anchorages, and the historic luxury of Mustique makes every Grenadines celebration unforgettable. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735.
Tobago Cays Marine Park and Mustique
The Tobago Cays Marine Park and Mustique together represent the iconic St Vincent and the Grenadines yacht charter experience. The Tobago Cays Marine Park has been protected as a national marine park since 1987 and protects approximately 3.5 square miles of shallow turquoise water containing five uninhabited cays (Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Baradal, Petit Tabac where Pirates of the Caribbean filmed in 2003, and Jamesby) arranged behind the dramatic 4 kilometer Horseshoe Reef with the Baradal turtle sanctuary. Mustique is the 2.2 square mile private island developed from 1960 with Princess Margaret's historic residence, Mick Jagger's villa, and the iconic Basil's Bar founded in 1976. Combining both on a multi-day cruise delivers the complete Grenadines experience.
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Planning Your St Vincent and the Grenadines Yacht Charter
Planning a St Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Vincent or Bequia, and the priorities of the experience (the Tobago Cays, Bequia, Mustique, snorkeling with turtles, 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 the Grenadines typically run from 4 hour half day cruises up to 7 to 10 day island-hopping expeditions through the full chain to Grenada. Most St Vincent and the Grenadines 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 Grenadines cruises as the headline multi day experience. Contact us at +1 (305) 515-4735 or info@DayYachtCharters.com to check availability and begin planning.