Caribbean Superyacht Charters
St Barts
St Barts Yacht Charter
Luxury Superyacht Charters in St Barts
A St Barts yacht charter represents the pinnacle of Caribbean luxury. Internationally renowned for its refined atmosphere, high-end beach clubs, and world-class dining, St Barts is the region’s most exclusive yacht charter destination and a magnet for superyachts during the winter season.
Chartering a luxury yacht in St Barts allows guests to combine sophisticated island life with exceptional cruising — anchoring off pristine beaches by day and enjoying Michelin-level gastronomy and vibrant nightlife ashore by night.
SAMURAI
Guest: 12
Cabins: 6
Crew: 15
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Just Enough
Guest: 11
Cabins: 5
Crew: 9
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NALANI
Guest: 10
Cabins: 5
Crew: 4
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LADY ROSE
Guest: 8
Cabins: 4
Crew: 3
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MARIA THERESE
Guest: 8
Cabins: 4
Crew: 4
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INDABLUE
Guest: 7
Cabins: 3
Crew: 4
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REVE BLEU
Guest: 8
Cabins: 4
Crew: 4
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LUNA
Guest: 12
Cabins: 7
Crew: 30
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PLAN B
Guest: 12
Cabins: 8
Crew: 20
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GRAND OCEAN
Guest: 24
Cabins: 14
Crew: 28
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Why St Barts Is the Caribbean's Most Exclusive Destination
St Barts consistently ranks as the Caribbean’s most glamorous yacht charter destination:
✔ Global reputation for luxury and exclusivity
✔ One of the world’s most prestigious superyacht hubs
✔ Iconic beach clubs and fine dining
✔ Stylish ports and protected anchorages
✔ High-profile events and elite winter atmosphere
✔ Easy combination with other Leeward Islands
A St Barts yacht charter is ideal for guests seeking lifestyle, privacy and uncompromising standards.
YBH Charter Expert Insight – “St Barts rewards guests who plan the calendar as carefully as the itinerary. Christmas, New Year and Bucket Regatta week each behave like their own separate high season — miss the booking window for any of the three and the island genuinely has nothing left, at any price. It’s the one destination where I tell clients to decide the dates before the yacht, not after.” Giulia Di Leo, CEO of YBH
St Barts: Cruising & Lifestyle Highlights
Despite its compact size, St Barts offers a refined and well-balanced charter experience.
✔ Gustavia Harbor with luxury boutiques and restaurants
✔ Anse de Colombier, Gouverneur and Saline anchorages
✔ Legendary beach clubs such as Nikki Beach and Shellona
✔ Clear waters ideal for swimming and water sports
✔ A discreet yet vibrant social scene
St Barts blends understated elegance with an unmistakably international energy.
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Sample Itineraries: Gustavia, Colombier & the Leeward Islands
St Barts rarely stays a single-island trip, and the three routes below reflect that. A week can stay entirely within the island’s own anchorages, extend into the wider Leeward Islands for guests wanting more ground covered, or build itself around the calendar’s two fixed points — New Year’s Eve and Bucket Regatta week — when the island itself becomes the destination. Which one fits depends less on distance than on what kind of week you’re actually planning:
St Barts Luxury Escape (7 days)
Gustavia – Colombier – Gouverneur – Shell Beach
Leeward Islands Superyacht Charter
Antigua – St Barts – St Martin – See the full 7-day route across the three islands
St Barts Event Charter
Timed around New Year’s Eve or major winter events — See our guides to New Year’s Eve in St Barts and the St Barths Bucket Regatta
Prefer a shorter escape? Our 4-day itinerary between St Barts and St Maarten is a great option for guests with less time on the water.
(All itineraries are fully customized and subject to yacht availability)
YOUR JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY
7-Day St Barts Yacht Charter Itinerary
A week aboard offers the perfect balance between St Barts' glamorous island life and the natural beauty of the surrounding Leeward Islands. This sample itinerary combines St Martin, St Barts and Anguilla, with time for secluded anchorages, beach clubs, fine dining, water sports and relaxed days aboard. Every itinerary is tailored to the yacht, weather conditions and guest preferences.
DAY 1
St Martin to St Barts
Embark in St Martin and begin the charter with a relaxed cruise across to St Barts. Arrive off the island for an afternoon swim before heading toward Gustavia, where superyachts, waterfront restaurants and boutiques create one of the Caribbean’s most sophisticated harbour settings.
YBH note: St Martin is a practical embarkation point for many St Barts charters thanks to its international connections and proximity to the island. The exact first anchorage is selected according to embarkation time and conditions.
DAY 2
Colombier & the Marine Reserve
Cruise around St Barts toward Colombier for a day focused on the water. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard and enjoy the yacht’s water toys in one of the island’s most beautiful natural bays, surrounded by undeveloped hillsides and clear Caribbean water.
YBH note: Colombier is one of St Barts' signature yacht anchorages and is particularly rewarding in suitable conditions. Mooring and anchoring are subject to local marine reserve regulations.
DAY 3
Gouverneur, Saline & Gustavia
Spend the morning exploring St Barts’ spectacular southern coastline, with time around Gouverneur and Saline according to sea conditions. Return toward Gustavia later in the day for shopping, cocktails and dinner ashore at one of the island’s celebrated restaurants.
YBH note: The southern coast is more exposed than Colombier and the western side of St Barts, so the captain will adapt swimming and tender stops to the day's swell and wind conditions.
DAY 4
St Barts to Île Fourchue
Leave the social side of St Barts behind for a quieter day around Île Fourchue. Anchor in clear water beneath the island’s rugged, uninhabited landscape and spend the day swimming, snorkelling and enjoying water toys before a relaxed lunch and afternoon aboard.
YBH note: Île Fourchue forms part of the protected marine environment around St Barts. Activities and mooring are always planned in accordance with local reserve regulations.
DAY 5
Île Fourchue to Anguilla
Cruise northwest toward Anguilla for a change of pace. Spend the day enjoying the island’s long white-sand beaches and exceptionally clear water before heading toward Sandy Ground or another suitable anchorage for a relaxed Caribbean evening.
YBH note: Crossing between St Barts and Anguilla involves different territorial formalities, which are coordinated as part of the charter itinerary.
DAY 6
Anguilla to St Barts
Enjoy a final morning in Anguilla before cruising back toward St Barts. Arrive around St Jean for an afternoon of swimming and water sports, followed by a beach club experience or sunset drinks before returning aboard.
YBH note: St Jean combines beautifully with the final days of a charter, offering easy access to the island's beach clubs while keeping the yacht at the centre of the experience.
DAY 7
St Barts to St Martin
Enjoy a final morning around St Barts, with time for a swim near Gustavia or Shell Beach before beginning the return cruise toward St Martin. Disembark after a week combining the glamour of St Barts with some of the Leeward Islands’ most beautiful anchorages.
YBH note: The final morning is kept flexible around disembarkation time, weather conditions and onward flight arrangements.
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Best Places & Yacht Experiences in St Barts
St Barts combines secluded Caribbean anchorages with an exceptional social scene ashore. From protected Colombier and the waters around Île Fourchue to Gustavia, St Jean and the island's celebrated beaches, these are some of our favourite places and experiences to include in a St Barts yacht charter.
Gustavia
Port YBH Featured
Gustavia Harbour
The glamorous heart of St Barts, where superyachts, waterfront dining and designer boutiques meet around a naturally sheltered harbour.
Arriving in Gustavia aboard a yacht is an essential St Barts experience. Spend the afternoon exploring the harbour and boutiques before enjoying cocktails and dinner ashore, then return to the yacht as the waterfront comes alive after dark.
Northwestern St Barts
Protected Area YBH Featured
Colombier Bay
A protected natural bay of clear turquoise water and undeveloped hillsides, best experienced from the sea.
Colombier is one of St Barts’ defining yacht anchorages. Spend the day swimming, snorkelling and enjoying water toys in clear water surrounded by an unusually undeveloped landscape, with access primarily by boat or walking trail.
Northwest of St Barts
Protected Area YBH Featured
Île Fourchue
An uninhabited island offering a completely different side of St Barts, with rugged scenery and excellent clear-water cruising.
Cruise away from St Barts’ beach clubs and boutiques toward the rugged landscape of Île Fourchue. Its protected waters provide a beautiful setting for swimming, snorkelling and a quiet lunch aboard, subject to marine reserve regulations.
St Jean
Beach YBH Featured
St Jean Bay
One of St Barts' most recognisable bays, combining turquoise water with the island's celebrated beach-club lifestyle.
Anchor or cruise around St Jean for a day that blends swimming and water sports with the social side of St Barts. Tender ashore for lunch or a beach club before returning aboard for the afternoon.
Southern St Barts
Beach YBH Featured
Gouverneur Beach
A spectacular sweep of white sand framed by green hills on St Barts' quieter southern coastline.
Gouverneur provides a more natural counterpoint to St Barts’ social hotspots. Experience the dramatic bay from the water and head ashore by tender when conditions permit for one of the island’s most beautiful beach settings.
Southern St Barts
Beach YBH Featured
Saline Beach
A wild and beautifully undeveloped beach offering a quieter side of the island.
Saline is one of St Barts’ most natural beaches, backed by low hills and the island’s former salt ponds. Include it as part of a cruise along the southern coastline when conditions are suitable, combining time aboard with a peaceful visit ashore.
Gustavia
Beach YBH Featured
Shell Beach & Gustavia
Swim just around the corner from Gustavia before heading ashore for lunch, shopping or an evening in town.
Shell Beach provides an easy transition between yacht life and Gustavia. Enjoy a swim close to the harbour before heading ashore for a relaxed lunch or continuing into town for boutiques, cocktails and dinner.
Northeastern St Barts
Beach YBH Featured
Grand Cul-de-Sac
A shallow turquoise lagoon ideal for a relaxed day of swimming and water sports.
Grand Cul-de-Sac offers a different yachting experience from St Barts’ deeper coastal bays. Its protected lagoon setting is particularly attractive for paddleboarding, kayaking and relaxed time on the water before lunch ashore.
Northern St Barts
Beach YBH Featured
Lorient Bay
A relaxed bay with clear water and a more residential atmosphere away from the island's busiest hotspots.
Lorient offers a quieter stop along St Barts’ northern coastline. Enjoy the bay from the water or combine a morning swim with a leisurely cruise toward St Jean or the island’s northeastern coast.
Western St Barts
Beach YBH Featured
Corossol
A small traditional waterfront village offering a glimpse of St Barts beyond its glamorous beach clubs and boutiques.
Cruise past or tender toward Corossol to experience a more traditional side of St Barts. The small waterfront settlement and fishing boats provide an appealing contrast to nearby Gustavia.
St Barts' Two High Seasons: Winter and Bucket Week
St Barts is primarily a winter yacht charter destination, with the prime cruising season running from December through April. These months combine warm tropical temperatures, comfortable humidity, generally lower rainfall and the largest concentration of luxury charter yachts in the Caribbean. January through March are particularly attractive for cruising, while Christmas and New Year bring St Barts’ most celebrated superyacht atmosphere. Late spring and summer remain warm but become progressively more humid and unsettled. August through October fall within the Atlantic hurricane season and are not the preferred period for a St Barts yacht charter.
✔ December – April: Peak season and prime superyacht period
✔ Christmas & New Year: Highest demand and premium rates
✔ January – March: Ideal balance of atmosphere and cruising
✔ April: Excellent weather with slightly quieter ports
✔ May – August: Limited availability
✔ September – October: Low season due to hurricane risk
St Barts is one of the most in-demand winter yacht charter destinations worldwide.
Planning around the holidays? See our guide on when to book a St Barts charter for Christmas and New Year.
December
Excellent
24–29°C
Air
27°C
Sea
8 h
Sunshine
12 kn
Wind
YBH note: The start of St Barts' prime superyacht season, with warm seas and increasingly settled conditions. Christmas and New Year are exceptionally popular and yacht availability should be secured well in advance.
A Day Onboard: Beach Clubs, Anchorages and Fine Dining
St Barts compresses a lot into a small island — the same day can move from a quiet swim off Colombier to lunch at a beach club filled with the kind of crowd the island is known for, then dinner at a table booked weeks in advance. Nowhere else in the Caribbean packs this much refinement into somewhere you can cross end to end in under an hour:
✔ Cruising between exclusive anchorages and chic ports
✔ Anchoring directly off iconic beaches
✔ Dining ashore at some of the Caribbean’s best restaurants
✔ Enjoying world-class beach clubs and events
✔ Relaxing onboard with full superyacht service
Every element of a St Barts yacht charter is curated for comfort, style and discretion.
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The Fleet in St Barts: From Sailing Yachts to Superyachts
St Barts draws a different fleet than most Caribbean islands — the concentration of superyachts here during December and Bucket week rivals anywhere in the Mediterranean, and the yachts that charter well tend to be built for exactly that audience. That said, the island suits smaller yachts just as well outside peak season, when a quieter St Barts rewards guests who’d rather not compete for a berth in Gustavia. Some of what’s currently available:
✔ Superyachts and megayachts: Luna (90m) · Grand Ocean (85m) · Plan B (73m)
✔ Motor yachts: Samurai (60.3m) · Just Enough (42.98m)
✔ Crewed catamarans: Nalani · Maria Therese · Lady Rose
✔ Select high-end sailing yachts
Most yachts chartering in St Barts operate under MYBA or equivalent international charter standards with highly experienced crews familiar with the island’s anchorages and social calendar.
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Yacht Brands in St Barts
St Barts’ fleet leans heavily toward builders known for presence as much as performance — yachts that hold their own anchored off Gustavia during the island’s busiest weeks. Oceanco and Sunreef Yachts both feature prominently, alongside Alia and Lagoon for guests chartering a more understated week:
Oceanco · Sunreef Yachts · Alia · Lagoon · Ares Marine · Blohm & Voss
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Amenities Worth Knowing About
Given how much of a St Barts week happens on deck rather than ashore — beach club culture here is really an extension of the yacht, not separate from it — the features guests request most tend to blur that line even further:
Beach club · Deck jacuzzi · Pool · Helipad
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Told By Our Guests
Booked fifteen months ahead to secure New Year's Eve in Gustavia, complete with a private bonfire set up on the beach at Colombier — here's what one long-time guest had to say about chartering with Your Boat Holiday in St Barts.
"We would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful days we spent aboard RADIANCE. Unforgettable moments in an unforgettable place, aboard an unforgettable yacht, with an unforgettable crew, surrounded by truly unforgettable friends!! We also cannot forget to mention all the memorable meals that were prepared for us. We ate, drank, danced, laughed, and had so much fun!! We will carry all these memories in our hearts forever. Thank you so much!!"Werner S.Guest aboard 37m sailing yacht, 7 nights charter from/to SXM
"We booked this trip almost 15 months in advance because this time there was one thing we absolutely wanted: to spend New Year’s Eve in St. Barts! After many years of chartering, we knew that New Year’s Eve in St. Barts is one of those experiences you have to do at least once, but we also knew how difficult it is to secure a spot there on December 31st. Giulia has been organizing our charters for years and has always guided us with great professionalism and transparency. When we told her that this time we wanted to explore the Leeward Islands, she immediately came back with a very carefully selected shortlist. She knows us very well by now — including how demanding we can be! — and only proposed yachts she genuinely thought would work for us. From the beginning, she was also very clear that securing a mooring in St. Barts for New Year’s Eve could be challenging, even booking so far in advance. In the end, however, she managed to organize everything exactly as we had hoped. The entire charter was so much fun from beginning to end, and the crew went far beyond our expectations. We completely fell in love with Colombier, and the beach set-up they organized for us, with our own bonfire, was one of those little touches that made the trip truly special. St. Barts on New Year’s Eve was everything we had imagined, but some of our favorite memories actually came from the quieter moments during the trip. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for once again making it all happen. Another unforgettable charter with YBH!"Maria B.Guest aboard 43m motor yacht, 10-nights charter from/to St Barts
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