Saint Lucia is a small island nation located in the heart of the Eastern Caribbean, this tropical paradise should be high up on your list of places you should sail. It has everything a winter yacht charter should have, incredible beaches, and gorgeous waters and offers a cultural experience during your time on your yacht charter Saint Lucia.
Where is Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia is an island nation in the Eastern Caribbean, which has a population of less than 200,000 people. The set of islands is, part of the Windward Islands and its closest neighboring nations are Saint Vincents and Barbados.
You can access your bareboat yacht charter or crewed yacht charter in Saint Lucia by flying from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, New York JFK, and Miami as well as a few other major airports in Eastern USA.
When is the perfect time to travel to Saint Lucia?
We recommend traveling to Saint Lucia during the winter season, anywhere from mid-December all the way to mid-April, this will maximize the amount of sunshine you will experience during your yacht charter in Saint Lucia. The average temperature for these months is 26.5 degrees Celsius so you can expect to come home with a Caribbean tan.
If you are looking for a more relaxed holiday you can venture to Saint Lucia in the summer months when the island has fewer visitors, but at the same time has increased rainfall.
What should I do on my yacht charter in Saint Lucia?
A lot of the best things to do in Saint Lucia are on the West coast of the Island where you can see the famous Pitons that travelers come from afar to climb, these are the most iconic sites in Saint Lucia and an absolute must on your yacht charter Saint Lucia. People have described their time at the peak of the Pitons as being magical and surrounded by unfathomable beauty. Although the hike to the famous Gros Piton is absolutely not a walk in the park, those who are in a fit condition should give this a try!
An absolute must when embarking on a yacht charter in the Caribbean is seizing the opportunity to try the gorgeous cuisine of the region. Saint Lucia is known for its St Lucia rum punch which can be made with orange or pineapple juice, Angostura Bitters, lime juice, and rum. Admiral Rodney Rum is produced in Saint Lucia and is regarded worldwide as being one of the finest rums to ever be produced.
Another incredible activity for you to complete during your yacht charter Saint Lucia is to attend Pigeon Island which includes the 18th-century military base Fort Rodney which offers panoramic views of Rodney Bay. Although Saint Lucia is generally quite mountainous, the strenuous walks are worth the incredible views at the end. On your yacht charter bring those walking shoes and witness the surreal beauty of Pigeon Island.
This is just the tip of the surface of all the incredible things you can do during your time in Saint Lucia, scenic beauties such as the Tortaille Waterfall and beach Anse Mamin cannot be ignored!
What are my options?
GlobeSailor has a range of boats available in Saint Lucia to get your yacht charter Saint Lucia started, whether it be crewed or bareboat we will have the right experience for you.
If you want to maximise your comfort you can go for a cabin charter Saint Lucia. You can choose from a cruise that begins in Martinique and brings you to several islands in the Caribbean including stops on Marigot Bay and La Soufriere on Saint Lucia and you can find more information on this cruise here.
We also have a sailing course available in the Grenadines which can see you learn the ropes of sailing while sailing around the incredible Saint Lucia, and you can find more information on this experience here.
