Blue Ocean Club
Caribbean

St Barths Yacht Charter

Part of Caribbean Yacht Charter.

A St Barths yacht charter is the most prestigious week in the Caribbean — Christmas and New Year in Gustavia harbour, lunch at Nikki Beach in Saint-Jean, sundowners at Le Toiny on the wild east coast. Our St Barths yacht charter fleet skews motor — 40m to 100m yachts with full crew — though sailing yachts during the spring Bucket regatta are a different proposition entirely.

Starting from483,000per week
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Introduction

Why charter a yacht in St Barths.

A luxury yacht charter St Barths rewards guests with a combination you cannot replicate from a hotel: total privacy, an itinerary that flexes around your party, and access to coves, restaurants and reefs that road-bound travellers simply never see. Blue Ocean Club curates St Barths cruises across motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans and superyachts — every option live-priced against the global live availability feed and presented with our 100% best-price guarantee.

A St Barths yacht charter is the most prestigious week in the Caribbean — Christmas and New Year in Gustavia harbour, lunch at Nikki Beach in Saint-Jean, sundowners at Le Toiny on the wild east coast. Our St Barths yacht charter fleet skews motor — 40m to 100m yachts with full crew — though sailing yachts during the spring Bucket regatta are a different proposition entirely. Days unfold at the pace of the sea: long swims off the platform, lunch at a beach club where your concierge has held the best table, an afternoon cruise to a quieter anchorage, cocktails on the bow as the light softens. The captain rewrites tomorrow's plan based on tonight's weather and your party's mood.

We work with a small list of crewed yacht charter St Barths operators we know personally — captains we have cruised with, chefs whose tasting menus we have eaten, stewardesses who know your children's names by the end of day one. The result is a charter that feels less like a booking and more like a private invitation.

Best Time to Visit

When to charter in St Barths.

The prime window for a yacht charter St Barths runs December through April. Use the table below to balance weather, value and crowds.

MonthWeatherProsConsCrowd
November27°C, trade windsSeason opens, fresh fleetSome squallsLow
December27°C, sunnyFestive bookings, calm seasHoliday peak ratesHigh
January26°C, idealSteady trade winds, crisp daysHigh demandHigh
February26°C, dryBest visibility for divingRegatta-week congestionHigh
March27°C, breezyLong sunny days, spring breakCrowded popular baysModerate
April28°C, warmEaster charters, calmer windsSome yachts repositioningModerate
May29°C, hotEnd-of-season valueHurricane watch from JuneLow
Cruising Grounds

Top cruising areas & highlights of St Barths.

A handful of signature experiences that define a charter on this coast.

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Powder-soft anchorages

Slip between deserted cays and protected swimming bays unique to St Barths.

02

World-class reefs

Coral gardens, drop-offs and wreck dives within minutes of the yacht.

03

Beach-club lunches

Front-row tables at the region's most coveted barefoot clubs, reserved by your concierge.

04

Trade-wind sailing

Reliable 15–20 knots make this one of the world's great cruising grounds.

The Fleet

Featured yachts in St Barths.

Live pricing — charters from 483,000 / week

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Sample Itineraries

Suggested routes for St Barths.

Starting points — every itinerary is rewritten around your party, weather and the captain's local knowledge.

7 Days

The Classic St Barths Week

Route map · St Barths
  1. Day 1Embarkation, welcome lunch on board, short cruise to a quiet first anchorage.
  2. Day 2Morning swim, lunch at a coastal restaurant by tender, afternoon cruise.
  3. Day 3Full day at a marquee island — beach club lunch, sunset cocktails ashore.
  4. Day 4Quiet anchorage day — water toys, paddleboarding, private chef dinner.
  5. Day 5Cultural town visit, historic old harbour, dinner in a candlelit courtyard.
  6. Day 6Long swim morning, lunch under way, final marquee anchorage.
  7. Day 7Champagne breakfast, gentle return to base, disembarkation.
10 Days

Extended St Barths Cruising

Route map · St Barths
  1. Day 1Embarkation, settle aboard, short repositioning.
  2. Day 2Two days exploring the most photogenic coastline.
  3. Day 3Cultural day ashore with a private guide.
  4. Day 4Diving / snorkelling day on the best reef in range.
  5. Day 5Long cruising day to a quieter archipelago.
  6. Day 6Beach-club lunch and shopping in a marquee port.
  7. Day 7Sunset crossing, chef's tasting menu on the aft deck.
  8. Day 8Final swim morning, leisurely return to base.
  9. Day 9Disembarkation after breakfast on board.
14 Days

The Grand St Barths Voyage

Route map · St Barths
  1. Day 1Embarkation and welcome dinner on board.
  2. Day 2Week one: classic seven-day route in slow motion — twin nights at the best anchorages.
  3. Day 3Repositioning across to a neighbouring cruising ground.
  4. Day 4Three days exploring a less-visited archipelago.
  5. Day 5Cultural shore day with a private historian.
  6. Day 6Return cruise via marquee ports with beach-club lunches.
  7. Day 7Final sunset crossing and farewell dinner.
Experiences

Things to do on your St Barths charter.

From quiet anchorages to marquee beach clubs — a sample of what we routinely arrange.

  • Private beach-club lunches at the coast's most coveted tables
  • Cellar-driven dinners with the yacht's chef sourcing from local markets
  • Snorkelling, scuba diving and underwater scooter tours of nearby reefs
  • E-foiling, seabobbing, wakeboarding and paddleboarding from the swim platform
  • Private historian or sommelier-led shore excursions in old towns
  • Helicopter transfers to inland vineyards, golf courses and Michelin restaurants
  • Spa treatments and yoga on the foredeck at anchor
  • Tender picnics on hidden beaches reachable only by water
  • Sunset cocktails on the bow with the captain charting tomorrow's course
  • Stargazing nights in remote anchorages well away from coastal light
Marinas & Ports

Popular ports near St Barths.

Nanny Cay, Tortola

Full-service marina, fuel, customs, easy guest transfers.

Yacht Haven Grande, St Thomas

Megayacht berths, concierge, designer boutiques.

Falmouth Harbour, Antigua

Deep-water berths used by the world's largest sailing yachts.

Port de Gustavia, St Barths

Discreet, deep, walking distance to Gustavia's restaurants.

Yacht Types

Charter types suitable for St Barths.

Motor yachts

Distance, range and interior volume — ideal for guests prioritising comfort, climate control and easy long crossings.

Sailing yachts

The most romantic way to charter — silent passages under canvas, classic teak decks and timeless aesthetics.

Catamarans

Two hulls equal stability, shallow draft and generous deck living space — a favourite for families and groups of 8–12.

Superyachts

40m and beyond: full-time chef, spa, gym, dive team, helicopter pad and water-toy hangars to rival a private resort.

Charter Cost

What does a St Barths yacht charter cost?

Weekly base rates for a St Barths yacht charter vary by yacht type, size and season. Below are typical ranges our clients see — exclusive of APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance, usually 25–35%), fuel, VAT and crew gratuity.

Yacht tierWeekly base (EUR)Notes
Sailing yacht (40–55 ft)€8,000 – €18,000Crewed or bareboat, ideal for couples and small families.
Catamaran (45–60 ft)€15,000 – €40,000Space and stability for 6–10 guests; the most popular choice in many regions.
Motor yacht (60–90 ft)€35,000 – €90,000Crewed, faster cruising radius, full service on board.
Superyacht (90 ft +)€100,000 – €500,000+Full crew, tenders and toys; pricing scales with length, build year and brand.
What affects the final price
  • Season — peak July / August commands a 20–40% premium over shoulder months.
  • Yacht age, refit year and brand reputation.
  • APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) covers fuel, food, dockage and concierge extras.
  • Local VAT and cruising taxes depending on flag and itinerary.
  • Crew gratuity, customarily 5–15% of the base charter fee.
Beach Clubs

Best beach clubs near St Barths.

Tender bookings, table reservations and tender-jetty access arranged through your Blue Ocean Club concierge — request via the enquiry form.

Nikki Beach Sint Maarten

Long Bay, Sint Maarten
Tender via concierge

Shellona Beach

Shell Beach, Gustavia, St Barths
Tender via concierge

Nikki Beach St Barths

Saint-Jean, St Barths
Tender via concierge

Le Ti St Barth

Pointe Milou, St Barths
Tender via concierge

Soggy Dollar Bar

White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI
Tender via concierge

Foxy's Tamarind Bar

Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI
Tender via concierge

Lime Inn

Cruz Bay, St John, USVI
Tender via concierge

Karakter Beach

Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Tender via concierge

Sunbar Anguilla

Meads Bay, Anguilla
Tender via concierge

Blanchards Beach Shack

Meads Bay, Anguilla
Tender via concierge

Cocobay Antigua

Valley Church Beach, Antigua
Tender via concierge

Catherine's Café Plage

Pinel Island, St Martin
Tender via concierge
Team Pick

A personal recommendation from Naomi.

St Barths is one of the destinations I quietly hope clients ask me about — there are corners of it most charter brochures never show. Late June and early September are my personal favourite weeks — warm water, lighter traffic, and the crews are at their sharpest. Happy to walk you through the itinerary personally — there are a few stops worth building the week around.
Naomi Clarke, Caribbean Specialist at Blue Ocean Club
Naomi Clarke
Caribbean Specialist
Questions

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Why Blue Ocean Club

Why charter St Barths with us.

01

Real-time availability

Live availability feed across 2,000+ yachts — hold and confirm in hours, not weeks.

02

100% best-price guarantee

We do not mark up the charter fee. The price you see is the operator's price.

03

Independent advice

Our recommendations follow the boat, not a commission — owners pay us, not introducing brokers.

04

Concierge depth

Restaurants, transfers, private guides, helicopters and beach clubs handled long before you board.

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