5 Best Destinations for Yacht Charter in Winter | 23 November 2017
In a world where hotter is usually considered better, the yachting set head to warmer climes throughout the winter months, allowing them to enjoy life cruising the waters on deck, or on shore with pristine sand and warm seawater between their toes.
CARIBBEAN
Moving north to south, Caribbean hotspots include:
The British Virgin Islands (BVIs), known for its unspoiled anchorages. Visit Anegada for its deserted beaches and to see the unique flora and fauna of its salt ponds, which are home to the pink flamingo.
St. Maarten and St. Martin is an island of two halves; visit French St. Maarten for seclusion and elegant resorts, and Dutch St. Martin for buzzing nightlife that provides the opportunity to see and be seen.
Gustavia Harbour in St. Barts is a bustling port destination. Surrounded by intriguing European architecture and boutique shopping, Gustavia Harbour offers a buzzing pavement café culture, nightlife and restaurants.
Visit St. Kitts if only for the stunning views from Brimstone Hill Fortress. Beyond this, the island also offers beauty in its plantation houses and lush rainforest.
Nelson in Dockyards, Antigua is a historic heritage site with a beautiful harbour, which is also known worldwide for its protection of boats and ships during the rough weather and hurricanes.
Move to St. Lucia to view the sunset from the golden to silvery sands of its unspoiled beaches, or to climb through the mountainous, green rainforest.
Cuba
Cuba is the perfect destination for a unique charter experience.
With fabulous 1950s American cars, mind-blowing mojitos and the sense of stepping back in time, Cuba is a Caribbean destination with a difference. Despite now being more accessible to superyachts, Cuba is still undeveloped and requires an explorative mindset.
With its dramatic mountain scenery, sugar cane and tobacco plantations, magnificent neocolonial cities along with some beautiful beaches, Cuba has just about everything you could imagine for your holiday. It is a destination unlike anywhere on earth.
South-East Asia
Profoundly beautiful, Thailand and Malaysia, with a rich cultural tradition, offer unique cruising on your private yacht chartered from Arcon Yachts. A wide range of luxury charter yachts are available including power yachts, sailing yachts, and mega yachts. Water ski and dive in crystal clear seas and relax on white powder beaches. Sample sumptuous cuisine. You will experience a warm welcome from the inhabitants along with the beauty of its ancient temples. No trip is complete without a visit to the volcanic Malaysian Islands, particularly Langkawi with its dramatic coasts and exotic flora and fauna.
There is of course the rest of Asia-Pacific to explore, such as the undisturbed shore of Mergiu Archipelago of Myanmar (Burma).
Thailand’s beaches offer the full range of options for New Year’s Eve: from utter peace among film-set beauty in the Andaman islands to the hedonistic abandon of the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan. Phuket is a happy medium between the two, getting the balance of escapism and nightlife just right.
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean in the world and home to some of the most desirable and beautiful islands in the world. The exotic tropical paradises of the Maldives and the Seychelles are idyllic, emerging destinations that are sure to charm you.
The Seychelles archipelago is known as the “Jewel of the Indian Ocean”. It’s idyllic white sandy beaches, calm waters, sparkling lagoons and brilliant coral reefs, are some of things that make the Seychelles special; however it’s the incredible and ancient wildlife reserves of rare and endangered species, that makes the Seychelles, one of the most unique yacht charter destinations in the world.
The Maldives is a beautiful collection of islands in the Indian Ocean which is growing quickly as a popular luxury yacht charter destination. The Maldives provides yacht charter holiday makers with a wonderful climate, some of the best beaches in the world, amazing coves and lagoons. The Maldives is an archipelago consisting of 1,190 coral islands. Accordingly, there is exceptional scenery and natural beauty for the abundance of recreational activities and adventures including incredible scuba diving
Mauritius is equally as splendid as a yacht charter destination. Almost entirely encircled by unbroken coral reefs, Mauritius is surrounded by natural, safe, crystal clear lagoons, ideal for anchoring. Towering Basalt Pitons rise from a vast central plateau, surrounded by subtropical forests, rivers, streams and waterfalls.
The Seychelles, Maldives and Mauritius are swept by the regular south-east trade-winds. Pleasant and stable climatic conditions prevails year round making the Indian Ocean archipelagos, a charterer’s dream.
The yachts available in Seychelles, the Maldives and Mauritius include sailboats, catamarans, power boats and luxury yachts.
Red Sea – Egypt and Israel
A heavenly haze of eternal blue where the desert meets the sea. A breathtakingly exotic seascape, this amazing sea is the shining pathway between Asia and Africa, and a truly awe-inspiring cruising ground. Beneath its azure blue surface is an absolute fantasyland of sprawling reefs, living creatures, and coral gardens that see it ranked as one of the world’s most spectacular diving and snorkelling destinations.
The Red Sea is dubbed Egypt’s “Garden of God”, due to the wealth of underwater pristine life. There are over 1100 species of fish, more than 200 species of corals, 40 species of star fish, 25 species of sea urchins, more than a 100 species of mollusc and 150 species of crustaceans as well as sea turtles, dugongs and dolphins.
A Red Sea holiday in Egypt is simply unforgettable. It is a top destination for scuba diving, snorkeling, kiting, wind-surfing and enjoying the beauty of the seascape.
Our specialists will be happy to help you to find the charter yacht of any desired type and size, both sailing and motor.
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