Anguilla is a Caribbean island, renowned for its beautiful white sand beaches, luxurious resorts, and unique dining experiences. The perfect yachting destination in this paradise is Road Bay. This sheltered thoroughfare offers all the attractions of Anguilla in an environment fit for a superyacht. Anchor in this port and explore nearby restaurants and bars, shops, beaches, and other activities. Road Bay’s Marine Port also hosts day charters and fishing outings, as well as water sport services and dive courses. Perfectly situated in the heart of the Caribbean, Road Bay is an ideal destination for visitors hoping to experience the peace and tranquillity of Anguilla.
Believed to have earned its name from resembling a canine shape, Dog Island is just 6 miles out from the mainland of Anguilla. A private island of just over 500 acres, Dog Island is just beyond Prickly Pear Cay and Seal Island, making it a great stop in the yacht charter chain. Mangroves, cacti, sea grapes and prickly pear cloak the island in varying shades of flora but what truly makes the island stand out are the sky full of seabirds. With over a hundred thousand pairs of seabirds on the island and 43 different bird species, Dog Island is a dreamy location for nature lovers. Those who snorkel around the protected marine park reefs may also glimpse endangered turtles including the Leatherback, the Hawksbill, and the Green Sea Turtle too. Bright white sands and turquoise seas set the scene for the ultimate beach experience.
St Barths is the poster child for the tropical yacht season. Those seeking the perfect slip of sand are sure to find their best nook here, with over twenty different dreamy beaches to choose from. Bay hopping and sailing are certainly the best activities for making the most of this saltwater landscape but there's also plenty to keep you satiated on land. As St Barths is a Volcanic island, it is surrounded by shallow reefs, rich corals, and marine habitats. The island is distinctively French (despite belonging to Sweden for a century), and its natural beauty seamlessly intertwines with the luxury resort vibe, lively nightlife, and wonderful shopping and restaurants.
The westernmost islet in the collection of tiny scattered islands that sit close to St Barts, Ile Chevreau is also known by the name Île Bonhomme. Access to this isle is far from easy as the sea currents run strong. Those who manage to reach the one beautiful beach that makes access possible will find the rest of the island relatively remote with only scuttling lizards sunning themselves on the golden rocks. There’s a certain sense of romance to such a deserted isle, surrounded by the wild blue sea, you couldn’t dream of being any closer to nature.
Soak up the sublime side of St Barts with an overnight anchorage at the ritzy Baie de St Jean. Reminiscent of the French Riviera, Baie de St Jean is every inch as glam as St Tropez but brings with it a Caribbean kiss of soft trade winds and sparkling wonder. White sands and signature snorkeling welcomes those who want to cruise the coral gardens and kick back in stunning surroundings. Close by, you will find the glitziest beach clubs and hotels in town offering tropical spa experiences and exceptional dining. The waters here are calm and shallow - perfect for families and those who want soft snorkeling and swimming. For those craving deeper dives, just a few miles north, there’s the chance to access some bucket list spots on the deserted island of Fourche.
Go to the ends of the earth and drop anchor at Gouverneur. Of the almost two dozen beaches that occupy St Barts, Gouverneur is different to the rest thanks to its remote and otherworldly feel despite being relatively close to Gustavia. Surrounded by blues and greens, it's no surprise to hear that Gouverneur is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. A small burst of trees offers a slice of shade for those wanting to escape the sun and with a restaurant not too far away you can grab lunch in-between lapping up the delights of this easy breezy bay. Sometimes Gouverneur can see big waves rolling through. The sands of Gouverneur seem to go on for miles ensuring that everyone gets a spot for sitting back and watching the sun sink like a stone on the horizon.
A tiny island caught between the beautiful St Barts and St Martin, Ile Fourchue is one of the best dive sites in the area. Because Ile Fourchue sits in the St Barts Nature Reserve it enjoys all the benefits of being a wild and wonderful protected area. This little island is surrounded by dormant caldera hills, creating a sheltered locale and a colour scheme of blue and green. A small stony beach and the occasional wild goat wandering by set the scene. With crystal clear waters and a maximum depth of 15 meters, Ile Fourchue is home to 45 coral species, 165 species of fish, and a whole host of marine characters like eels, rays, turtles, urchins and sponges. Your time here will be mostly spent in the water as the island itself can be prickly and moonlike with cacti spines and glaring sun. When evening rolls around, the lack of light pollution means skies ripe with stars and silence.
The French side of the island of Saint Martin, is part of the European Union, with Marigot as her capital. However neither side of the island is part of the Schengen Zone. The Island has a rich cultural heritage with over a hundred different nationalities and languages spoken. There is plenty to do here for the adventurous and active, from hiking to zip lining, jetskiing, diving, or for something a littler quieter, anchoring off the hidden bays and coves to enjoy the peaceful, powdery, white-sand beaches.