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Enjoy Peace and Quiet on Your Antigua Yacht Charter Vacation

For both peace and quiet and beautiful surroundings, look no further than Rendezvous Bay. Its beach is difficult to reach for most, but not whilst standing on the teak deck of your chartered superyacht. Once you are greeted by the expanse of turquoise blue sea and see that there is nothing but palm trees for company - you'll know you're at the right beach. 

The mostly inhabited island of Barbuda, 25 miles northeast of Antigua offers even more secluded spots. Discover long stretches of untouched white and pink sands and the tranquillity whcih made Barbuda such a popular destination for the likes of Princess Diana. 

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See Unique Sights at Dickenson Bay

Nested under the palm trees on the powder-soft, white sand of Dickenson Bay, you may come across a traditional British post box. The phone is a particularly distinctive landmark that almost appears as if it has been dropped in the middle of paradise by accident - it signals their popularity not just in the Caribbean, but across the globe. They also have been spotted in Florida and Israel and offer a unique photo opportunity whilst on your Antigua yacht charter vacation.

Dickenson Bay offers an incredible long stretch of pristine sand which meets crystal clear shallow waters that are perfect for a fun Jet Ski ride around your chartered superyacht. 

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Discover the Epic History of Nelson's Dockyard

On the south end of the island, you'll find Nelson's Dockyard - an 18th century Georgian marina that tells an enchanting story of Antigua's past. The only full-functioning one of its kind, this was a key base for the British Navy, famously captained by Horatio Nelson.  

Now host to the key events on the yachting calendar such as Antigua Sailing Week and the Antigua Charter Yacht Show, the English Harbour was favoured by navy ships due to its reputation as a safe natural harbour. This cannon looks out from the British fort at Nelson's Dockyard National Park, also home to Clarence House and Shirley Heights and a must-visit for your Antigua yacht charter vacation. 

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Discover an Enchanting Underwater World in Antigua

Antigua and neighbouring Barbuda are both havens for divers, offering an irresistible blend of excellently-preserved coral reefs, walls and shipwrecks - with better facilities found in the former. Antigua's southern and eastern coasts and Barbuda's entire coastline provide particularly hotspots to use your charter yacht's impressive range of diving gear. 

With no current is most locations, water temperatures averaging at an agreeable 25-celsius and visibility from 50 to 140 feet, conditions could not be better for a dive on your Antigua yacht charter. The 20th century wreck of a 3-masted merchant ship found in Andes is a particular must-see, home to abundance of marine life.

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Book Your Ticket to the Antigua Yacht Show

Each winter the pinnacle of the Caribbean yachting calendar takes place in Antigua, the Antigua Charter Yacht Show. Over a hundred yachts gather at the Antigua yacht Club, Nelson's dockyard and Falmouth harbour in early December to showcase charter yachts and the skills of the people that work on them.

Each year the prestigious accolades of 'Concours de Chef' and 'Best Yacht Award' are handed out to the best yachts and chefs of charter yachts in attendance. Yacht enthusiasts and charter brokers alike always have a unforgettable time at this wonderful spectacle. 

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Discover the Best Kept Secret in Antigua

Crystal blue waters and an unforgettable view of Monserrat await you at the Valley Church Beach (nicknamed "The Nest") at Jolly Harbour. Enjoy the tranquillity in refreshingly natural surroundings and visit the Nest Bar on the beach for a cool drink or refreshing bite to eat.

The surrounding waters are perfect with watersports, with the appeal of jet-skiing around the emerald green-hilled island too good to resist. If you're lucky, you'll be the only ones on the beach. 

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Antigua beach with turquoise water and rocky coastline

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Falmouth bay

Yachts on a Falmouth bay in Antigua

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Transparent water at Antigua shore

Beautiful, azure and rocky Antigua coastline

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Stone stairs leading to the gazebo surrounded by green

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Enjoy the Picture-Perfect Beaches of the Antigua

Enjoying a luxury Caribbean escape in Antigua you can visit the some of the most beautiful yet tranquil beaches of the Leeward Islands.

Visit Pigeon Point Beach, at the mouth of Falmouth Harbour, for unrivalled pristine sands, turquoise blue waters surrounded by a backdrop of sea grape and palm trees swaying in the breeze. The shallow waters and charming local restaurants make it the perfect spot to enjoy on a family charter. 

Dickenson Bay offers a more lively option, offering golden sands and the perfect opportunity to enjoy your charter yacht's range of water toys amongst the busy beach bars and sports. 

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Visit the Sole Remaining Cannon at the Fort James

Don't forget to visit Fort James whilst on your Antigua yacht charter, named after British King James II, who ruled during the time of building the grand fort in the early 18th century. Workers began building the fort from the entrance to St. John's Harbour, now host to the world renowned Antigua Charter Yacht Show as early as 1706.

Walking around the fort today, most of the buildings you see around you amazingly originate from 1739. Later thirty-six guns would be mounted at the barracks here; in the 19th century a cannon would be fired for the sunrise and sunset to welcome visiting warships. As you'll see, only one cannon survives at Fort James. 

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Discover Antigua's Highest Peaks

In the eastern arc of the Leeward Islands, separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Caribbean Sea, you can find the low-lying islands of Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua's highest point stands over 400m over the turquoise blue waters of the island, named Mount Obama and is found amongst the volcanic hills of the southwest. The peak offers spectacular views of the island and its indented shoreline, lined with pristine beaches, lagoons and natural harbours rimmed by reefs and shoals that make a diver's paradise. 

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Umbrella on the beach

Wooden umbrella on sandy beach

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Waves crashing on a rocky coastline

Travel to the north-eastern point of the island, to discover the wild side of Antigua. The National Park at Indian Town Point is home to Devils Bridge, a geological phenomenon formed by the sea over hundreds of years.

The extraordinary natural arch, carved by the ocean and the limestone ledges of Antigua has created a bridge due to the force of the Atlantic. It gets its ominous name from the dangerous nature of the bridge, so tread carefully whilst your here on your Antigua yacht charter vacation. 

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Visit the Beautiful Church of St. Paul's

For an experience of the traditions of the island, travel to red-topped Church of St. John's on your Antigua yacht charter vacation. The parish of St. Paul is heavily connected to St. Barnabas, West Indies and wider Caribbean community and the church is a staple of the community.

Apparently built on the site of the first church of Antigua in the 1600's, the church has great historic significance to local people. The original church was ruined by a large earthquake in 1843, later struck by lightning and completely destroyed in 1950. The new St. Paul's is built on the old church's foundations, extensively restored and extended in 1989 and is built from green stone from the local quarry. 

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Meet the Local Wildlife on an Antigua Yacht Charter Vacation

The exotic Caribbean wildlife you'll come across visiting Antigua and Barbuda is growing in size, and is home to a particularly impressive community of birds, including the Lesser Antillean flycatcher, Barbuda warbler and the booby. Frigate Bird Sanctuary, on Barbuda Island is home to more than 5,000 frigate birds to protect species and allow them to once again flourish. 

You may hear tiny tree frogs at night, a sound that has become synonymous with Antigua living, and see Caribbean geckos scuttling around the ground. Offering enchanting lands of wild life and extraordinary natural beauty, an Antigua yacht charter vacation has it all.

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Meet the Unusual Species Which Inhabit Antigua

Native to the tropical and subtropical parts of America and the Caribbean, the strikingly-coloured tetrio sphinx caterpillar that begins life as a moth of around 13 and 14cm. Later it grows into a black caterpillar with aposematic yellow bands and a red-orange head of over 15cm. Its small legs are uniquely orange with black spots.

Often spotted amongst frangipani and golden trumpet trees, these unusual species are a real treat to come across on your Antigua yacht charter vacation. 

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Cannon pointing at ships in the Caribbean Sea

Black, old cannon pointing at ships in the azure Caribbean Sea

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Picture of azure bay and calm coastline

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Discover the Local Art Scene on an Antigua Yacht Charter Vacation

You may often come across quirky or original artworks such as this exploring the local communities of the island on your Antigua yacht charter vacation. 

Antigua enjoys a vibrant pottery scene, with an especially charming pottery house found at Redcliffe Quay, where handcrafted pieces made from local clay have a unique style not found in bigger shops. Take home a memento that others won't have from your trip to Antigua. 

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Travel Back in Time Visiting Antigua's Windmills

You may see many majestic windmills throughout the greenery of the landscape on an Antigua yacht charter vacation. In past times, Antigua's economy was fuelled by the produce of sugar plantations. Each plantation had one or multiple windmills where the canes would be crushed between rollers to extract the all-important juice.

There were 170 recorded windmills in 1705 and a little over hundred are thought to still stand, though in the north mills you can visit are slightly better maintained. 

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Soak up the Sun on an Antigua Yacht Charter Vacation

Antigua boasts a tropical climate that islands of Caribbean typically enjoy, lying around 17-degrees from the equator. With little season variation, Antigua's temperature throughout the year mostly stays in the twenties, with temperatures less than 20-degree a rarity.

For charters in January and February the lowest average daily temperature to be expected is 25-degrees with average temperatures of around 28-degrees often experienced in August. The best of Antigua's weather is experienced on summer yacht charters in the Leeward Islands, with low humidity makes the tropical weather more manageable.

Antigua is drier than most other Caribbean islands, with less annual rainfall than its neighbours. 

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Discover a Trail to Antigua's Secret Locations

A number of captivating walking trails await you in Antigua, with both coastal or walks in the southern hills on offer. Most trails will suit every kind of hiker, and some lead to the quiet, uninhabited parts of Antigua that are a real delight to discover.

Particular highlight can be found in the hills at Shirley Heights and around the secluded reservoir of Wailings Dam through the thick forest. Due to the island's small wild life population, walks have the benefit of being extremely safe as well as beautiful. 

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Moored boats

Boats off the shore at the tropical island

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Green mountainous Caribbean coastline

Antigua Coastline from high angle view

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Visit the Brightly-Coloured Buildings of Heritage Quay

Travel to St. John's to take in the quaint sights of Heritage Quay. Quaint shops painted bold shades of pink, yellow and blue line a shore full of sail yachts. Jewellery and small gifts are mainly on offer, with the designer shops the main attraction. 

The quayside offers an authentic Caribbean experience and a huge variety of shops to visit, all in a beautiful part of St. John's. Shop and later enjoy a refreshing drink in the nearby bars in the sunshine here on a memorable day on your Antigua yacht charter vacation. 

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Old cannon on the coastline

Cannon Overlooking Caribbean Sea

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Sample the Delicacies of Antigua

A luxury yacht charter in Antigua provides the quintessential Caribbean experience. This is not limited to sampling the local cuisine, which has historically had foundations in delicious shellfish and fish dishes. Nowadays saltfish and lobster dominate menus. You must try the national dish of Antigua is fungie whilst you here, with close similarities with the Italian speciality of Polenta. 

For those with a sweet tooth, delights including scrumptious sugar cake, fudge, raspberry and tamarind stew and peanut brittle are found throughout the islands. 

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See Rare Blooming Barrel Cacti in the Hills of Antigua

Usually found in the deserts of Southwestern North America, barrel cacti bloom in April with beautiful bright yellow or orange flowers. More rare is the red and pink variety (pictured here) that are a real treat to see on your Antigua yacht charter vacation. 

Flowers only appear after many years of being alive, at the very top of the plant. Some even change colour before wilting in early May. 

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See the Lively Waters of the Indian Town National Park

Shoes for exploring and your superyacht's snorkelling gear are need for a day Antigua's Indian Town National Park, located on the east end of the island, near Long Bay. 

With snorkelling opportunities to rival the best of the Caribbean in bay so shallow you can walk to the coral reef and coastal hiking offering spectacular scenery, there's something for everyone hear on your Antigua yacht charter vacation.  Bird lovers can enjoy meeting the 36 species that live here on a trail, the most popular of which is to Devil's Bridge, where the endless waves are surrounded by blowholes that spout fountains of water like geysers. 

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Surround Yourself with the Mesmerising Blue of the Caribbean Sea

With an average yearly temperature of 29-celsius, the Caribbean Sea is the perfect place to spend lazy hours swimming or fun-filled times playing with your charter yacht's impressive selection of water toys. 

Wherever you are on your Antigua charter vacation, coasts of powder-soft sands and crystal bar waters have a way of enticing you towards their direction. The mesmerising waters of Antigua are often surrounding by traditional restaurants offering delectable bites. A day at the beach has never seemed so inviting... 

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An Antigua Yacht Charter Offers Endless Opportunity

Found in the Leeward Islands, Antigua is a real highlight of any Caribbean yacht charter vacation, whether it be with family or friends. Captain Nelson famously chose the south-eastern coast as the location of Britain's colonial naval station, now known as the English Harbour, due to its protective environment.

Today the harbour and local village of Falmouth is a hub of the Caribbean yachting community, with motor yachts and sailing yachts around the world gathering for iconic events such as the Antigua Charter Yacht Show and Antigua Sailing Week. 

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