Destinations

The West Mediterranean offers the ultimate blend of glamour, culture, and natural beauty. Cruise along the French Riviera past Monaco and Cannes, explore the rugged calanques of Marseille, discover the Aeolian Islands of Sicily, or sail the Balearic Islands of Spain. This is Europe's most celebrated sailing ground.

The East Mediterranean is the crown jewel of yacht chartering, offering a stunning mosaic of ancient civilisations, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and dramatic landscapes. From the iconic caldera of Santorini to the rugged coastlines of Turkey's Turquoise Coast, this region delivers unparalleled beauty and culture at every anchorage.

The Caribbean is the world's most popular charter destination, and for good reason. Trade winds power you between palm-fringed islands, white-sand beaches, and coral reefs teeming with life. From the British Virgin Islands to St. Barts, Antigua to the Grenadines, every island offers its own unique character and charm.

The Indian Ocean's island destinations rank among the most beautiful on earth. The Maldives offers the ultimate overwater luxury experience in the world's largest coral atoll nation. The Seychelles' 115 granite and coral islands provide dramatic scenery and extraordinary marine biodiversity, while Mauritius delivers lush tropical landscapes.

South East Asia offers some of the most dramatic and exotic charter cruising in the world. Thailand's Phang Nga Bay with its towering limestone karsts rising from emerald water is simply unforgettable. The Philippines' 7,641 islands include the breathtaking Palawan archipelago, while Komodo in Indonesia neighbours this extraordinary region.

Northern Europe's charter waters deliver extraordinary landscapes that few other regions can match. Norway's fjords — UNESCO World Heritage Sites — carve deep into snow-capped mountains for hundreds of kilometres. The Stockholm Archipelago's 30,000 islands, Scotland's dramatic Western Isles, and the Baltic's medieval port cities all reward the adventurous charterer.

The Arabian Gulf offers a unique charter experience blending ultra-modern cityscapes with ancient maritime heritage. Dubai and Abu Dhabi's iconic skylines seen from the water are extraordinary. Oman's Musandam Peninsula, known as the 'Norway of Arabia', offers dramatic fjord-like khors carved into the mountains.

Oceania encompasses some of the world's most remote and spectacular sailing destinations. French Polynesia's Society Islands offer iconic overwater bungalows and lagoons of impossible blue. Fiji's 300 islands deliver warm hospitality and world-class diving, while New Zealand's Marlborough Sounds provide dramatic fiord scenery.

From the lobster-laden harbours of Maine to the sophisticated marinas of Newport, Rhode Island, and the pristine beaches of the Hamptons, the US East Coast offers incredible variety for yacht charters. New England's fall foliage viewed from the water is a truly extraordinary experience.

Central America's Pacific and Caribbean coastlines offer adventurous yacht charters through biodiverse rainforests, volcanic islands, and world-class dive sites. The San Blas Islands of Panama are a highlight — 365 coral islands with indigenous Kuna communities and pristine underwater ecosystems.

The rugged beauty of California's coastline, from the stunning Channel Islands to the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur, offers a unique charter experience. San Francisco Bay provides iconic city backdrops, while the warm waters of Southern California and Catalina Island are perennially popular.

Indonesia's 17,000 islands make it one of the world's greatest charter destinations. Komodo National Park — home to the ancient Komodo dragon — offers some of the planet's finest diving in nutrient-rich waters. Bali's cultural richness, Raja Ampat's extraordinary biodiversity, and the remote Banda Islands all reward those who venture east.

Brazil's coastline stretches for 7,500 kilometres, encompassing the iconic Ilha Grande bay south of Rio de Janeiro, the Fernando de Noronha marine sanctuary, and the unspoiled beaches of the northeast. Argentina's Río de la Plata and the spectacular Beagle Channel near Ushuaia offer dramatic southern adventures for the intrepid charterer.

Chile's Patagonia is one of the world's last true wilderness charter destinations — a labyrinth of channels, glaciers, and fjords stretching for thousands of kilometres. The Galápagos Islands of Ecuador offer a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with unique wildlife found nowhere else on earth.

Africa's charter waters are among the world's most exciting and exclusive. Tanzania's Zanzibar Archipelago blends Swahili culture with pristine beaches and coral reefs. South Africa's Western Cape offers world-class wines alongside stunning coastal scenery, while Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is a marine conservation area of extraordinary beauty.

Canada's vast and varied coastlines offer charter experiences ranging from the rugged beauty of British Columbia's Inside Passage — where orcas and humpbacks are regular companions — to the dramatic tides of Nova Scotia and the remote splendour of Newfoundland's iceberg alley. These are waters for the genuine explorer.

East Asia offers a fascinating and under-explored charter frontier. Japan's Seto Inland Sea, dotted with 3,000 islands and rich in history, is increasingly popular with discerning charterers. Hong Kong's outlying islands provide a dramatic contrast of modern skyline and ancient fishing villages, while South Korea's southern coast reveals a hidden archipelago of beauty.

Russia's vast Arctic coastline, the pristine waters of Lake Baikal, and the spectacular Kamchatka Peninsula offer truly extraordinary charter experiences for the adventurous. The St. Petersburg waterways through Russia's cultural capital, and the remote Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, reveal a Russia few ever witness from the water.