Guests relaxing on the foredeck and at the helm of a sailing catamaran underway toward green Caribbean islands

Caribbean Yacht Week · Aboard

Life on Board

The best moments of Caribbean Yacht Week do not always happen on shore. They happen between islands: the first light across the water, a long lunch in the shade, the spontaneous swim when the sea looks too inviting to pass by, and the stories shared as the sun goes down.

Lifestyle imagery is editorial and representative, not photographs of a specific CYW yacht.

Experience · 04

Leisure is pleasure.

For seven nights, the sea sets the pace. Some mornings begin with a swim before breakfast; others with a slow coffee and a view that changes with each island. The week is composed of exactly this: time on the water, food worth lingering over, and hours that belong entirely to you.

Your catamaran is more than the way you travel. For the week, it is your place to slow down, settle in, and experience the Caribbean at your own rhythm, in the company of like-minded people.

The rhythm of the week

A white catamaran anchored in clear turquoise water beside a palm-lined Caribbean beach

Representative image · A calm anchorage in the islands

Wake to a new view

Ease into the day with a mimosa on deck, a quiet yoga session, or a sunrise swim before breakfast. Stay barefoot a little longer. There is no rush to leave the moment behind.

Sunrise · Mornings, your way

Guests relaxing together on the deck of a catamaran at sunset, with the Pitons of Saint Lucia behind them

Representative image · Golden hour on deck, Saint Lucia

The golden hour belongs to you

As the light softens, gather on deck for champagne or a cocktail. Watch the coastline turn gold, trade stories from the day, and look ahead to the next island.

Evenings · Stories as the sun goes down

A day aboard, at your rhythm

From first light to last

A suggested rhythm, not a schedule. Each day unfolds at its own pace, shaped by the sea and the people aboard.

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    Sunrise

    Mornings, your way

    Wake to a new view and the gentle movement of the sea. Ease into the day with a mimosa on deck, a quiet yoga session, or a sunrise swim before breakfast. Stay barefoot a little longer. There is no rush to leave the moment behind.

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    Midday

    Follow the water

    Stretch out in the sun with your favourite book. Find a shaded corner for an afternoon nap. Step off the yacht for a swim in clear water, or enjoy the water activities available aboard. If you would rather do nothing at all, that is part of the pleasure too.

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    Ashore

    Flavours of the islands

    When you step ashore, discover the places and people behind each island's food: a market full of fresh produce, a relaxed beachside lunch, or a local restaurant serving the dishes it does best. Make time to taste what makes each stop its own.

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    Golden hour

    The golden hour belongs to you

    As the light softens, gather on deck as the coastline turns gold. Trade stories from the day and look ahead to the next island. The sunset does not mark the end of the experience. It is one more reason to stay right where you are.

Turquoise water and green islands in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · The clear water of the islands, made for a spontaneous swim

On the water

Follow the water

Stretch out in the sun with your favourite book. Find a shaded corner for an afternoon nap. Step off the yacht for a swim in clear water, or enjoy the water activities available aboard. If you would rather do nothing at all, that is part of the pleasure too.

There is space for every version of a perfect day: laughter with friends, easy conversation with like-minded people, and a little time entirely to yourself.

Food

Flavours of the islands

Every island has something to bring to the table. When you step ashore, discover the places and people behind its food: a market full of fresh produce, a relaxed beachside lunch, or a local restaurant serving the dishes it does best. Make time to taste what makes each stop its own.

The experience continues aboard. Fresh produce and local ingredients inspire meals prepared for you by your onboard crew, bringing the colours and flavours of the Caribbean into the journey. Some meals become lively gatherings around the table; others are slow, unhurried affairs with the sea as the backdrop.

Your week, your rhythm

Time for others, time for yourself

Laughter and easy company

Laughter with friends, easy conversation with like-minded people, and shared moments that carry from one anchorage to the next.

Space to be alone

A shaded corner, a favourite spot on deck, an unhurried hour with a book. Time entirely to yourself is part of the rhythm too.

Nothing to rush

There is no schedule to keep and no crowd to follow. Each day unfolds at its own pace, shaped by the sea and the people aboard.

Caribbean Yacht Week brings together people who want to relax, have fun, and embrace the freedom of life at sea. Come with friends or meet new ones along the way. Share the music and the laughter, find a favourite spot on deck, and let each day unfold at its own pace.

The Caribbean Yacht Week fleet of catamarans anchored in vivid turquoise water
The fleet at anchor, waiting for the week to begin

Practical details

Before you step aboard

Which yacht will I be on?

The fleet is made up of sailing catamarans of varying layouts. Your yacht and cabin allocation are confirmed privately with your invitation.

Are the interior photos of the actual yachts?

The interior and lifestyle scenes here are editorial and representative, not photographs of a specific CYW yacht. Verified photography of each yacht will be shared once the fleet is confirmed.

What is included in life aboard?

Inclusions vary by passage and are confirmed privately with your invitation. Join the priority list to receive passage and fleet details first.

Can I have time to myself during the week?

Absolutely. Each day unfolds at its own pace, with space for shared moments and quiet hours alike. There is no schedule to keep beyond the journey itself.

Caribbean Yacht Week · 2027

Leisure is pleasure. The journey is yours.

Life aboard varies by yacht and cabin; inclusions are confirmed privately with your invitation. Join the priority list to receive passage and fleet details first.