St. Martin
- Blue water and coastal sailing
- World-class diving and snorkeling
- Glamorous resorts and laid-back beaches
Warm Winter Sailing Destinations Sunny winter vacations
Blow Away those January Blues
Cold days and dark nights are a world away in our warm winter destinations. Top up your tan and feel the warmth of the sun on your skin as you cruise some of the world’s most exotic sailing destinations.
Discover the captivating island culture of the Caribbean in St. Lucia or Belize, or visit Australia’s Whitsunday Islands to marvel at turtles, manatees and giant tropical fish gliding below a shimmering cerulean ocean. Dine on delicious barbecued lobster in the Caribbean, snorkel above diverse coral reefs and soak up the sun on some of the world’s best beaches. On a warm winter vacation, you’ll leave the memory of cold winter nights in your wake as you sail between island paradises and sip gin and tonics from the deck of your own yacht.
Our Warm Winter Sailing Destinations
Grenada
- Exciting blue water sailing
- Warm, yearlong trade winds
- Excellent diving and snorkeling
St. Lucia
- Year-round trade winds
- Unique, delicious local cuisine
- Stunning mountainous, rainforest isle
Seychelles
- Good diving, snorkeling and sport fishing
- Strong winds ideal for experienced sailors
- Remote, largely unexplored islands
Phuket
- Ancient fishing villages
- Exotic beauty and idyllic islands
- World-class diving and snorkelling
Bareboat charter vacations
Take charge on a bareboat charter vacation. You’ll have the freedom to sail at your own pace and explore as much or as little of your chosen destination as you like, calling at quiet bays and bustling towns or simply enjoying the sensation of the ocean slipping away beneath your keel. A bareboat charter vacation is just you, a beautiful yacht and the boundless ocean to explore.
Winter flotilla vacations
Join a sociable flotilla in the irresistible Caribbean for some therapeutic winter sun. Explore the paradise islands of the BVI with a group of fellow flotilla adventurers, sailing alone or in groups by day and meeting up for fun social activities by night. Flotilla sailing vacations are perfect for families and groups, giving you the chance to improve your sailing skills and make new friends in the beautiful Caribbean sunshine.
Skippered charter vacations
Let a skipper do the hard work as you discover the world’s best cruising grounds from the comfort of your deck. Improve your sailing skills with the help of an expert skipper, ready to take the helm when you need a rest and happy to step back and show you the ropes. You’ll benefit from local insights and advice, heading off the tourist trail to discover your destination’s hidden gems.
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