The 56th annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show, 4 to 10 December 2017 is in full swing, and Luxury Charter Group are there to inspect the luxury yachts occupying Nelson's Dockyard Marina in English Harbour, the Falmouth Harbour Marina and the Antigua Yacht Club Marina both located in Falmouth Harbour.
Over these five days, the world's leading charter brokers, including the team from Luxury Charter Group, are inspecting the full selection of motor yachts and sailing charter vessels on show – 75 in all – while on the sixth day, they can undertake the traditional 'Day Sail', a 'micro-charter' experience, cruising Antigua's stunning coastal waters and islands aboard a choice of some of the finest charter yachts in the Caribbean.
Antigua itself is one of the two major islands that make up the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda and a popular setting off point for Caribbean charters. Set along English Harbour, restored Nelson's Dockyard, which Admiral Horatio Nelson made his base in the 1780s, comprises a marina and the Dockyard Museum.
For the charter guest, the region is a fascinating mix of natural wonders and onshore attractions.
Antigua has many beautiful beaches, native flora and fauna, and sophisticated nightlife, whereas Barbuda is more tranquil, boasting beaches with pink coral sands, colourful coral reefs and a profusion of marinelife to enchant divers and snorkelers.
Antigua Race Week, one of the world's biggest sailing events, is renowned for world-class racing and socialising and takes place towards the end of April-beginning of May each year.
At this year's Antigua Charter Yacht Show, Luxury Charter Group is looking forward to inspecting the diverse array of superyachts available in the Caribbean, meeting Captains, crews and managers, dining onboard and really immersing ourselves in the ambience, service and cuisine.
The highly-anticipated Concours de Chef, where onboard Chefs compete for the title and honour of creating a menu that most impresses the judges in presentation and taste.
Below are just a few of the charter yachts Luxury Charter Group will inspect, ensuring we can thoroughly recommend them to match our clients' concept of their ideal charter vacation. Get in touch with the experts at Luxury Charter Group now in time to book your luxury charter vacation for the holidays, or secure your dream charter yacht for 2018.
Sailing yacht THALIMA is a 108ft (34m) performance cruising yacht, designed by Farr Yacht Design team and Nauta Design. The sleek interior of THALIMA boasts a traditional, open layout.
THALIMA sleeps up to eight guests in four guest suites, including a Master suite, one VIP stateroom and two twin cabins. The owner's cabin features a private study, a bathroom, and also a roomy walk-in wardrobe.
In the saloon, there is ample seating for guests with a lounge and separate dining area. THALIMA comes well equipped for your Caribbean charter with a garage full of watertoys, including a Novurania tender, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, wakeboard, inflatable tubes, paddle boards, adults and kids' waterskis and more.
This elegant 180ft (54.86m) charter yacht has six large staterooms with accommodations for up to 12 guests. The upper master stateroom features a 270-degree view. The main-deck master offers guests incredible views through eight large oval windows.
SOVEREIGN'S contemporary-styled main deck features a large main saloon and dining area, while on the upper deck a panoramic skylounge with almost 10ft of headroom is the perfect place to socialise and entertain.
Her sundeck has incredible seating and lounge space, as well as a bar and an infinity-edge pool/Jacuzzi for guests to enjoy. SOVEREIGN also has a diverse array of tenders and toys for hours of on-water fun!
This sublime charter vessel is a 95ft (28.96m) multihull with room for up to eight guests in four luxurius suites. Her airy and spacious Master cabin is located on deck level and features a king size bed with iPad control AV and TV, along with ensuite facilities. Then there are three cabins each with a double bed and ensuite.
The aft deck of CARTOUCHE has ample room for entertaining and lounging, with the added bonus of a large flatscreen TV and extended swim platform for ease of access to watertoys and tender. The main saloon boasts a spacious lounge, contemporary décor, loads of light and views and flat screen TV, while on the sundeck, there's a Jacuzzi with new LED lighting for setting the mood!
Onboard CARTOUCHE is a large RIB tender, waterskis for adults and children, jet ski, Waverunner, tube, wakeboard, floating mats, fishing equipment, snorkeling gear, Seabob and rendezvous diving.
ADASTRA is a phenomenal, state-of-the-art 140ft (42.5m) power Trimaran built by McConaghy and described as "one of the world's most amazing superyachts, that could spell the future for efficient long-range cruising". This beautiful charter yacht in shimmering silver was designed in outrigger style and has excellent stability, large deck space and luxurious accommodation.
Award-winning ADASTRA turns heads wherever she goes. She has accommodation for up to six guests in three rooms, including a master suite, one VIP stateroom and one twin cabin. ADASTRA'S 16m beam creates a spacious saloon area on the main deck which offers superb views through a panoramic window and accommodates a lounge area, dining table, and navigation station.
The aft deck has a sofa, bar and dining area, while the open deck running aft also has a door that hinges out to create an expansive bathing platform with access to watertoys and tenders. The main helm station, which has seating for two, is positioned in a raised pilot house situated between the rear deck and the saloon area and forms part of the cross-beam structure.
ADASTRA boasts an extremely shallow draught, ideal for cruising normally inaccessible inlets and atolls. The interior complements the modern exterior and has an Asian influence, with light filled saloon, curvaceous lines and fresh palette of navy and white.
This striking charter yacht is a 200ft (61m) Amels-built, family-friendly motor yacht with loads of features. Inside, the décor aboard CALYPSO is neutral, with sophisticated artwork and paneling in cherry wood, marble and colorful fabrics and furnishings. On the main deck, the expansive saloon offers a comfortable lounge and adjacent private library. The formal dining area is separate and seats 12 guests for special occasions or evening meals.
CALYPSO has accommodation for up to 12 guests in seven magnificent staterooms. The Master suite is particularly impressive, boasting an office, his and hers dressing rooms and superb views.
The exterior living on CALYPSO is over three well-appointed decks, perfect for entertaining large groups or simply relaxing. On the main deck is a shaded seating area, complete with the option of alfresco dining. Steps lead from the main deck aft to the extended swim platform and water toys activity centre where guests can set off on a myriad of watercraft and toys such as 7.5m Dariel Sport Tender, 7.5m Dariel Limo Tender, water slide, trampoline, Seabobs, Lampuga Boost Electric surfboard, two Laser Pico sailboats, windsurfers, SUPs, Liquid Force 138 kite boards, kayaks, towable toys, wakeboards, waterskis, aqualung scuba gear, snorkeling kit, fishing rods and more!
The upper aft deck features a further alfresco dining area, seating, bar and partial shade.
There is also a fully equipped gymnasium enclosed by glass walls, outdoor cinema, and the sun deck, with Jacuzzi and sunpads by day, can transform into a disco for nighttime entertainment!
For further details of these luxury yachts and others available for charter please contact the expert team at Luxury Charter Group.