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Bareboat Charter St Martin ⛵

Bareboat charter in St Martin is a great way to enjoy this beautiful island and it can be less expensive than you think, if you compare it to the cost of a beach front resort or vacation villa.

Saint Martin- St Martin- is an island in the northeast Caribbean Sea, south of Anguilla and approximately 300 km east of Puerto Rico. It is the second most popular destination in the Caribbean for sailors.

Chartering here allows you to explore some of the beautiful islands in the Eastern Caribbean, as well as enjoy diving and snorkeling.

Bareboat Charter St Martin: An incredible experience

Saint Martin is located about 250km north from Continental Guadeloupe and belongs to the Northern Archipelago. If you are thinking bareboat charter St Martin, you need lo keep in mind some things:

  • A good boat charter company should have a large selection of boats available for charter and should also offer other services such as reservation of moorings, itinerary recommendations etc.
  • Boatjump have an office in Miami and we operate in more than 500 ports around the world. Our online reservation system enables customers to search for and find their ideal boat at the best possible price and our regional experts are on hand to advise you.
  • Prices for yacht rental range from a minimum of one day to a week. If you are planning on sailing with a group, then it is a good idea to agree a basic itinerary with everyone in advance of your trip.
  • Boats come in various types. Talk with the experts at the boat charter company to find out which type of boat is right for you.
  • The main factor will be the amount of people on the boat, but it is better to hire a boat with extra room for you and your companions than it is to rent a boat that you find is too small once you set sail.

What is the best time for a boat trip in St Martin?

The Leeward Islands that include the island of St Martin are constantly cooled by trade winds, so it’s comfortable to visit them all year around. The average temperature is 80°F and annual rainfall totals an average of 45 inches (1143 mm).

Winds are the Easterly Trades generally at between 10 and 20 knots, lighter in the summer months, during the hurricane season, between August and September. The stronger Christmas winds blow for a couple of weeks in winter and can be up around 25 to 30 knots. During these weeks a north-east swell is above 8–9 ft.

Visibility is generally excellent. Fog is unheard of but occasionally sea mist haze, especially from August to October, can reduce visibility to less than 20km. From the sailors’ point of view the best sailing is around Xmas time and the lightest is in the middle of the hurricane season.

Others things to consider:

  • You can start your sailing itinerary from the Marina Fort Louis in Marigot, St. Martin.
  • The marina is about 20 minutes from Juliana International airport and 20 minutes from Grand Case local airport.
  • St. Martin have everything to you, from designer shopping, bright casinos and vibrant nightlife to fine dining and unspoilt beaches.
  • Hurricane season officially begins in June and ends in late November, but high hurricane season in this area is the month of September. You can check marine weather forecasts at Weather Underground. If you want to check out current wind conditions, visit Windfinder.
  • If you are planning on visiting during hurricane season then comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Environment:

The island of St Martin is a natural paradise. Here are some eco-friendly suggestions to help keep the local environment clean and pristine:

  • Do not use plastic cutlery, glasses or single use plastic bags
  • Use refillable flasks for drinking water.
  • Never drop anchor over a coral bed or over seagrass.
  • Reuse envelopes
  • Avoid pollutants’ spills
  • Avoid long showers, save water always you can

 We hope this guide to bareboat charter in St Martin has been helpful to you and we wish you good sailing in these beautiful islands.