With the upcoming Antigua Charter Yacht Show happening from December 4 – 9, 2024, YATCO has pulled some of the best charter yachts on display at the show for those looking to book a luxury yacht charter in the vicinity following the show. The Antigua Charter Yacht Show is the unofficial kick off to the Caribbean charter season – with numerous yachts descending upon this idyllic island to catch up, network, and review this season’s hottest yacht for charter.
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YATCO’s Director of Charter, Mike Hutton comments, “The YATCO team is excited about attending the 2024 Antigua Charter Yacht Show. With team members from YATCO, ACREW and Triton News all attending, it will be our biggest Antigua Charter Yacht Show ever.
“With over 280 charter managers and brokers, 186 marine vendors, 15 press and over 65 charter yachts scheduled to attend the show, it will clearly be one of the most important and biggest charter shows of the year.
“The 4 days of the show will give all attendees the opportunity to do great business, in the fantastic setting of Antigua. At the end of the show, ACREW is proud to partner with the Antigua Charter Yacht Show to host the end of show party plus host the Crew DJ competition. A fantastic way to finish what will be a truly amazing show.”
Read on for YATCO’s top six picks of the best charter yachts that will be in Antigua and the surrounding region following this year’s Antigua Charter Yacht Show.
HBC
from $894,294 USD Per Week
The 281’ (85.65m), HBC was completed by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2009 with a recent refit completed earlier this year. HBC features a show stopping glass-bottomed pool, located to aft on the main deck, amongst a generous beach club lounge with fold-down balconies port and starboard. Other notable features include a gym, massage room, and full-service elevator across all five decks. HBC can accommodate 12 guests in 11 suites and has a fantastic yacht crew of 28 to meet your every need.
She is available for charter across the Caribbean through Nicolas Fry at Hill Robinson with a starting rate of $896,615 per week plus all expenses.
BOLD
from $920,597 USD Per Week
Measuring 279′ 11″ (85.3m), BOLD is an exceptional explorer yacht built by Silver Yachts in 2019. Her stunning yacht design includes a dance floor, spa, gym, Jacuzzi and whole host of water toys for guests of all ages to enjoy.
BOLD will be on display with Camille Medina at Hill Robinson and is available for charter with weekly rates starting at $924,078 plus all expenses.
SHERAKHAN
SHERAKHAN is a classic yacht built by Vuijk Scheepswerven with interior yacht designs by Claudia Rijntjes. Measuring 228’6” (69.65m), she was originally launched as a Dutch training ship before being converted into a super yacht in 2006 by Verkerk Yachting Projects. SHERAKHAN can accommodate up to 26 guests in 13 staterooms, and comes with a wide range of water toys, offers a spa and beauty salon onboard.
She is available to charter across the Caribbean at a starting rate of $593,500 per week plus all expenses.
KAMALAYA
from $289,331 USD Per Week
KAMALAYA is a 180′ 6″ (54.99m) motor yacht completed by Amels in 2013. Chic yacht interiors were completed by Remi Tessier, with a vast sundeck offering 360-degree views, a Jacuzzi, bar, dining area, and plush sun pads.
KAMALAYA can accommodate 10 guests and is available for charter with Vanessa Buck at Cecil Wright & Partners around Bermuda and the Caribbean with a weekly starting rate of $290,081 plus all expenses.
MES AMIS
from $125,000 USD Per Week
Built by Fitzroy Yachts in 2007, with a major refit in 2021, MES AMIS measures 144′ 5″ (44m) with the capacity to sleep 10 guests within her four staterooms. This finely appointed sailing yacht with classic lines and contemporary yacht interior is available for charter across the Caribbean through Vanessa Buck at Cecil Wright & Partners with a weekly starting rate of $125,000 plus all expenses.
A+
from $189,380 USD Per Week
The 111’7″ (34.01m) motor yacht A+ presents a rare opportunity to charter a brand-new superyacht, having just launched in 2024. Delivered by Benetti, with interior yacht design by Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture, A+ offers luxurious accommodation for up to 10 guests in five elegantly appointed cabins. With its custom yacht design and exquisite fittings, A+ ensures an unforgettable yacht charter.
She is available for charter through Jennifer McGregor at FGI Yachts with a starting rate of $189,380 per week plus all expenses.
