Gustavia's harbor, the beach clubs of Saint-Jean and the road-free stillness of Colombier — explore St. Barts the way it was meant to be seen: from the water.
St. Barts — also written St. Barths, St. Barth, or Saint-Barthélemy — packs an extraordinary coastline into a small island. A private yacht lets you experience it the way it deserves: rounding into Gustavia Harbor between the superyachts, swimming off Saint-Jean before a beach-club lunch, and finishing in the road-free stillness of Colombier Bay.
Our St. Barts charters commonly depart from Saint Martin — Simpson Bay or Marigot — or begin in Gustavia itself, depending on the yacht. One-way arrangements that end (or begin) in St. Barts can often be quoted.
The island's postcard harbor: red rooftops, designer boutiques, waterfront cafés and a quay lined with superyachts. Cruising into the Gustavia area sets the tone of a St. Barts day; shore visits are typically made by tender.
Saint-Jean Bay pairs a beautiful swimming beach with the island's most famous beach-club strip. Arriving by tender and walking into lunch is a quintessential St. Barts charter plan, where access arrangements permit.
A shell-strewn beach a short walk from Gustavia — an easy shore stop when your yacht is near town, with calm water on settled days.
The wild northwest tip: no road, a hiking trail, and a bay beloved by yachts. Anchor, swim, snorkel over the seagrass, and watch the goats on the hillside. A highlight of any St. Barts itinerary.
A shallow, protected lagoon on the east coast known for turtles, kite surfing and calm water — a contrasting, lagoon-side counterpoint to the open-coast stops.
Two of the island's most beautiful south-coast beaches. They are shore-visited beaches rather than yacht anchorages; your captain will advise whether conditions and rules allow a nearby stop or whether they are best reached ashore.
For a deeper dive into each bay and beach, see our St. Barts beaches & anchorages guide.
Tell us your date, group size and whether you want beach clubs, snorkeling or pure cruising — we will send a tailored St. Barts quotation.
The fleet includes performance yachts, flybridge motor yachts, a catamaran and the 140 ft Blue Devil. The right choice depends on group size, departure point and pace. Fast open yachts make the crossing from Saint Martin quickly; larger flybridge yachts favor comfort. Tell us your plan and we will recommend a vessel.
Yes — cruising into the Gustavia area is one of the signature St. Barts experiences, with its red-roofed waterfront, superyachts and cafés. Berthing inside Port de Gustavia is limited and arranged case by case; many charters anchor outside and tender in. Your captain confirms the practical arrangement for your date.
Nikki Beach sits on Saint-Jean Beach, and visiting from the water is a classic St. Barts charter moment where access arrangements permit. The yacht anchors off Saint-Jean Bay and guests go ashore by tender. Table reservations and entry are made directly with the venue — we do not claim any partnership or guaranteed access.
Highlights include the Gustavia area, Saint-Jean Bay, Shell Beach near town, Colombier Bay at the northwest tip, and the sheltered lagoon-style waters of Grand Cul-de-Sac on the east. Each area has its own character — your captain plans the route around wind and sea conditions on the day.
Colombier is famous precisely because it has no road access — it is reached by boat or a walking trail. Charter yachts anchor in Colombier Bay and guests swim, snorkel or go ashore by tender, making it one of the most rewarding stops on a St. Barts charter.
Yes. Colombier Bay and the Grand Cul-de-Sac area are well-known snorkeling spots with seagrass beds, turtles and reef fish. Conditions vary with wind and visibility, and parts of the coastline sit within protected areas where mooring rules apply — captains use designated moorings where required.
Yes — many of our St. Barts charters depart from Saint Martin (Simpson Bay area or Marigot) and cross to St. Barts for the day. Departure points depend on the yacht booked and are confirmed in writing with your quotation.
One-way arrangements between Saint Martin and St. Barts may be possible depending on the yacht, owner, captain, schedule, fuel and clearance requirements. Each route is quoted individually — see our one-way charters page or mention it in your inquiry.
Your preferred date, number of guests, departure island, preferred yacht or style, whether you want beach-club stops, snorkeling or simply cruising, and any celebration details. The more you tell us, the sharper the quotation.
For groups up to 13 wanting a showpiece day, Blue Devil is the flagship. Smaller groups often prefer a 62–85 ft performance or flybridge yacht. The crossing can be lively in trade-wind season, so comfort-minded guests often choose larger, more stable hulls. We advise honestly based on conditions and your group.
St. Barts charters operate year-round. December to April brings the driest, breeziest weather and the busiest harbor; late spring and early summer offer calmer seas and quieter anchorages. Sea conditions on the crossing vary — your captain advises on the day.
