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St. Martin Yacht Charters

After the British Virgin Islands, St. Martin is our most popular sailing destination in the Caribbean. It’s a place where sophistication blends with a relaxed, easy-going style, and where divers and snorkelers can enjoy some of the most spectacular unspoiled reefs in the world.

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Highlights

  • Boutique shopping
  • Sail to St. Barths
  • Unique Dutch/French island

Sailing St. Martin

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St. Martin is about 150 miles north of Guadeloupe. As it is shared by France and the Netherlands, you’ll enjoy an interesting dual culture on your St. Martin sailing charter. Its location also means you can explore some of the other beautiful islands in the eastern Caribbean, including Anguilla and St. Barts. 

Caribbean and European food, culture and cuisine come together on St. Martin like no other place in the island chain, with its world-class restaurants, casual beach bars and legendary beaches.

Be sure to visit the nearby island of Anguilla, where you’ll find uncrowded beaches dotted with quaint beach bars and cafes. Road Bay is the main port of Anguilla; a charming village set on a stunning beach. 

You should also sail to the island of St. Barts; it’s a St. Martin yacht charter favorite. Shopping and dining are at their best in the lovely European-influenced port town of Gustavia. The beaches are equally appealing, including the little known Shell Beach and the scenic Saline Beach.

Our base is located at Marina Port La Royale in Marigot on St. Martin.

Available charter types

Bareboat

For experienced sailors, a bareboat charter is the perfect getaway..
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Skippered

Relax and leave all the sailing to a professional skipper.
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Easy crewed

The simplest, hassle-free way to charter a crewed private yacht.
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Fully crewed

Your own private yacht for an all-inclusive luxury sailing vacation.
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Cabin cruise

Reserve a private ensuite stateroom on a modern catamaran.
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SailShare

Low package rates for island-hopping aboard a sailing yacht.
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Aqualodge

Get closer to nature on the perfect self-catering Caribbean holiday.
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Power Catamaran

Cruise faster and see more on the perfect charter boat.
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Things to do in St. Martin

Saint Martin happy family yacht charter

Visit quiet Tintamare

Sail to Tintamare, a pristine island just off of St. Martin’s east coast in the heart of the nature reserve. Anchor off the deserted white sandy beach to swim, go shell hunting and hiking. Later, enjoy a secluded evening onboard, dining under the stars – it’s one of our favorite things to do in St. Martin.

Join the ‘in crowd’ at St. Barts

Set sail early to St Barts, the island of billionaires, and anchor outside the red-roofed harbor at the island’s capital, Gustavia. Enjoy an evening ashore, complete with fine dining, exploring and nightlife.

Dine at Grand-Case

On your Caribbean yacht charter, sail to Grand-Case, a protected cove on St. Martin known for its excellent dining opportunities. This village features colorful houses, beach bars and restaurants serving French and Creole cuisine.

Sail to Pinel Island

Tiny Pinel Island is a local favorite, just off the southeastern coast of St. Martin. This little treasure is well-protected from the wind, making it a haven for kayakers, snorkelers and hikers, as well as those seeking a relaxed rum punch on the beach. Get there early to stake your place on the sand.

Anchor at Anse de Colombier

This secluded and protected anchorage is difficult to reach other than by boat, but you should put it on your list of things to do in St. Martin. Enjoy the beautiful beach, hike the trail leading to sweeping views of the sea and see nearby islands. Then settle aboard your yacht to watch the stunning sunset.

Weather insights

Saint Martin happy family relaxing in beach summer vacation

When is the best time to go to St. Martin?

The best time to visit St. Martin is during the dry season, between January and June. The region’s climate is inter-tropical with air and sea temperatures around 82ºF year-round. 

There is only a slight variation between the dry season (January till June) and the wet season (June till December). Unlike neighboring islands, there’s no real rainy season on St. Martin, although you may experience light rains during the day.

What are the sailing conditions in St. Martin?

The sailing conditions for St. Martin are excellent and the trade winds, known as the ‘Kings of the Caribbean’, generally blow from December till March and from June till August. The hurricane season is from July through November.

Saint Martin surfing sea adventure

Sailing St. Martin with Dream Yacht Charter

St. Martin yacht charters

Sailing St. Martin means you can enjoy a beautiful and diverse sailing destination. Choose from our cutting-edge catamarans and monohulls.

Skippered St. Martin yacht charters

Can’t sail? Hire a skipper and make the most of your vacation while sailing the islands of St. Martin. Your skipper will sail you around the highlights of this Caribbean getaway.

St. Martin by the cabin charters

Enjoy the best of St. Martin without lifting a finger with our by the cabin charters. We do everything, so you don’t have to. Just reserve your own private cabin and bathroom and we’ll do the sailing and prepare all your meals.

Crewed charters St. Martin

Take your vacation to a new level of luxury with our personalized crewed St. Martin sailing charters. Hire your own private luxury yacht and relax while our captain and hostess look after you and your guests.

Saint Martin happy couple in becah catamaran charter

St. Martin sailing itinerary

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8-day itinerary St. Martin

Day 1

Leave from the Marina de L’Anse Marcel, St. Martin.

Day 2

Sailing towards the Northwestern part of the island, coming to Road Harbor. Lunch onboard. In the afternoon, enjoy a short sail to Sandy Island, a protected area great for swimming and snorkeling.

Day 3

Depart for Prickly Pear with its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Lunch onboard. Sail to Grand-Case, a protected cove West of St. Martin. This village features colorful houses, beach bars, and restaurants of French and Creole cuisine.

Day 4

Sail to Tintamare, a pristine island in the heart of the nature reserve on Saint Martin. Anchor off the deserted white sandy beach. Later, sail to Pinel Island for the evening.

Day 5

Set sail early to St Barth, the island of billionaires, and anchor at Anse Colombier. Swim and enjoy water sports. then sail to the island’s capital, Gustavia, where you’ll spend the evening ashore.

Day 6

St. Barth is a beach-fringed volcanic island, bathed in the tropical sun, with luxurious villas, elegant hotels, and world-class restaurants. Enjoy a morning of shopping in Gustavia, a charming village.

Day 7

Sail to St. Martin. Lunch at anchor in Anse Longue, then sail along the coast of the Lowlands to Marigot Bay, the capital of French St. Martin, which features traditional Creole architecture. Enjoy an evening of dining in Marigot.

Day 8

St. Martin – Disembark.

Useful information for for St. Martin boat charters

Saint Martin girl surfing in blue beach

What is the time difference in St. Martin?

The time difference in St. Martin is Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -4 hours. 

Where is St. Martin located?

St. Martin is located in the Caribbean, at the northern end of the Leeward Islands group of the Lesser Antilles.

How to get to St. Martin from the US?

To start your vacation sailing St. Martin, fly into Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM). There are regular flights from various US cities and the taxi transfer to our marina takes 15 minutes. 

Grand-Case Esperance Airport (SFG) is on the French side of the island and is used mainly for regional flights from nearby Caribbean islands. 

You need to complete paperwork at Marina Port La Royale before heading to Marina Fort Louis to get your boat. We recommend you use our transfer service, as our taxi will be waiting for you while you proceed with administrative regulations.

What language is spoken in St. Martin?

The most widespread language on the island is English, with French being very common on the French side. Dutch, Spanish, Creole, and Papiamento are also spoken in the melting pot of cultures that is St. Martin.

What is the currency for St. Martin?

The currency in St. Martin is the Euro (EUR), but US Dollars (USD) are also accepted on both sides of the island.

What documents do I need for sailing St. Martin?

To sail St. Martin you will need a US passport valid for three months beyond your return date. You also need a return or onward flight ticket. If you intend to stay for more than three months, you’ll need a visa as well (approach the French consulate in Washington for more details). 

Talk to us to make sure you have the correct documents before you travel.

How do I get around St. Martin?

Major car rental companies operate their offices at the airports, so please refer to airport websites for operating hours and contact details. Taxis are regularly available in front of the airport buildings.

What is the Wi-Fi like in St. Martin?

There is internet access in many bars and restaurants throughout the cruising ground, which can be used during St. Martin sailing charters. Cell phones can work, depending on zones, but don’t forget about roaming fees.

Where can I find weather forecasts in St. Martin?

Ahead of your vacation sailing in St. Martin, you can find weather forecasts on the WindGuru.com website.

What provisioning is there in St. Martin?

There are plenty of choices for provisioning in St. Martin. Please refer to the base guide.

What baggage can I take on my St. Martin sailing charter?

Please only take soft bags and not suitcases as they are too cumbersome on board.

What is the electrical current in St. Martin?

The electrical current in St. Martin is 220V and 110V, depending on which part of the island you are visiting.

What is the dialing code for St. Martin?

The dialing code for St. Martin is +590.

What is the cancellation policy for Sail Share?

We highly recommend you arrange travel insurance in case you need to cancel for an unexpected reason to cover non-refundable deposits.

Our Sail Share cabin cancellation fees are:

  • More than 90 days before original embarkation date: 25% of the charter fee
  • 89 – 60 days before original embarkation date: 50% of the charter fee
  • 59 – 30 days before original embarkation date: 75% of the charter fee
  • Fewer than 29 days before original embarkation date: 100% of the charter fee

How flexible is the itinerary for a Sail Share charter?

Our yacht itineraries are designed by our destination experts and are set to showcase the best of the destination’s highlights. They are set and not flexible, even if you book all the cabins.

What happens if the weather changes while sailing on a Sail Share charter?

The skipper may decide to change the itinerary if there is bad weather.

Can I choose which cabin I want when I book a Sail Share?

Choose a double cabin with shared bath, or private bath for an additional fee.

Are there child or age restrictions for Sail Share?

Minimum Age: 16 years old

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Absolutely amazing! Fred + Isabelle were so accommodating and did so much for us. Isabelle’s food was incredible. Thanks so much!

Laura

Exumas Cabin

Excellent. Very professional and great service!

Thomas

Antigua Bareboat

Just what we needed coming out of a year of lockdown, to see new places and connect with nature. Highly recommended for your next sailing adventure!

Johan

St. Martin Bareboat

Excellent cruise and very good stay. Skipper attentive, very pleasant and very professional.

Maxime

Guadeloupe Skippered

Just returned from another fantastic sailing week at your base in Pula and I would like to thank everyone involved for making this possible on such short notice and without any problems.

Mathias

Croatia Bareboat

The marina itself is a perfect starting point with great facilities! The Lagoon 42 was in good condition and the skipper was amazing and very knowledgeable of the area.”

Jonathan

Spain Skippered

What an AMAZING experience. We’ve just returned from a week long skippered charter from Corfu, sailing around the beautiful islands of the Ionian. Paxos, Antipaxos and Corfu Old Town were beautiful and the secluded bays we had the pleasure of visiting thanks to our local skipper, Nicholas, were simply overwhelming. Fly and flops are no longer for us – we’ll be chartering with DYC for the foreseeable future.

David

Greece Skippered

Our group of 10 had an AMAZING time in French Polynesia from May 21-28, 2022! The food was amazing, our captain and chef, husband and wife: Henry and Mehee (sp), were incredible and the whole experience on board was a dream! We can’t wait to book another trip through DYC

Katie

Tahiti Crewed Premium

DYC provided a great sailing experience for my extended family on 2 monos out of Scrub Island. The boats were in great shape and preformed perfectly and the staff were friendly and helpful. Having worked for a number of charter companies over the years DYC is one of the best.

Charlie

British Virgin Islands Bareboat

I’m currently in the Maldives and having the time of my life. Captain Jack and the crew are professional, safe and FUN! The boat is immaculate and the food is delicious. He even makes CAKE! The beds are surprisingly comfortable and we are all sleeping 9 hours a night. If you like island hopping, there is no other better option than Dream Yacht Charter. We will be booking Tahiti next year.

Cynthia

Maldives Cabin

The new boat was in fabulous shape. We had the greatest possible experience exploring archipelago waterways and islands. I could never imagine this might be so much fun and joy and we are already looking forward for the another upcoming trip in Ionian.

Vyautas

Scandinavia Bareboat

Baja is my favorite place now. There was something for everyone: sailed under northerlies with mostly calm evenings, snorkeled, fished, bummed it on the sandy beaches, enchanted by pelicans feeding, greeted by the barking sea lions and explored the Ispiritu Santo island geology. DYC La Paz base provided competent professional support with a well provisioned and maintained boat. We were nourished well by an onboard cook arranged with DYC freeing us all for more play. A vacation and an adventure connected with nature.

Taiyoko

Mexico Crewed Premium

All staff were fantastic and made our trip very memorable. Incredibly friendly and welcoming, the food was amazing. The service throughout the trip was always first class!

Tommy

Thailand Cabin

Absolutely recommended. Perfect service and set up. Will charter again and will recommend Dream Yacht Charter anytime.

Zahradnik

Turkey Bareboat

I just returned from 3 weeks of amazing sailing with my family on one of your catamarans in Sardinia. I would like to express my thanks to our skipper Simone and Daniela, our hostess.

Giles

Sardinia Skippered

For a first cruise as a skipper, the Mediterranean is great. The Dream Yacht Charter service is too!

Thomas

France Bareboat

We had an incredible trip and actually got engaged on the first night of our sail! We will certainly be back one day. Thank you for getting us ready for our charter. We were definitely beginners but he gave us a very thorough but very easy to follow training and it gave us a lot of confidence.

George

Australia Bareboat

The on board experience was way beyond our expectations. Isabelle provided exceptional three course meals. We could not believe her creativity and delicious meals. Thomas was an excellent skipper. He was always on the lookout for our needs. Thanks guys!” Spira, New Caledonia bareboat with crew charter

Spira

New Caledonia Easy Crewed

Yet again another fantastic sail with another great crew. Thanks again to a great captain and cook. Was totally fantastic.

Connie

Seychelles Cabin

It’s always a pleasure sailing with DYC in the UK. Great team, great boats, great sailing. Very flexible and work hard to make your trip a success. Many thanks.

Derek

Brittany Bareboat

Unforgettable spots to snorkel and beaches. Very experienced crew. Highly recommend.

Simone

Cuba Cabin

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