(Charter) season's greetings: 5 luxury sailing yachts available for charter Christmas and New Year

By Editorial Team | 3 November 20232023-11-09

Looking to swap out the white frost for white sands this winter? With these 5 luxury sailing yachts, escape with your family to the tropical paradise of the Caribbean for the 2023 festive season.

1. Serendipity I

Delivered in 2011 by Italian shipyard, Perini Navi, SERENDIPITY I is a 148-foot sailing yacht that was refitted last year. Her light and airy white interiors are complemented perfectly by red and navy accents for a fun and vibrant, yet classical look that offers you and up to 7 other guests a chic but laid back charter experience.

Two women doing a headstand on the spacious fly deck under a canopy

SERENDIPITY I also stands out for her incredibly spacious fly bridge. We recommend starting the New Year off on a calming note with some yoga at sunrise on this flybridge, surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean sea. Alternatively, you can also unwind after a night of celebrations with a relaxing massage in the vessel’s spa facilities.

This S/Y also has a great selection of water toys, including a seabob, waterskis, and a wakeboard. After a morning of opening Christmas gifts, throw on your swimwear and ride the waves.

SERENDIPITY I is also equipped with Wi-Fi so you can stay connected with loved ones over the Christmas period. She charters from €120 000 per week plus expenses in the winter.

2. Perseverance I

S/Y PERSEVERANCE I is a multi-award winning yacht built in 2021 by Finnish shipyard, Baltic Yachts. Designed by deVosdeVines, her interiors lie at the intersection between classical and contemporary: she is characterized by light wood paneling which is contrasted with dark flooring, wall features, and upholstery; PERSEVERANCE I also has chic lighting on both the ceilings and lining the corridors. This classical yet modern decor lends the vessel a perfectly timeless look that is guaranteed to satisfy all of your charter guests’ tastes.

View of Perseverance I's exteriors on the water

Available for charter from approximately €95 000 per week plus expenses, this 129-foot sailing yacht can host up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, including the Owner’s suite which features a plush king-size bed that promises a great night’s sleep while Santa makes his rounds.

3. Fancy

There is no better way to honour the completion of 2023 than with a luxury charter vacation onboard a vessel delivered that year. Sailing yacht FANCY is ideal for those spending the festive period with lots of family as she can comfortably accommodate 9 guests across 4 cabins.

Even if not all of your loved ones can join you on your Caribbean charter, the vessel has built-in WiFi so that you can keep in touch during this special time of year.

View from the aft of Fancy out on the water

The 108-foot S/Y has luxurious and spacious living areas that make it ideal for gathering round to exchange gifts while cruising comfortably at a speed of 10 knots. FANCY’s elegantly simplistic interior styling features designs by Misa Poggi where the white walls and upholstery are subtly enlivened by warm lighting that runs along the floors, steps, and ceilings.

For those looking to make a splash in 2024, she also has an excellent selection of water toys like wind surfers and even an eFoil board, among others.

FANCY is available to charter from €115 000 plus expenses in the winter in the regions of Antigua, Saint Martin, and St Barts.

4. Wolfhound

Teaked fly bridge with day beds for sunbathing

Swimming platform with ladder up to fly bridge

Built by the shipyard, Southern Wind in 2018, WOLFHOUND comfortably sleeps up to 8 people in 4 cabins with a crew of up to 5 people for a relaxed charter vacation this festive season starting at €80 000 per week plus expenses.

Thanks to the raised saloon, WOLFHOUND’s modern interiors are wonderfully bright as this feature lets sunlight pour in through several windows onto the light wood paneling inside. What better way to start 2024 than dancing with your favourite drink in hand as the first light of New Year’s Day spills in through the port holes of your luxury sailing yacht charter?

The 105-foot S/Y also has ample deck spaces, complete with cream day beds that are ideal for sunbathing– making it perfect for escaping the dark and cold wintry days back home.

5. Acaia

This sailing yacht was also delivered by Southern Wind and had a major refit this year, so it is in pristine condition for your Christmas charter in the Caribbean.

With her glossy wooden panels and cream upholstery, the sailing yacht, ACAIA’s interiors have an inviting warm and cozy vibe that is ideal for settling down with 7 other charter guests to watch your favourite Christmas film while cruising at a speed of 10 knots.

This 99-ft luxury yacht also features a full-beam master cabin that allows for superior comfort– especially for those chartering with little ones who want to gather on Christmas morning to open their stockings.

If your New Year’s Resolution is to be more adventurous, be sure to try out the ACAIA’s water toys. We particularly recommend using the snorkeling gear so you can see the beautiful and friendly sea life that the Caribbean is famous for.

If you are interested in chartering any of these 5 yachts for Christmas or New Year, be sure to speak to your chosen charter broker soon to avoid disappointment.

For inspiration on what to get up to while chartering in the Caribbean, take a look at our sample itineraries.

Sample Caribbean Itineraries

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