Combine the exhilaration of sailing with complete, blissful relaxation.

Imagine dropping anchor in turquoise blue waters and minutes later being pampered for the day at one of the Antigua’s most luxurious Spa’s.

Horizon Yacht Charters in Antigua have partnered with Carlisle Bay’s Blue Spa to bring you some pure indulgence. Set in a pretty overnight anchorage, the 5* hotel Carlisle Bay boasts a beautiful, white sand beach and is surrounded by lush rainforest.

The scents of lavender, sandalwood and tea-tree oils will engender a feeling of well-being and relaxation.

Cricket World Cup champions, Australia; take on West Indies this coming May and July 2008. Combine some spectacular cricket action and great sailing with Horizon Antigua. Take a Captain and sit back, relax and experience the best of cricket that the West Indies has to offer.

West Indies greats to come out of Antigua include the Master Blaster Vivian Richards, Curtly Ambrose, Ritchie Richardson and Andy Roberts. Enjoy the spectacle of the Test Match at Sir Viv Richards International Stadium in Antigua and Warner Park Stadium in St Kitts.

We are offering special rates for the following two events:

Australia vs West Indies

Antigua –Sir Viv Richards Stadium
Test Match: May 30 – June 3 2008

Fly into Antigua. No minimum number of nights.

Australia vs West Indies

St Kitts – Warner Park Stadium
One Day International: July 4 and July 6

Fly into Antigua. Sail from Antigua to St Kitts and either leave the yacht in St Kitts* or sail back to Antigua for your flight home.

*allow supplement of US$500

Yacht selection:

Prices are based on 7 nights but any number of nights can be booked. Prices will be pro-rated based on the number of nights you choose. Prices include a captain and taxi transfer to/from airport.

*if you do not require a Captain, please deduct US$1050 from the prices shown above and allow another 2 people on board with the extra cabin.

We can also provision drinks and meals for you, if you wish. Ask us for more details.

Your Captain

Captain Nash has been sailing the Caribbean for over 50 years! A great captain, he knows everybody there is to know around the islands and is a great character – you are assured a wonderful experience.

Airlines

Antigua has the following direct flights:

FROM UK

• Virgin Atlantic
• British Airways
• Excel (via St Kitts)
• BMI
• First Choice

FROM USA – either direct or via San Juan

• American Airlines
• American Eagle
• US Airways
• Delta

FROM GERMANY

• Condor

Your Reservation

To reserve your yacht, please email Jackie Ashford at info@antiguahorizon.com

Horizon Yacht Charters (Antigua) Limited
PO Box 68, Jolly Harbour Marina, Antigua, West Indies

Tel: (268) 562 4725
Fax: (268) 562 4726
Toll free: 866 439 1089

Horizon Yacht Charters is pleased to announce the Horizon Rum Cruise 2008. There is no better way to see some of the most beautiful Leeward and Windward Islands than with our "cruise in company" for experienced sailors.

Join Paul and Marguerite Jackson as they set sail in their Beneteau 45 'MacKenzie'. Charter your own yacht, or take a professional Captain on board your charter yacht, and sail back in time as you travel down the island chain stopping at some of the most interesting rum distilleries in the Caribbean. Where else will you be able to see the Royal Naval Tot Club in action on one day, swim in the Emerald Pool on another and learn about the traditional art of rum making the next.

This is a great trip for experienced and competent sailors who enjoy active sailing, meeting new friends along the way and sharing a glass of rum punch at the end of a day with fellow Horizon guests and private yacht owners. We will not be selling individual cabins on this 2008 cruise.

A little bit about your guides…

Paul and Marguerite Jackson

Marguerite is 4th generation Antiguan. Having grown up on Herbert's Plantation Estate there's not much she doesn't know about crushing cane and creating some tantalizing rum flavours, pre-steam. A keen diver, she can point you in the right direction when it comes to some great diving spots. Paul has been sailing since the age of 6. His first boat was a 12' clinker built dinghy called "Flying Treacle". Between them they have sailed the globe; Europe, SE Asia, South Africa, Central America, Australia and New Zealand. Join them as they embark on one of their favourite cruising grounds; Antigua to St Lucia.

Itinerary:

14 night/15 day trip
One way from Antigua to St Lucia - fly in to Antigua (ANU), fly out of St Lucia (SLU).

Experience level:

• This trip would perhaps suit those sailors who have owned their own boat or who have plenty of charter experience.
• Sailing time will be on average 7 hours per sailing day.
• Mostly a reaching cruise but be prepared to beat from Basseterre to Marie Galante (25nm)
• There will be some early morning sunrise starts but no night sailing.
• Longest leg is 64 nautical miles and 10 hours of sailing.
• Experience of the customs clearing process would be advantageous.

Yacht availability:

"Cruise-in-Company" May 9 – 23 2008 – 14 nights/15 days

• Jeanneau 43DS – sleeps up to 8 = US$6210
• Island Spirit 40 – sleeps up to 8 = US$8550
• Jeanneau 45 – sleeps up to 8 = US$7100
• Jeanneau 45 – sleeps up to 6 = US$7100
• Beneteau 510 – sleeps up to 10 = US$6625
• Beneteau 393 – sleeps up to 6 = US$5850
• Dufour 44 – sleeps up to 8 = US$7100
• Bavaria 40 – sleeps up to 6 = US$5850
• Beneteau 473 – sleeps up to 6 = US$7470
• Bavaria 42 – sleeps up to 6 = US$7100

You can view the yacht layout and specification by clicking here.

Other costs:

Items not included:

Flights, Island tours and activities (outside of distilleries), taxi transfers, bike hire, scooter hire, port/clearance fees at each Island, mooring fees, food/beverages.

The beautiful islands of Antigua & Barbuda in the heart of the Caribbean are famous for 365 white sand beaches. A lesser known fact is the number of airlines flying into V.C. Bird International bringing in around 25,000 visitors each month. From the UK: Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Excel and BMI. From the US: American Airlines, Continental, Delta. From Canada: Air Canada. From Germany: Condor. Horizon in Antigua has seen an increase in the number of commercial pilots and other airline personnel chartering their yachts; making the most of their time on island or to spend time with their family.

Horizon Yacht Charters in Antigua has launched a NEW package targeted specifically at airline personnel:

• Last minute booking advantage: between 15% and 25% off term charters of 5 nights or more
• Free Sleepaboard on first night in Jolly Harbour Marina for 7 nights+ charter
• Frequent sailor bonus: Charter 3 times and receive complimentary airport transfer to and from VC Bird
• Sailing Resume approved in advance and held on database to speed up the booking process
• One to one chart and boat briefing at a time to suit

Based in Jolly Harbour Marina on the west coast of Antigua, Horizon has a fleet of 13 yachts – both monohull and Catamaran – available for either bareboat or skippered charter. Yacht sizes range from 39 – 54 feet. A minimum of 2 experienced sailors are required per charter.

This offer is not to be used in conjunction with any other special offers or loyalty discounts and excludes the one way fee from Antigua to St Martin. Applicable to bookings made after July 1 2007.

What a fantastic way to see above and below the beautiful waters of Antigua? With Horizon Yacht Charters (Antigua) new 'Sail & Dive' package.

Launched in December 2006, this package includes:

• 3 days ashore with 4 or 5 dives over 2 days
• 5 days+ sailing (yachts range in size from 40 – 50 feet)

DIVING

Arrive at Jolly Harbour Marina on Day 1 and stay ashore in one of the many waterfront Villas. Villas have two double bedrooms – both ensuite – with air-conditioning throughout. Enjoy dining on the patio, or eat out in one of the many restaurants in the Marina. The Marina boasts one of the largest supermarkets in the Caribbean, plus Casino, several bars, swimming pool and tennis courts.

Day 2 – 2 dives:

Meet at 8.30am and spend 20 – 30 minutes aboard the dive customized 30’ Island Hopper boat. Arrive at Cades Reef – a healthy reef on the west coast of Antigua which boasts around 40 dive sites both within and outside of the reef (ideal for all sorts of weather conditions). Dive between 65 – 70 feet on your first dive and experience sea turtles, eagle rays, parrot fish and many juvenile fish that breed in the nearby mangrove. Dive at 45 feet on your second dive before returning to the Marina at 12.30 - 1pm and enjoy the rest of the day on the beach (10-15 minute walk) or sight-seeing.

Dive duration: 50 minutes x 2.

[Option: for those keen to night dive, depart in daylight and arrive at your destination as the sun sets]

Day 3 – 2 dives:

Meet at 8.30pm and visit a different part of Cades Reef. Enjoy water temperatures of between 26 and 29’C. Dive at 65 and 45 feet and touch a huge 200 year old naval anchor that is covered in live coral (subject to weather conditions). Take underwater photographs of lobster as the sunlight streams through the clear blue water.

Dive duration: 50 minutes x 2.

You must be Open Water certified with any agency and have your Certificate with you. We are able to check your PADI qualification on line.

This is not a problem. Take our complementary Refresher course and let the qualified Instructors review and help you fine-tune your skills before you dive.

Our dive partner is Indigo Divers. Between them, Mogens, Pats, Don and Cathleen have 35 years’ dive instruction, and are all qualified First Aid Instructors. Languages spoken: English, Danish, French and German. Both Mogens and Pats have sailed the Caribbean for the past 10 years – so will be helpful Guides for the next part of your adventure.

SAILING

After your dive experience, have a leisurely breakfast and pick up your yacht at noon on Day 4. You will be given a full yacht and boat briefing. Set sail and experience the many unspoilt anchorages, beach-side restaurants and white sand beaches that typifies Antigua.

Choose from 3, 4 or 5 cabin yachts (subject to availability) – monohull and Catamaran.

Return to base at Noon on Day 9. Check-in time: Noon.

If you wish to extend your sailing time, that is not a problem. Just ask our Reservations team about yacht availability and pricing.

PACKAGE COST

PACKAGE 1:
3 nights ashore
US$660 for up to four people sharing

2 days of diving (4 dives total)
US$180 per person

Yacht
5 nights on 40’ yacht
US$1600 – US$2300*
*subject to time of year

PACKAGE 2:
3 nights ashore
US$660 for up to four people sharing

2 days of diving with a Night Dive (5 dives total)
US$260 per person

Yacht
5 nights on 40’ yacht
US$1600 – US$2300*
*subject to time of year

Excludes:
Flights, taxi transfers to/from airport, meals, beverages, gratuities, departure tax of US$20 per person

Prices correct at time of publication. Rates are for new bookings made after December 31 and can not be combined with any other offer or loyalty discount.