Welcome to World Class Sailing with Horizon Yacht Charters!

Horizon Yacht Charters is the only choice for a Caribbean sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Antigua & Barbuda, St. Martin or Grenada. We are an owner-operated, top rated sailing yacht charter company in the Caribbean and we have now added another base in Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay, in the USA. Whether you want to charter a monohull or a catamaran, Horizon Yacht Charters offers a wide range of bareboat, skippered or crewed sailboat charter options, all available from one of our five stunning bases. We have a wide range of Bavaria, Bénéteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon and Fountaine-Pajot yachts to choose from. Not yet a sailor but want to learn to sail? Or just want to improve your sailing skills? We are also an ASA (American Sailing Association) accredited sailing school. After establishing our first base in the BVI, we now have a charter fleet of over 100 immaculate yachts for you to choose from. Horizon Yacht Charters is also the Caribbean Dealer and USA Importer for the German-built Bavaria Yachts range, and a Caribbean agent for Fountaine-Pajot Catamarans and sells these sailboats either into our Charter Management Programmes or for private use.

Horizon Yacht Charters are proud sponsors of the World Cruising ClubWorld Cruising Club

The Horizon Experience
  • Check out our video tutorial on SAIL’s new Charter Channel

  • Breaking news – SAIL has just announced that the Bavaria 45 is the winner of their 2012 BEST BOATS ‘Cruising Monohull under 50ft’ category , click here to find out why!
    • Sail 2012 Best Boat
  • Horizon Yacht Charters named ‘Operator of the Year’ by Latesail Yacht Broker
    We are very happy to announce that our base in Antigua has been awarded "Operator of the Year" by Latesail, the worldwide discounted yacht charter broker based in the uk. Congratulations to Al and Jackie!
  • More great reviews for Bavaria – check out what Cruising World have to say here
  • COMPETITION TIME – Win a 7 night charter in the BVI and enjoy a sailing masterclass with Peter Holmberg! Click here to enter:
  • Cruising World Boat of the year NomineeMore exciting news to report – Cruising World have just announced their nominations for the 2012 Boat Of The Year Awards and our Bavaria 36 and 45 have both been shortlisted. These boats are available for charter at our BVI, Grenada and Annapolis bases!
  • The Bavaria Cruiser Line is highlighted in a great video on the Sail Magazine site. Be sure to check it out!
  • Bavaria 36 and 45 nominated for SAIL Best Boats Award 2012! We are very excited to announce that 3 boats in our fleet have been nominated by SAIL for their annual Best Boat Award. The 2011 Bavaria 45 and 36 models are currently available in both our Grenada and BVI bases and are part of the new Cruiser range. Both yachts have been designed in cooperation with Farr Yacht Design and BMW DesignworksUSA and have proved incredibly popular, both with industry spokespeople and our charter guests alike. Click here for more information on the Best Boat nominees in Grenada and don’t forget the Bavaria 45 and Bavaria 36 available for charter in the British Virgin Islands.
  • Breaking News! We can finally confirm that the 2012 charter rates will remain the same as 2011. No price increases…so what are you waiting for?
  • If you haven’t done so already, check out our new blog. It’s fresh and easy to use, so get commenting!
  • Save on Yachts and Yachting - We have teamed up with Yachts and Yachting to offer you a saving of over 30% off the full subscription rate! It is the UK’s only magazine dedicated to competitive sailing and provides inspiration and practical advice for keelboat sailors of all abilities. For more information call +44 1858 438 444 and quote CL14 or visit www.subscription.co.uk/yachts/cl14
  • Exciting news! Horizon Yacht Charters are opening a new base in Annapolis – come and charter on the Chesapeake from mid June 2011. For more information, please check out our new website http://www.bavariayachts.com/
  • The BVI Spring Regatta may have finished but Team Horizon are still celebrating! After 3 days of fantastic racing, ‘Durley Dene’, our very own Bavaria 36, and its crew, won all 5 races in its class.
    HYC BVI Spring Regatta
  • Brand new Bavaria yachts arrive in the British Virgin Islands having been shipped all the way from Germany. In true Caribbean style the experienced Horizon team step the masts in less than an hour! Watch this footage to see the team at work.
  • Antigua brings you the perfect accompaniment to your sailing charter…Sailing, kite surfing and more sailing!
    Horizon Yacht Charters Antigua is delighted to be partnering with Nonsuch Bay Resort to bring you an all-round sailing experience as part of your charter trip. Enjoy dinghy and keelboat sailing and racing on their fleet of RS Dinghies, RS Elite fleet and Hobies. For those with more energy, learn to kite surf, enjoy a sailing clinic and more. Read more
  • Treasure HuntHorizon Yacht Charters in Grenada is 10 Years Old and we want to celebrate and reward all our charter guests from past, present and future by inviting you to enter our Treasure Hunt Competition where you could win a 7 night charter on board an award winning Bavaria Cruiser 45 (3C/3H) 2011 and cruise your way through the Grenadines! Click here to enter
  • Horizon BVI is delighted to announce the arrival of the NEW Bavaria 36 (3C/1H) 2011 and the Bavaria 45 (3C/3H) 2011, nominated European Yacht of the Year, available for charter from December 12, 2010. Showcased at the HISWA boat show in Holland, these boats will not fail to impress and ensure you have an ideal charter vacation. If you are interested in chartering either of these yachts in the British Virgin Islands contact our reservations team info@horizonyachtcharters.com.
  • Come and experience the very best of St Martin/St Maarten andAnguilla!!
    Fine Dining and all that Jazzzzz….     Horizon Yacht Charters St Martin/St Maarten is warming up for the season again. What better way cruise the Leeward Islands than wining and dining to the sound of Jazz music. “Flaavors of Sint Maarten”, taking place November 10 – 14, 2010, gives you the opportunity to join in wine tastings, champagne tastings, chef cook demonstrations and stroll the Taste-of Sint Maarten boulevard in Phillipsburg. After feasting on the flavors of Sint Maarten, sail over to Anguilla and enjoy the tranquility of the Golf and Jazz festival also being held between November 11 – 14, 2010. Practice your golf swing and enjoy some classic Jazz in the evening. Horizon Yacht Charters St Martin is offering 30% discount on selected yachts now! To enjoy the Caribbean the full fullest make sure you contact Carlijn in reservations to book your charter. Contact info@horizonsxm.com
  • Horizon BVI is delighted to announce the arrival of the NEW Bavaria 36 (3C/1H) 2011 and the Bavaria 45 (3C/3H) 2011, nominated European Yacht of the Year, available for charter from February 1, 2010. Showcased at the HISWA boat show in Holland, these boats will not fail to impress and ensure you have an ideal charter vacation. If you are interested in chartering either of these yachts in the British Virgin Islands contact our reservations team info@horizonyachtcharters.com
  • Ever wondered what it would be like to walk on water? Now you can…The latest craze of Stand-Up Paddle Boards is hitting Horizon Yacht Charters in the BVI. For only US$175 per week you can try out the hottest trend and get a great beach body in the tropical warm waters of the Caribbean. To find out the top tips on how to get started on a Stand-Up Paddle Board click here or if you want to learn more about how to get through surf click here. Make sure you order your rental Stand-up Paddle Board with BVI reservations when you book your charter info@horizonyachtcharters.com
Best Caribbean Charter Company of the Year
Horizon Yacht Charters is delighted to announce that they have
been voted Best Caribbean Yacht Charter Company 2009 by the Caribbean World International Travel Awards
  • Bavaria Cruiser 45 nominated for European Yacht of the Year Award for 2010/11! Horizon Yacht Charters Grenada is delighted to announce that a brand new Cruiser 45 will be joing the Grenada fleet in December 2010. The new yacht has been designed and developed in cooperation with Farr Yacht Design and award winning BMW Group DesignworksUSA and will continue the premium product line launched recently by Bavaria. Innovative detail solutions, such as an opening transom which electrically lowers to become the swim platform, flush deck hatches and the option of a self tacking jib are some of the factors that have contributed to the yacht's nomination. Click here for more details on the Bavaria 45 or contact info@grenadahorizon.com to book your charter.
Get energized and refreshed on the beautiful island of Antigua with this special package! Read more
SpecialsNEW Special Offers, for all Horizon destinations, posted on website today. Click here to check out Antigua offers, BVI offers, Grenada offers and St Martin offers
More summer flights to Grenada from New York, New York!
Air Jamaica is increasing their flights between New York and Grenada to run 4 times a week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Check out their super value direct flights now. All the more reason to book your charter!

Horizon Goes Green
Click here to find out more about conservation projects we are supporting this year.
Cruising with Cats and Kids! Horizon Aqua Fun Package

Designed to make your life a little easier and keep the kids amused, Horizon is providing free water toys, such as kayaks, snorkel gear, inflatables and noodles*, up to the value of US$100, when you book a sailing holiday on a Catamaran for the duration of 7 nights. Catamarans are fantastic for families! Superbly stable, spectacularly spacious and with greater privacy, these yachts are perfect if you are thinking of booking a charter with family and friends. Even non-sailors can discover the thrill of a Caribbean sailing vacation as skippers and cooks can easily be arranged!

*subject to availability. When booking your charter, please quote ‘Cruising with cats and kids’.

Kids and Fun Cruising with Cats and Kids

Our site has comprehensive information on our bases and their stunning Caribbean locations. We invite you to read about our charter yachts, our yacht ownership programmes, the A.S.A. learn-to-sail programmes and the many other services and features we offer to complement the Horizon experience. Simply select your destination to find out more about a Horizon yacht charter in the British Virgin Islands, St. Martin/St. Maarten, Antigua & Barbuda and the Grenadines.

As Caribbean dealers for Bavaria Yachts and Fountaine-Pajot catamarans, Horizon Yacht Sales presents you with the opportunity you to purchase a top quality yacht from a well-established shipbuilder. Please review our yacht ownership programmes and to find out more about having your yacht earn revenue in a proven yacht charter management programme.