Yacht Charter in the Caribbean: Martinique, Tobago, Grenada

How do I rent a boat?
What type of boat should I rent?
When is the best period to rent a boat in Caribbean?
Do I need to have a sailing license?
Is it okay to have small children onboard?

Q: How do I rent a boat?
A: Contact us with your request, which should include the following information:

Type of boat: Sailboat, Catamaran, or Motor yacht
Crew: bareboat or with skipper and/or hostess
Number of guest, cabins, wc
Dates requested
Destination: Windward Islands, Leeward Islands, etc.

It is often useful to indicate your ideal budget; the highest prices will be around Christmas and New Years. If you are interested in an economic charter we recommend November or February to April.

Q: What type of boat should I rent?
A: There are many ways to explore the waters of the Caribbean, by sailboat, catamaran, or by Motor yacht. Which type of yacht is best for you depends on how you want to spend your vacation and with whom you are travelling.

Sailboats are recommended for those with sailing experience and those interested in learning how to sail. The Windward Islands are famous for their winds, and a sailboat rental can be an exciting experience. Luxury sailboats are available with private WCs for each cabin, separate crew cabins, air conditioning and generator.

Catamarans are recommended for those new to sailing, families, and large groups. CATs have larger living areas and more deck area. They are more stable than sailing boats, and don't heel during navigation nor rock when at anchor. Larger CATs have private WCs for each cabin, and separate crew cabins, and are equipped with air conditioning and generator

Motor yachts are fast, luxurious, and offer 5 star services with Captain and Hostess.

Q: When is the best period to rent a boat in the Caribbean?
A: The charter season in the Caribbean starts around November and ends in June. The weather from July to October is hot and humid, with strong storms and occasional hurricanes. The average temperature is 26°C with constant trade winds, and it is never too hot. The boat prices are divided into three seasons: low, medium, high.

Low season: May, June, November

We recommend visiting the Windward Islands of the Caribbean during the low season because you will pay much less for the boat rental and the anchorages and marinas will be quiet and more economical. Chances of rain are more frequent and unpredictable during this period. A good compromise is to charter in the month of November, at the beginning of the charter season when the boats are still fresh from their offseason maintenance.

Medium season: January, February, March, April, December

Yacht prices are still affordable in this season, yet expect to pay more for marinas and there will be other boats and tourists. The dry season is from January to April, with occasional rain that cools the air. The islands become more festive in February and March when they celebrate Carnival.

High season: Christmas, New Years

The Caribbean is a top tourist destination for the Christmas and New Year's Holidays. Prices are expensive for everything, and everywhere is very crowded. The weather is dry with light rain.

Q: Do I need to have a sailing license?
A: If you are interested in renting bareboat you will need to provide a photocopy of a valid sailing license at the time of the booking.

Q: Is it okay to have small children onboard?
A: Il Miglio Blue is a strong supporter of children onboard. Our staff has seen children as young as 2 years old enjoy a boating holiday. However, not all skippered yachts allow children. If you are planning to cruise with children please let us know during your initial request.