Information about the cruising destination Caribbean for Luxury Yacht Charters

The cruising islands of the Caribbean form a fantastic arc from St. Thomas to Trinidad. This string of volcanic and coral islands are surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters, cooled by constant easterly trade winds and filled with color as far as the eye can see. They provide a unique variety of island scenery and offer in different ways something for everyone.

From spectacular tropical forest hillsides and waterfalls, excellent diving and snorkeling with corals and colorful fish, safe swimming, white sand beaches, historic forts, sleepy villages and bustling markets, bars, fashionable restaurants and shopping and an easy going lifestyle, the list could go on for ever.

Seldom too hot, never cold, they offer beautiful scenery and some of the best sailing in the world.

We arrange Caribbean Yacht Charters in the Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands, Windward Islands and the Grenadines.
While they are typically only a few hours sailing from one another, they represent a range of island nations with diverse cultures, geography and often language too, having been influenced over the centuries by the British, French, Spanish, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Americans and others.

Once you sink your toes into the beautiful warm white sandy beaches, you'll want to explore the culture and discover paradise. What better way to relax and enjoy the shining sun and crystal clear blue waters of the Caribbean than to arrive aboard a private Caribbean luxury charter yacht.

For first-timers in luxury yacht charters, there is no better place then the British Virgin Islands to start your yacht charter vacation. Easy island hops and year-round balmy temperatures make the BVI the perfect Caribbean sailing vacation destination for everyone. Thanks to more favorable winds and seas then in other cruising areas in the Caribbean, sailing vacations and catamaran charters are preferred.

The huge Horseshoe Reef that protects these five deserted islets, with their dazzling, palm-studded shorelines, provides some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world. The brilliant powdery, white sand, the colored waters shaded in unimaginable blues and the neon marine life beneath give true meaning to the "stop-the-world-l-want-to-get-off' Caribbean fantasy.

The Cays have been declared a wildlife reserve by the government and all visitors are urged to preserve and protect this unique natural resource. No fishing, jet skis, or anchoring of dinghies allowed. Make your own contribution to the efforts by disposing properly of your debris, including the charcoal and remainders of your beach barbecue. Local youths may offer to remove your garbage for a fee but avoid this temptation, as some are known to dump it without care.

New Passport Regulations

Beginning Jan. 1. U.S. citizens will no longer be able to cruise through the Caribbean and then re-enter the United States with only a driver's license or voter's registration card as identification. A passport will be required. The office of Homeland Security initiated this new policy due to heightened concerns that terrorists could smuggle equipment or operatives into the United States from neighboring countries. This doesn't apply if you're only making stops in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These islands fly the U.S. flag, thus no passport is needed. However, if you cruise over to the British Virgin Islands or down to Sint Maarten, for example, U.S. immigration officials will insist on seeing a passport before they'll let you back in the country.

Deluxe Yacht Charters, 6300 Estate Frydenhoj #5 , St. Thomas US Virgin Islands Tel# 1-340-690-4315 e-mail: deluxeyachts@aol.com

Maximize your vacation value by choosing us as your professional charter yacht broker for luxury yacht charters and luxury catamaran charters worldwide.

CARIBBEAN LUXURY YACHTS