Antigua and Barbuda / Special Interests / Motor Yachts
During the winter months the leeward side of Antigua offers idyllic motor boating opportunities with wide-open bays, good holding ground and splendid sandy beaches. Self-drive motorboats available for bareboat charter are however few and far between. The coral, reef-strewn waters that surround Antigua and Barbuda are somewhat easier to navigate with a shallow draught motor yacht, but they are still testing.
Navigation around these coasts is not for the novice sailor but the luxury of a crewed motor yacht charter is a supremely good experience and there are plenty of charter brokers who will help.
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Looking for inspiration?
- Visit Nelson's Dockyard, the oldest functioning naval facility in the world
- Party at Shirley Heights Lookout on Sunday at sunset followed by barbecue and live music
- Stay at the spectacular Jumby Bay
- Hop over to Barbuda for stunning beaches and excellent birdwatching
- Race a yacht to nearby Montserrat for the day

