Antigua & Barbuda: 365 Beaches
A beach for every day of the year — explore the Leeward Islands by superyacht
- Duration
- 7 Days
- Embarkation
- English Harbour (Nelson's Dockyard)
- Disembarkation
- Jolly Harbour Marina
- Best season
- November – April
- Total distance
- 110 NM
Overview
Antigua boasts 365 beaches — one for every day of the year — and its sister island Barbuda offers some of the most pristine, deserted pink-sand beaches in the Caribbean. This 7-day itinerary explores the best of both islands, from the historic Nelson's Dockyard to the wild beauty of Barbuda.
Highlights
- Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO site
- Half Moon Bay pink sand
- Barbuda's Frigate Bird Sanctuary
- Shirley Heights sunset party
- Stingray City
- Green Island snorkelling
Day by day
Day 1: English Harbour — Maritime Heritage
English Harbour
Morning: Arrive at V.C. Bird International Airport and transfer to English Harbour. Board your yacht at Nelson's Dockyard, the world's only continuously working Georgian dockyard.
Afternoon: Explore the dockyard and its museums, restored naval buildings, and waterfront restaurants. Walk to the Pillars of Hercules for dramatic cliff views.
Evening: Dinner at The Admiral's Inn, a historic restaurant in a 1788 building. If it's Sunday, don't miss the legendary Shirley Heights sunset party with steel bands and rum punch.
Day 2: East Coast Beaches
English Harbour → Half Moon Bay · 12 nm
Morning: Cruise around Antigua's southeast coast to Half Moon Bay, one of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches — a perfect crescent of pink-tinged sand.
Afternoon: Swim, snorkel, and enjoy water sports. The reef at the southern end offers excellent snorkelling with colourful tropical fish.
Evening: Anchor at Green Island, a tiny uninhabited island with pristine reefs. Dinner aboard under a canopy of Caribbean stars.
Day 3: Barbuda — Pink Sand Paradise
Half Moon Bay → Barbuda · 30 nm
Morning: Cruise north to Barbuda, Antigua's wild and beautiful sister island. The 17-mile stretch of pink sand beach is one of the most spectacular in the world.
Afternoon: Visit the Frigate Bird Sanctuary in Codrington Lagoon — the largest colony of Magnificent Frigate Birds in the Western Hemisphere. Walk the deserted pink sand beaches.
Evening: Dinner aboard anchored off Barbuda's west coast, with the most incredible sunset and star-gazing you'll experience anywhere.
Day 4: Barbuda Exploration
Barbuda
Morning: Spend the morning exploring Barbuda's pristine coastline by tender. Visit the caves at Two Foot Bay with their ancient Arawak petroglyphs.
Afternoon: Beach day on Princess Diana Beach (named after the late Princess who loved to visit). Snorkel the offshore reefs teeming with marine life.
Evening: Farewell Barbuda dinner aboard. Prepare for the return crossing to Antigua.
Day 5: North Coast — Stingray City
Barbuda → North Coast Antigua · 30 nm
Morning: Return crossing to Antigua's north coast. Arrive at Stingray City, a shallow sandbar where you can swim with friendly Southern Stingrays.
Afternoon: Continue to Dickenson Bay, Antigua's most popular beach, for water sports and beach bar hopping. Visit the Pineapple Beach Club.
Evening: Dinner at Sheer Rocks, a stunning cliffside restaurant at Cocobay Resort, with tapas-style Caribbean cuisine and breathtaking views.
Day 6: West Coast Coves
North Coast → Jolly Harbour · 15 nm
Morning: Cruise down the west coast, stopping at secluded coves and beaches. Anchor at Deep Bay for snorkelling around the wreck of the Andes, a 19th-century barque.
Afternoon: Continue to Jolly Harbour and explore the marina village. Take a catamaran to the offshore reef for some of the best snorkelling in Antigua.
Evening: Dinner at OJ's Beach Bar on Crab Hill Bay — feet in the sand, fresh lobster, and cold Wadadli beer.
Day 7: Farewell Antigua
Jolly Harbour
Morning: Final morning swim and breakfast aboard. Pack and prepare for disembarkation.
Afternoon: Disembark at Jolly Harbour Marina. Transfer to V.C. Bird International Airport for your departure.
Evening: Or extend your stay at one of Antigua's luxury resorts — Jumby Bay, Curtain Bluff, or Carlisle Bay.
Families · Beach Lovers · Sailors · History Buffs
Yachts cruising in Antigua
- TOP FIVE II — 61 m · Other · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €240,810/week
- OKTO — 68 m · ISA Yachts · 12 guests · Home port: France | Port de Saint-Tropez · Weekly charter rate from €240,000/week
- YCM FIFTY — 50 m · Custom · 22 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Marina Port de Mallorca · Weekly charter rate from €141,167/week
- BG CHARADE — 47 m · Feadship · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €108,728/week
- AMICA MEA — 46 m · Custom · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €87,567/week
- G3 — 44 m · Heesen · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €80,501/week
- JUST ENOUGH — 43 m · Custom · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €60,859/week
- CUPCAKE — 40 m · Westport · 12 guests · Home port: USVIs | Crown Bay Marina · Weekly charter rate from €57,794/week
- ACCIDENTAL SUCCESS II — 29 m · Sunseeker · 12 guests · Home port: St. Barths | Gustavia Yacht Club · Weekly charter rate from €41,594/week
- RISK & REWARD — 37 m · Crescent · 12 guests · Home port: Bahamas | Nassau · Weekly charter rate from €35,027/week
- SHADES OF GREY — 24 m · Sunreef · 12 guests · Home port: Mallorca | Marina Port de Mallorca · Weekly charter rate from €35,000/week
- DENISE ROSE — 34 m · Broward · 10 guests · Home port: BVIs | Nanny Cay Marina & Resort · Weekly charter rate from €22,767/week