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One of the jewels of the Windward Islands, St. Lucia boasts a landscape expansive in banana plantations, picturesque hamlets, and beautiful harbors reminiscent of an older Caribbean.

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The island, volcanic in origin, still slopes with forested peaks, the highest of which is Mt. Gimie, soaring more than 3,000 feet skyward. This charming scenery, along with the island’s tranquil, breathtaking beaches and sensational cruising conditions, makes St Lucia one of the most sought after destinations in the world for a sailing vacation. 

 During your blissful St Lucia yacht charter, travel along the west coast to idyllic Marigot Bay then further south to the spectacular Pitons that rise above the sea and are covered in dark-green foliage. Once you’ve taken in the island scene, your St Lucia charter journey continues southward to Bequia, Mustique, Mayreau, and Tobago Cays for more island treasures or north to the nearby island of Martinique.
From an exciting St Lucia bareboat charter, which will see you take the helm and navigate the crystal clear waters between the islands, to an all-inclusive crewed charter where you can unwind as our team look after your every need, book your next sailing vacation in mesmerizing St Lucia today.

Sailing a Yacht in St Lucia

The Windward Islands promise lively sailing conditions, with a St Lucia yacht charter experiencing brilliant winds, sizzling sunshine and straightforward navigation.

Forming the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea, the Windward Islands’ north-south orientation means the winds will be on the beam more often than not when traveling south on your St Lucia boat charter. This is ideal for fast cruising on the longer passages between some of the islands. 

Heading north, cruising close-hauled or on a close reach is typical while those that opt for a one-way charter can cover more ground and avoid moving windward. Wind velocities run the gamut from a gentle 10 knots to a more spirited 25 knots, often strengthening off the northern ends of the islands due to land effect. 

Navigation is straightforward, which makes a St Lucia yacht charter ideal for all sailors, whether you have been riding the waves for years or are planning to take the helm for the first time on a bareboat yacht charter. Of course,  plotting courses and keeping an eye on the GPS is still very important during your sailing vacation in St Lucia.
Learn more about the brilliant cruising conditions in St Lucia, from the average annual temperature to tidal range.

Martinique Rum Experience

For a unique Crewed Yacht experience, rum aficionados might consider the Martinique Rum Experience. This package is available as an add-on to your St. Lucia Crewed Yacht vacation and includes land excursions, historic factory tours and more.

Why Charter a Yacht in St Lucia?

From the exceptional cruising conditions to the opportunity to uncover the wonders of islands only accessible by boat, there are countless reasons why you should charter a yacht in St Lucia. Whether you’re enjoying the sights of your St. Lucia yacht charter from the deck of your boat, in the water, or on land, there is no doubt you will be captivated by your surroundings. 

Historic sites and lush landscapes are the backdrops to beaches suited for swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Around the island, you will discover natural beauty in places such as Marigot Bay and the stunning Pitons to the south. 

When you’re not cutting through the surf on your yacht, you may want to take advantage of the many sightseeing opportunities on land while hiking, shopping, or simply taking in the scene from a table at a quaint shorefront restaurant. St Lucia is abundant with flora, including wild orchids and giant ferns. Look for the tropical birds while hiking the island’s curving trails and pathways. A popular attraction that shouldn’t be missed is the nearby Soufriére volcano where you can hike to the crater and learn about the volcano’s impact on the island.

Undoubtedly one of the best things about chartering a yacht in St Lucia is that there is something for everyone to fall in love with, whether you’re sailing with family, friends or as a couple. Create your own St Lucia itinerary and experience the island’s magic in your own way, or take inspiration from one of our routes which have been designed to show off St Lucia in all its glory. If you have any questions about why you should book a sailing vacation in St Lucia, get in touch with us today.

Types of Yacht Charter in St Lucia

We are proud to offer several types of yacht charter in St Lucia, each providing something unique that will elevate your idyllic vacation. Will you choose one of our rewarding bareboat yacht charters, hire a skipper or opt for ultimate luxury on a crewed charter?

St Lucia Bareboat Yacht Charters

Embrace the freedom to explore the island’s diverse attractions and sailing routes at your own pace on a St Lucia bareboat charter. With no crew onboard, a bareboat charter ensures uninterrupted relaxation and tranquility, and also allows you to take on the responsibility of skippering one of our world-class yachts.
For sailing enthusiasts, a bareboat charter in St. Lucia also presents a fantastic opportunity to enhance your sailing skills and gain confidence in navigating various conditions. Although we won’t be joining you on board, The Moorings will be there to support you every step of the way, with pre-charter briefings and our 4-hour commitment.

Skippered Yacht Charters in St Lucia

A skippered yacht charter takes the sense of adventure from a bareboat charter, and relaxation from a crewed charter. It truly offers the best of both worlds as you can hire a skipper for all or part of your St Lucia yacht charter. 

This means you can take the helm when you want, still charting your own destiny, but can also spend time with friends or family up on deck and let one of our experienced skippers guide you around the majestic islands.

It is worth noting that there are several different countries represented within the cruising grounds of the Windward Islands and each of them require customs/immigration clearance upon arrival and departure. Fees vary based on the country, yacht, number of passengers, itinerary etc. 

All boat charters in St Lucia with a skipper are encouraged to provide the skipper with an initial $500 at the beginning of their charter. This money will be used to cover costs for customs fees as well as mooring ball fees for the duration of the charter. At the end of the charter the skipper will return any remaining funds along with receipts for all money spent.

All-Inclusive Crewed Yacht Charters in St Lucia

Want to take your St Lucia sailing vacation to the next level? Opting for an all-inclusive crewed yacht charter in St. Lucia ensures a luxurious and stress-free vacation. With a professional crew of skippers, chefs and housekeepers onboard, you can indulge in the utmost comfort, enjoying gourmet meals, personalized itineraries, and attentive care throughout your St Lucia yacht charter.

Our experienced crew also possess local knowledge about the best anchorages, attractions and excursions in St Lucia, which means they can guide you to hidden gems, off-the-bean-path destinations and share insights on local culture.

Explore St Lucia on our fleet of world-class yachts

At The Moorings, we understand that the type of yacht you set sail on will have an impact on your overall charter experience. We have spent 50 years building a world leading fleet of cutting edge sailing catamarans, power catamarans and monohulls to provide a seamless yacht charter in St Lucia. All you need to do is choose which one you want to call home for a couple of weeks.

Sailing Catamaran Charter in St Lucia

If you’re planning on booking a St Lucia catamaran charter, we have two types of catamarans available. Our impeccable sailing catamarans are spacious, modern and stylish, ensuring you enjoy the smoothest possible sailing experience as you sail between St Lucia and its surrounding islands.

Power Catamaran Charter in St Lucia 

Our sensational power catamarans allow you to navigate the enchanting realm of St Lucia like never before. High-performing, technologically advanced and fuel-efficient, take sailing in St Lucia to a new level when you climb aboard a power catamaran charter with The Moorings.

St Lucia Monohull Charter

Alongside our catamarans, we also have a state-of-the-art fleet of monohulls that combine sailing history with contemporary cruising. A modern take on the classic monohull, they are comfortable, easy to handle and the ideal sailing companion for a St Lucia yacht charter.
Which one can you picture yourself sailing around St Lucia on? If you have any questions about our fleet of yachts, please contact us today.
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What is the best route to sail St Lucia?

There are so many ways to explore St Lucia and the sensational surrounding islands that we have created multiple itineraries that you can choose from or take inspiration from when designing your own St Lucia sailing itinerary. 

If you do follow one of our carefully crafted routes, you can expect to sail to and around some of the following places:

  • Marigot Bay
  • Anse Cochon
  • The Pitons
  • Pigeon Island
  • Bequia
  • Tobago Cays (also featured in our Grenada sailing itinerary)
  • Mustique
  • St Vincent

These are only a few of the beautiful islands, cays and bays you can expect to visit on a St Lucia boat charter with The Moorings.
When is the best time to sail in St Lucia?

If this is your first time planning an exciting St Lucia yacht charter, you’ll likely be wondering about the best time to sail, as well as any times of the year to avoid.

In St Lucia, the dry season runs from February to May, while the wet season is classed as June to September. Hurricane season technically lasts from June to November, with the peak being around August and September. 

St. Lucia’s steady trade winds and tropical climate make it an ideal early winter sailing destination. That’s why it’s featured in our guide on best Caribbean sailing locations for November.

The peaking sailing season in St Lucia is between mid-December-mid-April. A prime time for a St. Lucia yacht charter is during the winter months when a cool northeast wind blows across the shores. Although, if you’re looking for a more secluded, quiet yacht charter in St Lucia, you may choose to go between May and June instead.
How easy is it to island hop in St Lucia?

You can spend your St Lucia yacht charter doing whatever makes you happiest, even if that means spending the entire week in St. Lucia waters, using Rodney Bay as your base to enjoy leisurely sails and sojourns ashore to shop, sightsee, and sample gourmet fare in upscale restaurants. 

However, for most charterers, the attraction of the Eastern Caribbean is the chance to combine open-water, down-island trips in fair winds with pleasant days of short passages between islands to swim, snorkel, and experience the culture and ambience of the smaller isles in the magnificent Grenadines just south of St. Vincent. 

The islands, cays and bays featured on our St Lucia sailing itinerary are easy to sail between, and the wonders you’ll find when you reach each one is well worth it anyway. The longest passage you’ll encounter during your yacht charter in St Lucia is between St. Lucia and St. Vincent, and beyond are myriad islands in a tropical paradise.
How many days in St Lucia is enough?

From the Windwards to the Grenadines and beyond, a St Lucia yacht charter gives you the ideal opportunity to explore countless Eastern Caribbean destinations. With this in mind, the length of your St Lucia sailing vacation will depend on how many destinations you want to visit, how much downtime you want to have and how many excursions you have planned.

We have a mixture of 7-day, 10-day and 14-day sailing itineraries for St Lucia, each of which bring something unique and exciting. Take a look at our itineraries and decide which one works best for you. It is worth keeping in mind that our itineraries require you to clear customs. Further details will be provided to you during your chart briefing at the base.
What are the best things to do in St Lucia?
  • Martinique Rum Experience – This package add-on to your St. Lucia Crewed Yacht vacation includes land excursions, historic factory tours and more
  • Soak up the sun, relax on the golden sands and sip cocktails at one of the many exquisite beaches in St Lucia, from Grand Anse Beach to Reduit beach
  • Enjoy a day of snorkeling and swimming around the colorful reefs of Sainte-Anne
  • A number of St Lucia boat charter operations on the island offer whole and half-day deep sea fishing excursions. Seasonal catches include mackerel, king mackerel, white marlin, barracuda, kingfish and sailfish. If you want to go fishing, no fishing license is required and equipment can be rented through The Moorings St Lucia base at $20 USD per day
  • Visit The Pitons, the two twin peaks of Petit Piton and Gros Piton that have become a world renowned landmark

Spend your afternoon swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and splashing around in the crystal clear waters of St Lucia. Check out our water sports options to learn about what you can add to your charter.
What is the weather like in St Lucia?

St. Lucia has a stunning tropical climate that is influenced by sea winds and the prevailing NE trade winds. The winds are nearly always from northeast to southeast at 10 to 25 knots, and tend to strengthen around the northern ends of the islands. Sea state in the passages between the islands can be moderate, but rarely rough. 

St. Lucia’s temperature ranges from 65 to 85°F (18 to 29°C) from December to May and 75 to 95°F (23 to 35°C) from June to November. The Winter is relatively drier as well. Average annual precipitation varies from 1,500 mm to 1,750 mm (59 to 68 inches) on the north and south coasts to 4,000 mm (157 inches) in the interior rainforest. Water temperature is fairly constant at 83°F (28°C). 

Our St Lucia yacht charter base provides a weather forecast for the following 24 hours upon arrival. There are locations at Blue Lagoon St. Vincent, Tyrell Bay, Clifton Harbor and Bequia where forecasts are posted daily. Please note that radio reception can be very poor in the islands but you can obtain reports during your St Lucia sailing vacation by calling our Moorings base by cell phone.
What are the tides like in St Lucia?

In the Windward Islands the tide range is very small: 30 cm to 60 cm (1 to 2 feet) including the variation of level due to atmospheric pressure and dominant winds. You will experience similar tidal ranges at some of our other incredible Caribbean destinations in the BVI and Grenada, as well as our Mediterranean charter bases in Greece and Italy.

If you’re wondering about the current during your St Lucia yacht charter, the current between the islands is generally setting towards the west at about 0.5 to 2 knots and the swell is mainly northeast to east, but can occasionally be north during the winter months.

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FAQs

What does Exclusive Plus, Exclusive and Club mean?

Exclusive Plus – Exclusive Plus class yachts are up to 1 year old, and feature the latest innovations and complimentary WI-FI in British Virgin Islands, Thailand, Seychelles, and all Mediterranean locations (excluding Italy).

Exclusive – Exclusive class yachts have been in our fleet approximately 1 to 3 years and feature many of the same amenities as our Exclusive Plus yachts as well as complimentary WI-FI in British Virgin Islands, Thailand, Seychelles, and all Mediterranean locations (excluding Italy).

Club – Club class yachts have some of the Exclusive class amenities, and are generally 3+ years of age (up to 10 years in the Exotics and Mediterranean) .
Can I rent just a single cabin?

Yes!  Perfect for couples or singles, you can enjoy the experience of a Luxury Crewed Charter for the price of a single cabin.
Is there Wi-Fi on board? 

The Moorings is proud to announce that Free Wi-Fi is now included on all Exclusive and Exclusive Plus models, and all-inclusive Crewed Yachts in select

destinations worldwide*, including the British Virgin Islands, Thailand, the Seychelles, and all Mediterranean locations (excluding Italy). Wi-Fi is also available for rent on our Club model yachts in participating destinations.*Internet connectivity and speed may vary within cruising grounds.
What type of equipment and amenities will I find on board?

The Moorings carries the most up-to-date equipment and all the extras a sailor or powerboater could ask for, including GPS satellite navigation

systems, autopilots, The Moorings SailMate mainsail stacking system and CD players with cockpit speakers. Some even have generators and air conditioning. The below deck areas are modified from standard factory production models to give you more room, comfort, and luxury. Our newest models include flatscreen TV’s and DVD players
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Scott Stewart St Lucia
Boat was perfect. Lene (base mgr) and staff were excellent. Sailing and adventures were amazing. Couldn’t ask for more!
Richard Anton St Martin

Excellent front office service. Marina dock crew best seen to date! Especially Pasqel! Our catamaran (Sagitta) operated perfectly.

Lisa Chang Zea

Great boat, excellent service, beautiful place to sail.

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