Caribbean · Antigua
Cabin Charter on Antigua: Sailing Trips to the Windward Islands
Antigua is one of the Caribbean's great sailing islands. From Falmouth Harbour you sail to Barbuda, Guadeloupe or further south. Many sailing trips link Antigua with Martinique or St. Martin and last two weeks. You book a berth and sail with a skipper.
Updated: 10 November 2026 · Redaktion toernfinder.de
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The essentials at a glance
Season
November to May, most dates in February and March
Duration
Usually two weeks
Most common departure ports
Falmouth Harbour, Le Marin, Sint Maarten, Saint Martin and Falmouth
Requirements
No sailing licence required
10–15 day trip per person
usually 1,900–5,200 €
Current sailing trips on Antigua
Here you can see all current sailing trips calling at Antigua or Barbuda. Some start on Antigua, others on Martinique or St. Martin. Your enquiry goes directly to the provider.
Sailing on Antigua: the sailing area
Antigua lies in the north of the Lesser Antilles. The trade wind blows steadily from the east, and the island is surrounded by reefs and wide bays.
- South coast: English Harbour with Nelson’s Dockyard and Falmouth Harbour right beside it. Most sailing trips on the island start here.
- West coast: Jolly Harbour and long sandy beaches, well sheltered from the trade wind.
- Barbuda: the flat sister island to the north, with miles of beaches and a frigatebird colony.
An overview of the islands, the season and clearing in is given in the article Lesser Antilles sailing. You can find all Caribbean sailing trips under Sailing in the Caribbean.
Where do you sail from Antigua?
Most sailing trips from Antigua are island-hopping trips to the south or the north. There are also legs across the Atlantic.
To the south
Windward Islands
Guadeloupe with Les Saintes, Dominica and Martinique. These sailing trips usually last two weeks and often end on a different island.
To the north
Leeward Islands
Barbuda, St. Barth, St. Martin and Anguilla. The legs are short, and the bays are often turquoise.
Across the Atlantic
to Europe in spring
In May, some yachts sail from Antigua back to Europe via the Azores. These are long sailing trips with many days at sea.
Cabin Charter on an Atlantic Crossing →Harbours in Antigua
The table below shows where the sailing trips start. There is a profile of English Harbour with directions and tips.
Falmouth and English HarbourThe sailing centres in the south of the islandHarbour profile →
Antigua Sailing WeekThe big regatta week at the end of AprilHarbour profile →
More port guides
Getting there, marinas and destinations for ports where trips on this page start.
Törnfinder data
Antigua sailing trips in numbers
Analysed: all Antigua sailing trips published on Törnfinder. As of: 13.11.2026.
Most common departure ports
- 1Falmouth Harbour17 trips
- 2Le Marin9 trips
- 3Sint Maarten3 trips
- 4Saint Martin3 trips
- 5Falmouth2 trips
19 %of trips last 7–8 days
51 %are round trips, start and finish in the same port
38 %take place on a traditional ship or tall ship
9different departure ports
25other countries on offer, led by Guadeloupe and Dominica
250 nmcovered by a typical week-long trip
As of 13.11.2026: Törnfinder lists around 50 Antigua and Barbuda trips from 15 providers. 51 % are round trips with the same start and end port and 38 % take place on a traditional ship or tall ship. Most trips start in Falmouth Harbour, Le Marin and Sint Maarten, and most departures are in February and March.
How these figures are calculated
The analysis covers all sailing trips published on Törnfinder with the country Antigua and Barbuda and a start date from today onwards; the figures are recalculated twice a day. Prices are the providers' stated prices per person; offers for a whole yacht with skipper, which are charged per boat, are not included in the prices. “Typically” refers to the middle half of the offers, leaving out the cheapest and the most expensive quarters. The departure harbour is the starting harbour named in the listing, and a round trip is a sailing trip with the same departure and destination harbour. The texts on this page are written and checked by the editorial team of toernfinder.de.
Best time for a sailing trip in Antigua
The season runs from November to May, when it is dry and the trade wind blows steadily. From June to November is hurricane season, and there are hardly any sailing trips then.
When the trips start
Most Antigua and Barbuda trips start in February and March. Trips are available from November to May.
5
Jan12
Feb11
Mar9
Apr1
May0
Jun0
Jul0
Aug0
Sep0
Oct4
Nov3
DecAll Antigua sailing trips published on Törnfinder for the next twelve months. As of: 13.11.2026.
What does a sailing trip on Antigua cost?
Most common are trips of 10 to 15 days, usually 1,900–5,200 € per person, with a day on board costing around 190 € on average. Flights come on top, for example via London or Frankfurt.
| Trip duration | Price per person (usually) | per day | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–9 days, week-long trip | 1,700–3,750 € | around 290 € | 10 |
| 10–15 days | 1,900–5,200 € | around 130 € | 28 |
| 16 days or more | 5,050–7,000 € | around 150 € | 7 |
| Week-long trip on a traditional vessel | 2,500–3,900 € | around 460 € | 6 |
"Usually" means: the middle half of all offers falls within this range; the cheapest and most expensive quarters are not included. Click on the duration to see the corresponding trips.
On top of the trip price come travel costs and usually the ship's kitty for food, harbour fees and diesel. The box shows what typically belongs in it.
What's included in the price and what goes into the crew kitty
Included in the trip price
- Your bunk on board
- The vessel
- The skipper
Usually via the crew kitty
- Food
- Hafengeld
- Diesel
Usually around 150–300 € per person per week, depending on what the group agrees, for example whether restaurant visits are included. On some boats, meals are already included in the price.
It is best to clarify in advance with the provider exactly what is included.
Also nearby
Many of these trips also call at these countries. Each card shows all trips there.
Guadeloupe
40 trips
next departure 14.11.2026
week usually 1,550–2,150 € per person
Show trips →Dominica
33 trips
next departure 14.11.2026
week usually 3,250–3,900 € per person
Show trips →Sint Maarten (NL)
38 trips
next departure 15.11.2026
week usually 3,200–3,650 € per person
Show trips →Popular trip types
Besides classic crew trips, these trip types are offered most often here.
Regatta
4 trips
Race as crew, with tactics and teamwork on board.
next departure 18.02.2027
week from 1,500 € per person
Show trips →Mileage-building
3 trips
Long passages with night sailing, many miles in a short time.
next departure 09.03.2027
from 540 € per person
Show trips →Crewed yacht charter
1 trip
The whole yacht with skipper, just for your group.
next departure 01.01.2028
from 2,700 € per yacht
Show trips →Frequently asked questions about sailing in Antigua
Short answers to the questions that come up most often before a sailing trip in Antigua.
Where do sailing trips on Antigua start?
Mostly in Falmouth Harbour and English Harbour in the south of the island. However, many trips start on Martinique or St. Martin and call at Antigua along the way.
Where do you sail to from Antigua?
South to Guadeloupe, Dominica and Martinique, or north to Barbuda, St. Barth and St. Martin. In spring, trips also leave Antigua for the return crossing of the Atlantic.
When is the best time to travel to Antigua?
From December to April. That is the dry season, and the trade wind blows steadily. The Antigua Sailing Week takes place at the end of April.
How long does a sailing trip on Antigua last?
Usually two weeks, because many sailing trips link several islands. There are also week-long sailing trips and long legs across the Atlantic.
What does a sailing trip on Antigua cost?
Most common are trips of 10 to 15 days, usually 1,900–5,200 € per person. Flights and the onboard kitty come on top.
Do I need a sailing licence?
No. On a cabin charter, the skipper runs the boat. You book a berth and sail as part of the crew.
Find your sailing trip in Antigua
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