THE YACHT CHARTER SPECIALISTS
and Italian restaurant with an art gallery next door. By the time we get back, the crew has the yacht ready to leave Green Island for our next stop, Nevis, where I hire a special guy to take us deep into the rainforest to learn about all of the medicinal properties of the local plants. The guests love it.
For more information: bnbyachtcharters.com or any charter broker; +1 268 460 4120 (Harmony Hall)
Capt. Brad Baker, M/Y Rena One less-traveled gem I can think of right off the bat is Trinidad, especially at Carnival time. It must be the most colorful carnival in the world, maybe even better than New Orleans. Another place is in Puerto Rico. There’s an amazing cave—Camuy River Cave Park—about one hour north and west of San Juan. The main entrance to the park is located in Quebrada. This amazing place is a big hit with kids and adults alike. Another adventure I like to take my guests on is a helicopter tour over Montserrat to see the aftermath of the volcano eruption.
For more information: bnbyachtcharters.com or any charter
broker Capt. James Box, s/Y Gloria There is fun to be had in Tobago Cays national park, which is enveloped by Horseshoe Reef. The islands that belong to St. Vincent and the Grenadines are designated as a national park. Beach barbecues are regulated, so we call “Mr. Fabulous” and he organizes a lobster picnic on the beach for us. He’ll have a table set up with sunbrellas and cocktails. He brings his own grill and fsh (not from the reef), and he cleans up properly.
For more information: nicholsonyachts.com or any charter broker; +1 784 492 4056 (Mr. Fabulous) Capt. Clive Youlton, s/Y Whisper When we’re in Anguilla, we organize a trip to Scilly Cay, a tiny, coral-based island in the fshing village of Island Harbour on the eastern tip of Anguilla. It’s basically a tiny sand beach. There’s a great Caribbean beach bar, Gorgeous Scilly Cay, with tables in the sand. They cook your fsh or lobster any way you want it. You can snorkel after lunch. It’s only open on select days, so call ahead.
For more information: churchillyachts.com or any charter broker; +1 264 497 5123 (Gorgeous Scilly Cay)