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We offer an excellent rang e of used/ pre-owned Caribbean yachts for sale in the USA, Europe, UK, South America, Caribbean – BVI, USVI, St Vincent and the Grenadines, all at  competitive  prices. Find the yacht that’s right for you and buy from the Caribbean brokerage team you can trust.  Enquire Today!   Giles Starkey, brokerage and pre-owned Caribbean yacht manager , will go above and beyond to make sure you get the yacht of your dreams at a fair price.

Horizon  is also a distributor and /or dealer for brand new yachts and powerboats from world-class manufacturers. Bavaria Yachts ,  Jeanneau Yachts,   Beneteau Yachts ,  Dufour,   Lagoon catamarans, Nautitech catamarans ,    Fountaine Pajot   catamarans. Horizon offers sports boats from Invincible Boats ,  Island RIBs , and the  Windy SR range. Robin Hodges, Horizon Yacht Sales manager has the experience to enable you to get the right boat at the right price, with the right specification.

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We have Caribbean yacht brokerage teams available at all our Caribbean charter bases:

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They are extremely knowledgeable and will help you find the right boat as well as guide you through the whole purchase process.

Private or charter , bareboat or crewed, mono-hull or multi-hull, whatever your Caribbean sailing requirements we’ll help you purchase the right yacht, with the right specification, at the right price.

Since our establishment in 1998, our vision for Caribbean yacht purchase  is the same today as it was all those years ago:

“To offer immaculate yachts, exemplary customer service, and outstanding value for money”

We provide new yachts from 30 to 77 feet. We deal directly with the factories for catamarans from Nautitech ,  Lagoon  and  Fountaine Pajot , and monohulls from  Jeanneau  and  Bavaria . We also have a comprehensive selection of pre-owned  brokerage  yachts available.

All our yacht models are available for Caribbean yacht purchase through Horizon Yacht Sales for private purchase or charter ownership in the British Virgin Islands (BVI)  and  St Vincent and The Grenadines.  You can find out more about the yacht manufacturers we represent here.

Monohull or multihull, private purchase or charter ownership, bareboat or crewed, new or pre-owned – no matter your Caribbean sailing requirements, our experienced staff will help you purchase the right yacht, with the right specification, at the right price.

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Our team at Horizon work with clients personally. We ensure that buying or selling your yacht goes smoothly and we explain and assist you every step of the way. To learn more about our individual team members visit our Meet the Team page .

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Established in 2003, The Yacht Shop is based in St Maarten, DWI . Servicing an international clientele, we are the  “Go To” brokerage firm in the marine trade capitol of the Caribbean for new and used sailboats, including monohulls and sailing catamarans.  We also offer charter and income boat sales . With offices and moorings located in Simpson Bay Lagoon just minutes from Princess Julianna International Airport, The Yacht Shop is well positioned with preferred status and access to all vital service providers – the key to a successful purchase or sale of your vessel.

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Have you ever questioned the integrity of a boat broker? Bet you have. Has it ever crossed your mind that their only goal is the commission? Guarantee you have. Have you ever purchased a sailboat thousands of miles from home and completely trusted your broker? Well you are about to experience just that when you buy a boat from Mike Disch of The Yacht Shop. The decision to purchase a sailboat in the Caribbean was easy as we had decided on all of our needs before flying to the island. Finding the right broker was definitely a challenge. Mike Disch is the poster child of professionalism and honesty. Mike is genuine, he listens and provides point blank responses with only your best interest in mind. He speaks the facts. Boat brokers are a dime a dozen here in the islands, most cant be trusted, their only focus is to see you sail away into the sunset leaving your hard earned cash at the dock. Thank you Michael for making our dreams come true, I am eternally grateful for the experience, the friendship and support. Andrew Gibson & Eduin Castillo S/Y ADELA

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Unfortunately, we currently do not have any yachts in the region of Caribbean listed in our inventory. However, our knowledgeable brokers can assist you in locating and acquiring the perfect vessel, even if it's not currently advertised on the market.

Don't hesitate to reach out to our team of experts. They have extensive connections and resources to help you find your dream yacht, tailored to your specific preferences and requirements.

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At BVI Yacht Sales we place our clients needs at the heart of everything that we do, we understand that when choosing a yacht brokerage, it is important that the process be straightforward and stress-free! We pride ourselves on our reputation for honest and reliable service, and subsequently have found that many clients come back to us time and time again. Fill out the form below to find out for yourself why we’re the best to trust with the sale of your boat.

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There are as many reasons to sell a boat as there are boats in the world; she’s just a bit too small, you don’t get to use her enough, you have to stop cruising for a while for whatever reason. The Caribbean is a great place to sell your boat , especially if you don’t want to do a long haul back home. Our brokers have helped numerous people buy and sell their boats, and we have a very well-established reputation across the Caribbean for being a trustworthy yacht brokerage .

At BVI Yacht Sales we pride ourselves on our reputation of honesty and transparency- we are straightforwards and will tell you anything that you need to know about a boat, whether you’re a buyer or a seller. We have access to a large database of ‘sold boats’, and we consistently monitor the current market, so at any given time we know which boats are selling, and at what price they’re selling for. The most important thing that you need to know is that we   sold over 50% more boats in 2019 than the next leading Caribbean yacht brokerage .

We advertise extensively on multiple different platforms, and work hard to ensure that each advert is constantly updated and maintained to showcase the best aspects of your boat. If your boat is based in the Virgin Islands, we will take a series of extensive photos, both to make sure that the photos of the boat are attractive, but also to have the opportunity to show all the details to potential buyers. We use these photos across all our advertisements, including online, in print, and through our bi-monthly newsletter.

Our brokers pride themselves on being professional, and try their best to be prompt and thorough when answering any inquiries, particularly as we have buyers come to us from all over the world. All our brokers demonstrate great responsibility and helpfulness, and abide by the company motto of transparency with all their sales.

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Construction begins on Baltic Yachts' new 37m high-performance blue water cruising sloop

Baltic Yachts has announced a new contract for a 37-metre high-performance blue water cruising sloop. Construction has started in its Jakobstad facility with delivery in autumn 2026.

Malcolm McKeon is responsible for naval architecture and exterior styling, while interiors are the work of Adam Lay Studio . The design brief is for a blue water performance cruiser for extensive family cruising with emphasis on safe and reliable systems using well-proven technologies. 

“This design features an all-carbon structure, a telescopic keel, a fixed bimini and a generous sail plan, ensuring excellent all-round sailing performance,” said Malcolm McKeon. “The contemporary exterior styling maximises the use of glass in the superstructure, creating a light and open interior with 360-degree views from the all-glass deckhouse."

Adam Lay of the eponymous interiors studio said: “The interior will be a development of our studio’s modern, nature-inspired, textural approach with clean lines and muted wood tones. Contrasting textural fabrics will form part of the carefully balanced aesthetic with practicality and longevity kept in mind for relaxed family cruising.”

Henry Hawkins, executive VP at Baltic Yachts, added: “This commission plays to Baltic Yachts’ key strengths. We have delivered 12 yachts over 100ft [30 metres] LOA in the last 10 years, all within their contractual weight targets, within their original budget and on average within a week of their contractual delivery dates. A track record of which we are very proud.”

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David Genat continued his once in a lifetime Caribbean cruise on board the luxurious yacht Emerald Sakara. The fun loving, friendly paradise is brimming with cultural and natural treasures, from historic ruins to tropical rainforests, and of course those pure white beaches with clear turquoise seas.

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The Caribbean comprises over 7000 islands, each with its own unique history and rich culture. Continuing on the fantastic island hopping cruise, Emerald Sakara eased into the charming bay of Terre De Haut in Guadaloupe. The French territory is a small slice of southern France, mixed with the zest and colour of Creole cultures. David toured through the colonial era church and Fort Napoléon des Saintes, before exploring the unique cliffs of volcanic rock from his see-through kayak.

From one beautiful backdrop to the next, the following day they arrived at the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, St John's. David left the beaches behind and headed inland for an adventure with Antigua Rainforest Zipline and Canopy Tours! Featuring 13 thrilling ziplines, David started with the small ones and worked up to the 100 metre long "Screamer!". Back on the ground, David visited Nelson's Dockyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Used as a base for the British Royal Navy in the 1700's, it is the last working Georgian era dockyard in the world.

Back on board Emerald Sakara, and back to the business of more relaxing and indulging! David's tip for the best way to end a day of sightseeing is relaxing in the infinity-style Aqua Pool on deck 6, or soaking in the bubbling Spa Pool on deck 7, as you take in the stunning island views. The main restaurant on board is La Cucina, an a-la-carte fine dining experience, with the tastiest food on the high seas! David had a chat with some of his fellow guests and they all agreed that luxury cruising is fantastic, as you only have to unpack once, and every time you wake up in your spacious suite, there is a different view out the window!

The next dreamy location was the islands of St Kitts and Nevis and David was amazed by the impressive Brimstone Hill Fortress, which dates back to the late 1600's, with citadels, barracks and ramparts covering an entire hill top. The tour through the island's historic sites continued with a visit to Fairview Great House and Garden which was built for French military officers in 1701. Now fully restored as a museum, it offers tours and Caribbean cooking experiences, where David enjoyed getting hands on in the kitchen. With the guidance of the chef he whipped up a feast of jerk pork loin, steamed fish and coconut bread and butter pudding. The flavour, fun, spice and colour of the Caribbean was reflected in the tasty food and the recipes were a great souvenir.

After exploring the smaller islands, the cruise journeyed north to one of the most famous Caribbean islands, Saint Barthélemy, or St Barts. Best known as a haven for the rich and famous, with luxury villas, celebrity visitors and high-end stores, it is also incredibly beautiful. David joined a snorkelling tour of secluded Colombier Bay, which can only be accessed by boat or foot. The clear water made for a fantastic morning of snorkelling with green turtles, lobster and colourful reef fish. The fun wasn't all underwater though, as David spent the afternoon kicking back at La Guerite beach club.

The main town and capital of St Barts is Gustavia, named after Swedish King Gustav, situated on a picturesque harbour. The popular tourist destination is full of designer stores, and David found the suitably flash lounge and wine cellar 'Barons De Rothschild'. He thought it only fitting to try their rare and exclusive French champagne and rosé. Santé!

David's Emerald Sakara Caribbean cruise was like ten different luxurious holidays in one, every day a new island, a new experience and a new culture. Best of all, the experiences were fully customisable to be whatever you want it to be, whether that's rest and relaxation, or exhilarating adventure. Exploring the charm, history, and unique international influences of the Caribbean on a sensational small yacht cruise was full of unforgettable moments.

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As Croatians tell the story , the Greek hero Odysseus was shipwrecked and held captive on the Croatian island of Mljet. Visiting in May, I and six other sailors embraced the myth when the motor on our 54-foot yacht failed.

“Remember, Odysseus spent seven years on Mljet,” said Ivan Ljubovic, our captain. “We can do two nights.”

In the scheme of things, the clogged fuel filter that impeded our progress on a seven-night, island-hopping cruise from Split to Dubrovnik on a yacht — which the passengers helped sail — was minor. Though an engine, even on a sailboat, is vital for docking and sticking to schedules on becalmed days, most of my shipmates agreed that getting waylaid in a village with Roman ruins on a turquoise bay was an acceptable fate.

I had been resigned to what were, in my mind, worse inconveniences when I had signed up for the trip last November. Then, the tour operator G Adventures had put several trips on sale over the Black Friday weekend. Its best deals were in the off-season, which meant potentially chilly weather and closed restaurants and attractions. But leaving in late April for seven nights of island hopping at roughly $1,300 — after a 30 percent discount — was too tempting to pass up.

My cousin Kim agreed and we made plans to pack rain gear and meet in Split to test the budget waters.

‘Everything between is an adventure’

Little about the itinerary was published pre-departure and none of it was firm.

“Split and Dubrovnik are fixed,” said the captain, who would pilot the ship solo and double as our guide, on our first day. “Everything between is an adventure.”

It started with the Sauturnes, a handsome Kufner yacht with four snug guest cabins, four economical bathrooms where the retractable faucet doubled as a shower spigot, and a spacious galley. Our “crew,” a mix of Australians and Americans ranging from 18 to 75 — all of whom had also jumped on the promotional pricing — spent most of the time atop the boat, where foam mattresses invited sunbathing and a cockpit awning provided shade.

The weather, which turned out to be sunny and comfortably cool, was not our greatest concern. The G Adventures website had mentioned well-known islands, including beachy Brac and Vis , which played a convincing Greek idyll in the movie “Mamma Mia 2.” But since many places would be closed in the shoulder season, we would proceed, according to the captain, based on the dictates of the weather and conditions on shore.

Meals were not included, which meant finding open restaurants was critical. For shipboard breakfasts and lunches, we each chipped in 50 euros (about $54) for communal groceries, which we shopped for at local markets. At night, we would dine at restaurants; G Adventures advised budgeting $250 to $325 for the week, which was accurate, though we often splurged on Croatian wine (a carafe of house red averaged $15).

Small ports

After the frenzy of grocery shopping and moving into the bunk-bedded cabin Kim and I shared, we experienced the Zen of sailing as the ship set off on a sunny morning for 43-mile-long Hvar , the longest and purportedly sunniest island in Croatia.

Neighboring islands drifted past as the wind patterned the sea in shifting ripples and ruffles. A flock of shearwaters soared by at eye level.

Within a few hours, the ridgelines of steep Hvar appeared, revealing terraced lavender fields and olive orchards. Motoring down a long, narrow inlet, we arrived in Stari Grad , a village of stone homes with terra cotta roof tiles, as travelers had since 384 B.C., when Greek sailors from the island of Paros settled here.

Our mooring provided a front-row view of fishing boats and cafes animating the waterfront. Stari Grad’s attractions, including the Greek ruins of Faros and a 17th-century Venetian cathedral, had yet to open for the season, but we relished exploring the old quarter’s narrow lanes and deserted plazas.

From the waterfront, an aerobic 20-minute hike up a steep hill crowned by a giant white cross offered views over Stari Grad and the plains beyond, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of fourth-century agricultural fields, with stone walls circumscribing grapevines and olive orchards.

That evening, we visited them to reach Konoba Kokot , a farm restaurant that specializes in “peka,” a kind of barbecue in which meat cooks under an iron lid piled with hot coals. The family that runs it opened in the preseason, welcoming us with bracing shots of rakija, a local herbal liquor. At a long table under an arbor, we gorged on homemade goat cheese, wild boar pate and, from the hearth, roast lamb, veal and octopus with limitless jugs of red and white wine for 35 euros a person.

Starry nights

Small ships are unmatched at getting into small ports, but a yacht trip is also a little like camping, starting most mornings with D.I.Y. instant coffee. Marinas offered free bathhouses with showers.

Cool temperatures apparently deterred the celebrity-filled mega yachts, which are known to anchor in the town of Hvar on the south shore of Hvar island. Our captain declared it the “Mykonos of Croatia” as we motored by the port bustling with visitors carrying shopping bags and cones of gelato.

With clear weather in the forecast, we moored in an undeveloped cove east of town. The mooring belonged to the owners of Moli Onte restaurant, who ferried us to land on a motorized dingy, allowing us enough time before dinner to visit the fortress above Hvar and have an Ozujsko beer on St. Stephens Square, the largest in the region of Dalmatia.

Back on board, with no artificial light to wash out the night sky, we hit the upper deck for stargazing. As my shipmates peeled off to bed, I grabbed a blanket and beanie and bedded down under the stars for the evolving show, periodically waking to catch the drama of the moon rising, reflected in the still water.

Little Dubrovnik

Fingers of gray rock reached down to meet sloping vineyards along Hvar’s south coast as we departed for its neighbor, Korcula. On our longest day of sailing, five hours, I welcomed the chance to play first mate, manning the lines on the jib sail.

To break up the trip, Captain Ljubovic navigated to a quiet cove off the Peljesac Peninsula where the Caribbean-blue waters, cloudless sky and sandy bottom convinced us to jump in despite numbing sea temperatures.

Fifteenth-century walls ring the historic center of Korcula, earning it the nickname “Little Dubrovnik.” Past the stone gates carved with a winged lion representing the empire of Venice, which controlled much of the Adriatic after the 13th century, narrow alleys led to ornate churches and mansions. There was no better history trip than getting lost in the web of pedestrian lanes. Or so we told ourselves as we passed the purported home of Marco Polo, still closed preseason.

Along the seafront walls, restaurants served pizza and seafood under lights strung in the pines and we caught sunset from a former turret, now converted into Massimo Cocktail Bar , which requires patrons to climb a ladder to the rooftop, a caution against second rounds.

The most romantic port of the trip was also the rowdiest, at least in the marina, which was hosting a Polish sailing regatta. When I headed for the showers at 6 a.m. the next morning, I found a group still cheerfully dancing atop a yacht littered in empty booze bottles and crushed potato chips.

Marooned on Mljet

We left Korcula on strong 20-knot “jugo” or south winds and Captain Ljubovic unleashed the sails, saying “You paid for a sailing vacation, not a motorboat.”

As we tacked back and forth toward Mljet , the boat heeled at a queasy angle and we took face shots of ocean spray.

On Mljet, where the western end of the island is home to Mljet National Park , we rented bikes (10 euros) to ride a lung-busting route over the park’s mountain spine. On the other side, we cycled around a pair of inland lakes and took a boat trip to a 12th-century monastery built on an island in one of them (park admission, 15 euros).

Docked in the still sleepy town of Polace, we heard tales of high season, when up to 100 yachts anchor in the bay and members of the band U2 were once seen biking in the park. After a brief shower, the town glimmered at sunset and the restaurant Stella Maris welcomed us with grilled sea bass (25 euros) and prawns (20 euros).

“I’m so glad I chose this time, because I don’t do crowds,” said my shipmate Nova Hey, 46, of Sydney, who was traveling with her 18-year-old daughter.

In the morning, I had the trail to the peak of Montokuc to myself. The roughly three-mile round-trip hike reached one of the highest points on the island, a rocky knob with stunning panoramas shared by a family of feral goats.

Not long thereafter, the Sauternes’ engine refused to turn over, stranding us in a national park on a remote island with no mechanics.

Teeming Dubrovnik

The next morning, Captain Ljubovic jimmied a fix but it didn’t last long and the engine died again, this time just opposite a cave on Mljet that we joked had to be the refuge of Odysseus.

After a morning of light sailing, a mechanic from the mainland arrived by speedboat and within an hour we were motoring toward the Franjo Tudman Bridge that spans the inlet to the Dubrovnik marina where hot showers awaited.

“Dubrovnik is the most expensive city in Croatia,” said Captain Ljubovic as we spent the last of our pooled money, 70 euros, hiring a taxi van to get us to and from the walled heart of the ancient city about 15 minutes away.

With two large cruise ships in port, Dubrovnik was teeming with visitors and the price to climb the stone walls that encircle the city was a sticker-shocking 35 euros. (In the ensuing two days Kim and I would spend post-cruise in the city, we bought the more comprehensive Dubrovnik Pass for 35 euros that included admission to the walls as well as several museums and public bus transportation.)

On our final evening, we measured the lack of crowds versus closed museums; perfect hiking weather versus swim-inviting water; ample dock space versus more restaurant choices — and felt we’d come out ahead sailing in the bargain season.

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Double Cruise Credits for Captain’s Circle Guests with Princess Cruises’ New Loyalty Accelerator Program

Program fast tracks loyalty tier advancement for guests sailing with princess plus/premier packages between august 1 and december 1, 2024.

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 20, 2024) – Everyone loves to move up the ranks in travel loyalty programs for better rewards, and Princess Cruises today announced a new Captain’s Circle Loyalty Accelerator program that offers guests double the cruise credits with the purchase of the inclusive Princess Plus and Premier Packages.

Princess guests sailing with a Princess Plus or Premier Package on voyages embarking between August 1 and December 1, 2024 will receive double the cruise credits to fast track them closer to their next loyalty tier.

“Princess Premier and Princess Plus are the best way to experience Princess and offer the best value in the vacation business,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “The Loyalty Accelerator Program gives our most valued guests even more reasons to sail with our industry-leading bundles.”

The Captain’s Circle program features four levels:

• Gold: After the first cruise and includes early booking offers, members-only onboard event and access to the onboard Circle Host.
• Ruby: With three cruises or 30 cruise days, everything in Gold plus exclusive access to the Captain’s Circle help desk, and Princess Platinum Vacation Protection upgrade.
• Platinum: With five cruises or 50 cruise days, everything in Ruby plus 50% off MedallionNet Packages, 10% off Lotus Spa treatments, and access to Platinum and Elite Lounge.
• Elite: With 15 cruises or 150 cruise days, everything in Platinum plus 10% off at the Shops of Princess, 10% off shore excursions, priority boarding for ship-to-shore tender service, stateroom mini-bar setup, Grapevine Wine Tasting event, complimentary canapes on formal nights, afternoon tea in stateroom, laundry and shoe polish services, and priority disembarkation.

Guests booking Princess Plus or Princess Premier add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, specialty dining, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately.

More details on this exclusive Loyalty Accelerator limited-time offer can be found here: https://www.princess.com/en-us/cruise-deals-promotions/double-the-love .

No matter the cruise, Princess delivers a premium vacation with the line’s award-winning, signature Princess MedallionClass experience which offers unparalleled service and personalization. All 16 ships in the Princess fleet offer well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com .

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Negin Kamali, +1 661-753-1539, [email protected]

Briana Latter, +1 661-753-1538, [email protected]

About Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises is The Love Boat, the world’s most iconic cruise brand that delivers dream vacations to millions of guests every year in the most sought-after destinations on the largest ships that offer elite service personalization and simplicity customary of small, yacht-class ships. Well-appointed staterooms, world class dining, grand performances, award-winning casinos and entertainment, luxurious spas, imaginative experiences and boundless activities blend with exclusive Princess MedallionClass service to create meaningful connections and unforgettable moments in the most incredible settings in the world - the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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