Destinations
An endless range of one-off itineraries in every cruising area
If you’re interested in a location not included here, please do ask - it’s not an exhaustive list.
These are some of the most charming, visually stunning and interesting places to visit when you charter a luxury crewed yacht.
However, there are many destinations to explore, including Turkey and Croatia. We also charter yachts into cooler areas, such as Norway; a popular choice for catching the ethereal Northern Lights.
The Bahamas
Your charter will likely begin in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on the island of New Providence. This area's unrivalled beauty is breathtaking, and there is much to explore.
Nassau is directly accessible by air, with direct flights from over 50 airports globally, including many in the USA and UK. The best time to charter here is between late November through to July and August.
The Bahamas consists of three island chains and over 700 low-lying islands, covering around 100,000 square miles of the world’s clearest ocean. Only 16 of those islands are major, and most of the rest are uninhabited, making this the perfect area for snorkelling, fishing, beach days, and watersports.
This destination has something for everyone; attractions include golf courses, old forts and colonial architecture, cosmopolitan dining and numerous beaches. There’s also Atlantis, an ocean-themed resort, where you can dine, drink, visit the casino and conquer some of the world’s most amazing waterslides.
Caribbean
One of our most popular destinations for crewed yacht charters, the Caribbean offers beautiful weather, stunning beaches and fascinating historical sites. It’s also ideal for fishing, diving and watersport conditions.
There are so many wonderful options to choose from. When people think of the Caribbean, they picture places such as Antigua, Dominica and St Lucia, but the area has so much more to offer to the discerning charter guest.
Destinations include:
- Leeward Islands (including Anguilla, Dominica, St. Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Barths, Sint Maarten, Stacia and Saba).
- Windward Islands (including St. Lucia, St. Vincent and The Grenadines and Grenada).
- The British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands.
Greece
Situated in the azure Aegean Sea, the ever-popular Greek Islands offer opportunities for deep relaxation, picture postcard vistas and a culture-filled charter. There are also many connecting travel options, with Athens being a sensible - and accessible - starting point.
Athens is the heart of Ancient Greece and it’s incredibly rich in history. You might consider extending your charter trip with a few days in the capital to soak up the culture and learn more about this fascinating and majestic city.
The Greek Islands charter locations are:
- The Cyclades (over 200 islands, including Santorini, Mykonos, Kea, Paros, Naxos, Serifos, Kythnos and Sounio), are ideal for either early or late season charters, due to the sometimes challenging Meltemi winds.
- Ionian Islands (including Corfu, Paxos, Lefkas, Ithaca and Kefalonia).
- The Saronic Gulf (including Hydra, Spetses, Aegina and Poros) is a wonderful area to visit throughout the year, as they are sheltered from the Meltemi winds.
West Mediterranean
Steeped in history and known as the glamorous playground for the super-wealthy and famous, the West Mediterranean offers some of the most intriguing options for a luxury yacht charter.
From active volcanoes to sea-front villages, and sensational sailing to fabulous food, this is an area to see and be seen.
A West Mediterranean crewed yacht charter could include:
- The South of France (including St. Tropez, Cannes, Monaco, Nice and Antibes).
- The Italian Riviera (including the Bay of Naples, Ischia, Procida, Capri, Sorrento, Amalfi and Positano).
- Sardinia and Corsica.
- Sicily and the Aeolian Sea.
- The Balearic Islands (including Ibiza, Mallorca, Minorca, Formentera and Cabrera).
About MWYC
Marlow Worldwide Yacht Charters Ltd is owned and operated by Liz Marlow, who has over 25 years’ experience as an independent yacht charter broker. Now in the UK and based in Poole, Dorset, Liz established her business in Antigua in the Eastern Caribbean. She lived in Antigua for many years and gathered specific knowledge of chartering in the Caribbean - one of the prime yacht charter destinations each winter season.
As well as the Caribbean, her experience of arranging private yacht charters also covers the West Mediterranean, the East Mediterranean (Greece and Turkey) and the Bahamas.
