{"id":1600,"date":"2017-02-17T19:36:05","date_gmt":"2017-02-18T00:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neptunedev.wpengine.com\/?p=1600"},"modified":"2017-02-17T19:36:05","modified_gmt":"2017-02-18T00:36:05","slug":"guide-sailing-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theneptunegroup.com\/guide-sailing-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Sailing in the Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Caribbean is made up of more than 700 islands. The area has near-perfect weather, boasting sunny skies, light winds and warm climate (except during the occasional hurricane).<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most popular islands for Caribbean yacht vacations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aruba<\/li>\n<li>Anguilla<\/li>\n<li>Antigua<\/li>\n<li>Barbados<\/li>\n<li>Bonaire<\/li>\n<li>Cuba<\/li>\n<li>Curacao<\/li>\n<li>Dominican Republic<\/li>\n<li>Grand Cayman<\/li>\n<li>Grand Bahama<\/li>\n<li>Jamaica<\/li>\n<li>Nassau<\/li>\n<li>Nevos<\/li>\n<li>Puerto Rico<\/li>\n<li>Saba<\/li>\n<li>Barts<\/li>\n<li>Croix<\/li>\n<li>John<\/li>\n<li>Lucias<\/li>\n<li>Martin<\/li>\n<li>Thomas<\/li>\n<li>Tobago<\/li>\n<li>Trinidad<\/li>\n<li>Virgin Gorda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re a newbie to yachting and sailing the list above might seem overwhelming? Where should I start? What\u2019s the most popular destination? How do I know if these places are safe?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got you covered. As a newbie to the sailing and maritime vacation industry we suggest you start in one of the locations below. These islands are well-visited, beautiful and safe. You simply can\u2019t go wrong cruising in these destinations.<\/p>\n<h2>The British Virgin Islands<\/h2>\n<p>The British Virgin Islands are ideal for sailing. The mountainous islands make for a great backdrop as you enjoy a cold cocktail on the deck of your yacht charter. A well-visited vacation destination, the British Virgin Islands have activities to keep every type of boater entertained, including fine dining options, sightseeing, vibrant culture watching, fishing, swimming and mountain climbing. You\u2019re definitely not losing by making the British Virgin Islands your first Caribbean yachting destination.<\/p>\n<h2>The Bahamas<\/h2>\n<p>The Bahamas are one of the most popular cruising destinations in the world, but don\u2019t be turned off by the idea of floods of tourists. The island has many areas of seclusion that are accessible only by private boaters. To get away from the crowd, we suggest cruising to Rock Sound, Mayaguana or Marsh Harbour, although, the busy areas of the port aren\u2019t necessarily something to run from.<\/p>\n<p>In Nassau, for example, you\u2019ll find unique shopping options, fresh seafood and a good dose of local culture. The Bahamas are beautiful and your time spent exploring them is well worth it.<\/p>\n<h2>St. Thomas<\/h2>\n<p>Living in the shadows of the British Virgin Islands, St. Thomas offers many of the same amenities and appeals of its neighboring islands. St. Thomas is assessable by the mainland, which means for beginning boaters you could travel by air to the island and then hop on your yacht. While it shortens your boating vacation, it makes it a tad easier \u2013 perfect for your first adventure.<\/p>\n<h2>Bonaire<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s likely that Bonaire isn\u2019t a destination you\u2019ve heard of. While less visited of the destinations above, Bonaire is an easy trip offering a ton of unique experiences. The island is owned by The Netherlands and located just off the coast of Venezuela. For visitors, Bonaire offers unique wildlife sightings that include donkeys and flamingos. Can you say Instagram-worthy?<\/p>\n<p>Bonaire is an easy adventure for those looking for something carefree but still exotic.<\/p>\n<h2>Sail the Caribbean with Neptune Group Yachting<\/h2>\n<p>Neptune Group Yachting specializes in Caribbean yacht vacations. To kick-start your yacht adventure, <a href=\"\/charters\/yacht-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\">check out our yacht directory<\/a>. At NGY, it\u2019s our mission to connect you with a yacht that will help make the best vacation memories for you and your family \u2013 it\u2019s just what we do.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Caribbean is made up of more than 700 islands. 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