NYE St. Barths Cruise
St. Barths on New Years Eve is THE place to be!
The best spot to enjoy the festivities and use as a base to explore the island is your own Lagoon 52 luxury sailing catamaran moored in the picturesque Gustavia Harbour.
St. Barths, Anguilla, St. Martin
December 28: We will begin the cruise at the marina on St. Martin with its international airport (SXM). The first evening we will settle into the yacht and enjoy some of St. Martin’s nightlife ashore or relax under the stars on the deck trampoline under the stars.
December 29: Our itinerary is up to you, but it is a good idea to sail over to St. Barths, perhaps with a lunch stop at LaFourche for some snorkeling. Gustavia Harbor gets crowded quickly for New Years Eve with some of the finest yachts in the World. Dockage and mooring reservations are being made almost a year in advance now!
The main port of entry on St. Barts is the scenic and chic harbor of Gustavia, situated on the south side of the island near its western end. Snug and protected, this harbor is a favorite among wealthy owners of superyachts. Boutiques featuring world famous designer wear and jewelry vie for space with superb restaurants specializing in French cuisine, though more casual places to dine are also nestled on the picturesque streets. The red roofs of many of the buildings give Gustavia a distinct character. Some sailors call it the Riviera of the Caribbean.
An evening ashore in Gustavia is magical. After walking through town with both its quaint shops and world class boutiques, a dinner at Eddy’s Ghetto is always a fantastic experience! After dinner, on the way back to our tender, you may run into friends as you stroll past the yachts berthed stern to along the quay.
December 30:
Its time to explore St. Barths!
Tne best way to see St. Barths is in a classic Mini Moke ! Head off to the quieter Baie Flammand beach and then to Baie St. Jean with its world class beach bars/restaurants. Watch out for low flying aircraft as you pass through the intersection at the end of the runway.
Enjoy an evening on the boat or head out for more nightlife – maybe a party on a nearby super yacht…
December 31:
Perhaps a day of beaching at nearby Shell Beach or take the Mini Mokes to rustic Baie Saline. After dinner on board it is off to party the night away and ring in the New Year!
January 1:
Recover from the night before with a late morning/afternoon sail to Anguilla. A late afternoon visit to Elvis’s Beach Bar in Road Bay is always a good time. Relax in a hammock, walk on the beach or chat with Elvis and Brett at the iconic beach bar.
January 2:
Sail to Crocus Bay and then late lunch at Sandy Island and back to Road Bay for the evening.
January 3:
Sail back to St. Martin with, perhaps a stop at a beach before returning to the St. Martin marina for the night.
January 4: Late morning departure for the airport or continue your Caribbean adventure onshore!
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