ANTIGUA CHARTER YACHT SHOW

English Harbour is buzzing with activity as 65 superyachts have descended on Antigua for the Antigua Charter Yacht Show, the pinnacle of luxury yachting.  Coming together in English Harbour, this event is all about stunning yachts, smart brokers, and the hardworking crews making sailing dreams come true. It's an exclusive show just for brokers, yacht owners and crews, creating a hotspot where the maritime elite gather. And its back with a bang!

Right in the heart of the Caribbean, Antigua is the perfect stage for some of the most luxurious yachts on the planet. Yacht brokers flock here to check out, rate and help rent these extravagant vessels.  Owners and crews join in, displaying the beauty of their boats. It's a luxury show with everything from modern to classic and lavish yachts set against the backdrop of Antigua’s turquoise waters.

For brokers, this show is gold. The opportunity to build relationships with yacht owners and crews, really understanding  the boats with which they are dealing.  It's not just business – they dive deeply into each yacht's fancy interiors and top-notch features and of course sample the champagne and canapés. This hands-on experience helps brokers give personalized advice to their clients, making the whole yacht charter experience even better.

Although the show is a business to business show exclusively for the professional charter industry, it brings many positive impacts to the local community, providing a significant economic boost and promotional tool for the island. For local businesses, the show brings increased business. The restaurants are full of people and yacht talk, the provisioners are fully occupied, there is an increase in workers on the boats. 

For the young people at the National Sailing Academy and Antigua Yacht Club it’s an opportunity to see what a career in sailing can lead to as they navigate their Optimists, RS Zests and Lasers through the waters of Falmouth Harbour.  

The showcase of luxurious yachts against the backdrop of Antigua's stunning scenery creates a visual spectacle that captures global attention. This publicity can attract not only yachting enthusiasts but also a broader audience interested in exploring the unique beauty and culture of Antigua. As a result, the island gains visibility as a premier destination, increasing tourism way beyond the yachting community.

The government of Antigua and Barbuda is rightly proud of the international reputation of the islands’ sailing show and the influx of visitors to Antigua. It is an international  showcase that highlights the beauty and opportunity of Antigua and gives a huge kick-start as the winter sailing season cruises into the island.