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5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Port guide
St. George's — at a glance
21 boats are available to book in St. George's from 2 bases; the largest are Port Louis Marina (14), Grenada Yacht Club (7). The fleet is 13 catamarans and 8 sailing boats. The most common models are Leopard 42 (3), Lagoon 46 (2), Lagoon 42 (2), Leopard 45 (2), Moorings 42.3 (2) — 15 models in all. Built 2009–2026, 12.4–19.8 m long, 3–5 cabins, up to 11 guests. Day rates start from €262; the typical boat here is around €515 per day, and every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate before extras.
St George’s is Grenada’s harbour capital and the southern base of the Grenadines: Port Louis Marina in the Lagoon and the marinas around the south coast (Prickly Bay, Le Phare Bleu, Clarkes Court) hold a charter fleet twenty minutes from the airport, with Carriacou, Union Island and the Tobago Cays a day north and the whole Grenadine chain for a week one-way to St Vincent. Grenada is south of the usual hurricane track and sails year-round.
Charter bases in St. George's
- Port Louis Marina 14 boats
- Grenada Yacht Club 7 boats
Getting there
By air. Maurice Bishop Airport (GND) is about 8 km — 15–20 minutes by taxi to Port Louis or the south-coast marinas, with direct flights from London, New York, Miami and Toronto.
St. George's before you cast off
The Carenage, the horseshoe harbour of the town, and Fort George above it; the Grand Anse beach 10 minutes south; the spice plantations and the Grand Etang rainforest inland; the underwater sculpture park at Molinière a short sail north.
Supermarkets near the Lagoon and on the south coast deliver to the marinas; the marinas have chandlers, restaurants and fuel docks.
A week from St. George's
Day 1 — St George’s → Carriacou, Tyrrel Bay (35 nm). The passage north up Grenada’s west coast to Carriacou’s main anchorage.
Day 2 — Tyrrel Bay → Sandy Island → Hillsborough (5 nm). The sandbar cay for the day, Hillsborough for customs.
Day 3 — Carriacou → Union Island, Clifton (10 nm). Into St Vincent and the Grenadines; clear in at Clifton.
Day 4 — Union → Tobago Cays (5 nm). The reef lagoon and the turtles.
Day 5 — Tobago Cays → Mayreau → Petit St Vincent (8 nm). Salt Whistle Bay, then the private-island anchorage.
Day 6 — PSV → Carriacou, Tyrrel Bay (10 nm). Back into Grenada waters.
Day 7 — Carriacou → St George’s (35 nm). The passage home.
Types of boats in St. George's
- Catamarans 13 boats · from €515 per day
- Sailing boats 8 boats · from €262 per day
Frequently asked questions
How much does a yacht charter in St. George's cost?
Day rates on the boats listed here start from €262 and the typical boat is around €515 per day; a week (7 nights) starts from €1,834. Prices are the boats’ own listed rates; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.
What kinds of boats can I charter in St. George's?
21 boats are available to book in St. George's: 13 catamarans and 8 sailing boats. The most common models are Leopard 42, Lagoon 46, Lagoon 42, Leopard 45.
Which marinas do charters leave from in St. George's?
Charters in St. George's leave from 2 bases: Port Louis Marina (14 boats), Grenada Yacht Club (7 boats).
How far is the airport from St. George's?
The nearest airport is Grenada Maurice Bishop Airport (GND), under 10 km away as the crow flies; Union Island Airport (UNI) is about 70 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat in the Caribbean?
No formal licence is required in most of the islands, but the charter company asks for a sailing résumé and may require a skipper for the first day if experience is thin; a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page. Crewed catamarans need nothing of the guests.
When is the season?
December to April is high season — trade winds, dry weather and the highest prices; May to July is quieter and cheaper; August to November is hurricane season, when many boats are laid up and insurance limits where you can go.
What day do charters start?
Charters start any day of the week in the Caribbean, with handover around midday and return by mid-morning; the exact times are on each boat’s page.