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Netherlands Antilles — at a glance
1 boat is available to book from 1 departure base. Boats leave from St. Maarten - Philipsburg (1). The fleet is 1 catamaran. Weekly prices start from €5,999 for a catamaran; every price on this page is the boat’s own listed rate for 7 nights, before extras.
When to go
St Maarten sails from November to June, with December to April the trade-wind high season and the Heineken Regatta in early March the busiest week; May and June are calm and cheaper, and the hurricane season runs July to November. Philipsburg, the Dutch capital, has the cruise port, Princess Juliana airport and the lagoon at Simpson Bay, and the French side is a bridge away.
Where to sail in Netherlands Antilles
Catamaran charter from Philipsburg, St Maarten
The boat on this page is based at Philipsburg on the Dutch side: Simpson Bay lagoon and its marinas for provisioning, Great Bay for the first night, and the whole island - Grand Case, Orient Bay, Tintamarre - within a day.
Boats leave from St. Maarten - Philipsburg 1
Sailing to Anguilla, St Barts and Saba
Anguilla and St Barts are each a day sail from St Maarten and the standard week loops them, with Saba and Statia to the south-west for a longer trip; customs clearance is done at each island.
Boats leave from St. Maarten - Philipsburg 1
Bareboat, skippered or crewed
Bareboat charter in St Maarten is rented against a sailing résumé, with a skipper added for a day or the week; crewed catamarans with captain and chef are booked all-inclusive, and day charters always sail with a captain.
Types of boats in Netherlands Antilles
One catamaran at Philipsburg - the Netherlands Antilles fleet on Adriavela.
- 1 catamaran from €5,999 per week
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to charter a boat in the Netherlands Antilles?
Bareboat charter in St Maarten is rented against a sailing résumé, with a skipper added for a day or the week; crewed catamarans with captain and chef are booked all-inclusive, and day charters always sail with a captain.
When is the best time to sail in the Netherlands Antilles?
St Maarten sails from November to June, with December to April the trade-wind high season and the Heineken Regatta in early March the busiest week; May and June are calm and cheaper, and the hurricane season runs July to November. Philipsburg, the Dutch capital, has the cruise port, Princess Juliana airport and the lagoon at Simpson Bay, and the French side is a bridge away.
Where can I sail in the Netherlands Antilles?
2 sailing areas: Philipsburg, St Maarten (from St. Maarten - Philipsburg); Anguilla, St Barts and Saba (from St. Maarten - Philipsburg). Each has its own bases, and the boats on this page leave from all of them.
How do I get to the charter bases in the Netherlands Antilles?
The nearest airports to the largest bases: St. Maarten - Philipsburg (1 boats): St Maarten Princess Juliana Airport (SXM), under 10 km away. Distances are as the crow flies; most charter companies arrange a transfer on request.
How many boats can I charter in the Netherlands Antilles?
1 boat from 1 base: 1 catamaran. Availability and prices are live from the charter companies.
How much does it cost to charter a boat in the Netherlands Antilles?
On the boats listed here day rates start from €857 and a week (7 nights) from €5,999. These are the boats’ own listed rates before extras; fuel, marina fees on the route and local taxes are paid separately.