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A New Luxury Yacht Charter in the British Virgin Islands

California-based Nomada Hotel Group is coming to the Caribbean – but not on land. The company says it is “dipping its toes in the water” in the Caribbean with a new luxury yacht charter in the British Virgin Islands. It’s called …

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Has a New Caribbean Port: Bonaire

The Caribbean island of Bonaire is the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest port in the region. Ritz-Carlton’s new luxury cruise line called on Bonaire for the first time this week, with the Evrima ship in the heart of Kralendijk. The yacht, …

Seadream Yacht Club Adds a New Caribbean Port: Statia

There is new tourism energy in Statia, the tiny Dutch Caribbean island near St Maarten, thanks to a new luxury resort and major new ferry service. And now the island has added another achievement: it’s the newest port of call …

A New All-Inclusive Yacht Charter Company in the BVI

new all-inclusive yacht charter company has opened up operations in the British Virgin Islands. Dream Caribbean Blue, which is sailing with a fleet of 14 yachts, has set up a new base at the Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina. …

BVI’s Bitter End Yacht Club Reopening in October

The relaunched Bitter End Yacht Club is reopening for the season in October, Caribbean Journal has learned. The legendary British Virgin Islands resort, which is back after a large-scale reconstruction project following Hurricane Irma, is reopening for the 2022-2023 season …

USVI Charter Yacht Show Set for November in St Thomas

Planning has already begun for the 2022 edition of the USVI Charter Yacht Show. This year’s event will be set at IGY Marinas’ Yacht Haven Grande in St Thomas from Nov. 12-15. “Build. Learn. Shine. Certify. These are the keywords …

SeaDream Yacht Club Launches More Caribbean Voyages

Small-ship cruise line SeaDream Yacht Club has released its slate of fourth quarter 2024 Caribbean voyages. At just 344 feet, the newly renovated luxury yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II are a decidedly different way to explore the Caribbean Sea. …

How Marriott Bonvoy Is Becoming More Than “Just a Loyalty Program”

For years, Marriott International’s loyalty program has been at the forefront of the travel industry, allowing members to earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, as well as through everyday purchases with …

Grenada Sailing Week Is Making Its Return

Grenada’s premier sailing event is making its triumphant return later this month, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. Grenada Sailing Week is set for Jan. 27-30 at the island’s Petite Calivigny Yacht Club. The regatta will be a one-off departure from the …

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Sunset in Grenada

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal subscriber Ronald Bell, who sent in this lovely shot of sunset at the Grenada Yacht Club. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in …

US Virgin Islands Primed for Big Yacht Charter Season

The US Virgin Islands has seen significant growth in its yacht charter season amid the pandemic — and that’s expected to continue into 2022. Indeed, many yachts have near to fully booked seasons, according to the organizers of the recently-held USVI …

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Joins Marriott Bonvoy

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, which will begin its sailings to the Caribbean next year, is joining Marriott Bonvoy. That means Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points for voyages on the company’s boutique cruise ships. “It is exciting to …

The Caribbean’s Legendary Bitter End Yacht Club Is Rising Again

Before the storm, it was a Caribbean Mecca. And then Hurricane Irma came to the British Virgin Islands, and Virgin Gorda’s legendary Bitter End Yacht Club was no more. But now, after four years of hard work, the Bitter End …

A New Way to Stay at The Bahamas’ Staniel Cay Yacht Club

One of the top yachting destinations in The Bahamas has expanded with 21 new moorings near its marina, Caribbean Journal has learned. The addition provides what the property called “a much-needed secure mooring option for boaters in the area while …

CJI Conversation: Nadine Agard-Juillerat of Invest SVG

By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), specifically Canouan Island, has seen a recent spike in interest from wealthy investors. This story is part of Caribbean Journal Invest, the authority on Caribbean hotel, …

Bahamas Looks to Tap Charter Yacht Market

The Bahamas is looking to tap into the increasingly popular charter yacht market, as demand for the industry continues to grow. Accordingly, the destination held a special Bahamas Charter Yacht Show in West Palm Beach this week. The two-day, …

US Virgin Islands Kicks Off Charter Yacht Season

The US Virgin Islands has kicked off its charter yacht industry with the hosting of the USVI Charter Yacht Show. Last week’s event, held with rigorous health and safety protocols, brought more than 50 charter yacht brokers, with another …

All the St Thomas Hotels You Can Stay at Right Now

The US Virgin Islands is open again for tourism, and the destination’s popular destination of St Thomas has a fine collection of resorts ranging from budget-friendly, in-town hotels to luxurious retreats like the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Magan’s Bay is …