Superyacht Guide Award
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. ABC Islands has recognised yachting, expedition, strategic, charter or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
The ABC Islands are a southern Caribbean yacht region with Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, diving, beaches, Dutch Caribbean culture and useful route value.
The ABC Islands are a southern Caribbean yacht region with Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, diving, beaches, Dutch Caribbean culture and useful route value.
ABC Islands is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has strategic, charter, expedition, passage-making, cultural or island-cruising relevance. Some of these destinations are established yacht cruising grounds, while others are specialist expedition or route-planning destinations that need careful local support.
For owners and guests, ABC Islands can form part of a wider itinerary involving beaches, reefs, wildlife, culture, marinas, remote anchorages, canal transits, expedition shore landings, diving, rainforests or Atlantic-Pacific passage planning. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.
| Region | Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Local region / area | Dutch Caribbean / Southern Caribbean |
| Country | Aruba / Bonaire / Curaçao |
| City / main area | Aruba / Bonaire / Curaçao |
| Destination type | Southern Caribbean island cruising region |
| Cruising area | Southern Caribbean / Dutch Caribbean |
| Best season | December to April |
| Best time to visit | Dry-season months are usually preferred, though the islands are useful across much of the year. |
| Season | Southern Caribbean cruising season |
| Charter appeal | High regional appeal |
| Nearest airport | Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) |
|---|---|
| Airport access | Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao each have airports supporting regional itineraries. |
| Marina access | Marina and yacht support varies by island, with Curaçao and Aruba especially useful. |
| Superyacht berthing | Berth, customs and island-to-island route planning are recommended. |
| Luxury hotels | Baoase Luxury Resort; Ritz-Carlton Aruba; Harbour Village Bonaire; Avila Beach Hotel |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | Dutch Caribbean restaurants, beach dining, resort venues and yacht hospitality |
| Attractions | Aruba beaches; Bonaire diving; Curaçao Willemstad; reefs; desert landscapes; Caribbean culture |
| Events | events.EventPage.None |