Destinations

Caribbean

ABC Islands

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Aruba / Bonaire / Curaçao

Cruising area

Southern Caribbean / Dutch Caribbean

Season

December to April

The ABC Islands offer a distinctive southern Caribbean yacht route with strong diving, beaches and Dutch island character.

Northern Europe

Aarhus

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Denmark

Cruising area

Kattegat / Denmark East Coast

Season

May to September

Marinas

1

Aarhus offers a modern Danish city stop for yachts exploring Jutland, Kattegat and the eastern Danish coast.

Middle East

Abu Dhabi

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

United Arab Emirates

Cruising area

Arabian Gulf

Season

October to April

Marinas

9

Abu Dhabi combines Yas Marina, island resorts, cultural attractions and winter cruising potential in the Arabian Gulf.

Other

Acapulco

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Mexico

Cruising area

Guerrero / Pacific Mexico

Marinas

1

Mediterranean

Aeolian Islands

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Italy

Cruising area

Central Mediterranean / Sicily

Season

May to September

Marinas

1

The Aeolian Islands offer volcanic scenery, clear water, stylish island stops and some of Italy’s most memorable yacht cruising.

Asia Pacific

Aitutaki

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Cook Islands

Cruising area

South Pacific / Cook Islands

Season

May to October

Aitutaki offers one of the South Pacific’s classic lagoon experiences, ideal for quiet, carefully planned yacht visits.

North America

Alaska

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

United States

Cruising area

Alaska / Inside Passage

Season

May to September

Alaska offers one of North America’s most powerful explorer-yacht experiences, centred on wilderness, wildlife and glacial scenery.

Mediterranean

Alexandria

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Egypt

Cruising area

Eastern Mediterranean / Egypt

Season

April to October

Marinas

1

Alexandria gives Eastern Mediterranean yacht itineraries a historic Egyptian gateway with major cultural depth.

Northern Europe

Algarve

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Portugal

Cruising area

Algarve / Atlantic Portugal

Marinas

6

The Algarve offers Portuguese resort marinas, guest appeal and useful positioning for Atlantic and Western Mediterranean routes.

Mediterranean

Almeria

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Spain

Cruising area

Andalusia

Marinas

1

Almeria is a yachting destination connected to Aguadulce / Almería and the wider Andalusia cruising area, included to support marina coverage on Superyacht Guide.

Mediterranean

Amalfi Coast

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Italy

Cruising area

Western Mediterranean

Season

May to September

Marinas

1

A superyacht destination guide to the Amalfi Coast, including Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Capri, cruising appeal, anchorages and seasonal notes.

Asia Pacific

Amami Oshima

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Japan

Cruising area

Ryukyu Islands / Southern Japan

Season

March to June and October to November

Amami Oshima offers a quieter southern Japan cruising experience with nature, culture and Ryukyu-chain positioning.

Northern Europe

Amsterdam

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Netherlands

Cruising area

North Sea / Netherlands inland waters

Season

May to September

Marinas

12

Amsterdam adds culture, logistics and Dutch maritime relevance to Northern European yacht itineraries.

Asia Pacific

Anambas Islands

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Indonesia

Cruising area

Southeast Asia / South China Sea

Season

March to October

The Anambas offer secluded Indonesian cruising for yachts seeking clear water, remote anchorages and a quieter Southeast Asian route.

Indian Ocean

Andaman Islands

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

India

Cruising area

Indian Ocean / Bay of Bengal

Season

November to April

The Andaman Islands offer adventurous yacht itineraries through remote beaches, reefs and forested islands.

South America

Angra dos Reis

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Brazil

Cruising area

Brazilian Coast / Costa Verde

Season

December to March

Marinas

9

Angra dos Reis offers Brazil’s classic island-yachting experience, with sheltered waters, rainforest shores and easy links to Rio.

Caribbean

Anguilla

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Anguilla

Cruising area

Caribbean / Leeward Islands

Season

December to April

Anguilla offers quiet luxury, exceptional beaches, fine dining and relaxed yacht visits close to St Maarten and St Barths.

North America

Annapolis

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

United States

Cruising area

Chesapeake Bay

Season

May to October

Marinas

4

Annapolis is one of America’s most important sailing centres and a natural hub for Chesapeake yacht itineraries.

Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Antarctica

Cruising area

Antarctic Peninsula / Southern Ocean

Season

November to March

The Antarctic Peninsula offers the classic polar yacht experience, combining wildlife-rich landings with dramatic ice and mountain scenery.

Antarctica

Antarctica

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Antarctica

Cruising area

Antarctica / Southern Ocean

Season

November to March

Antarctica represents the highest level of explorer-yacht cruising, combining remoteness, wildlife and extraordinary ice landscapes.

Mediterranean

Antibes

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

France

Cruising area

French Riviera / Western Mediterranean

Season

May to September

Marinas

5

A superyacht destination guide to Antibes, Port Vauban, the IYCA, Cap d’Antibes and the French Riviera yacht support network.

Caribbean

Antigua

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Antigua and Barbuda

Cruising area

Caribbean / Leeward Islands

Season

December to April

Marinas

7

Antigua combines historic harbours, yacht services, regattas, beaches and one of the Caribbean’s most established superyacht scenes.

Northern Europe

Antwerp

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Belgium

Cruising area

Scheldt / North Sea route extension

Season

May to September

Antwerp adds Belgian culture, dining and historic port atmosphere to Northern European yacht itineraries.

Middle East

Aqaba

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Country

Jordan

Cruising area

Red Sea / Gulf of Aqaba

Season

October to April

Marinas

2

Aqaba links Red Sea cruising with two of the Middle East’s greatest shore experiences: Petra and Wadi Rum.