Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU)
Ground access
Antigua has useful international air access, with road transfers to English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Antigua
Antigua is a leading Caribbean superyacht hub with English Harbour, Falmouth Harbour, Nelson’s Dockyard and a strong winter yacht calendar.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Antigua has major recognised yachting merit as a Caribbean superyacht hub.
Preliminary Listing
Caribbean Hub
Regatta Destination
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- Caribbean
- Local area
- Leeward Islands
- Country
- Antigua and Barbuda
- City / area
- English Harbour / Falmouth Harbour
- Type
- Caribbean superyacht hub
- Cruising area
- Caribbean / Leeward Islands
- Best season
- December to April
- Nearest airport
-
V. C. Bird International Airport
ANU - Charter appeal
- Very high
- Marinas
- 7 marinas in the destination area
- Local industry companies
- 25 active company listings
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Explore Antigua
The destination guide
Antigua is one of the Caribbean’s most established superyacht destinations, with a long maritime history, strong winter season, historic harbours, regattas, beaches and specialist yacht services. English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour are central to the island’s yachting identity and provide one of the most recognisable yacht concentrations in the Eastern Caribbean.
The destination is strongly associated with Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua Sailing Week, the Antigua Charter Yacht Show and a wider winter superyacht calendar. For visiting yachts, Antigua works both as a destination and as a practical Caribbean base, offering marine support, provisioning, crew services, restaurants and access to nearby islands.
Guests can combine harbour life with beaches, Shirley Heights, historic sites, resort dining, diving and relaxed island cruising. Antigua is especially useful for charter yachts moving through the Leeward Islands and for yachts seeking a serious Caribbean yachting hub with heritage and atmosphere.
Superyacht highlights
- English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour
- Nelson’s Dockyard and maritime heritage
- Antigua Charter Yacht Show and Antigua Sailing Week
- Strong winter superyacht season
- Yacht services, provisioning and regional cruising access
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour provide the main yacht and superyacht infrastructure.
Berthing
Strong Caribbean superyacht access, especially around Falmouth Harbour, subject to seasonal demand.
Planning details
Best time to visit
The winter season from December to April is the main yacht period, with strong activity around charter shows and regattas.
Coordinates
17.014500, -61.775800
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Falmouth Harbour Marina Antigua
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Falmouth Harbour , Antigua and Barbuda
- Max length
- 100.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Antigua Yacht Club Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Falmouth Harbour , Antigua and Barbuda
- Max length
- 60.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Nelson's Dockyard Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- English Harbour , Antigua and Barbuda
- Max length
- 60.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Jolly Harbour Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Jolly Harbour , Antigua and Barbuda
- Max length
- 60.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Christophe Harbour Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- St Kitts , Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Max length
- 90.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Jolly Harbour Marina Antigua
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Jolly Harbour , Antigua and Barbuda
- Max length
- 40.00 m
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Catamaran Marina Antigua
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Falmouth Harbour , Antigua and Barbuda
- Max length
- 45.00 m
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
Jumby Bay Island; Hermitage Bay; Carlisle Bay; Curtain Bluff; South Point Antigua
Restaurants
Sheer Rocks; Catherine’s Café; Boom; Pillars; English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour waterfront dining
Attractions and places
Nelson’s Dockyard; Shirley Heights; English Harbour; Falmouth Harbour; Pigeon Point; beaches and regattas
Events
Antigua Charter Yacht Show, Antigua Sailing Week and winter superyacht season.