Antigua Charter Show Names ALTA, ASAHI, GALENE and LULUS for 2026

Charter-fleet preview, 11 November 2026. The organiser's featured-yacht list was released on 5 November and describes registrations ahead of the 4–9 December show; vessel positions and attendance remain subject to change.

The organiser identifies yachts ahead of the December meeting The Antigua Charter Yacht Show has published an early look at its 2026 fleet, naming ALTA, ASAHI, GALENE, LEMON TREE and LULUS as examples of the yachts expected for the December gathering. Its announcement of 5 November says more than 70 yachts are registered, with the overall list ranging from 58 feet to 313 feet. These are organiser-provided figures at the date of the announcement, not an independently audited final attendance count. The show is scheduled for 4–9 December 2026 in English Harbour, where the event has long acted as a meeting point for the Caribbean charter trade.

For Superyacht Guide, the significant development is the detail in this newly published selection rather than the fact that a December show exists. The five highlighted yachts have different designs, ages, management arrangements and guest experiences. This makes their announcement useful to charter professionals comparing the range of vessels on display, and to owners considering how their own yacht is presented to the market. A registered yacht can be withdrawn or rescheduled; clients should regard the list as an advance preview and confirm the current lineup with the event and appointed managers before arranging meetings.

ALTA highlights the commercial value of a substantial refit The organiser introduces ALTA as a 144-foot yacht with accommodation for up to twelve guests and a crew of nine. Its description emphasises a recent redesign of guest and owner spaces, including finishes, furniture and stonework. Specific attractions include outdoor dining, a jacuzzi, an outdoor cinema, a full-beam owner's suite with private study and a beach club containing a gym. The announcement also lists a large collection of tenders and watersports equipment. These are marketed features reported by the show, and their availability for any specific charter should be confirmed with the managing broker.

ALTA offers a reminder that charter competition is not restricted to the newest hulls. A serious refit can change the impression made by interior spaces and guest facilities without changing the vessel's fundamental identity. Potential guests may still want to understand the timing and scope of work, crew continuity, water-toy qualifications and practical use of spaces while underway or at anchor. The organiser identifies IYC as the manager. Its announcement does not, by itself, establish price, availability or the outcome of any inspection. It should be treated as a starting point for closer inquiry, not a substitute for current specifications.

ASAHI brings large sailing-yacht character to the lineup ASAHI is described by the organiser as a 184-foot Perini Navi sailing yacht launched in 2009 and extensively refitted in 2023. The listed work includes hull and stern painting, teak and mast-decking work, replacement of information-technology and audiovisual equipment, a new galley, refreshed flooring and updated lighting. The interior is attributed to Rémi Tessier, with mahogany, wenge, ebony and textured leather contributing to its restrained character. The organiser identifies Edmiston as its manager, and says the yacht accommodates twelve guests with a crew of ten.

This vessel represents a markedly different decision for charterers from choosing a motor yacht with a pool-focused beach club. A large sailing yacht is about the rhythm of passages, sail handling and the atmosphere of living under rig, though actual sailing conditions depend on weather and the captain's judgement. ASAHI's layout, including a broad main saloon and multiple guest cabins, may suit a particular group configuration. Interested charterers should ask the manager about the present specification, routes and operational restrictions. The organiser's reference to awards and past refit work is useful context but should not be turned into an unsupported claim about its current condition.

GALENE provides a familiar Amels platform with new context The official fleet preview identifies GALENE as the final Amels 180 Limited Editions delivery, measuring about 180 feet, with exterior design by Tim Heywood. It describes a full-beam master suite with a fold-down balcony and additional balconies in the main saloon. The sun deck features a jacuzzi and flexible lounging areas, while the yacht is said to have a crew of thirteen. According to the organiser, GALENE is managed by Fraser and is expected to berth at Antigua Superyacht Marina during the show. That last detail is a planned berth, not proof of arrival.

The organiser also outlines GALENE's intended seasonal movement: Caribbean cruising during the winter and holidays followed by a return to the western Mediterranean in mid-spring for the summer charter period. Such plans help brokers understand the geographical fit for client enquiries. They should not be presented as confirmed future movements or as live tracking information. For owners, the case illustrates how a well-known limited-edition platform can be differentiated through layout and guest-service details rather than engineering novelty alone. The important questions remain current availability, the crew's experience and the precise amenities offered under the charter agreement.

LEMON TREE offers a particular kind of owner-deck privacy LEMON TREE, measuring 202 feet in the organiser's announcement, is presented with seven cabins and an owner's suite occupying a separate deck. The description includes expansive windows, a private deck with a pool and areas for exercise or sunbathing, plus a study and substantial bathroom accommodation. Elsewhere, the yacht has a hammam, beach-club gym, extensive outdoor seating and a variety of watersports equipment. A crew of sixteen is noted, with the announcement highlighting particular service interests among crew members. The organiser identifies Y.CO as the management company.

The yacht's appeal is not merely the length of its equipment list. Seven cabins offer flexibility for family gatherings or groups with varied accommodation needs, while a separate owner's deck can provide a different balance of privacy and shared space. Charter clients should discuss sleeping arrangements and permitted guest numbers with the manager rather than infer them solely from the number of cabins. Amenities such as a pool, hammam and gym also carry safety and operational considerations when a vessel is moving. The advance description establishes the proposed experience; actual use remains subject to the captain and crew.

LULUS brings a new Mangusta design to the Caribbean scene LULUS is identified as a new 144-foot Mangusta Oceano 44 with accommodation for up to twelve guests in five cabins. The official preview describes extensive use of marble and a restrained interior palette. Its unusual foredeck feature, called the Island, places sunpads within a pool area approached by a bridge. At the stern, folding terraces and the lowered transom are described as opening the beach club towards the water. The organisers also name an Axopar 37 Sun Top support boat and watersports equipment. Camper & Nicholsons is listed as manager.

These elements reflect the current commercial emphasis on an easy transition between indoor rooms, protected exterior seating and activities at sea level. A visually dramatic foredeck photograph can draw attention, but a broker needs to explain how a feature works under real conditions: access, weather limitations, supervision and the suitability of the vessel for a particular family or group. Similarly, a support boat's advertised presence is not a blanket promise that every activity will operate at all times. LULUS provides the show with a newly built yacht to compare against refitted and more established charter platforms.

The venue joins heritage, marinas and a working charter market The Antigua gathering takes place around English Harbour and the historic Nelson's Dockyard setting, part of the wider national heritage landscape. It is not simply a floating exhibition for the general public. Charter shows are working environments where brokers and industry professionals assess vessels, meet captains and crews, and develop a practical understanding of the offer they may later discuss with clients. The organiser's published descriptions make clear that yacht management varies among companies, so a visitor should arrange relevant appointments through the official process and the authorised broker.

The early list spans yachts smaller than Superyacht Guide's principal 24-metre editorial threshold as well as substantial superyachts. This report concentrates on the five larger vessels singled out in the organiser's announcement, all comfortably above that threshold. We have not assumed that a yacht's inclusion on the list grants access, that every detail can be independently inspected or that its marketing description amounts to an owner's guarantee. Buyers and charterers should independently verify current specifications, registration, safety, permitted guest numbers and any other material conditions through the appropriate professionals.

What the 2026 lineup will reveal after the show opens An event roster is valuable, but what ultimately matters is whether visitors can compare the vessels fairly. ALTA's refit, ASAHI's sailing heritage, GALENE's Amels platform, LEMON TREE's private owner accommodation and LULUS's new beach-club approach illustrate different routes to an appealing charter proposition. The comparison is qualitative. Without reliable current charter pricing, operating data and client feedback, it would be speculative to rank them by value or to predict commercial performance from an exhibition preview.

The organiser's source should remain the reference point for additions, withdrawals and appointment arrangements as December approaches. Its 5 November announcement includes a link to the wider registered-yacht list and the management companies for each featured yacht. The event is scheduled for 4–9 December 2026; Superyacht Guide will distinguish future programme information from actual show results when reporting after opening. For now, the new feature list gives charter professionals a more concrete view of the vessels shaping the first major conversations of the Caribbean winter season.

Primary source: Antigua Charter Yacht Show organiser, 5 November 2026 fleet preview.