Yacht charter in December

Stephanie C.

In December, a sailing trip might begin along a black lava coastline or end off a tropical island with a dip in the warm water. In the Canary Islands, the open Atlantic shapes the sailing experience, whilst in the Seychelles, granite cliffs frame the bays. In the Caribbean, routes from Martinique and Guadeloupe lead to small islands and sheltered reefs. You’ll find charter offers for all four destinations on our website.

Sailing off the black lava coast

As soon as you set sail from Arrecife, it’s striking just how much volcanism has shaped Lanzarote. Dark rocky shores alternate with light-coloured beaches, and the contrast is particularly striking when viewed from the water. Even in December, the Canary Islands are a great sailing destination, although the wind and Atlantic swell help to determine the choice of legs. Depending on the conditions, you might opt for a coastal cruise or a crossing to the neighbouring island of Fuerteventura. If you’re planning a day ashore, you can explore the Timanfaya National Park to see what the lava fields in the island’s interior look like. For a start from Arrecife, you’ll find several sailing yachts on Lanzarote available through us.

Amidst granite coves and palm-fringed beaches

In the Seychelles, some of the most beautiful island stops are found around Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. A catamaran is ideal for a sailing trip that combines sailing with swimming breaks and shore excursions. On La Digue, the smooth, rounded granite rocks of Anse Source d’Argent provide a striking backdrop. On Praslin, it’s well worth a shore excursion to the Vallée de Mai, where the Coco de Mer grows. In December, the north-west monsoon dictates the weather, and tropical showers are possible from time to time. We offer charter yachts in the Seychelles, including catamarans departing from Mahé and Praslin.

From Le Marin to the Tobago Cays

Le Marin, in the south of Martinique, is a starting point for a December sailing trip through the southern Lesser Antilles. If you have time for a longer route, you can sail from there via Saint Lucia and Bequia to the Tobago Cays. Off the coast of Saint Lucia, the two Pitons are already visible from the water. On Bequia, you can combine a day’s sailing with a shore excursion to Port Elizabeth. The Tobago Cays boast shallow, turquoise reef waters where, with a bit of luck, you might spot sea turtles whilst snorkelling. For this route, we offer charter boats in Martinique, including catamarans and trimarans departing from Le Marin.

Island hopping between Les Saintes and the Cousteau Reserve

Guadeloupe is ideal for a sailing trip combining visits to small islands with snorkelling stops. From Pointe-à-Pitre, a detour to Les Saintes is well worth it, where colourful houses line the bay of Terre-de-Haut. Further west, off Basse-Terre, lies the Cousteau Reserve around the Îlets Pigeon. From December onwards, conditions there are often more favourable for snorkelling and diving trips, as the sea is calmer and underwater visibility is better. Depending on your route, there may be time for a shore excursion on Basse-Terre, where the rainforest offers a completely different perspective on Guadeloupe. You can find suitable charter options in Guadeloupe with us, such as a Lagoon 42 departing from Pointe-à-Pitre.