Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Ultimate Style in the Caribbean On Board a Luxury Yacht
Christmas and New Year's offer the perfect opportunity to escape to the warm Caribbean waters with your friends and family. Wake Christmas morning to views of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, then slip below the surface at the Baths and explore the underwater world that awaits. Alternatively, book a luxury motor yacht in St. Barths to attend the hottest New Year's celebration surrounded by some of the biggest household names. Whether you wish to relax in the secluded anchorages of St. Vincent and the Grenadines or E-foil across the glassy waters of Anguilla, the Caribbean invites you to spend your holidays in ultimate luxury.
With access to nearly every charter yacht on the market, the Boatbookings team will plan every detail of your vacation, leaving you with nothing to do but choose which water toy you want to try next. Each year, our team attends annual shows to inspect the top yachts of the season, allowing us to match you with the one that fits your exact needs. We step aboard to meet the crew, sample the menus, and inspect the layouts, so we can recommend the very best for you. Our charter experts are thrilled to create a truly bespoke experience. Whenever you are ready, we can match you with your perfect yacht. Contact our team for a proposal.
Caribbean Events During Christmas and New Year's
Christmas is a festive and joyful time in the Caribbean. Each island has its own traditions and way of celebrating the holiday season. Guests can enjoy local festivals, meet artists and tourists in bars and restaurants, or simply lie on the deck of a luxury crewed catamaran or luxury crewed motor yacht and gaze at a million stars. There is something for everyone, and all in the carefree, easy Caribbean style.
Carriacou
In Carriacou, there is the famous Parang Music Festival. This annual event is one of the most beloved in the Caribbean and attracts fantastic musicians.
St. Vincent
In St. Vincent, there are caroling competitions and what is known as the Nine Morning Celebration. Celebrations start early every morning (4 am!) and include sea bathing, street parades, vendors selling everything imaginable, and lots of singing and dancing.
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Mustique
In Mustique, on New Year's Eve, there is a famous party with two bands and celebrities galore at Basil's Bar. Right after Christmas is the famous Blues Festival at Basil's Bar.
Antigua
In Antigua, there is a Christmas Masquerade Party at the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. On Christmas Day, there is a Champagne Celebration in Nelson's Boatyard at the Antigua Yacht Club. Locals and tourists gather to listen to live bands, quaff champagne, and enjoy the colorful, festive atmosphere. Proceeds benefit the Hourglass Foundation Charity.
St. Martin
In St. Martin, there is the "Lighting Parade", a show of Christmas costumes in the streets of Grand-Case. On the following day, there is the Annual Christmas Lights Competition and Christmas Eve, dancing, dining, and Midnight Mass. On New Year's Eve, the Réveillon de la Saint Sylvestre, there is a festive celebration with noisemakers, balloons, and late-night dancing at hotels and restaurants.
Guadaloupe
In Guadaloupe, there is a Jazz Festival in mid-December in Pointe à Pitre, on Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass with French and Creole carols, and on Dec. 28, the Young Saints' Day Parade for children carrying Christmas toys.
Martinique
In Martinique, there is a Rum Festival at the St. James Museum in Sainte Marie (Rum Museum). There is also a Christmas Caroling Festival in Saint Joseph (Association Mazincouin). Tourists can join locals in celebrating Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve and festive dining and dancing at hotels and restaurants on New Year's Eve.
St. Barths
In St. Barth's, there are gala parties in the hotels and restaurants for New Year's Eve…and don't forget about having a Jimmy Buffett cheeseburger at the famous "Hamburger in Paradise" restaurant!
Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
On Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands (BVI), on New Year's Eve, there is the granddaddy of all New Year's parties at Foxy's Bar and Restaurant, where hundreds of boats lash themselves together, and the harbor is turned into one large floating party. This celebration is said to be one of the three best places to be in the world on New Year's Eve, along with Times Square and Trafalgar Square!
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