Atlantic wilderness, Pacific grandeur.
A yacht charter along the Americas coastline spans two oceans and some of the most dramatic and varied scenery on earth — from the fjords and wildlife of Patagonia to the warm flats of the Florida Keys and the remote Pacific waters of Mexico's Sea of Cortez. The region rewards guests who want something beyond the conventional Mediterranean season.
+The Americas offer a charter experience unlike anywhere else. On the Atlantic side, the eastern seaboard moves from the historic harbours and fishing villages of New England through to the warm, shallow waters of Florida. On the Pacific, the Sea of Cortez delivers marine life encounters of a quality that few regions can match.
Further south, Patagonia and the Chilean fjords represent some of the most remote and dramatic cruising grounds in the world, where glaciers calve into still water and wildlife is encountered at close range from the deck. The scale of the Americas means that each destination functions almost as its own charter region, with its own season, character and cruising logic.
The Americas span two coastlines and a range of cruising grounds that vary considerably in character and season. Explore the destinations below to find the one that best suits your group, timing and appetite for exploration.
The Americas reward guests who are looking for something different. Whether that is the well-established infrastructure and warm water of Florida and New England, the extraordinary marine life of the Sea of Cortez, or the raw, uncrowded wilderness of Patagonia, the region offers charter experiences that the Mediterranean and Caribbean cannot replicate.
For guests with a spirit of exploration and a flexible itinerary, the Americas provide some of the most memorable and genuinely distinctive cruising available anywhere in the world.
The best time to charter in the Americas depends on the destination. New England and the eastern seaboard are at their best from June to September. Florida is popular year-round, with winter and spring offering the most settled conditions.
The Sea of Cortez is best visited between November and May, when winds are reliable and whale shark encounters are most frequent. Patagonia suits experienced expedition groups and is best approached between November and March.
A selection of yachts suited to Americas cruising, from the warm flats of Florida and New England's historic harbours to the remote waters of Mexico's Sea of Cortez.
New England, Florida, the Sea of Cortez and Patagonia are the primary cruising areas, each with its own season and character.
It varies considerably by destination. New England peaks from June to September. Florida is good year-round. The Sea of Cortez is best from November to May.
Yes, particularly Florida and New England, which offer well-established infrastructure, calm anchorages and strong shoreside options. More remote destinations such as Patagonia are often favoured by experienced charter guests.
A week works well for a focused destination such as New England or the Sea of Cortez. For guests wanting to combine multiple areas, two weeks or more allows a more complete experience at a relaxed pace.