before you sail
Plan your trip
The practical stuff. When to come, what to bring, how to get to the boat, and what happens if the weather turns.
timing
When to sail
Peak season
December through April. Steady trade winds, warm dry days, cool nights. Book 3-6 months out.
Shoulder season
November and May. Fewer boats, similar weather, better rates. Availability is easier to find.
Off season
June through October. Warmer, more variable, some rain days. We only run limited trips in these months.
Hurricane notes
Formal hurricane season runs June through November. The ABC islands sit outside the hurricane belt and rarely see direct impact, but we adjust routes when needed.
arriving
Getting to the boat
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Fly into Queen Beatrix International (AUA) with direct connections from most major US and European hubs.
Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt. Complimentary transfer from AUA to the marina, roughly 20 minutes by car. Send us your arrival details after booking.
Nearest airport: AUA
what to bring
Packing list
Essentials
- Passport (valid 6 months beyond return)
- Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Two swimsuits
- Light long-sleeve shirt for sun
- Sandals with grip and closed-toe shoes
- Sunglasses with strap
- Personal medications
Nice to have
- Underwater camera
- Prescription snorkel mask
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Book or e-reader
- Motion sickness prevention (patches or bands)
Leave at home
- Hard-shell suitcases (no storage space)
- Formal wear
- High heels
- Non-reef-safe sunscreen
the fine print
Cancellation policy
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Full refund up to 60 days before departure. 50% refund from 60 to 30 days. Inside 30 days, deposit is non-refundable but transferable to a future trip.
the weather
If the wind turns
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat. If severe weather forces us to reroute or delay departure, guests are consulted before any changes and full alternatives are offered.
questions
Before you book
When's the best time to sail the Caribbean?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Peak trade wind season runs November through April.
What's the weather like on the route?
Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Expect 15-25 knots and mostly sun.
What should I pack?
Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. Soft-sided bag, swimsuits, reef-safe sunscreen. See the packing list below for the full version.
How do I get to the departure point?
Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Fly into AUA (Aruba) and we'll arrange the transfer to the marina.
What's the cancellation policy?
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium. Full refund up to 60 days before departure, 50% up to 30 days, no refund inside 30 days.
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