To 'Make Your Day Special' we offer private, exclusive, personal and relaxed cruises for groups of up to 12 family and friends. Our 47FT. Classic Ketch "Hawnalea" provides you with the ultimate space to enjoy your day in comfort. You can be confident that your Skipper, Captain Kevin, with crew Tyler, will deliver professional and attentive service at all times.
There is nothing quite like the experience of being aboard a yacht under sail, particularly when it is sailing the beautiful coastline of a Caribbean island. This experience will be yours on your "Special Day".
Around lunchtime you slip lazily into a secluded bay and drop anchor. You may have opted for lunch on board or ashore, and what happens next is entirely up to you!
You may wish to use our snorkelling gear, drop into the beautiful clear blue water and explore the wonder of sea life beneath the surface that at Antigua’s famous Cades Reef. If water sports are not for you then just remain on the yacht, have a drink, and chill - your choice entirely. We also have fishing equipment on board for those who dream of telling stories of the one that got away!
Lunch will be available at your convenience and you will be offered a delicious array of fresh local specialities and your choice of wine with your meal.
As this is your "Special Day", you choose what you would like to do after lunch. You may wish to continue your waterborne activities, explore and relax on the beach, or go sailing.
If you opt for a "Super" Day Cruise, your day will end with canapés and cocktails on board as we watch the sun go down - with maybe a glimpse of the famous “green flash”! – Yes, it IS real! Then we head home.
Antigua day sailing cruise options
All of our "Special Day" Cruises provide you with a private, personal and relaxed sailing experience as well as a chance to see Antigua’s beautiful coastline from the sea. Choose any of the following cruises to suit your needs.
"SUPER" DAY CRUISE:
Not less than 8 hours duration allowing plenty of relaxed sailing and lunch, and the chance to ‘round the day off’ with ‘Cocktails & Canapés’ at sunset. Cruise times vary with time of year: February to August: 11:00am – 7:00pm; September to October: 10:30am – 6:30pm; November to January: 10:00am – 6:00pm.
"SPECIAL" DAY CRUISE:
Not less than 6 hours duration allowing plenty of sailing time both before and after lunch. This Cruise is particularly suitable for Cruise Ship passengers as the timing fits very nicely with arrival and departure times in St. John’s. Cruise times: 10:30am – 4:30pm.
"LUNCH" CRUISE:
There are 2 options of 4 and 5 hours duration and can be tailored to suit your preference. We take a short sail to a nearby bay for full buffet lunch on board or ashore at a local beach side restaurant. There is plenty of opportunity for swimming and snorkelling. Cruise times are 4 hours: 10:30am – 2:30pm. And 5 hours: 9:30am – 2:30pm
"SUNSET" CRUISE:
Not less than 3 hours duration, with a relaxing late afternoon sail before anchoring to enjoy your ‘Cocktails & Canapés’ as the sun sets. Definitely one for the romantics among you and ideal for honeymoons, anniversaries, and even proposals – of which we have had several! Cruise times vary according to time of year: February to August: 4:00pm – 7:00pm; September – October: 3:30pm – 6:30pm; November to January 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Please enquire for details of your options:
- 'Collect From / Return To Cruise Ship Dock Service' (4, 5 and 6 hour cruises only)
- Champagne Cruise. (Available on all cruises).
We have no doubt we will 'Make Your Day Special'.
See our Rates page for pricing information.
You can also check Hawnalea's availability here.
Please contact us for further information.