A guide to a crewed yacht charter in Antigua: English Harbour and Nelson’s Dockyard, the best bays and reefs, a trip to Barbuda, when to go and how to book.

Planning a crewed yacht charter in St Barths? When to go, the best anchorages and beaches, New Year in Gustavia, combining St Barths with St Martin and Anguilla, and how to book.

Planning to spend Christmas or New Year on a crewed yacht in the Caribbean? Where to go, how festive minimum stays work, and how to secure a yacht before the best ones are gone.

A sample seven-night crewed yacht itinerary in the British Virgin Islands, from Tortola to Norman Island, the RMS Rhone, The Baths, North Sound, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. Ideal for planning a winter or festive-season charter.

Day charters and week-long crewed charters from Malta, with Gozo, Comino, Sicily and the Aeolian Islands within reach.

A sample one-week motor yacht itinerary from Malta to Sicily and the volcanic Aeolian Islands, with Syracuse, Taormina, Stromboli and Salina along the way.

Charter fee, APA, VAT, delivery fees and crew gratuity: a clear guide to what a crewed yacht charter really costs.

Planning a Caribbean yacht charter this winter? When to go, where to cruise, how rates work and why booking early matters for the festive weeks.