CARIBBEAN


Jamaica


Christine Downer, Marina Manager at Errol Flynn Marina and Boatyard suggests treating Jamaica as a destination in itself rather than a stop-off and to include multiple Jamaican ports in the itinerary: Port Antonio, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Negril and spend 3-4 days in each port. If you are going around the Island get a cruising permit in advance from the Maritime Authority of Jamaica. Some of her top recommendations include: rafting on the Rio Grande, the view at the Blue Lagoon hanging out at Frenchman’s Cove beach, eating lunch at Boston Jerk Centre and touring the Blue Mountains. She says, “It all depends on what expectations visitors have before they get here. For example some must visit Bob Marley Museum because they know him for the reggae music, or see Tracks and Records because of Usain Bolt.


The island has a variety of attractions to cater to the different needs of tourists. For example we have mountains for hiking, rivers for rafting and swimming, many beaches, waterfalls, scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, culture, reggae music and world renowned jerk cuisine!”


So there you have it - the lowdown on six of the top Caribbean islands. But that’s not even touching the tip of a palm tree of what’s on offer in the Caribbean Sea. There are


more than 700 different Caribbean


islands, islets, reefs and caves to explore across the three major island groups of The Lucayan Archipelago, and The Greater and the Lesser Antilles. So relax. Chill out. You’ve got seven hundred excuses to stay there for as long as you like.


YACHT HAVEN GRANDE Awarded the coveted 5 Gold Anchor Award and named the 2016 Superyacht Marina of the Year, IGY’s Yacht Haven Grande in the historic Charlotte Amalie Harbor in St. Thomas, USVI is one of the finest luxury yacht marinas in the world. Forty-six megayacht slips, world-class amenities, extraordinary service, a beautiful location and idyllic sailing climate make Yacht Haven Grande a premier destination. The marina is complimented by the adjoining shopping galleria and office complex, and shops at Yacht Haven Grande. They offer side-to berth for yachts up to 656’, in-slip high- speed fueling, waste and oil removal, 24-hour security and nearby access to the island’s best yacht provisioning, catering, laundry, fitness centre and ships’ chandlery and much more. For more details Tel: +1.340.774.9500 or visit www.igy-yachthavengrande.com


SHORE SUPPORT Shore Support is a Caribbean Yacht Agency that changed the way yacht agents have traditionally done business in the region. With a fleet of RIB tenders and centre console boats they pickup and deliver directly to you at anchor and in surrounding islands. Vessel clearance is done before or as you enter the bridge, saving time for guests and tender launching. They have also worked with suppliers to change packaging techniques to ensure freshness and to save weight on flown in products. They also cover all of the usual agency work, clearances and assistance in all islands, APA delivery and more. For more details Tel: +1 721 544 5009 or visit www.shoresupport.net


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