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A 45-foot monohull pays between US$161 and US$338 for five nights at an Eastern Caribbean marina. Verified rates by boat size, with a calculator.

How Much Does It Cost to Cruise the Caribbean for a Year The honest answer is somewhere between US$800 and US$5,000 per month for two people on a 38 to 45 foot sailboat, depending on how you live. That is a wide range, and it is wide because cruising costs are almost entirely about choices:… Continue reading How Much Does It Cost to Cruise the Caribbean for a Year

Best Caribbean Islands for Sailing: An Honest Comparison Choosing where to sail in the Caribbean is one of the best problems a sailor can have. The islands are close together, the trade winds are reliable, the water is warm, and every island offers something different. But “best” depends entirely on what you care about. A… Continue reading Best Caribbean Islands for Sailing: An Honest Comparison

The Eastern Caribbean is one of the best cruising grounds in the world for a reason. The islands sit close together, the trade winds are reliable, the water is warm, and the cultural variety from one stop to the next is remarkable. Whether you have a week, two weeks for a focused Leeward Islands loop,… Continue reading Eastern Caribbean Sailing Itinerary: 7 Days to 3 Months, With Distances and Clearances

ARC Rally 2026: Route, Timing and What Happens After the Atlantic Crossing The ARC Rally 2026 departs Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 22 November 2026, bound for Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, 2,700 nautical miles to the west. Organised by the World Cruising Club, the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers has run every year since 1986… Continue reading ARC Rally 2026: Route, Timing and What Happens After the Atlantic Crossing