Sailing in Barbados
"Cruising The Caribbean Sea"

With the easterly trade winds providing idyllic conditions for sailing in Barbados, you will have the opportunity to get out there and really make the best of this Barbados activity.

The amount of freedom you will feel, if you do go sailing in Barbados, is indescribable. You will be king or queen of the waves as your boat swishes gently through the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Many of the waters around the island, especially off the west coast, are well known to for their calm, picturesque conditions offering you a safe venue for sailing.

Where Can I Dock My Sail Boat Or Yacht in Barbados?

There are two locations on the island which are ideal for you to dock your boat while sailing in Barbados. The first being The Harbour in the capital of the island, Bridgetown, and the more luxurious Port St.Charles Barbados Marina.

The Bridgetown Harbour

Situated within the Bajan capital itself at the south-west corner of the island, this is an ideal place to moor if you want to be close to all of the action of Barbados.

This site offers all of the facilities you will need and there are even opportunities to arrange repairs to your boat here.

You may very well be docked close to some very impressive cruise liners, as this dock is also used by them.

Port St. Charles Barbados Marina

Port St. Charles is a rather exclusive place for you to dock up in the north west of the island, very close to the Speightstown village.

The harbour is surrounded by beautifully opulent villas which are for rent, so if you decide to stay in one of the 1 to 3 bedroom luxury properties, you could have your own boat moored very close by.

Here you will find 6 berths which can cater for yachts up to 250ft in length. Further, there are two other moorings offshore that are able to cater for vessels that are even larger than this.

Island Hopping While Sailing in Barbados

Island hopping to and from Barbados is a very common sailing activity for both visitors and locals lucky enough to have their own boat or yacht.

There are so many wonderful places for you to explore around this part of the Caribbean with St.Vincent and The Grenadines being one of the most popular sailing destintations.

There are over 600 islands that make up the Grenadines just southwest of Barbados with the tiny island of Bequia being a hot spot.

You could also consider heading further south to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

But I Don't Have A Sail Boat Or Yacht....Can I Go Charter Cruising?

For those who do not have access to their own boat, there are companies which offer charter cruises in the waters around the island of Barbados.

If you are looking for total relaxation and pampering, this is most certainly the way to do it. Not only are all of your desires well taken care of, whilst on these Barbados sailing cruises, but you can also sit back and relax safe in the knowledge that you are enjoying an entirely safe sailing excursion.

If you are interested in sailing in Barbados this way, there are a number of reputable companies to choose between.