Caribbean vs Mediterranean: Choosing Your Charter Region
Seasons, sailing conditions, cost, nightlife and family suitability compared side by side.
Season
The Caribbean runs December to April; the Mediterranean runs May to September. A determined charterer can sail year-round by following the fleet across the Atlantic.
The water
The BVI offers protected, line-of-sight sailing with short hops - ideal for families and anyone prone to seasickness. The Med has longer passages and, in the Cyclades, the meltemi.
Cost
A crewed Caribbean catamaran at $48,000 all-inclusive is usually the better value. Mediterranean charters of comparable comfort land 30–50% higher once VAT and APA are counted.
The experience
Caribbean: beach bars, snorkelling, barefoot. Mediterranean: historic towns, restaurant culture, glamour. Choose by what you want off the boat, not on it.
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