Antigua Charter Yacht Show

The Antigua Charter Yacht Show takes place every year in early December at Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua and Barbuda, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Organised by the Antigua Charter Yacht Meeting, this trade-only show brings together charter brokers, captains, crew agencies, marine vendors and specialist press, identified through a colour-coded badge system. The programme includes a captains' briefing, a chef competition and informative talks. According to the organiser, the 2026 edition marks the show's 65th anniversary, tracing its first gathering back to 1961, making it one of the longest-standing charter shows in the world.

Open to charter professionals rather than the public, the show is a key stop for owners and yacht managers based in the Caribbean during the winter season, when many crews call in ahead of the charter season. It also carries a local charitable dimension, with an evening in support of GILM Inc, which helps disadvantaged children in Antigua.

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