Royal Yacht International showcases the best of the Caribbean and Bahamas
Triumph, one of the boats available for charter with Royal Yacht International
Swimming with the famous pigs at Big Major Cay in the Bahamas
From the low-slung cays of the Bahamas to the volcanic peaks of the Windwards, the Caribbean Sea has a way of pulling even the most seasoned travellers back again and again—and Royal Yacht International (RYI) has made it their business to showcase the best of this region every time, not with off-the-shelf itineraries, but with bespoke charters that are built as thoughtfully as the yachts themselves.
What sets this Monaco-based firm apart is its insistence on doing more than simply booking a boat. Its brokers act more like guides than agents, folding in expert local knowledge that turns a journey into something personal and memorable. A week in St. Barths, for instance, is not just about anchoring off Gustavia but about knowing which table to take at Eden Rock, where RYI has a partnership, and when to slip away to a quieter bay before the harbour fills.
Unlike firms that trade on scale, RYI takes a deliberately boutique approach. Its brokers are not just matchmakers between clients and yachts; they are advocates and insiders, drawing on a network of captains, owners, and local contacts to piece together one-of-a-kind charters in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations. Their seasonal focus on the Caribbean and the Bahamas is no accident. These waters offer both excitement and seclusion—places where a lunch at one of the world’s most glamorous beach clubs can be followed by an evening anchored in a bay so quiet you’ll forget the rest of the world exists.
Eden Rock – St Barths, one of Royal Yacht International’s partners
St. Barths captures this duality perfectly. The island is synonymous with high-gloss glamour—superyachts shoulder to shoulder in Gustavia harbour and tables at Nikki Beach spilling over with champagne. Yet the real magic lies in knowing how to step off that stage. RYI’s brokers point their clients to the hidden gem of Île Chevreau, the westernmost islet in the constellation of islands scattered close to St. Barths, where the sea is often empty save for turtles gliding beneath the surface. Their partnership with Eden Rock gives clients access to one of the island’s most storied spots, where a simple plate of grilled lobster eaten with your feet in the sand can feel as indulgent as any Michelin-starred dinner. By night, the island shifts gear: cocktails at Bonito above the harbour, or a discreet dinner at Tamarin, where lanterns swing above a tropical garden.
The Bahamas, on the other hand, are about space. The Exumas stretch like a necklace across the sea, each cay offering something different. One morning might be spent slipping into the blue to snorkel around Norman’s Cay’s sunken plane, its fuselage now a reef teeming with fish. Another might be all about play—swimming with the famous pigs of Big Major Cay or hand-feeding the tame nurse sharks at Compass Cay. And then there are the moments of nothingness, which in these waters are the true luxury: anchoring off a shifting sandbar that rises only at low tide, setting out a picnic of fresh conch salad and a bottle of rosé, and watching as the sea slowly reclaims the land.
Further south, the Leeward and Windward Islands offer an entirely different mood. In Antigua, English Harbour buzzes with history and regatta energy, the air scented with varnish and rum punch. In St. Lucia, the twin Pitons rise out of the sea in improbable symmetry, their slopes thick with rainforest. Grenada greets you with spice markets that fill the air with nutmeg and clove, while Guadeloupe hides secluded anchorages behind headlands few tourists ever see. RYI’s itineraries are drawn to balance these contrasts—an evening among the boutiques of Gustavia one night, a sunrise paddleboard in a silent cove the next.
Triumph, one of the boats available for charter with Royal Yacht International
Whether in the glittering enclaves of St. Barth, the shifting sands of the Bahamas, or the volcanic landscapes of the Grenadines, RYI’s charters create one constant: belonging. Each itinerary is designed to make the sea feel not just like an escape, but like a return to something beautiful.
Of course, the yachts are central to this experience. Among the extraordinary fleet, the 65m Triumph embodies understated elegance—an Italian-built masterpiece with a design that reflects its very name: a triumph of comfort, style, and space, complete with vast decks, sharp lines, and interiors of glass and pale wood. Meanwhile, Mine Games, a 50m Benetti beauty, offers a sophisticated platform for both relaxation and play, complete with a jacuzzi, beach club and an array of water toys. Likewise, the 55m Deep Blue delivers sleek contemporary living with an abundance of alfresco spaces and a sea-level swim platform for easy access to the water. Each vessel has its own character, but all are designed to be sanctuaries at sea: places where the day unfolds with the tide, not the clock.
What’s more, RYI’s brokers work directly with captains, ensuring each detail—from the provisioning of the galley to the timing of each passage—reflects the client’s expectations. Behind the scenes, every contractual and financial detail is overseen with the same level of precision, supported by in-house legal advisors to provide total peace of mind. For clients used to having to think of everything, the greatest luxury is to think of nothing—where everything is organised to a tee, and all that’s left to do is rest, relax and enjoy the beauty of life at sea. That’s what Royal Yacht International delivers.
Mine Games is built for both rest and play
To find out more about Royal Yacht International, visit the links below:
Royal Yacht International
Web: royalyachtinternational.com
Tel: +377 99 90 72 44
Email: office@royalyacht.it
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