Yes Dear is based from Tortola in the British Virgin Islands but can also sail the Leeward Islands from St. Martin / Antigua and the Grenadines from St. Vincent / Grenada.

The itineraries are flexible and customizable to suit your group.

Sample itinerary for the Grenadines:

Day 1
Pick up at St.Vincent and sail to Bequia and stay overnight Bequia. See traditional boat building and purchase a handmade model of a traditional Caribbean Yawl or perhaps shop at the local markets and try some island flavor. Bequia was once the home of whaling in the Caribbean and has a lot of history. For the divers explore Moon Hole which is a deep dive or swim along Devils Table which is a beautiful wall dive. Enjoy snorkeling and diving in maximum visibility under crystal clear waters off white sandy beaches. Snorkel the reefs off St. Margaret's beach, for hikers there is a beautiful coastal walk to French Bay, pick mango along the walk or papaya which grow wide. For evening entertainment listen to the Bequia String Quartet at the Gingerbread House (island music).

Day 2
After breakfast and a swim it's time to set the sails and head for Mustique. Mustique is a huge Botanical garden. Tour by foot, taxi or horse back ride past the homes of the rich and famous. Shopping is very exclusive and charming here. Visit the airport if you dare but be sure and duck when the planes land! Visit the uncrowded beaches of Macaroni Bay and Sandy Bay. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Cotton House and imagine you have stepped back in time, in this graceful haven. For divers there is the wreck of the Jonas a 90 foot dredger which lies in 40 feet or drift dive at the Pillaries a steep slope which drops from 20 feet to 90 feet, large soft corals, reef fish, nurse sharks and barracudas abound. Enjoy sundowners at 'Basil's Bar', you never know who you might meet! Mystique is home to many famous rock stars who like to jam at Basils. Enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars on board or take in some of the local colour and eat at Basil's Bar.

Day 3
Sail to the Tobago Cays and snorkel till you drop, the horseshoe reef is endless. The Tobago Cays offer excellent diving {mostly drift dives}over the horseshoe reef. The water and reef colors are a kaleidoscope of gold, brown, blue, turquoise and green. Enjoy a quiet evening in the cays feasting on the fresh fish catch of the day or sail to Mayreau for the night.

Day 4
A short Sail to Mayreau in the morning offers another island to explore. Climb to the top of Mayeau and enjoy the magnificent views of the Tobago Cays. Snorkel on the reef from Grand Col Point. Enjoy some windsurfing on flat water with constant winds. For hikers a walk from Saline Bay along the salt ponds brings you to some pristine beaches. Be sure to take your camera along as the views are spectular. Spend the night at Salt Whistle bay and enjoy a majestic sunset with cocktail in hand. After dinner dance under the stars to some reggae music.

Day 5
After a breakfast of your choice, sail to Palm Island. Swim ashore on Casuarina beach a gorgeous expanse of golden sands lapped by turquoise waters, the ultimate picture-perfect Grenadine beach. After a tantalizing lunch sail to Petit St.Vincent. Take the helm, trim the sails or just lay out on the trampolines and work on that golden tan with music gently playing in the back round. Petit St. Vincent is a gorgeous very small Island with good beach walks and off lying reefs for snorkeling. A comfortable reef dive off Pinese, offers the opportunity to see Sting Rays, Turtles, reef fish and Garden eels. After another enjoyable feast of fresh fish and local exotic fruits have a drink ashore and see if you can get the parrots to talk to you. Petit St.Vincent has a very exclusive and quiet resort ashore with some quaint customs attached to it.

Day 6
Sail to Union Island. If you only have 6 days to charter we would recommend starting in St Vincent and finishing in Union Island where you can hop on to a plane back to St Vincent or on to Grenada. For those who wish to explore more and charter for ten days?..The adventure continues. After a breakfast of local breads and tropical fruits enjoy a short sail to Chatham Bay on Union Island. With its dramatically mountainous outline Union Island stands out from afar. After lunch explore ashore. Chatham Bay offers a lovely deserted beach and beautiful shoreline perfect for those Kodak moments, watch the local fishermen seine netting and experience Caribbean life. There is good snorkeling here the fish are particularly rich and attract all kinds of bird life.

Day 7
For those chartering for a week fly out of Union Island to St Vincent, or Grenada. After a hearty breakfast we set sail to Carriacou an Island with rolling hills and exquisite water colors. Snorkeling is endless and the waters are teaming with fish. Glossy hill is a good dive site for Sting rays, sharks and turtles. Great hiking ashore, look out for the donkeys and goats! Windsurfing is good here with calm protected waters and not many other boats around. Enjoy an elegant dinner and maybe a night snorkel to see the lobster and crabs.

Day 8
Day 8 offers a long leisurely along the leeward coast of Grenada. Overnight at Prickly Bay, a delightful spot. The land is a tapestry of delight gardens you feel very much in the country here with the sound of birds in the day and tree frogs at night. Grenada offers good diving snorkeling and Palm fringed beaches.

Day 9
A short sail to Secret Harbour or Hog Island for a day of water sports or hire a car and tour the Island. Drive up to Concord Falls and hike up to the upper falls for a swim. Drive on to Rose mount for lunch, and take your time as this is a great drive through forest and countryside. Stop at Crater Lake and take a short hike into the rain forest then on to Grand Etang Lake. Shop at the color local markets or take a tour around the nutmeg factory. This should return you back to the yacht for cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres to swap tales on who saw the best waterfalls or who dared to dive from the cliff sides in to the lake!

Day 10
Sail to Pt. Saline for that last minute shopping before joining your homeward flight.

Sample itinerary for the Leeward Islands:

Antigua is ideal for the start of your yacht charter, with constant trade-winds, historic harbors and 365 beaches easily a week could be spent cruising around this picturesque island of the north Caribbean. The sister island of Barbuda has amazing shell laden beaches stretching so far they dip below the horizon. Whether you're looking for tranquility, great nightlife or a combination of both, Antigua is the perfect place to find it. Antigua is a good starting point for sailing either north or south, a ten day cruise from Antigua to St Martin offers deserted islands, many dive and snorkel sites, endless beaches, tours of plantations, a batik factory, hike a crater, dive deep sea pinnacles, promenade with the jet set, shop in colorful Caribbean markets and sample international gourmet and West Indian cuisine.

Day 1 and 2 Antigua
Nelson's Old Naval Dockyard, located in English Harbor is a spot of historic beauty and interest. It is the only working Georgian dockyard in the world and has a museum dedicated to Admiral Nelson who hid his fleet from the French fleet in English Harbor. Nelsons Dockyard is an active yachting centre. Board your yacht in English Harbor and after lunch set sail for northeastern shore of Antigua, swim off the yacht or stroll along the white sandy beach before sundowners onboard your yacht followed by a gourmet dinner under the stars.

Day 3 and 4 Nevis
Sail to Nevis then drop anchor and explore all the wonders of the island that touches the sky. Christopher Columbus named this island "Nuestra Senora del las Nieves" which translates to "Our Lady of the Snows" due to the way the white cumulous clouds constantly kiss the top the island. Nevis is a lush tropical paradise one usually associates with islands in the South Pacific. The atmosphere here is luxuriant, an intoxicating blend of sunlight, sea air and abundant vegetation. Take some time to explore the old plantation estates, they are now charming inns dotted with sugar mill ruins whispering tales of times past. Nevis is also home to many artists so don't miss the delightful pottery shops and art galleries in town for memorable souvenirs. Whether you are looking to wander through rainforests full of playful vervet (green) monkeys, relax and unwind on powder white sandy beaches, or snorkel the surrounding coral reefs, Nevis is a hidden gem with plenty to offer. A beautiful beach is the famous Pinney's, which is miles long and picture perfect or check out Oualie beach where calm waters are excellent for windsurfing.

Day 4 and 5 St Kitts
Sail to St Kitts and explore. At the center of St. Kitts stands the spectacular, cloud-fringed peak of Mount Liamuiga (pronounced Lee-a-mweega), a dormant volcano covered by dense tropical forest. Take a hike through the rainforest to the very top and swim in Crater Lake. It is the volcanic soil that made this island rich. In the 1700's sugar was the most important crop in the world and St. Kitts was a major producer with 68 plantations growing sugar cane. Production has nearly stopped today, but the remnants of the industry are everywhere to be seen. Old smokestacks rise high into the sky, windmill ruins dot the landscape, and narrow tracks for the tiny train cars traverse the island. Brimstone Hill Fortress, which is situated 800 feet above sea level, is a beautiful historic site with one of the best views in the Caribbean. Romney Manor where Tegereman, a Carib Indian chief, once had his village is now a lush tropical garden setting that is home to Caribelle Batik, where artists use ancient techniques to create beautifully distinctive and colorful fabrics.

Day 6 Barbuda
This flat coral island with seemingly endless pristine beaches lies approximately 30 miles north of Antigua. It is home to Codrington Lagoon which houses an amazing site, the Frigate Bird Sanctuary. These birds, which can neither walk nor swim, are remarkable to watch as they soar high into the clouds and swoop down to steal fresh fish from other birds. History is plentiful on Barbuda and ranges from ancient Amerindian petroglyphs in the Indian Cave, to the 18th-century Highland House, once home to the colonial Codrington family. Because the island is surrounded by reefs, there are also a number of shipwrecks full of colorful marine life to explore while diving or snorkeling.

Day 7 return to Antigua
For 10 - 12 day trips explore St Eustatius, Saba, St Barths and St Martin

Day 6 St. Eustatius
It is hard for visitors to imagine that this quiet Caribbean island was once a major hub for transatlantic trade. Now, Statia is most known for its remarkable snorkeling and diving sites. Underwater volcanic fissures, canyons, living walls, and tangled shipwrecks create an extremely diverse diving environment. Hiking is also a must for visitors as the north end boasts the hilly remnants of an old volcano while the south end is home to a younger, perfectly formed volcano known as The Quill. The Quill soars 2000 feet into the air and is covered in lush vegetation. Visitors making it to the top are in store for views that are otherwise unimaginable.

Day 7 and 8 Saba What drew the Dutch to a rock like Saba may seem baffling, but when visitors hike through the clouds and come to the summit of Mt. Scenery, they completely understand. This island is the highest point in the Netherland Antilles, and its picturesque villages seem to cling to clefts in the rock. A taxi ride up the mountain will bring visitors to Saba's main town called "The Bottom". An artistic glass bead studio, the gubernatorial mansion, and Wilhelmina Park are worth exploring. Ambitious visitors can join the locals as they walk down the 400 steps to Ladder Bay to enjoy a nice swim and relaxing picnic. Visitors interested in diving should also take the time out to dive as Saba offers some of the most remarkable diving in the Caribbean. Diving at Saba must be done with a local operator, diving in Saba offers spectacular seamount and pinnacle dives. Dive at shark shoal 120ft and see pinnacles rich in invertebrate species, giant brain corals and if you are luck shoaling hammerhead sharks. Dive with black tip sharks, snapper, jacks, groupers, trigger fish, barracudas and turtles the dives offer a variation of depths from 120ft to 40ft. Visiting Saba is weather permitting as it does not offer a protected anchorage.

Day 9 and 10 St Barths
You'd be forgiven for thinking you're in the French Riviera when you arrive in Gustavia on St. Barths. Visitors will enjoy the quaint architecture, chic boutiques, rich French culture, and amazing cuisine. Rental jeeps can be hired to explore the island's narrow, winding roads, pristine beaches, and stunning overlooks. A stop at Airport Beach will be quite unforgettable as planes fly low overhead and land right behind you in a beautiful white sandy spot.

Day 11 Ile Fourche
The goats are long gone and with them went the landscape on this tiny little deserted island. So why stop here? Ile Fourche is situated between St Barth's and St. Martin making it a convenient anchorage. Visitors can enjoy a swim or snorkel in the warm surrounding waters or hike high up the barren terrain to experience one of the most beautiful Caribbean sunsets before heading down to St. Barth's. Ills Fourche offers a much protected anchorage, good snorkeling and some quiet time before heading on to St Martin.

Day 12 St Martin
The last day starts off with breakfast and an early sail back to St Martin for your homeward flight.

Your itinerary is completely flexible depending on how active or relaxed you would like to be during your charter. Prior to your vacation the crew will be in touch to introduce themselves and discuss an itinerary outline with you. Ultimately this is your private yacht, so you can change your plans and stay longer in an area, or head off to new shores whenever you'd like - it is entirely up to you.