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Antigua

Yachts arrive in November and the busiest month is January. This guide covers crew work, berths, refits and visiting Antigua.

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3,633

yacht visitors in January 2026, a record for a January

19,074

yacht visitors in 2019. Visitors are people, not yachts

4 to 9 Dec

Antigua Charter Yacht Show, 2026, at Nelson's Dockyard

22 Feb

RORC Caribbean 600 start, 2027, at Fort Charlotte

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Antigua pages

For crewJobsRules for finding work as crew in Antigua, the agencies, training and when yachts are here. Jobs in Antigua are listed at the top of the page when they are posted.For captainsBerthsMarinas in English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour, with sizes, contacts, clearance and the cruising permit. Berths are limited, so book early.For captains and yardsRefitsYards and storage in Antigua, the trades in the harbours and when to book. Check haul-out limits with the yard.For owners and charter guestsVisitingWhen to come, the events with dates, where yachts anchor and how to get to Antigua. December to April is the main yacht season.

Map

English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour

Most superyacht work in Antigua is in two neighbouring harbours on the south coast. Nelson's Dockyard is in English Harbour. The marinas and boatyards are in English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour.

Nelson's Dockyard Marina. Marina in English Harbour, inside Nelson's Dockyard National Park. The Charter Yacht Show is held here.

Falmouth Harbour Marina. Marina on the north shore of Falmouth Harbour.

Catamaran Marina. Marina and boatyard at the head of Falmouth Harbour.

Shirley Heights. Lookout above the entrance to English Harbour.

Seasons

Best months and weather

28.3°

56.6

Jan

28.4°

44.9

Feb

28.8°

Mar

29.4°

Apr

30.2°

89.6

May

30.6°

Jun

30.9°

86.5

Jul

31.2°

99.4

Aug

31.1°

131.6

Sep

30.6°

142.2

Oct

29.8°

135.1

Nov

28.8°

83.4

Dec

Peak seasonShoulder seasonOff seasonTop number: mean daily high, °C. Bars: rain, mm.

V.C. Bird International Airport, Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services. The averaging period is not stated. Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November (NOAA). Season bands are our own estimate.

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English Harbour and Falmouth Harbour

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