Boating and Sailing in St. Lucia

Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay are centers for bareboat and crewed yacht charters. Their marinas offer safe anchorage, shower facilities, restaurants, groceries, and maintenance for yachts sailing the waters of the eastern Caribbean. Charter prices range from $1,750 to $10,000 per week, depending on the season and the type and size of vessel, plus $250 extra per day if you want a skipper and cook. Bateau Mygo (Marigot Bay. 758/451-4772. www.chateaumygo.com) specializes in customized, crewed charters on its 40- to 44-foot yachts for either a couple of days or a week. Destination St. Lucia (DSL) Ltd. (Rodney Bay Marina, Gros Islet. 758/452-8531. www.dsl-yachting.com) offers bareboat yacht charters; vessels range in length from 38 to 51 feet. The Moorings Yacht Charters (Marigot Bay. 758/451-4357 or 800/535-7289. www.moorings.com) rents bareboat and crewed yachts ranging from Beneteau 39s to Morgan 60s.