We just (two weeks ago) finished a bareboat charter with Moorings Antigua. Had a truly memorable time visiting (in order) Green Island, Barbuda, Dickinson Bay, Deep Bay, Jolly Harbour, Carlisle Bay and Falmouth. A last day anchor in Freeman Bay, English Harbor, was a great way to end the charter. An added plus was that the Classic Yacht regatta was in full swing so boat watching was a delight.

People are really friendly, and the variety of anchorages is a plus. We saw hump back whales several times on our sail to Barbuda. A day spent at the Royalston on Deep Bay was much appreciated by the crew (book one day ahead). Falmouth is a neat town with several dining and bar opportunities (we enjoyed two visits to Catherine’s Cafe and a lunch at Hummus for example). Nelson’s dockyard added a quaint spot to wait for the charter to start.

Moorings Antigua has very pleasant and helpful staff (including delivering extra outboard fuel on our second to last day). Do check the boat systems though!

The wind was generally higher than in the BVI, and the seas also rougher with bigger swell than we are used to particularly along the exposed eastern side of the island (up to Green Island). But we enjoyed the sailing. Snorkeling was hit or miss with some nice spots (Green Island, Carlisle Bay) and some where the water was murky (the wreck in Deep Bay for example). Mostly we had to beach the dinghy which resulted in some hilarity (must practice more).