The Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2026 marks its 65th anniversary, taking place 4–9 December in the picturesque setting of Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Recognised as the leading event that kicks off the Caribbean's winter charter season, this trade-only show gathers top charter brokers, yacht owners, and marine industry professionals for a week of exceptional yachting opportunities. Guests will get access to over seventy motor and sailing yachts on display across three renowned marina venues: Nelson's Dockyard, Falmouth Harbour Marina, and Antigua Yacht Club Marina.

Every December, the Caribbean charter season announces itself at English Harbour, when the Antigua Charter Yacht Show drops anchor. This year, from 4–9 December 2026, yacht owners, captains and brokers will gather for the show's landmark 65th edition. Sixty-five years is no small feat, it makes this one of the longest-running shows in yachting.

This is a trade show built for people who mean business. Brokers, central agents, and captains descend on Antigua for structured, up-close inspections of a fleet running 70-plus motor and sailing yachts, each one presented by the crew who'll actually be sailing it next season. No brochures, no guesswork — just direct access to the vessels, the details, and the people who bring them to life.

The action unfolds across three legendary marinas — Nelson's Dockyard, Falmouth Harbour Marina, and Antigua Yacht Club Marina — all woven together with transport services, so hopping between hulls is effortless. And Nelson's Dockyard itself remains the beating heart of it all: a UNESCO World Heritage Site. When the horns sound at day's end, the show shifts gears. Expect the fiercely competitive Chef's Competition, showstopping tablescaping displays, seminars sharp enough to shape next season's strategy, and evening receptions that turn handshakes into handbooks for the season ahead. Last season's show saw some serious star power grace the docks — from the sleek, fresh-off-refit Alvia, to the wellness-deck wonder Starfire, to Oceanco's commanding Batello, holding court as the largest yacht in the fleet.

For an industry that lives on trust, first impressions, and the perfect match between yacht and guest — this is where it all comes together. Six days. One island. A fleet ready to define the winter ahead.