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It might be a life-altering experience to travel to the world’s best ports by Superyacht, but it takes a truly excellent yacht agent to make it a trip you’ll never forget. With this in mind, we thought it worth taking a deep dive into the top yacht agents in the Caribbean – all managed by the highly-dependable Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS).
With offices spread across the globe, AYSS has been providing yacht services to captains and crew ever since 1991, and with 71 dedicated Superyacht agents spread across the world, they can make sure that you are linked seamlessly from one destination to another, meaning you’ll never be far from professional help and a friendly face.
Recognising how important it is that support is in place at each of its destinations, AYSS agents offer vessels and crew the guidance and support needed to take advantage of everything that a country has to offer. Whether you need help with the essential day-to-day requirements of your Superyacht, assistance with visas, cruising permits, and port control requirements; suggestions for wonderful sights and places to discover; or even recommendations for the best local culinary delights – AYSS yacht agents cover it all!
Discover The Top Yacht Agents In The Caribbean
1. BVI – SHORE SIDE YACHT SERVICES LTD
Yacht support services include:
- Clearance Procedures
- BVI Visas
- Duty-Free Fuel
- Yacht Food Provisioning
- Banking Services
2. ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES – ERIKAS YACHT SERVICES
Erika’s Yacht Agents is the premier yacht agent in St Vincent & the Grenadines. With years of experience in the yachting industry, Heather Grant & her team will look after all your needs – even before you arrive you will benefit from their itinerary and clearance advice. As a yacht agent in the Caribbean specialising in larger, crewed yachts, both private and charter, they offer a fully comprehensive range of services, handled by a well-trained and experienced team.
Yacht support services include:
- Yacht Agency Services
- Yacht Provisioning
- Concierge Services
- Travel Services
- Day Sails
3. ST MAARTEN – DOCKSIDE MANAGEMENT
Dockside Management was founded in 1990 and has since become one of the world’s most reputable yacht support agencies. They are well known for providing prompt, dependable service, attention to detail, integrity, and 24-hour availability to many private yachts and charter yachts in the Caribbean.
“I have been using Dockside Management in St Maarten for over 20 years and they continue to provide exceptional service and ‘make things happen’ – the benchmark against which I judge others, worldwide” – Captain of a 97m megayacht.
Yacht support services include:
- Immigration and customs clearance
- Banking
- Berthing
- Fuel bunkering parts procurement
- Inbound and outbound shipping and container movements
READ MORE: AYSS Membership: What’s The Benefits For Superyacht Agents?
4. ST MAARTEN – BWA YACHTING
The headquarters for BWA Caribbean is also located in St. Maarten, where BWA Yachting St Maarten was established in 2009. Located right on the water in Simpson Bay, BWA yacht agents are in the ideal spot for easy provisions collection by tender. However, BWA can also deliver anywhere in St Maarten, St Barths, or Anguilla.
Yacht support services include:
- Immigration and clearances (including electronic clearances in St Barths and Anguilla)
- Secured APA delivery
- Bunkering,
- Freight handling
- Part sourcing and all concierge and VIP services
5. DOMINICA– COBRA TOURS & YACHT SERVICES
Cobra yacht agency services have been providing award-winning support to vessels making a stop at “The Nature Island,”…Dominica since 1989. Cobra Tours, an established AYSS member, can proudly say that they have been providing vessels with Superyacht agency services for 33 years.
Yacht support services include:
- Port clearances
- Fuel bunkering
- Provisioning
- Entertainment
- Yacht registration (Saint Lucia and Dominica jurisdictions)
6. ANTIGUA – ANCHOR CONCIERGE
Anchor Concierge is a one-stop agency catering to all the needs of today’s high-pressure yachting industry with offices at both Falmouth Harbour Marina and Antigua Yacht Club Marina. Being one of the top yacht agents in the Caribbean, they’ve built an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional yacht support services for vessels of all sizes.
Yacht support services include:
- Pre‐arrival notifications and meet and greet assistance with dockage 24/7
- Full arrival and departure procedures, Customs, Immigration and Port Authority
- Agents for National Marine Suppliers, Complete Marine Freight, Deckers Uniforms, Neko Yacht Supply, DHL, Digicel, Roaming Expert, Peters and May.
- Full Concierge Services including VIP airport transfers, limousine service, taxi service, and car rentals
- Berth reservation and duty-free bunkering
For more information on the top yacht agents in the Caribbean contact AYSS by clicking here.
