Yacht crew careers in Antigua.
Falmouth and English Harbour are where the Mediterranean fleet winters — and where the most lucrative charter season begins each November.
Plan your Antigua seasonAntigua is small but absolutely central to the Caribbean yachting calendar. From November to April, the megayacht fleet crosses the Atlantic and bases out of Falmouth Harbour for charter, regatta and rotation.
November through April. Arrive late October for crew swaps post-transat; arrive in March for the regatta circuit.
Why crew base themselves in Antigua.
- —Anchor port for the Caribbean charter season
- —Transatlantic rally arrivals create predictable hiring windows
- —Antigua Yacht Show in early December — peak crew demand
- —B1/B2 US visa is the only visa that matters here
- —Walkable port culture from Antigua Yacht Club Marina to Nelson's Dockyard
- —Direct introductions to captains during regatta week
Yacht Show timing
The Antigua Charter Yacht Show in early December is the single biggest hiring event of the Caribbean season. We help clients land in Falmouth two weeks prior.
B1/B2 strategy
Required for US ports and most Caribbean charters. We coach through the application, interview and timing — typically a 4–8 week lead time.
Regatta circuit work
Antigua Sailing Week, RORC Caribbean 600, Heineken — race crew positions that pay and open doors to permanent placements.
Marinas & docks we work with
Falmouth Harbour Marina · Antigua Yacht Club Marina · Nelson's Dockyard · Jolly Harbour Marina · North Sound Marina
Questions about Antigua.
How do I get from Europe to Antigua mid-season?
We coordinate transatlantic delivery crew positions for clients with the right qualifications — pay is modest but the placement and references are gold.
Do I need a B1/B2 visa for Antigua itself?
Not for Antigua, but yes for any charter that touches US or USVI waters, which most do. We treat B1/B2 as mandatory for serious Caribbean crew.
Where do crew stay?
Falmouth Harbour crew houses, or shared apartments in English Harbour. We share the vetted list when clients book.