The 2025 Antigua Charter Yacht Show, running from 4–9 December 2025 at the iconic Nelson’s Dockyard in English Harbour, Antigua, is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for the charter-market fleet.
This trade-only event will host more than sixty vessels, including newly launched yachts and those returning from significant refits — all ready for the Caribbean charter season.
Among the headline arrivals is the 73-metre Starfire, a sleek Lürssen yacht that has just completed a transformative 2025 refit. With a rich suite of amenities and deck spaces re-imagined for charter-level performance, Starfire will make her Antigua show debut, offering brokers and charter guests an early view of her revival.
Also slated for attention is the 80-metre Batello (Oceanco Y700 series), freshly relaunched after an extensive refurbishment. Her updated layout, modern interior features and deck enhancements position her strongly for winter charter in the Leeward Islands.
For those seeking contemporary new-build pedigree, the 76-metre Alvia (Feadship, 2024) will also be on display. With natural materials, generous volumes and deck-to-sea connectivity, she underscores the trend toward high-volume charter platforms that don’t compromise elegance.
What stands out for the 2025 show is the balance between heritage and innovation. Classic sailing yachts, modern launches and superyachts reborn through refits will share the docks. For example, the historically inspired 64-metre schooner Atlantic completes this mix, offering guests a charter experience grounded in tradition but delivered in turnkey condition.
From a refit-tone perspective, the show provides unique insight into how top-tier vessels are being updated for the charter market: structural modifications, interior upgrades, new wellness and water-toy installations, and deck-flow improvements designed for guest mobility and comfort. The attending yachts serve as live case-studies of how mission-critical refit programmes elevate long-term assets.
In short, the 2025 Antigua Charter Yacht Show is far more than a networking fixture—it’s a stage for superyacht evolution. For industry professionals, buyers and charter clients alike, it offers a first-hand appraisal of how refit strategy and new-build ambition are converging in the Caribbean fleet ahead of the high season.
