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Puerto Rico is the easternmost member of the archipelago of the Greater Antilles. The island country is an associated state of the United States of America. The main island is Puerto Rico, which has two important neighbouring islands, Vieques and Culebra, as well as other smaller islands. The biggest settlement is the capital, San Juan, which lies on the northern coast of the island of Puerto Rico. The area of the island is 9 56.2 nm2 and has about 3 615 086 residents. Spanish and English are the official languages.
In Puerto Rico, a license is not specifically required. You simply need to fill out a sailing resume and only charter a yacht that your experience permits. Before you confirm your sailing trip to the Puerto Rico, please send us your sailing experience, or a copy of your skipper licence and we will check it for you.If you do not have a skipper license, or experience it is also possible to rent a last-minute yacht with a skipper
There are many excellent free moorings in Puerto Rico, as well as many well-equipped marinas. Here are some of them:
Puerto Del Rey lies in a beautiful, naturally sheltered gulf. The through of waves of the area offers protection from tropical storms and hurricanes for more than 25 years. A wide variety of services is available in the 50-hectare area. This steady port serves as a perfect shelter. If you spend your holiday in the Caribbean Sea and would like to sail around the islands, Puerto Del Rey could be an excellent starting point for your discoveries. Don’t forget about the wonderful Spanish fortresses from the middle age, and the outlying islands. A vacation on the Caribbean Sea is a vast experience for everyone. Either if you wish for a more passive, relaxing holiday or lively parties, you’ll find all the opportunities here. Besides the coastal wonders of nature, the downtown historical buildings also offer true time travel. Restaurants, bars, and cafes with local specialties are waiting for you too!
With two terminals, San Cruise Port is one of the largest and busiest ports in the Caribbean. The two terminals can accommodate up to 9 cruise ships at the same time. Due to its geographical location, the port is safe even during hurricane season. The port offers several services like towing, drinking water access and electricity, telecommunication services and shops. The city’s tourist attractions are easily accessible by public transport.
The marina of Fajardo is located on the east coast of Puerto Rico. It is a natural, quiet coast, and the depth of the water is 5-6 m. Despite its small size, it has a great infrastructure: water, electricity and refuelling are available. You can easily visit Culebra, Vieques and the British Virgin Islands from here.
The third busiest port in Puerto Rico is northwest of downtown Mayagüez, stretching for 3.2 nm along the coast. The depth of the water is 8-9 m. Despite being one of the smaller ports, it can accommodate boats up to 150 m in length. The communication infrastructure is also outstanding.
Founded in the 18th century, the port is located at the southern tip of Ponce. It can accommodate smaller boats with a length of 13 m. It has a total of 26 berths, but it provides free mooring for inflatable boats. If your boat needs cleaning or maintenance, the port of Ponce is the right destination for you. Their eco-friendly attitude is also outstanding in this region.
The port is located 43.2 nm west of San Juan. It is an important fuel and chemical port. However, the crescent-shaped bay is only partly protected, so this destination is only recommended for experienced sailors.
Although the port of Guanica is small, the coastline is protected, thanks to its natural features. This is the best port to use during hurricane season. The maximum water depth is 7, 3 m. Technically it is well-equipped, it has a 0/24 port elevator and several fixed cranes. In addition, there is water access, electricity and refuelling.
Jobos Bay is located on the east coast of Puerto Rico. It is the second-largest estuary in the country. The port is perfect for sailors looking for calmer waters. Jobos Bay has beautiful natural surroundings. Thanks to modern equipment, the port is very popular among sailors.
Guayanilla Harbour is on the south coast of the island. It is easily accessible for boats with a maximum draft of 12 m. The harbour of Guayanilla is protected by wide reefs at the entrance. The harbourmaster is responsible for maintaining order.Find more Puerto Rico sailing routes or choose from another Caribbean yacht charter
The island is a perfect site for beach lovers. It has hundreds of beaches with crystal clear water. Each of them has its own, unique characteristics.
San Juan and Isla Verde are among the most visited beaches on the island. One of the main reasons for this is marketing since the best coastal holiday resorts are in these districts. While the beaches of San Juan and Metro are not the most outstanding in Puerto Rico they are the most popular tourist destinations for several reasons. Those who would like to spend a weekend near San Juan, Isla Verde, Dorado és Rio Grande are in a convenient distance of the airport and can find excellent hotel options. Visitors can get to know the joy of a large tropical seacoast, bustling nightlife, and several water sports.
Condado is a very popular beach among the tourists of San Juan. It’s ideal either for those who wish to relax in a Caribbean coastal resort, and those who’d rather engage in the downtown milling. The city centre is only a few steps from the beach. They often compare Condado to the atmosphere of Miami Beach because of the cultural sights, nearby beaches, and world-class attractions.
Spend a great day on La Posita Beach a short drive from San Juan and only a few minutes away from Isla Verde. It’s a long beach on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean with few visitors. The coral-stone wall created a long, shallow pool, sheltered from strong waves. This large beach is truly ideal for families with small children or those who wish to swim in calm waters.
You can find a wide range of programs on the island of Puerto Rico. Adventurers can explore the underground caves of Río Camuy Cave Park or the 500-year-old walls of the El Morro fortress. Lovers of the beach must visit the western beaches of Rio, where boating and surfing are almost inevitable programs. Lovers of the city will surely enjoy the milling nightlife and bustling entertainment, along with the excellent dining opportunities and the best shopping centres in the Caribbean region. You can easily discover the world-class historical sights from San Juan, or the El Yunque rainforest and its beautiful waterfalls.
The Caribbean region is characterized by the all year long hot and humid tropical climate. The weather is somewhat cool and dry from the middle of January to the middle of April. From the middle of June to the middle of November it’s usually hot, wet, and rainy. The tropical monsoon climate dominates in the country. Thus, the annual average temperature is 28 °C, 22 °C in winter, 32 °C in summer.
The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Puerto Rico. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.
The wind rose for Puerto Rico shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Puerto Rico shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.
Puerto Rico has a tropical climate with little seasonal variation in an average of 26°C – 30°C. Local conditions vary according to elevation and exposure to rain-bearing winds.It is hot all year round with a hotter slight season from May to October and a relatively cool season from December to March. Northeast trade winds bring heavy rainfall to the north coast, while the south coast is in a rain shadow. Hurricanes develop in the region between June and November. Tropical storms typically hit the island during this time, though island life goes on as normal for residents. Temperatures throughout the year are warm to hot, averaging near 30°. Rain falls each month of the year, but the heaviest precipitation occurs after May. The Wet Season begins in May and lasts usually till October. The weather is hot and humid occasionally with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Late November brings the Dry Season which lasts through late April. Weakening cool fronts from the northern lower temperatures and humidity, and dry and sunny conditions prevail.
Day 1: San Juan – Loiza (16.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 2: Loiza – Fajardo (Isleta Marina) (28.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 4.5 hours), Day 3: Fajardo – St.Thomas (Yacht Haven Grande) (41.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 6.5 hours), Day 4: Yacht Haven Grande – Red Hook (St.Thomas) (8.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 5: Red Hook – Hull bay (St.Thomas) (8.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 6: Hull bay – Culebra (Dewey Harbor) (22.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 3.5 hours), Day 7: Culebra – Playa Fortuna – San Juan (51.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 8 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Fajardo – Ceiba (2.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 30 minutes), Day 2: Ceiba – Vieques (Bahía Icacos) (19.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 3: Bahía Icacos – Cayo Luis Pena (9.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 4: Cayo Luis Pena – Benner Bay (Saint Thomas) (30.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 5 hours), Day 5: Benner Bay – Saint John (Cruz Bay) (4.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 6: Cruz Bay – Druif Bay (Honeymoon Bay) (11.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 7: Druif Bay – Las Croabas – Fajardo (38 nm – Sailing time*: about 6 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
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Day 1: Providenciales (Turks- és Caicos islands) Turtle Cove Marina – Mangrove Cay (5.8 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 2: Mangrove Cay – Cockburn Harbor (37.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 6 hours), Day 3: Cockburn Harbor – Big Sand Cay (24.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 4: Big Sand Cay – Luperón Harbor (Dominican Republic) (80.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 12.5 hours), Day 5: Luperón – Puerto Plata (16.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 6: Puerto Plata – Sosúa (10.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 7: Sosúa – Playa el Valle (77.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 12 hours), Day 8: Playa el Valle – Puerto Bahia Samaná (33.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours), Day 9: Samaná – Miches (18.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 10: Miches – Cap Cana (Punta Cana) (55.2 nm – Sailing time*: about 8.5 hours), Day 11: Cap Cana – Isla Mona (Puerto Rico) (35.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours), Day 12: Isla Mona – Mayagüez (38.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 6 hours), Day 13: Mayagüez – Boquerón (14.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 14: Boquerón – Isla Giligan – Guanica (26.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 4.5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Nanny Cay, Tortola – Frenchman’s Cay, Soper’s Hole (4.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 2: Frenchman’s Cay – Hans Lollik Island (11.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 3: Hans Lollik Island – Santa Maria Bay, Saint Thomas (5.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 4: Santa Maria Bay – Culebrita – Dewey, Culebra (17.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 5: Culebra – Sun Bay Marina, Fajardo, Puerto Rico (25.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 4 hours), Day 6: Fajardo – Cayo Icacos (3.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 7: Cayo Icacos – Loíza – San Juan (30.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Antigua, English Harbor – Nonsuch Bay (9.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 2: Nonsuch Bay – Barbuda, Low Bay (37.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 6 hours), Day 3: Low Bay – Saint Barthélemy, Gustavia (55.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 8.5 hours), Day 4: Gustavia – Saint Martin, Philipsburg (14.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 5: Philipsburg – Marigot (14.1 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 6: Marigot – Peter Island, Sprat Bay (85.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 13.5 hours), Day 7: Sprat Bay – Norman Island, Bight Bay (4.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 8: Bight Bay – Saint John, Coral Bay (5.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 9: Coral Bay – Cruz Bay (10.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 10: Cruz Bay – Saint Thomas, Long Bay (9.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 11: Long Bay – Saba Island (5.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour), Day 12: Saba Island – Culebra, Ensanada Honda (16.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 13: Ensenada Honda – Isla Palominos (18.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 3 hours), Day 14: Isla Palominos – Puerto Rico, Fajardo Puerto, del Ray Marina (5.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 1 hour)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
Day 1: Punta Cana, Marina Cap Cana – Isla Mona (34.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours), Day 2: Isla Mona – Bahía Salinas, Cabo Rojo (40.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 6.5 hours), Day 3: Bahía Salinas – Isla Caya de Muertos – Ponce (40.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 6.5 hours), Day 4: Ponce – Isla de Gilligan (14.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours), Day 5: Isla de Gilligan – Boquerón (27.9 nm – Sailing time*: about 4.5 hours), Day 6: Boquerón – Isla Mona (38.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 6 hours), Day 7: Isla Mona – Punta Cana (34.4 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours)
* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.
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