Motor Yachts

Close-up of a luxury white yacht on the water, showing the bow and multiple decks, with a clear blue sky and ocean in the background.

Globally, roughly 85% of yachts over 30 metres are motor-driven. So it’s no surprise that powered superyachts also represent the majority of tonnage cruising the Caribbean.

They thrive on fast repositioning, plush comfort, and seamless access to world-class anchorages from the Bahamas fringe to Antigua, St. Barths, St. Kitt’s, the Virgin Islands, and down through the Grenadines.

The prime season runs through the winter months, when settled tradewinds and clear waters pair with effortless logistics - bunkering, provisioning, premium marinas, and expert shore support.

With generous toy lockers (and over the years increasingly with a dedicated support yacht), owners and guests pivot from reef dives to helicopter transfers and beach club set-ups without sacrificing interior space or range.

Captains plan routes around marine parks and seasonal weather, using the mothership as a stable base for day hops and longer passages alike. This overview focuses on powered cruising style and operations.

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Support Yachts

Two large yachts with multiple decks and communication antennas floating on the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Support yachts, also known as shadow yachts or escort vessels, travel alongside a mothership to unlock true full-fleet capability without compromising a single square meter of guest space.

Purpose-built to look sharp and operate hard, they provide dedicated platforms for a certified helipad, expansive storage for toys and dive gear, mini-subs, larger and faster tenders, and even a land vehicle.

With generous capacity for extra provisions, spare parts, and technical stores, they double as a mobile workshop for wood, composite, or metal repairs and can carry additional crew and specialist staff.

In short: the mothership stays pure luxury, while the support yacht quietly does the heavy lifting - beautifully.

Explorer Yachts

Aerial view of a large luxury yacht on the water, showing the top deck with a helipad marked with a large 'H', seating areas, shaded lounges, and a boat docked on the side.

Explorer yachts, sometimes also called expedition yachts, pair robust, often ice-class hulls with long-range autonomy to remain self-sufficient for extended periods in the most remote regions. While explorer, expedition and support yachts can have similar design and technical elements, they do not have to be identical.

Their rugged outward aesthetic hides serious capability: enlarged deck space to carry submarines, vehicles, or helicopters (with hangar and refueling), plus workshops and specialist crew. Many are thoughtful refits or conversions, upgraded for endurance, safety, and comfort without losing their go-anywhere spirit.

In practice, true explorers have the range and capability to cross oceans unsupported, while expedition-capable yachts are engineered to operate independently where no shore-side infrastructure exists.

That independence demands onboard garbage treatment and drinking-water management alongside ample stores, spares, and technical facilities. In short, these yachts are designed to linger where others can’t - bringing the world’s wild places within refined, reliable reach.

Visit also our galleries to discover a curated selection of large sailing yachts.