Caribbean Delivery
The Caribbean is the destination most offshore sailors spend years working toward — and getting a vessel there from the U.S. East Coast is a genuine bluewater undertaking. Whether the route goes via Bermuda, down through the Bahamas, or offshore in a single long passage, SeasCorps delivers your sailboat, catamaran, or powerboat to the islands with the planning, preparation, and seamanship these miles require. Few cruising grounds reward a boat owner like the Bahamas — and few crossings catch the unprepared more often. Whether you are bringing your vessel down from the Eastern Seaboard or making the jump across from Florida, SeasCorps delivers your sailboat, catamaran, or powerboat to the islands safely, with attention to the shallow-water navigation the Bahamas demands.
Yacht Delivery to or from the Caribbean
The Route
There is no single route to the Caribbean, and the right one depends on your vessel, your timeline, the season, and the conditions. SeasCorps plans each delivery around those variables — not a fixed template.
Via Bermuda: For many vessels, Bermuda is the natural first waypoint — roughly 650 nautical miles offshore from the Chesapeake, then approximately 850 miles south to the Eastern Caribbean islands. The Bermuda stop allows for crew rest, reprovisioning, and a fresh weather assessment before the trade wind run south. It is generally the preferred route for sailing vessels.
Via the Bahamas: Vessels coming from Florida or the southern East Coast may route through the Bahamas before continuing south and east into the Caribbean. This path involves the Gulf Stream crossing into the Bahamas, inter-island navigation, and then an offshore passage to reach the Lesser Antilles or other Caribbean destinations. It suits vessels already in the region or those that benefit from a more sheltered, phased passage.
Offshore direct: Some vessel types, schedules, and seasonal windows favor a more direct offshore route. We evaluate this on a case-by-case basis and plan accordingly.
Regardless of route, a Caribbean delivery requires a vessel that is ready for offshore miles — rigging, systems, safety gear, and spares assessed and squared away before departure. We conduct a pre-departure readiness review on every offshore delivery.
Why SeasCorps for This Route
Captain Mark Gervais holds a USCG Master license and brings 35 years of command experience and more than 25,000 nautical miles of offshore passagemaking, including bluewater Atlantic passages and extensive experience throughout the Bahamas. He handles sail and power vessels in the 30–65 ft range* and carries current CPR, AED, First Aid, and Safety at Sea certifications.
Caribbean deliveries involve multi-day offshore passages, international customs and clearance procedures, and the kind of decision-making that only comes from genuine bluewater experience. Mark plans each passage conservatively, with the vessel and crew — not the calendar — driving the timeline.
For owners planning to follow their boat or sail the Caribbean themselves, Mark can pair the delivery with offshore instruction covering passage planning, trade wind sailing, heavy weather preparation, and the practical knowledge that makes Caribbean cruising rewarding rather than anxious.
What’s Included
Pre-departure vessel readiness assessment, route and weather planning, Gulf Stream and offshore crossing strategy, provisioning coordination, international clearance planning, careful underway handling, and clear communication with owners throughout.
Deliveries can be completed with or without owners aboard. New-owner orientation on arrival is available. Quotes are customized to your vessel, route, crew size, and timeline.
Heading for the Islands?
Request a delivery quote and we’ll begin the planning process.