Antigua to Welcome Aman at Sea’s Luxury Yacht for Caribbean Debut

Ultra-luxury hospitality brand Aman is making a landmark expansion of its yachting division, naming Antigua and Barbuda the official starting point for its first luxury vessel, Amangati, as the brand kicks off its debut Caribbean cruise season in November 2027. The yacht is scheduled to dock at St. John’s, Antigua’s capital, to mark the start of its first regional operations after completing an introductory Mediterranean sailing season and a 13-night transatlantic crossing from southern Spain. Reservations for the highly anticipated 5- to 8-night inaugural Caribbean itineraries, which will run from November 21, 2027 through January 2, 2028, are now open to global travelers. The entire season will be anchored out of St. John’s, which will serve as the vessel’s official homeport in the Caribbean, with multiple Windward Island voyages set to depart directly from the Antiguan port. Upon embarkation, guests will set sail across a curated route spanning the Leeward Islands, Windward Islands, and Dutch Caribbean. The itinerary includes a dedicated full day at a Barbuda marina, plus stops at other top Caribbean destinations: St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Barthélemy, the British Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten, Saba, Montserrat, and Anguilla. Before reaching its Caribbean homeport, Amangati will wrap up its first Mediterranean sailing season with a transatlantic departure from Malaga, Spain. The 13-night crossing includes two intermediate stops: the Spanish coastal city of Cadiz and the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, before the yacht makes its first Caribbean landfall in Antigua. The 47-suite Amangati is built to deliver the ultra-luxury experience Aman is known for worldwide. Every suite comes with private ocean-facing outdoor terrace, and the vessel boasts four distinct dining venues, a full-service luxury spa, dedicated wellness facilities, and a custom marina platform designed to support a wide range of on-the-water activities and water sports. Differentiating Aman at Sea’s itineraries from many standard cruise offerings, the brand confirmed its Caribbean voyages will prioritize extended overnight stays at ports and late departures, allowing guests more time to immerse themselves in each destination. Every itinerary will include hand-curated cultural experiences, local culinary explorations, and guided nature-focused outings tailored to the unique character of each stop. The inaugural Caribbean season will wrap up with a special New Year’s celebration hosted in Nevis, after which the Amangati will continue its regional cruise operations across the Caribbean.