Premier yacht charter company The Moorings has a new destination on its list – Martinique.

Bareboat and skippered charters aboard sail and power yachts are bookable now for winter departures. The Martinique fleet will include mid-size Beneteau monohulls, sailing catamarans from Robertson & Caine, including the award-winning Moorings 4500 and the flagship 514 Power catamaran.

Located in the Lesser Antilles’ Windward Islands, the volcanic-formed island of Martinique is a mountainous region part of the French Republic, making it a mecca for French-Caribbean culture, maritime history and world-class sailing.

Following a 45-minute commute from the Martinique Aimea Cesaire International Airport, a Martinique yacht charter begins upon arrival to The Moorings base at the modern La Marina du Marin. This eco-friendly harbour features a wide range of services and amenities to accommodate visiting guests, including: a supermarket, bakery, laundromat, post office, tobacco shop, Currency Exchange office, medical center, car rental, tourism office, ferry service to Saint Lucia, seven shops, eight restaurants and two bar lounges.

Martinique is a cultural mosaic that effortlessly blends cosmopolitan appeal with local island charm.

“From hiking through lush rain forests to bathing in natural hot springs, strolling along exotic black-sand beaches to feasting on authentic French and Creole cuisine, this one-of-a-kind destination is worthy of every traveller’s bucket list,” says Josie Tucci, vice president of sales and marketing for The Moorings.

To learn more about The Moorings’ newest yacht charter destination, Martinique, visit www.moorings.com/martinique.