Luxury Yacht Rental in Newfoundland

Luxury Yacht Charter Guide to Newfoundland

There’s an old maritime magic to Newfoundland and a nod to the wilderness that few yacht charter destinations can match. Salt whipped and rocky, the sheer cliffs could make this part of Canada seem stripped to the bone, but the clusters of brightly painted homes, the berries bursting from every bush, and the rugged and warm hospitality of the locals more than makes up for any wind wailing scenes. For yacht charter guests there are endless inlets, coves, and craggy places to explore, making it one of the most under the radar destinations in the world.

Reasons to Charter a Yacht in Newfoundland

All the Elements

If you want to gulp down salty fresh air, wander through spruce pine forests, see whales breach the waters, and let Mother Nature impress her majesty upon you, Newfoundland is a world of national parks, dazzling fjords, frothy botanical gardens, and endless nesting grounds and sanctuaries for seabirds and marine wildlife.

Local Charm

The warm welcome you can expect in Newfoundland is actually one of the biggest tourist draws. Smiles, waves and wonderfully spontaneous invitations and chats make this seabound corner seem like it’s one big village despite there being close to thirty thousand kilometres of coastline. Listening to local storeys and embracing those rare encounters makes trying the local brews and iceberg beer all the more fun.

Strait Sailing

Yacht charter guests will fall hard for the sailing lore around Newfoundland. From cruising the straits to catching cod, kayaking beneath pristine starlight, and following whale fins, the whole ethos embraced by Newfies is ocean abundance. It makes sense that this part of the world would have Viking settlement remains, that the whaling history weaves through, and that fish and chips is nothing short of a local delicacy. These are seafaring lands.

Where to Visit in Newfoundland

St John

Bustling and bright, like a rainbow sitting beneath Signal Hill, St Johns is a truly joyous part of the world. The buildings come in bright block shades of yellow, orange, purple, and blue, there’s always a buzz in the air, and honest outdoor living makes up most of the social scene. Hike to Cape Spear to see the oldest lighthouse, visit The Rooms for art and lots of Newfie cultural history, and hang out at the harbour.

Gros Morne National Park

No matter how big your superyacht is, it's time to feel small as you cruise the ribbon like fjords, scramble up life changing summits, and chill on soft sand beaches as you make your way through Gros Morne National Park. Carved by nature's hand over the last 500 million years, the UNESCO splendour of this national park is a true piece of wild paradise. Kayak excursions, green belt hikes, and witnessing the thunderous waterfalls are just the start of your epic journey.

Fogo Islands

Celebrated as the Flat Earth Society for being one of the four corners of the earth, the Fogo Islands feel like the stuff of far-flung fantasy. Sitting on the edge of the Atlantic surge, it’s a land of chic Scandi style inns, gourmand cuisine inspired by the wilds, 18tth century towns, and caribou herds. Humpback whales pass through the clear cold waters, and Newfoundland ponies find their refuge in the tall green grass. Elsewhere there are puffins and an endless blue horizon that truly feels like it could drop off to nowhere.

When to Charter a Yacht in Newfoundland

The winds of winter blow hard on the exposed jutting rock that makes up Newfoundland. Ice, snow, and gales all make these shores inhospitable after September and spring and summer trickle in. Between the months of June and September are the best times to visit to make the most of fair weather and fine sailing conditions.