Destination comparison
Anguilla vs Brazil
Two distinct sailing grounds — here's how they compare on conditions, cost, season, and who they suit.
Quick Comparison
| Dimension | Anguilla | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Caribbean | South America & Galápagos |
| Peak season | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar |
| Shoulder | Nov, May | Apr, Nov |
| Sailing difficulty | easy to moderate | moderate |
| Recommended level | beginner friendly | intermediate |
| Avg wind (winter / summer) | 17 / 13 kn | 15 / 10 kn |
| Hurricane risk | Aug, Sep, Oct | None |
| Currency | XCD (pegged to USD) | BRL (Brazilian Real) |
| Mid-tier price (7 days) | $11,500 | $16,000 |
| Luxury tier price | $45,000 | $75,000 |
| Detail page | View → | View → |
At a Glance
Quiet, family-friendly. Often skipped by American bareboat fleet who focus on BVI. Short hop from St Martin (5nm).
- • 2 base marinas
- • 4 must-visit anchorages
- • 31 boats in our fleet database for this region
Brazil's charter belt runs from Angra dos Reis south of Rio up to Bahia. December-March is the sunny, settled season; June-November trade winds freshen on the north-east coast - the window for Noronha and Abrolhos. Crewed catamarans dominate, with a growing bareboat scene out of Paraty.
- • 2 base marinas
- • 3 must-visit anchorages
- • 8 boats in our fleet database for this region
Sailing Conditions
Anguilla averages 17 knots in winter and 13 knots in summer. Hurricane risk runs Aug, Sep, Oct — outside these months the sailing is generally dependable.
Brazil averages 15 knots in winter and 10 knots in summer. No hurricane season.
In terms of sailing difficulty, Anguilla is generally rated easy to moderate and Brazil is moderate. The difference matters: Brazil asks more of the skipper — confidence at the helm and some experience with coastal navigation helps.
Cost Comparison
For a 7-day charter of a typical 45-ft catamaran (4 cabins, sleeps 8):
- Low season: $4,500
- Mid season: $11,500
- High season: $22,000
- Luxury / crewed peak: $45,000+
- Low season: $6,000
- Mid season: $16,000
- High season: $38,000
- Luxury / crewed peak: $75,000+
Bareboat base rates. Crewed typically adds ~$1,500/day (captain + hostess). Prices exclude fuel, provisioning, mooring fees, gratuity.
Anchorages & Must-Do
- Shoal Bay — Often voted world's best beach
- Mead's Bay — Calm; long beach
- Prickly Pear Cays — Day trip; BBQ lunch
- Rendezvous Bay — Anchorage; mellow
- Fernando de Noronha — UNESCO marine park with Brazil's clearest water and strict daily visitor caps
- Ilha Grande & Paraty — Colonial town, rainforest-clad islands and 300+ beaches inside a sheltered bay
- Abrolhos Marine National Park — Whale nursery June-November and the South Atlantic's richest reef system
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Anguilla. It's the more forgiving first-charter ground — charter fleets are abundant, marina staff speak English, checkout sails are standard.
Both sit in warm waters — temperature is broadly similar. The differentiator is which coast or chain: Anguilla vs Brazil. Read the must-visit lists above.
Anguilla has 0 cultural anchorages vs Brazil's 0. Pick by what kind of stop you want between swims.
Captain's Take
"Think of Brazil's charter coast in two halves. December-March is Paraty and Angra: warm, sheltered, party-lite island hopping between green mountains. June-November is the north-east trade-wind season and the window for Fernando de Noronha - clearer water but you earn it with a 300nm offshore leg from Recife. For most first-timers to Brazil, Paraty is the right introduction."
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