A Chic Caribbean Weekender: St. Barth ⇄ St. Kitts & Nevis
- WellConcierge
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 23
A hop across the sea delivers a weekend that feels indulgently far yet refreshingly near between St Barth and St Kitts & Nevis.
Distances That Define the Islands
By air, the journey takes less than an hour. By sea, ferries and yachts trace longer arcs across turquoise water. With the forthcoming Safe Harbor Marina development in St. Kitts, yacht connections will soon complement the skies — reinforcing the twin-island nation and St. Barth as stylish gateways to each other.
St. Kitts to St. Barth: ~45 nautical miles
Nevis to St. Barth: ~50 nautical miles
St. Maarten to St. Barth: ~17 nautical miles
St. Maarten to Anguilla: ~12–15 nautical miles
"Two islands, two worlds — French Riviera flair meets barefoot West Indian charm."
The Flight Experience
From St. Kitts (SKB): Morning departures on Winair and Sunrise Airways connect via St. Maarten, with arrivals in Gustavia by lunchtime.
From Nevis (NEV): Winair offers direct service to St. Maarten with onward flights to St. Barth. For travelers who prefer privacy, Windward Express and other regional charters provide seamless transfers.
From San Juan (SJU): Tradewind Aviation brings luxury into play with scheduled service to both St. Barth and Nevis. A flight from the U.S. mainland through San Juan makes a chic weekend in either island effortless, with the option to cross between them mid-stay.
Private Charter: Regional carriers, including St. Barth Commuter, deliver guests directly into Gustavia’s iconic short runway or into Nevis’ charming airport. It’s a distinctly stylish way to arrive.
💡 At around $500 round-trip, these hops are not commuter shuttles; they’re indulgent links that elevate the weekend into something memorable.
By Sea: The Nautical Dimension
From Christophe Harbour’s marina in St. Kitts, a new Safe Harbor hub is emerging.
Once operational, it will anchor the twin-island nation as a luxury embarkation point — making a private yacht crossing to St. Barth as natural as flying.
St. Maarten ⇄ St. Barth: Ferries cover the 17-nm run in 45 minutes.
St. Maarten ⇄ Anguilla: 20 minutes across calm seas.
St. Kitts ⇄ St. Maarten: ~46 nm, a 2–3 hour motor-yacht journey.
🌴 Two Ways to Weekend
If you begin in St. Barth: Trade chic boutiques, rosé lunches, and sunset at Shell Beach for a weekend of untamed beauty in Nevis or the buzzy energy of St. Kitts’ Southeast Peninsula.
If you begin in St. Kitts & Nevis: Exchange lush rainforest hikes and heritage estates for a quick flight into St. Barth, where the pace shifts to Riviera-style glamour.
Whichever way you go, the islands complement each other like two sides of the same coin: one steeped in French sophistication, the other rooted in soulful authenticity.
✨ The WellConcierge Touch
A weekend doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re flying Tradewind from San Juan, booking Winair through St. Maarten, or chartering a yacht between Safe Harbor and Gustavia, WellConcierge curates every step: seamless transfers, pre-arrival provisioning, and insider itineraries on both shores.
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