Best Caribbean Islands for sports

Best Caribbean Islandsin 6 sports categories

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Sailing

St Vincent and The Grenadines

Sailing the Grenadines is the ultimate Caribbean yachting adventure. If you don't own a yacht, no problem. You can book one (fully crewed, skipper only, or bare boat) for several days or weeks. The prime period is from June to late March. If you're sailing one way, book a southerly, not northerly itinerary (you'll run with the wind rather than endlessly tack). And stay on the Caribbean side of the islands (the Atlantic side is rougher).

British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands.

Golf

Jamaica

The north coast of this tropical Caribbean island has several world-class golf courses that are stunningly picturesque and unconventionally challenging. They include Half Moon, Tryall Club, and White Witch. Keep in mind that coastal links are subject to erratic sea breezes.

Bahamas and Dominican Republic.

Fishing

British Virgin Islands

Their waters attract deep-water fishermen from around the world. They come to catch marlin, swordfish, and bonefish. The best fishing season is from late fall to late spring.

Bahamas, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Turks & Caicos, and US Virgin Islands.

Diving

Cayman Islands

These Caribbean islands boast a variety of stimulating dive spots. Stingray City on Grand Cayman is the most famous.

Belize Barrier Reef, Bonaire, Cozumel, Curacao, Honduras Bay Islands, Saba, Turks & Caicos, and US Virgin Islands. Whatever island you choose, the underwater visibility will be superb.

Snorkeling

Antigua

This modest-sized Caribbean island has a combination of ideal snorkeling benefits: Vivid-hued fish, robust corals, slow currents, and explorable shipwrecks. Belize Barrier Reef, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Curacao, Turks & Caicos, and US Virgin Islands.

Belize Barrier Reef, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Curacao, Turks & Caicos, and US Virgin Islands.

Hiking

Dominica

Hike through Dominica's rugged, rainforest-cloaked mountainous terrain.

Belize Barrier Reef, Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Curacao, Turks & Caicos, and US Virgin Islands.