As the world prepares to say goodbye to 2025, the island of Saint Barthélemy (known as St. Barts or St. Barth) nei Caribbean confirms itself once again as the exclusive destination par excellence for the global elite. This small French overseas communitywith its only 25 km² of surface area and around 10,000 inhabitants, transforms itself every end of the year into a real “superyacht parking“, attracting billionaires, celebrities and the international jet-set.
Saint Barthélemy (RaiNews)
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An island of discreet luxury
Saint Barthélemy is a volcanic jewel surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters and dream beaches like St. Jean, Saline, Gouverneur e Colombier. The capital Gustaviawith its picturesque port, is the beating heart: high fashion boutique (from Louis Vuitton to Hermès), starred restaurants with French and Creole influences, five-star hotels and private villas worth millions of euros. Who nNo cruise ships arrive huge nor mass tourism – the airport only accepts small planes – ensuring privacy and a chic but relaxed atmosphere, the famous “barefoot luxury“.
Saint Barthélemy (RaiNews)
Why is it full of yachts right now?
The reason is simple: St. Barts is the number one destination in the world for New Year’s Eve among the super-rich. Every year, at the end of December, the port of Gustavia and the nearby bays are filled with hundreds of superyachts and megayachts. In 2025 an absolute record will be recorded: oltre 200 superyacht (some sources speak of 211), including several over 100 metresexceeding the numbers of the previous year.
The parties are exclusive: beach clubs like Nikki Beach (with DJs of the caliber of Calvin Harris, Diplo and Blond:ish), gourmet dinners and private parties on yachts. At midnight, Spectacular fireworks over the harbor illuminate the bayaccompanied by the chorus of sirens from the boats.
New Year’s Eve in Saint Barthélemy (RaiNews)
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Among this year’s protagonists:
He Koru di Jeff Bezos (127 meters, value 500 million dollars), with its bow figure inspired by Lauren Sánchez and the Abeona support vessel. The Kismet of Shahid Khan. The Rising Sun by David Geffen (138 metrics). Yacht the Michael Jordan, Jerry Jones (owner of the Dallas Cowboys), Jan came (WhatsApp) with Moonrise, and many others like those of Miriam Adelson, James Dyson e Graeme Hart.
Jeff Bezos a St Barts (Web)
