The best boat, yacht, and megayacht cruising destinations, including Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Abaco, Bahamas; Berry Islands, Bahamas; Costa Rica; Monaco; Massachusetts; Washington, DC; British Columbia; Montauk, Long Island; Hudson River, New York; Half Moon Caye, Belize; and St. Barts.

By Elizabeth Ginns Britten

We editors sure do get around. Each year we travel all over the globe for boat tests, new-vessel launches, boat shows, plant tours, press events, and more. (Phew!)

Hey—we're not compaining. Although we've been known on occasion to forget what time zone we're in (and a passport, here and there), we get to see some really cool places and cruise some of the most amazing waterways in the world, from Miami to Monaco, California to China, and everywhere in between.

So we thought it would only be fair to let you in on some of the secrets we've uncovered in our travels and share some of our favorite crusing grounds with you, dear reader. We've also outlined the best time of year to visit each destination. Happy cruising, folks!

Desirable Destinations

January: British Virgin Islands
February: Great Abaco Island / Bahamas
March: Little Harbor Cay / Bahamas
April: Los Sueños / Costa Rica
May: Monaco
June: Massachusetts
July: Washington, D.C.
August: British Columbia
September: Montauk, Long Island
October: Hudson River, New York
November: Half Moon Cay / Belize
December: St. Barts