12 of the best islands to visit on a superyacht

The white and gold splendour of the Greek Orthodox Church and heavenly natural beauty makes Easter in the island of Cyclades a gorgeous spectacle for a superyacht charter. Try the Good Friday procession in Pyrgos on Santorini, or the series of Byzantine tableaux vivants on Paros. And, of course, there are vast beaches to enjoy in Greece during the spring sunshine.

Must-know: Dine finely at Selene in Pyrgos on Santorini, or the Red Bicycle in Oía. Be sure to check whether these spots will be open for the Greek Orthodox Easter on 16 April.

Maine, New England, is a great place to spend the Fourth of July on a superyacht charter. It is well-suited to sailors, with reliable winds and 4,613 idyllic islands to explore. On July 6 and 7, 2017, Penobscot Bay hosts the Great Schooner Race and on the day itself Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, holds a spectacular parade and fireworks.

Must-know: From Rockport to Mount Desert Island, navigate carefully: depth can run from 91 metres to 5 centimetres in four boat lengths.