Posted on October 27 2017. BVI STRONG! For anybody who is wondering what our beaches look like: 'Our Beaches are still White, our Seas are still turquoise Blue and our Drinks are still Cold'!!!! These pictures are taken on October 1 on White Bay, JVD and Sandy Spit and it is still gorgeous! Coco Loco's Beach Bar is already open for BBQ and they even had fresh nutmeg to grate on painkillers!!! Hendo's Hideout and Soggy Dollar Bar will be opening soon as well! Save These ... Read More »
Gofundme for staff of BVIYC
Posted on September 29 2017, by Cassie Roost. On the 6th of September 2017, Hurricane Irma passed directly over the BVI as a category 5 hurricane. For all the people who would like to help us, we have set up a Gofundme page the BVIYC staff to help them get back on their feet. Many lost their homes and personal belongings, so we are asking for your assistance. All donations, no matter how big or small, will go directly to our employees to help them put their lives back together. In an ... Read More »
2017 Hurricane Update
As I'm sure you are aware on the 6th of September, 2017, hurricane Irma passed directly over the BVI. As a category 5 hurricane, she left a trail of destruction in her path. All means of communication with the islands were wiped out, and whilst they are slowly being restored, information is still very limited at this time. First and foremost, with great relief we can confirm that all our staff and their families are safe and unharmed, including Blackie, our beloved dock dog. We are still ... Read More »
Introducing a new face: Hannah
Posted on August 21 2017, by Kirstie Palmer. BVI Yacht Charters continues to grow and we have now added a new staff member to the office, Hannah Hasted, to assist us with the bookings and customer service. Hannah is learning the ropes quickly, and many of you have already spoken with her or received an email from her. "I am Hannah Hasted, I am 19 years old. I was born in the UK but have lived in the BVI since I was 6 weeks old with the exception of two years that I spent living ... Read More »
Cruising permit fees to increase August 1
Posted on July 15 2017. Effective August 1 2017, The Government of the British Virgin islands will increase the cruising permit fees drastically. BVI based charters will see an increase in cruising permit fees to $6 per person per day all year around. This is a 300% increase from the former cruising permit fees of $2 per person/day in high season and even a larger increase for the low season fees where the cruising permit only was $0.75 per person per day. The new law will take ... Read More »