We spent a phenomenal week in the BVI at the end of January 2021. The government’s COVID testing requirements added a slight wrinkle to the plans, but were not as daunting as they appeared on paper. Furthermore, the team at BVI Yacht Charters was incredibly helpful in addressing questions and seeking out answers on our behalf before our arrival and while at sail. The islands are as beautiful as ever and the lower number of human visitors over the last year has allowed the sea ... Read More »
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Reconnect
What a wonderful vacation! The Covid testing was a bit of a hassle, but not as bad as I expected! We had a couple of cloudy days but the rest were beautiful! Love the boat! The rugs and little homey extras that the boat has is nice! Would definitely do it again! ... Read More »
Consistent Perfection
I mean “Consistent Perfection” in two ways, the first is for BVI Yacht Charters. They never fail to perform in my opinion with perfection. This was my 25 charter with BVIYC. I can honestly say that I have never had an issue or bad experience. It speaks volumes that in over 25 charters never had an issue with a boat. It speaks to the high level of care and the maintenance they do to insure all things work well. Having a dependable sailboat decreases anxiety and increases ... Read More »
Best charter experience
I had the best charter experience with BVIYC! Organizing and negotiating was easy. Their new office is very spacious and modern design, conveniently located at their own dock downtown Road Town. Great briefing room with video presentation. It’s no more than 100 meters from the office door to your boat! Organization is very good, everyone knows what he is doing. The staff are very helpful at the dock and during the charter. Any problem is solved quickly! The have their own ... Read More »
Delightful Charter
We spent a wonderful week on Indian Chief, which was delivered to us spot clean, everything working, and on time. The staff and crew at BYI Yacht Charters are informative and a pleasure to work with. From the early booking stages to the final signoff, they were professional and efficient. The weather was near perfect, sailing conditions great. I will definitely charter again from BVIYC when we return to paradise. ... Read More »
Loved Our Trip
We loved our trip in the British Virgin Islands. The beauty of the islands we sailed to-Norman, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Guana, Diamond Cay, and Peter is so awesome. The excellent snorkeling at the Dogs and the Indians was really a lot of fun. This was our 4th charter with BVI Yachts who keep us coming back with their competent and friendly office staff-no misinformation or delays- and I want to mention the maintenance staff too because the outboard on the dinghy started on the ... Read More »
Working with Professionals
I don’t know that I am a control “freak” but I definitely like to nail down all the details and I found the BVIYC website and staff to be great resources for us as we planned our adventure. They were very patient and helpful in answering my questions and concerns as this was our first bareboat charter in the BVI’s and only our second bareboat ever. When we arrived everything was as advertised, no surprises. Their professionalism provided great confidence to us, allowing us to ... Read More »
Dreams Fulfilled
We had an absolutely wonderful week on the Zephyr Deux. We were two couples looking for a balance of sailing and island adventure. We found both in the BVI’s as we sailed island to island and realized each one is different from the others in so many ways. The sailing was particularly fun as the winds ranged from 25 kts. on a close-hauled beat from The Indians to Cooper Island to a 16 kts. wing on wing run from Gorda Sound to Cane Garden Bay. Sailing a boat that is well ... Read More »
Holiday of a lifetime!
My wife had been wanting to sail in the BVIs for years - I was not so sure, preferring more 'adventure' in my holidays! It turned out to be the best decision we've made in decades.... Leaving from a cold, wet UK to the sunny climes of Tortola, 28C, warm waters and steady F5 winds meant that we had the best of all worlds. The boat was fantastic, perfectly prepared and with excellent support and encouragement from the team at base, we made the very best of our 11 days onboard. ... Read More »
Best vacation ever
Spent a week on Tennesse Waltz (Saba 50) with 5 empty-nester couples on a long overdue vacation. We arrived late Friday afternoon and were met as promised outside the airport by one of Big Mike's cab drivers that had been arranged by Abbie and Cassie. Got to the marina for a first night sleep aboard and found the boat ready to go and in immaculate condition - pleasantly surprised for a 5 year old charter yacht. After the chart briefing with Cassie and our boat briefing ... Read More »
Great Trip Top to Bottom
ARUN was perfectly clean and ready to go upon our arrival. Provisions from Rite-Way arrived early in the morning around the time of the chart briefing. We also went to One-Mart accross a very busy street for last minute things. Chart briefing was concise as was the boat briefing; plenty of opportunities for questions and as we were the first to sail this brand new boat we had a lot of questions about systems. The boat performed perfectly; no issues other than a door handle ... Read More »
Skipper
I've been sailing the BVI for 12 years and can't remember having a better bare boat than the Saba 50 we chartered. The customer service was above board and the dock crew were very informative and helpful. I will definitely be back and spread the good word about BVI Yacht Charters. Thank you Cassie! ... Read More »
Amazing Charter Company
So far I've done three charters with BVI Yacht Charters. They're incredible, and I wouldnt trade the service they provide for any other charter company in the area. You always receive personalized attention, and the name of the yacht ahead of your arrival. If there is an issue, the staff there is great at resolving it. Although I've only had one mechanical issue during any of their charters, they were able to get technicians out to my location within a couple hours and have ... Read More »
2 couples, 2 cabin, 2 head boat.
Good 10 day charter and managed to hit best weather week of this year. Staff and boat at BVI Yacht Charters were excellent. Found some of the anchorages crowed with Catamarans, but we are used to anchoring in the BVIs. Tied to moorings at times also and certainly did not use the new Boaty Balls which were not used by most charters and should be removed from the anchorages, because of their reservation system, (terrible). All in all a very successful charter. ... Read More »
Windy Week
We enjoyed our fourth family vacation with BVI Yacht Charters. Nine of us from 66 years to 6 years of age. The BVI staff did a great job of communicating during a week of high swells and high winds. With a little restriction on where and when we could travel due weather we explored a little deeper and snorkeled a little longer. As always we appreciated the yacht and the staff who prepared her for us. Already looking forward to the next charter. ... Read More »
Excellent Experience!
This was our first bareboat charter in the BVI and I couldn't be happier with our choice in BVI Yacht Charters! Our boat, Naya, was new, clean, and in excellent shape. No issues, all fun! They also do a great job providing you with resources such as binoculars, maps, the most up to date cruising guide, a local cell phone, etc. All of the staff were very friendly and polite. Thank you to the whole team at BVI Yacht Charters! ... Read More »
Skipper
Our four-person crew had a fabulous experience on our recent charter cruise. The boat (Orla, a 45 ft. monohull) was really nice and everything was in great shape. Everyone on the staff was super helpful. Abbie and Cassis, in the office, worked with us to arrange our charter and made sure that every detail was covered., both before and after our arrival. The new video chart briefing was well done and very helpful, and the guys on the dock, especially Ferdie, were really ... Read More »
Perfect
My wife and I had a fantastic time aboard this perfect ship for the second time.
The office staff were very nice in helping us to recollect our bag misplaced by the airline.
The marina staff were very helpfull , polied and kind.
The boat were in perfect condition.
We will charter again with pleasure with them. ... Read More »
First Rate Sailing Vacation
This was our first travel to the BVIs and our first yacht charter. Bella is a new and well appointed yacht, spacious for a family of six for a week long holiday. All the staff at BVI Yacht Charters were friendly, highly knowledgeable and provided attentive service at all stages of the charter.
We would strongly recommend BVI Yacht Charters and hope to charter there again, in the near future. ... Read More »
Around Tortola in a Gale
Great Week back in the BVI after years away. Beginning of week had very nasty winds (unusual). But boat was up to the job and we made fast passages plus had great food on board and on shore.
Strongly recommend the company. ... Read More »
It’s about time!
This was our second charter with BVIYC and we were impressed again. We were impressed with the helpfulness of the staff, the cleanliness and functionality of Daiquiri, and the beauty of the British Virgin Islands. Once we left the dock advice and guidance was available through the radio and cell phone provided, and contact was encouraged by the staff if problems were encountered. This was a welcome added safety feature for us. Our group came from five different corners of the ... Read More »
Awesome Sailing
This is our second charter with BVI Yacht Charters and we love the quality of the boats, the cleanliness of the facilities, and especially the friendly and professional staff. We sailed from the 5th of January to the 10th. Great winds, wonderful sailing, and of course, beautiful waters. ... Read More »
Another Great Trip with BVIYC
This was our third time chartering with the team at BVI Yacht Charters. We chartered Purrfect Getaway and had a great time sailing the BVI during Christmas break. The boat was in perfect order and the team at BVIYC is professional and a pleasure to deal with. We highly recommend chartering with BVI Yacht Charters. ... Read More »
Dream Vacation
We had a wonderful first-time charter experience with BVIYC! As one would expect from 'first timers', we had dozens of questions for the office staff and they handled all of them in a professional and organized manner. Our group of 5 opted for a captained charter on the 45' Lagoon catamaran 'Painkiller'. The boat was brand new and in immaculate condition. And we can't say enough good things about Captain Phil! His seamanship and local knowledge made for a spectacular trip. ... Read More »
Holiday Escape!
My wife and I's third time to charter Orla through BVI Yacht Charters. The staff's professionalism and excellent condition of their fleet keep us coming back annually. Try not to miss the full moon party at Trellis Bay; great time and good to see this area coming back... ... Read More »
Great charter!
My husband and I chartered the 44’ Monohull “Good Decision” from December 9-16. We had such a great time. BVI Yacht Charters does such a great job, the boat was immaculate and the stern cabin bed was HUGE and comfortable. We were repeat customers and will definitely be back again. ... Read More »
BVI Yacht Charters – Amazing Once Again
Our third time with BVIYC and once again they exceeded our expectations. They are truly professional, well organized, excellent communicators and fun all around. We rented a FP Saona 47 and it was in excellent condition. We did not have a single issue. We will be back. ... Read More »
Amazing!
My wife and I, and three other couples who are close friends of ours, bare-boat chartered Salt Crush November 2019 and had a blast. Every aspect of our trip was perfect - the boat, the staff at BVI Yacht Charters, the weather and the islands. We will definitely be back and are already discussing plans for our next charter with BVI Yacht Charters. Thanks Kimmy, Abbie, Tony, Raul and the rest of the staff that made our trip the memory of a lifetime! ... Read More »
Boats are brand new
As usual, arrived the day before departure, provisioning at the nearby supermarket, getting everything into the coolers over night, and do as much pre-work as possible the day before in order to leave before noon the following day. The dedicated BVIYC staff made that possible and this is not to be taken for granted. Anyone who knows the charter business expects delays. But we were able to head out early and besides pro-active technicians, this can probably be attributed to ... Read More »
Back For More in 2019
My wife and I had such a great time in 2018 that we came back to BVI Yacht Charters in 2019 - even talked another couple of friends to join us. Every member of the BVI Yacht Charter team has always been warm and professional, and so wonderful to see those familiar faces one year later. Andiamo was spacious, well appointed and carried us everywhere we wanted to visit. I would call it the trip of a lifetime, except we absolutely plan on coming back again and again. ... Read More »
Excellent Staff
Wonderful base staff and beautiful boat.
Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Although this wasn’t our first trip to the BVIs the chart briefing gave us new information, tips and tricks and the boat briefing was very thorough and complete. Best we have ever had. Boat in excellent shape. Would definitely recommend. ... Read More »
Our first time
We had a great trip to the BVI with our family and friends on SV Easy Breezy. BVI Yacht Charter made it so easy for us from being picked up from the airport to the return trip to the airport. Everyone at BVI Yacht Charter were friendly and helpful to us. We were able to experience many new places and people during our time their and are already planning a return trip next years. The yacht was clean and ready to go when we go on her. The crew working there gave us a briefing ... Read More »
What an excellent trip
I had done Mono-hull trips when I was young, this was the 1st time to expose my young kids to a real yacht, and did it deliver. No complaints at all and there was more things available on this yacht that were advertised. The washer dryer was a great touch. AC was perfect and very comfortable trip for all. Can't thank Captain Dave S enough. Watching his 'evolving tolerance ' for kids was fun and his local knowledge was invaluable. The whole family hopes we can sail with he and ... Read More »
Wonderful from arrival to departure!
Having charted many times with BVI Yacht Charters I’ve come to expect extraordinary service and attention and again they lived up to everything. 1st the boat was top notch! Briefing was thorough (my sons were taking the helm this trip and they were explained everything so they understood- which was important to their confidence). 2nd the boat briefing was awesome! What was open, what was new and fun, etc. I learned a a lot and having been here 20 times I’ll never miss this ... Read More »
Small but mighty
We sailed Cosmo around BVIs for a week in July 2019. The vessel is small yet cozy, the sails very light and the condition fair. One thing is for sure, Cosmo sees a lot of use, as conveyed by the fragrant bathroom. The dock help was very good. The office staff of this operation was knowledgeable and mostly helpful. Would definitely consider cruising with them again. ... Read More »
Fabulous adventure aboard ADVENTURE!
We sailed for a week on a well appointed catamaran - three couples who deepened our friendships with many laughs, adventures, and lots of fun. On day two our boat took a rare lightening strike (actually we suffered from a secondary static charge with the boat next to ours in Manchioneel Bay taking a direct hit). The support and quick turn around on repairs from BVI Yacht Charters was phenomenal and kept our week right on track. We followed this week with two more on a ... Read More »
Wonderful time on Indian Chief
We charted the Jeanneau 419 "Indian Chief" for 10 days. This was our first time chartering, but wow - what a great vacation. The staff is very friendly, and looking around at the other charter boats, BVI Yacht Charter boats seem to be in better condition than the rest. Can't wait to return! ... Read More »
Great to be back
This was my 14th time sailing in the BVI but my first time sailing with BVI Yacht Charters. What a wonderful experience working with the girls in the office (Cassie, Hannah, and Abbie) From the time I first contacted them all of the way until we were leaving their facility, they were on top of their game. The guys and gals on the docks were all very pleasant and helpful. Anything you need, just ask, they will help you or find someone who can. The boat we had (Ocean Light) a ... Read More »
Trip of a lifetime
We brought our 4 kids (and significant others) on a magical trip to the BVI. We had a great deal of confidence in BVI Yacht Charters, with two previous charters behind us that were flawless. We wanted this trip to be perfect since this was the first BVI journey for the family. We were not disappointed. Sundance ran like a champ and having the generator and water maker were game changers.
As always, the staff was amazing... so attentive, friendly, efficient. I can't imagine ... Read More »
Amazing Experience
We had an excellent charter with BVIYC the first week of June this year. Just a crew of 4 on Andiamo a new Jeanneau 44. The personnel at BVIYC were friendly and helpful, and our night before sleepaboard was timely with the boat ready for us. We were able to do the boat briefing the night before allowing an early departure the following morning. We did have a generator issue a couple of days in at Marina Cay but I will say the service dept was excellent. We had Raul, the most ... Read More »
25th anniversary bliss
First time in bvi had a blast. Professional staff and a perfectly prepared boat. Well done! ... Read More »
Third time as good as the first
We had another great trip through BVI yacht Charters. Abbey and the entire team are so great to work with. Boats are always in great shape and the BVI is such a wonderful place. Numerous destinations and mooring fields , terrific restaurants, good snorkeling and the coral reefs are starting to come back after Irma. This is so much fun it will be an annual event. We made it to Anegada on this our third trip to the BVI. Great Lobsters at the Lobster Trap (much much better ... Read More »
Epic Experience!
My 3rd bareboat with BVI Charters so that speaks for itself! Tremendous office staff providing prompt and clear responses to many questions that were raised months in advance. Boat briefing and walk thru was detailed and allowed us time to ask all those questions on boat operation. Service was tremendous as the few times we needed assistance our call was promptly answered. Our crew, mostly first timers to BVIs, were in awe of its beauty and enjoyed all they had to offer. I ... Read More »
BVI Dream Cruise
There are so many good things to say about this charter that I don't know where to begin! "Sailing"-13 to 20 knot consistent winds the whole 7 days on the boat with speeds holding many times @ an average 7.5 knots on our Lucia 40. We hit all our planned destinations, best being The Baths, The Caves @ The Bight, Anegada (excellent snorkeling in the Loblolly Beach reef caves), Bubbling Pool and more! Love the helpful staff, Hannah, Abbie, Kimmie, Andrew, Birdie and our checkout ... Read More »
Good Decision A Great Decision
I have chartered with four other BVI companies before this charter with BVI Yacht Charters. I would very much recommend BVI Yacht Charters. Everyone we worked with was exceptionally helpful and their service personalized. S/V Good Decision was in the best condition of any boat I have ever chartered. It was a wonderful charter in one of my favorite places. ... Read More »
Captain
BVI staff was very friendly and professional. The yacht was clean and we’ll equipped. Freddie’s boat briefing and systems review came in very helpful in Anagada after our genset and AC shutdown due to seaweed ingestion. I would definitely charter again. Orla is fun to sail with a tender helm. We sailed all legs except for West Thatch where we motor sailed. ... Read More »
One of the Best ever
Moxie was beautifully outfitted and prepared. She sailed great. Everything worked with no issues. The weather was fabulous.The BVI is pretty much back in business. BVIYC continues to be the bar by which other charter companies should be measured. The girls in the office are great, they always have a smile with which to greet you. Anthony and the Dock Crew are friendly and very knowledgeable about each and every boat. Absolutely one of our top 2 trips in the last 20 years. ... Read More »
A great return to Paradise
This was our 2nd charter with BVI Yacht Charters and they have been over the top both times. The 1st time my wife required hospitalization and they took care of our other guests without even being asked to. This trip they hit a home run again. From the night before sleep abroad to the checkout, they were great. We have tried other charter companies on our 5 trips to the BVI's, but Abbie and crew win out. Our son got engaged while moored off Anegada. (We observed from a ... Read More »
Every sail gets better
I have been chartering the BVIs since 2011, and Contracted charters with two other services. This is my second time with BVI Yacht Charters, and I would recommend them over all other services. The boat was perfect for our needs, and performed flawlessly. The staff helped us out on our extra curricular activities, as things change year to year.
Thank You ... Read More »
Best Yet!!
We have been sailing the BVI’s now for 15 years. Although we haven’t been back since the hurricane, we were apprehensive of what we’d find.
What we found was the Islands back in full swing. Restaurants, Bars, shops new and old. We had a wonderful time.
But the cherry on top? LILAMAR!! She was the nicest yacht we have chartered to date. So we’ll appointed and comfortable. The setup of salon and fore/aft deck were tremendous. We will definitely charter her or one just like ... Read More »
Back on the water
It had been eight years since my last BVI bare boat charter and the crew at BVI helped make my return a great experience. I booked the last minute grabbed my two son-in-laws and nephew, arranged a checkout captain and we set sail for the week. The Captain was great, after two days we all had our sea legs and felt very comfortable with this brand new boat. We dropped off our Captain and spent the next five days sailing, sunning, snorkeling and swimming. I now have a crew ... Read More »
Great Sailing and Great Times
Great charter on an Oceanis 45 out of BVI Yacht Charter this spring break. Very organized charter base, expedient briefing and friendly capable staff. Boat was in excellent condition and spotless.
Had a great week exploring all that the BVI's has to offer with my family. Will definitely charter again. A+. ... Read More »
Loved our time!
Eleven friends chartered a boat from BVI Yacht Charters with 2 kayaks and two paddle boards. Because it was such a big boat and we had some distance since our last sailing experiences we got a captain julian2 sale for us and he was the best! we went to all the great spots in the British Virgin islands, the weather was perfect, the boat was so comfortable with lots of places so that 11 people didn't feel crowded. We played music cooked on the boat spread out on the four ... Read More »
First Time Charter
It was our first time chartering a bareboat and BVI Charters made it very easy. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and the whole process was simple and drama-free. We loved our boat! We can't wait until next year! ... Read More »
Unforgettable Experience!
This was our first time chartering, and we were so happy to have chosen BVI Yacht Charters. Zoe was in impeccable condition and performed admirably. We had a few technical questions along the way, and Anthony was in every case immediately available by phone to clear things up. From departure to return, the staff was very helpful, and one has the impression that BVI Yacht Charters is just the right size - big enough to have a substantial fleet, staff and resources, and small ... Read More »
Fantastic boat and service
We were 9 friends and family on the Lagoon 450. BVI Yacht Charters was responsive both before the booking as well as during when we had technical questions about the boat systems. Very friendly staff, boat in great condition, would recommend to any bareboaters. ... Read More »
Excellent Boat!
Hurricane Irma destroyed our boat so for the first time in 20 years we chartered. I really wasn't sure what to expect. It turned out to be a great experience. Our boat was almost new, very comfortable, nicely equipped, and sailed beautifully. We will be back next season! ... Read More »
A Month Of Nirvana
Chartered Big Blue for March, a great boat for Suzanne and myself, top quality and in perfect condition and equipped nicely. We never had a single issue. We had a fantastic vacation. The staff at BVI are amazing, right from when we reserved, to arrival, when we stopped to refuel and when we returned, nothing but top notch, every single staff member. I recommend BVI Yacht Charters to anyone. ... Read More »
Another Amazing Charter
We've recently returned from our latest sailing adventure with BVI Yacht Charters and this was our best trip to date. The boat was fantastic and had great amenities, the staff was knowledgeable, friendly and accomodating and the sailing was top notch. I'd like to give a special shout out to Hannah for her informative and humorous chart briefing and to Anthony for always being accessible if we had a question about the boat. We made the voyage to Anegada this time and it is a ... Read More »
Amazing Week on Salt Crush
For half our crew this was the second trip to the BVI, and second charter with BVIYC. For the other half of the crew this was their first trip to the BVI; getting everyone lined up was a small miracle, 5 kids, 5 schools. Everyone was excited for the trip and it turned out more amazing than any of us had hoped. The staff at BVIYC helped at every step in making the trip such a success.
We appreciated all the care and attention throughout the entire process. Starting with all ... Read More »
Another Awesome Adventure
This was our 3rd time chartering through BVI yacht charters, and we had another awesome adventure. The BVI yacht charter team is very professional, and go out of their way to make you feel like a valued customer. The boat check out process with Shannon was excellent, and he made sure we were comfortable with all the systems on the yacht before departing. We had tons of fun throughout the week, and were impressed with how far the recovery has progressed after Irma. "THE ... Read More »
Familyerrkin paradise
Our family of 12 chartered the Liberty with Andreas as our outstanding captain
Everyday was better then the day before...all family members from ages 71 to 5 had the vacation of a lifetime
Thank you Captain Andreas for making
Memories for a lifetime ... Read More »
Wonderful and easy experience.
This was my first time chartering in the BVI's. BVI YC made the process incredibly easy. I definitely bombarded them with all manner of questions prior to the trip and they were unfazed and very helpful. Checking in/out was a breeze and customer service while out on the trip was prompt. I would recommend them to any captain looking to get on the water in the BVI's. ... Read More »
A Great Charter Experience
Thank you for an excellent charter experience. The team from office to boatyard is helpful and attentive. Our yacht and all of the yachts on the dock are particularly well maintained (this was a standout relative to to other companies). Checkout and check-in was easy and efficient. Support was excellent (mostly advice on itinerary and restaurants - we had no mechanical issues!). We are very happy we went with BVIYC instead of one of the more soulless competition - we will be ... Read More »
Great time!!!!
We had an amazing trip. The vessel was clean and well kept. The staff friendly, knowledgable and helpful. Check in and out was a breeze. We had a couple small issues while out, but maintenance super was always friendly and available. Would definitely charter from them again! 5 Stars!!! ... Read More »
Perfect Week in BVI
Skip the others, BVIYC is the place to be!
Super-friendly/professional staff, zero stress, and boats so clean you could eat off them.
Go with a monohull - MOLLY TOO was spacious, high tech, and was engaging to sail.
We will be back! ... Read More »
Great experiece at BVI Yacht Charters
We had a wonderful time on Celavie sailing the BVI's. The staff in the office and the members of the crew which acquainted us to our boat were most helpful and friendly. The experience was well organized and smooth. Hope to come back again soon on another sailing adventure! ... Read More »
Fabulous boat and captain
Our family of 4 and 5 of our close friends chartered the Tennessee Waltz for a week to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. This was the 2nd time our family has chartered a cat in the BVI's, and this trip was even more fabulous than our first one. The boat was amazing. We had 2 couples and everyone else was a single, plus our Captain (Captain Philmore). Everyone had their own cabin, which was fantastic, and most had their own ensuite bathroom as well. The boat was well ... Read More »
BVI on Baxter
This was our first BVI charter, and the BVIYC staff couldn't have been more accomodating. We were picked up from the airport and our boat (Baxter, a Jeanneau 439) was ready for us to spend the night. The next day we were fortunate to have Sam as our checkout skipper. A fantastic resource, Sam has lived in the BVI for 40 years and is a member of the VISAR (VI Search And Rescue) team. We peppered him with questions all afternoon, and quickly got a lot of local knowledge. We did ... Read More »
Cozmo
We had a simply sail on Cozmo which is a perfect boat for 2 (or more)! The most impressive feature of BVI charters is how warm they are, and welcoming to any and all questions, whether that be for advise as to where to go, how to provision, the day's weather, etc. If an issue arose, they either answered it on the phone or came, met us, and solved the problem! Simply a terrific week and we look forward to next year... ... Read More »
BVI Yacht Charters is Fantastic
We had a fantastic week on our 2019 Helia 44. I've chartered from several companies and appreciate how important it is that the chartering process, departure, boat orientation, maintenance and boat return are well done and frictionless. The team at BVI yacht charters, without exception, was friendly, attentive and hard working. The boat was immaculate and, of course, the week was fantastic. We had one small issue with the boat, that was immediately dealt with. I cannot ... Read More »
First BVI cruise
We arrived in the evening after hours and the vessel was ready for our sleep aboard night. All the systems were in good working order and the yacht was very clean. There was a welcome pack aboard with all the info you need. The staff was very helpful (Abbie and Hannah) and Anthony (chief mechanic) was very helpful for providing answers to our questions. We received the best boat briefing ever from Ferdie! Once we set off, we had some great sails and island hopped. We ate ... Read More »
We had another great experience
When you think about how much goes into a yacht trip to the BVI, the preparation, coordination, the cost, and the hopeful expectations; you are taking a rather considerable risk. In the past many years of yachting in the BVI, our family has tried multiple charters, including a private charter, and we have collectively learned that it takes a lot to diminish the experience. However, the one thing we know with absolute certainty that can both make or break your trip of a ... Read More »
Good Morning, Good Morning!
Our group had an incredible week, its the only way to describe our time in the BVI. BVI Charter's customer service, prior to the trip and after, was top notch and made us feel very comfortable. They answered all of our questions in a timely manner (and we had many!). Our Captain, Rubrio, was a bright, happy and spirited man...there was no way to wake up unhappy when his sing song voice started your day with a cheerful "Good Morning, Good Morning". We all loved and appreciated ... Read More »
Reaching Into Paradise Again
Just love sailing with BVI Yacht Charters for the second time. Excellent price, well-prepared yachts, and staff are very helpful. We ended up calling dock and tech master Anthony three times for technical help with things we didn’t understand, and he quickly solved our issues with a smile and a wink! And office staff saved our butts on the way home by telling us we’d need an earlier ferry to make our flight. And on our boat, we had so many wonderful sails to ... Read More »
BVI Adventure!
This was my first trip to the BVI's and I'll be back! BVIYC is a great operation and I'll charter again with them. Even though I hold a Master 50 ton Vessel Coast Guard Captains license, BVIYC requested a checkout as this was my first charter with them. No problem. They provided me with Captain 'Sam-I-am' for our first half day of sailing and maneuvering checkout. Capt. Sam was great! If you need a Capt. I highly recommend him. We checked out all systems and sails onboard ... Read More »
Sailing with BVI Charters
This is our fifth charter in the wonderful British Virgin Islands and our first charter with BVI Charters. They were recommended to us by a friend who resides on Tortola. From booking the boat, going aboard, briefings and sailing the charter met or exceeded our expectations. Abbie and Cassie aswered our myriad of questions, particularly dealing with ports of call following the two devastating hurricanes that struck BVI last year. The briefings, both on vessel as well as ... Read More »
Best Week Yet
This was our fifth sailing trip in the BVI's, our first with BVI Yacht Charters. Customer service, boat, and overall experience definitely our best yet. Reventador was perfect for 6 people - a dream to sail, plenty of room, exceptionally clean and well equipped for cruising. It was wonderful to reconnect with islanders, listen to their stories, and see the incredible spirit and strength it has taken to rebuild and come as far as they have after the devastation of Irma. We ... Read More »
Great Vacation on Kalm Waters
We came to BVI for the 2nd time in 2 years. BVI Yachts is a great organization with lots of great people for service. We had great consistent winds 15-25 knots. The boat does not mind these winds at all! Reefing is very easy. Each time we sail one of these catamarans we learn more about them. Going to windward is still challenging in some of the currents but we have been learning to improve the point of the boat. We had a few mishaps on this trip. We jibed the boat in about ... Read More »
Training on Fun Shway
Took four couples down to the BVI. Chartered a catamaran and took a captain along to train me to get my 114 license. Excellent teacher Rubrio. My wife and Rubrio helped with the lines and the mooring balls and the anchor etc. etc.Everyone is raving about the trip. Looking forward to coming back. ... Read More »
A Fantastic Experience
Our 4th charter in the BVIs, but our first with BVI Yacht Charters. The entire experience was fantastic! The front office staff made the whole booking process quick and easy and the dock staff were all attentive and friendly. Our boat was very well maintained and was exceptionally clean. We will certainly look to charter with BVI Yacht Charters in the future! ... Read More »
Sailing
Love sailing the BVI’s. Also love the folks at BVI Yacht Charters.
Office and dock staff are always willing to help. Boats are new and in amazing condition and if you hit the office in the morning at just the right time Abbie will share her breakfast with you. 👍❤️ ... Read More »
Captain and First Mate
Let us start by saying Kalm Waters did not disappoint. The boat was in great condition and sailed just like its name. From Tortola to Norman to Cooper to Virgin Gorda to Anegada to Jost to Peter, she was great. We are looking forward to booking our next charter with you and would love to take her out again. Thank you all at BVI Yacht Charters for all your hard work in getting the fleet back up and running and sharing your slice of paradise with us Texans. Until next time, we ... Read More »
Glorious Sailing meets Excellent Service
Once we saw the huge mono hull fleet we knew we wanted to go with BVIYC for our second bare boat captain tour. Their office staff were very friendly and provided early trip details which took all of the guesswork out of the trip. Our boat was clean and efficient and all of the features helped us to maximize fun while sailing, getting a ball or anchoring. We wanted to visit Anegada and the staff provided instructions we needed to follow to meet our goal - it was well worth the ... Read More »
Another Awesome BVI Vacation!
This was our sixth sailing trip to BVI and our third with BVI Yacht Charters. We can't say enough about BVI Yacht Charters - The staff is friendly, professional and knowledgeable and they have a great fleet of boats. We had Purrfect Getaway and our friends had That Way. Both were great boats. Sailed beautifully and super comfortable on the ball.
If you are looking for a great sailing vacation, the BVIs can't be beat and BVI Yacht Charters is the way to go! ... Read More »
Excellent End-to-End Chartering Experience
We chartered "Salt Crush" for one glorious week of sailing around the islands. Each and every interaction with BVI Yacht Charters was a positive experience for us, including selecting the right boat, the pricing and contracting process, transportation logistics, the pre-cruise technical briefing, local advice along the way, and the return check-in procedure. The boat was well maintained, spotlessly clean, and ready to sail. We found the staff members to be competent, ... Read More »
BVI Sailing
The office and dock staff at BVI Yacht Charters were excellent, friendly, and helpful in every way. The orientation was quick and painless allowing us to depart right after the chart briefing. We occasionally contacted office staff for a weather report which was also helpful during our sail. The yacht was clean and sailed flawlessly. Jillsee is a great yacht four our group of 4 guys. Thanks for a wonderful week in BVI! ... Read More »
Best sailing trip ever!
This was my 6th bareboat charter and was by far the best!! Painkiller was spacious, pristine and well equipped, perfect for a group of 8 women!! The BVIYC accommodations was fantastic and the staff professional and so courteous. Next trip to the BVI, we’ll certainly be chartering again with BVIYC. Thank you BVIYC for a super memorable trip! ... Read More »
You will be glad you chose BVI Yacht Charters
Signed up for our third BVI charter at the Annapolis boat show. And, like the other testimonials everything went very smoothly. But the real test was the trip last year shortly after the hurricane. And I can honestly say that that trip also went very smoothly. Highly recommend BVI Yacht Charters. ... Read More »
Awsome week
I chartered Baxter with two life long friends, Greg and Louie, and my cousin Bill. The four of us had a great week on Baxter. This was my first charter in the BVI's, however we spent many winters cruising the Bahamas and Virgin Islands on Louie's schooner back in the day. The boat was great, as was all the staff at BVI Charters. All of the contact response and arraingements could not have been better. I would reccomend BVI Charters to anyone who is thinking of sailing the ... Read More »
another fantastic charter with BVI Yacht Charters
We have chartered with BVI YC in 2006, 2008, 2016, and now most recently in 2019. As always the boat was impeccable. The staff is very friendly and responsive. Many of the staff (eg Abbie, Cassie and Anthony) have been at BVI YC every time we chartered and we really like the familiarity and personal touch. We had a great charter with our kids and are pleased that BVI YC seems to be fully up and running post-Irma. Can't wait (truly, as I type here in winter weather) for the ... Read More »
BVI Dream
Our 6th time with BVI Yacht charters. The yachts as always, clean, very well maintained and cared for by a top team of people.
The sailing is fantastic and our 2 weeks just flashed by. We enjoyed the experience so much we booked for next year before leaving the BVI. ... Read More »
A perfect respite from the polar vortex!
Thanks to the BVIYC team, our group consisting of four couples (friends since high school) had an amazing time exploring the BVI for the first time.
Amazing sailing, scenery, sunsets, solitude and local hospitality made us feel welcome, safe and happy to be away from the sub-zero weather back home.
So much to see and experience, so little time! Our days were filled with sailing, exploring fun places like the bubbly pool and the baths, laughing, relaxing and enjoying ... Read More »
Very nicely done -thanks very much!
Fourth Caribbean bareboat, but 1st time with BVIYC. All the way back to initial contact with them, things went pleasantly and smoothly throughout the process. Slight changes were dealt with as if they weren't changes at all. On arrival for our sleep-aboard we were allowed on a bit early, yet everything was prepared and ready - pristine. The boat, its systems, running and standing rig all looked wonderful. Every staff member we dealt with was terrific - gals in the office, the ... Read More »
Best Sail in the BVIs
The folks at BVI Yacht Charters we amazing. From Chart orientation to Vessel walk through all aspects of the departure were quick and very easy. We have sailed in the BVIs 3 times and this was by far the best charter experience. Kalm Waters was a new vessel that was very well equipped and just a beautiful boat to Sail. Absolutely a trouble free time. The vessel return was a walk in the park. Dock at the fuel station, unload and have the driver pick you up a mere 20 feet from ... Read More »
Thrilled to be welcomed back to BVI Yacht Charters!
We absolutely loved chartering with you this year! This past charter being our second one with BVI yacht Charters. We were thrilled with sailing on ORLA, as well as having access to reliable, full support throughout the trip. A special thanks to all the staff, as we departed on time, with thorough check out by Anthony. The dock staff always a phone call away for trouble shooting any difficulty or questions - no matter how mundane they were - i.e " How do we switch over to the ... Read More »
AMONG THE BEST CHARTERS EVER!
In over 30 years of Chartering this was one of our best experiences. BVI Charters got us on the boat a little early for our sleep-aboard to stow our provisions, then got us out a little early the next day. Tony gave us a great boat briefing and made sure everything aboard was squared away prior to our departure.
Andiamo is a great boat for us older sailors with its self tacking jib and roller furling main and jib. The innovative deck to cockpit ramp eliminates the awkward ... Read More »
Our 5th BVI YC Charter; 5 Great Sails
We've chartered with BVI YC five times. It's no wonder why we keep coming back: Impeccably maintained boats, personalized service from before we even sign the charter contract through saying goodbye on the dock as we leave for home, and, of course, sailing in paradise.
But this cruise was different. First of all, it was the first time we took the entire family (7 of us) including two teenagers and a teen wannabe. They did great and it was nice to see the enjoyment in their ... Read More »
Another fantastic charter!
This was my 2nd bareboat charter with BVI Yacht Charters and once again it was amazing! Fantastic customer service and quick response to a minor dinghy mechanical issue. So happy to support the recovering businesses in the BVIs. All 8 of us LOVED Stella! Awesome boat and beautiful views! Thank you and see you next year! ... Read More »
Impeccable as Usual
This was our second charter with BVIYC. Everything was as perfect as last time. Pre-charter they respond quickly and are always available to answer questions or help solve problems (like ferry trips).
1LOVE was impeccable and BVIYC staff provided us with a very through walk through of her many operating systems.
We will be back again as there is no chance another company could better our charter experience. ... Read More »