"ANDIAMO!" my Italian mother always exclaimed as we left the dock in my father's old sloop for another family summer cruise on Long Island Sound. This time, ANDIAMO became the vessel we chose for my lovely new wife, adult son and his charming girlfriend's first cruise together. It was a perfect experience in every way. The BVI were, as always, sheer magic. ANDIAMO herself exceeded expectations in every way. And, of course, the crew at BVI Yacht Charters were wonderful and ... Read More »
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Perfect Charter
I chartered with BVI YC for the 2nd time (my 1st was with Sunsail), this time brining along our friends for 10 days of sailing in the BVI. The boat was in perfect condition, and ready to go. I commented to the office staff that I had never seen 2 engine rooms so clean. I was really impressed, and the team at BVI YC made the entire process simple.
I will definitely charter with again when we return to the BVI. ... Read More »
Perfect in every way!!
It is no surprise to us that our 10th charter with BVI Yacht Charters was a smashing success! It is why we never go anywhere else for our charter needs in the BVI.
We spent 10 wonderful day exploring our favorite spots - we were lucky enough to have pristine weather the entire time and the charter process was literally a breeze from start to finish. I cannot say enough good things about this team. We are booked again for November and cannot wait to be back. ... Read More »
Great Experience
Had a great experience on Big Blue with BVI Yacht Charters. The boat was well maintained and everything on the boat worked as it should. Check in and check out was very easy. Cassie was available for any questions. We look forward to chartering again with BVI Yacht Charters. ... Read More »
All the presents rolled into one!
I wanted to give my family one last trip together before life make it too difficult to coordinate a family trip. Over the last year, all the funds for all the gifts we normally exchange were put into this trip. So ,for the past year, the only presents were cards that promised this trip. When I went to arrange it, I was tickled to find that we had enough money to do it. It was one of the most reasonably priced charters. So I called. I was so pleased to find the great price was ... Read More »
Slow Poke Kansans
Our 10 day charter was in one word, awesome. This was the second boat charter through BVIYC in the past 6 years. The weather was great, the sailing spectacular, the dives unforgettable and the BVIYC staff superb, what more could you ask for.
Arriving at base, you will be greeted by friendly staff who will take your belongings to your boat. We were not in a hurry so the check-in was drawn out. We were unsure of the process of a checkout captain so we decided to stay at the ... Read More »
Best Charter Company in the BVI–First Class in all Respects
This was our 4th BVI charter. BVI YC was far and away the best of the 3 companies we've used. The staff was a pleasure to deal with, especially Kimmy. The check in process was very smooth and the chart briefing short but thorough. Our boat was in superb condition and impeccably clean. We had winds of 20-22 kts the whole trip, and with a single reef in the mainsail Valhalla sailed effortlessly. Fuel consumption was much less than we expected--only 78 gallons-- most of it used ... Read More »
11th Time was a Charm!!
Hard to believe that this was our 11th time chartering with BVIYC's. We had the privilege to bring down some good friends for their first visit to the BVI. Great weather and our cat Slow Poke , as always was in tip top shape. It was fun to catch up with Abbie, Cassie and meet Kelly in the office. They are very helpful through the entire chartering process.
Again, the crew on the dock were awesome...answering any question and making sure we had a safe sail.
The islands are ... Read More »
Perfect Honeymoon
My wife and I knew we wanted to charter a sailboat in the BVI for our honeymoon. We contacted multiple companies and BVI Yacht Charters stood out to us because of how easy and wonderful they are to work with. Booking, briefing, check-in, and check-out were all very easy and the boat was in perfect condition for our 6 night cruise through the islands. We were even surprised by a bottle of champagne below deck when we boarded our boat, "Big Blue." We later enjoyed it while ... Read More »
First Time in BVI!
We traveled as a family of 4 to the beautiful BVI in March of 2022. This was a vacation we had been dreaming of for over 1.5 years during a very uncertain COVID time. BVI Yacht Charters stood out amongst the rest from the get go! They were considerate of all the travel uncertainties in the world and promised to honour our reservation one way or another. The Crew at BVI Yacht Charters was always available to answer our questions quickly and thoroughly.
When we finally ... Read More »
Better than we ever imagined
This was our first time doing a bareboat charter in the BVI and the experience was amazing from start to finish. Before our charter, the customer service team answered all of our questions quickly and in depth. Our checkout captain was extremely fun, helpful and prepared us to take the boat on our own for the week. We ran into a small mechanical issue during our charter and with one call to base they arranged for a speedy repair with no effort on our part. Our boat Salt Crush ... Read More »
Great time!
Wife and I had a great time aboard Arun for a week long adventure. The staff at BVIYC was very helpful, the boat was clean and well equipped, and overall the trip was excellent. Can’t wait to come back! ... Read More »
Captain
6th trip to the BVI and it never disappoints. 2nd charter with BVI yachts and without hesitation would charter with them again. Treated my brother and sister-in-law (non sailors) to a weak of sailing and they had a blast. ANDIAMO's setup was perfect for what was mostly single handling sailing. The new (to me) charter base is excellent and all staff were very helpful and responsive. Will definitely go back to BVI yachts for my next visit to the BVI. ... Read More »
Stellar As Always
Our 3rd time chartering with BVI Yacht Charters, once with friends after the hurricane in 2018, again in 2019 with family and once more this year after an agonizing 2 year wait. Our charter was, again, flawless. The staff at BVIYC is a well oiled machine-easy, fast check in, boat that was in perfect condition and a quick check out where the dock crew came out to us as we were entering the breakwater and took over getting the boat fueled and returned to the pier. We have never ... Read More »
Captain
Extremely positive experience with BVI Charters. The front office was very efficient in setting up our charter, answering all of our questions and processing all the paper work and following up with us through the months before we arrived. We were also very impressed with the dock crew and the yacht support team. Very professional.
When we arrived the boat was ready and waiting. It was very clean and ready to sail. We were immediately given a thorough briefing, slept on ... Read More »
Experience of a Lifetime
My boyfriend and I turned 50 this month. We have known each other since we were 12 and I was secretly in love with him ever since. My biggest dream in life was to sail with him in the Virgin Islands: little did I know it would finally come true 38 years later! BVI yacht charters could not have been more professional during every step of the journey. Smiling, welcoming, helpful WAY over and above what we've experienced with other charter companies. They truly made this the ... Read More »
What a special way to see the BVI
For my wife and I, this was our first time visiting the BVI. We own a Catalina 22 and spend the summer/fall adventuring/cruising around Lake Champlain. My wife and I have been dreaming of sailing those teal blue waters of the Caribbean for several years now. We were looking for a more personable company that offered monohulls in the 30-40ft range and BVI Yacht Charters had exactly what we were looking for. As this was a step up in size for us, we opted for a check out ... Read More »
Perfection
This was our 3rd trip to BVI and chartering with BVIYC. Four of us have been every time - the other 4 were new. We started with a 3 night stay at Anegada Beach Club before picking up the Salt Crush on a Monday. We quickly provisioned at One Mart and the French Deli and left for the Bight at Norman Island. Once out of the harbor we lifted the main for a quick sail and had a great start to our trip. We used a combination of reserved moorings, fcfs, and a slip at Leverick Bay. ... Read More »
TRIP OF A LIFETIME
This was a wonderful trip and BVI Yacht Charters was AMAZING. From the day we booked till the day we returned from our charter (almost 2 1/2 years later...) they were absolutely great. The office staff is wonderful, the crew in the marina is very helpful and awesome, the boat was immaculately clean - we will never charter with anyone else!
Our family of 4 (including 2 teenagers) loved sailing Peanut. She is small, but we had enough space. It was very windy during our trip, ... Read More »
Superb Service
I have been chartering in the BVI since 2008 and I have only chartered from one company; BVI YC. The simple reason for that is Superb Service. Our charter started out a bit difficult because of airlines and baggage handling. The staff at BVI YC understood and went the extra mile to arrange for baggage delivery by Big Mike the cab driver. The BVI YC staff gave great advice and paid attention to the details to make sure my bags were delivered after we had set sail. ... Read More »
Spectacular Experience
We have chartered boats all over the world for over 30 years with many different charter companies. Our recent experience with BVI Yacht Charters was our best experience by far. The ladies in the office were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly throughout the process. The staff at the marina were friendly and quickly addressed any request. In all of our years chartering, the boat we chartered from BVI Yacht Charters was the first that did not have any problems ... Read More »
A trip of a lifetime
My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 50th Birthdays aboard a sailing catamaran at the BVIs. Our friend recommended BVI Yacht Charters as he chartered the boats from them before and had very good things to say about his experience.
From our first phone call to the BVI Yacht Charters to the final moment of returning the yacht after our journey around the BVIs everything was very pleasant. The communication was excellent, the website was easy to navigate and very informative, ... Read More »
Great week!
We took our two teenage grandsons for a week on Big Blue from BVI Yacht Charters. It was a great experience for them and everything from the welcome we got at the office on arrival throughout the week to our departure was as good as could be hoped for. Big Blue was in great shape, ready to be sailed with everything we needed on board.
Thank you BVI Yacht Charters! ... Read More »
Awesome BVI Trip
Long Story was a great boat. BVI Yacht Charters were great in the booking, prep, checkout and trip. Highly recommend the org and will be back again! ... Read More »
5 stars
Having had to delay our charter twice- 2 deployments and then the added "excitement" of Covid, we never thought we would get to go on our charter! But BVI Yacht Charters was always there through the process answering ALL of my questions and concerns, allowing my family and friends to have an excellent charter experience- thank you!!! ... Read More »
Couldn’t be Happier
After two years and three separate bookings in the making (due to the Pandemic) we finally got to experience the BVI's with our friends, and thanks to BVI Yacht Charters and your amazing staff, we have great memories to last a lifetime - finally!
From our arrival and sleep-aboard on Friday night, to our check in and boat check Saturday morning, BVI's staff was friendly, helpful and very accommodating - providing us with great information and helpful advice. We checked in, ... Read More »
Sheer Bliss
We've waited nearly 5 years to charter in the BVI - between Irma and Covid we kept on getting detoured. It was worth the wait. The BVI yacht charter staff was amazing to work with and made every step of the process seamless and painless. From the first contact with Abbie, Cassie and Kimmie - we were treated as if we were the only group heading out on the water. The charter was without a hitch and the boat was well taken care of, clean and FUN! We've chartered with many ... Read More »
Greatest Vacation – Ever!
Cheers to the great staff and team at BVI Yacht Charters - they were great. We had originally planned this trip in 2020, and they worked so well with us to reschedule. Check-in, Check-out were seamless and the hospitality was great. The boat was very clean and well maintained, and the overall experience was simply awesome - We'll be back! ... Read More »
Best Customer Service
This Charter company by far, is the best !!
I have chartered several times in the BVI. BVI yacht Charters is the BEST.
They care about the boats and those chartering them.
Customer Service is outstanding!!
The boat was clean, well maintained and appointed with everything you will need.
I will return! ... Read More »
great charter experience
2of us rented a Jeanneau 349 out of Tortola, BVI. The boat was spotless, and meticulously maintained. We felt completely prepared to sail the boat and received clear instructions on possible routes, anchorages, and boat operation. Had a phone and number to call in case of a problem. From planning and the beginning of the trip until the last day when they helped arrange a covid test and a taxi to the airport, everyone worked to help us have a great time. The boat was perfect. ... Read More »
Vacation of a Lifetime
We thoroughly enjoyed our charter from BVI Yacht Charters! They made the process easy, the boat was a joy to sail, and they provided great suggestions on how to make the most of our time in the BVIs. The entire team was professional and courteous! We'll be back! ... Read More »
Amazing company, superb customer service If you try them you will never charter with another company
We spent 2 months chartering with BVI Yacht Charters. Our experience was outstanding. We needed to re-provision in Road town. Abbey gave us the best customer service we have ever had. A crew met us in the lagoon, refilled our fuel so we wouldn't have to worry. We were taken to a dock space to go shopping. Meeting us there was Daisy who asked for our laundry , Ferdie who asked if we had any problems or questions, and when I got back to the boat I was going to fill the water ... Read More »
Best. Charter. Ever.
We took our family and a friend out for a week of cruising the BVIs and it could not have been better! Myelli was beautiful, comfortable, and easy to sail. She made the island hopping a breeze. The staff at BVIYC was super helpful, everything was clear and focused on making sure our experience was the best it could be. The highlight of the trip may have been coaching my teenage son through leaving and docking in such tight quarters. They made him feel like a pro. We'll be ... Read More »
Back in the
Ten times with BVI yacht charters, monohulls only, and we were delighted to see the new facilities.
After a necessary postponement for a pandemic, Abbie and Cassie were helpful in rebooking for this year. The crew were very helpful especially Ferdie with his knowledge of our boat. We enjoy the turnover with the boats, keeping them relatively new and well maintained. Thanks to all at BVI Yacht Charters. ... Read More »
Great charter – perfect weather – great experience
First time chartering in the BVI, so we didn't know what to expect.
BVI Yacht Charters made the process simple, smooth, and delightful. Boat was exactly as expected. Weather was perfect.
Can't thank the entire staff of BVIYC enough - you guys made the process easy. We will definitely be back and chartering with BVIYC again. ... Read More »
A Lifetime of Memories with the Kids & Grandkids!
We've committed to giving experiences rather than stuff to the kids and grandkids and our cruise through the BVI's could not have been any more memorable. As a repeat customer of BVI Yacht Charters I can not say enough about the amazing team at BVIYC. The front office was great through the entire quotation and contract process and could not have been more helpful and informative, particularly as it came to dealing with the intricacies of the COVID protocols. The boats are ... Read More »
Thank you!
To BVI Yacht Charters and whom it may concern,
My Friends and I just completed our week long charter of Penny lane with your company and cannot thank you all enough for such an amazing experience. We had such an amazing time and the boat was great. Your staff was super helpful and attentive and made the whole process on both ends of the trip seamless. We could not say enough good things about your company to any and all charters we met. We look forward to many more ... Read More »
Another Great BVI YC Charter
We have chartered 11 times around the world with this being our 3rd through BVI YC. They run a top notch operation with excellent communication, an amazing staff for briefings as well as check in and do a great job maintaining their boats. We had 3 boats in our fleet and the only issue was a broken steering cable at 2 pm leaving The Baths. They dispatched a repair team of 2 and they had the boat back operational that afternoon and we made our mooring and dinner reservations ... Read More »
BVI Yacht Charters rock!
My wife and I were thoroughly impressed with this company, its staff, and the boat we chartered. The video walkthrough and prep materials they provided added comfort when we arrived and took Chilli out.
The boat was clean and well provisioned and they assisted us in our departure. Our charter was 6 weeks and they were available for questions via the cellphone they provided us.
To my surprise, they also assisted us in docking her when we returned.
There were no surprises ... Read More »
Fantastic week of memories
First class service, boat was in great shape and weather perfect. Highly recommend the team at BVI Yacht Charters. This was our 3rd charter in the BVI's and first time with BVI YC and they were the best. ... Read More »
Top class charter company
We are so pleased that we selected a local charter company rather than one of the better known internationals. From the start the team provided us with a great deal of local knowledge and constantly updated us on the local Covid 19 regulations. Toucan Share was an amazingly well equipped boat, the little domestic touches made you feel that you were borrowing her from a friend. She was also very clean, which is more than I can say for many other charters we have had!
The ... Read More »
More Great Memories
This was our 4th charter with BVIYC. We have never had a problem. The boats were always in great condition and Indian Chief was no exception. We loved the new video chart and boat briefings. We had a rookie couple join us this time and it was informative and fun to spending an evening viewing the videos as we prepared for our trip. I would elaborate on the staff but everything was so well prepared and efficient that we spent little time interacting with them. This is a big ... Read More »
One of the best trips ever
This was our second time with BVIYC and they out did themselves from the moment we arrive for our sleep aboard to the day we left. This was my first time on a cat and boy I will never go back!! The Escape Artist was a fantastic cat, everything worked just as it should. The best thing about this boat was the the refrigerators, imagine cruising on a boat that your food keeps for an entire week!!. Our first charter with BVIYC was right after the hurricane that destroyed the ... Read More »
Trip of a lifetime!
With the help of our hired captain we sailed around BVI and had a vacation of a lifetime. Everything was easy. Great way to explore many islands in one adventure. ... Read More »
Superb holiday
Second trip to BVI, second time with BVI Yacht charter. This trip was the one planned for Easter 2020. Following the cancellation of the trip (covid), the staff was very helpful in rescheduling a new trip. First time on a catamaran, everything was made easier - thanks to Andrew, our exit captain, he was patient and very knowledgeable. He made sure we understood the Boat well. Slow Poke - Maestro version - was perfect, no major problems, only one problem our fault, we lost the ... Read More »
A Relaxing Adventure
After passing through the Covid screenings in USVI and BVI, our crew boarded the well-equipped yacht for an adventurous, relaxing vacation. We visited all the classic places including Anegada, Jost, Leverick Bay, and Cooper Island. The crowds were less than when we visited in 2019, so the ports were more soothing to the soul! The BVI Staff was very helpful, and assisted us with getting on our way. The check-in and check-out procedure was smooth and organized. We look forward ... Read More »
Wonderful
This is a chartrr company that's big enough to have great service but small enough to be personal. It's way above any other charter company in the BVI. Wonderful base and people that actually care. What a refreshing change from their big neighbors ... Read More »
The Best
Our fifth trip to the BVI, first time with BVIYC.
LOVE the briefing videos. Much more useful than previous in-person briefings.
Office staff are terrific. Dock staff are super helpful.
We had two small problems, both handled super quickly.
Will recommend BVIYC to anyone who asks. ... Read More »
As always, another excellent charter
We had a wonderful 10 days on Shelly Kay - our 10th time chartering with BVIYC. They have the cleanest, best maintained boats in the BVI, and the best staff we’ve ever experienced anywhere we’ve sailed. Of course we’ll be back again. ... Read More »
Fantastic experience!
Thank you BVI Yacht Charter crew for making our trip great during the busiest week of the season! The checkout the day after Christmas was the busiest of the year, but the crew pulled it off. On rare occasions when we needed tech support, Nelson and Kit were very effective over the phone. The return and check in was fast and painless. Hope to do it again! ... Read More »
About the best sailing trip of my life
First of all. When we arrived, it was Christmas Day, but everything was perfectly prepared by BVI Yachtcharters. Despite the holiday.
Feeling good was the order of the day.
Our first day started with shopping in the supermarket (Rite Way), which is within walking distance (15 minutes away). Then there was a hearty breakfast on board and we loaded the ship.
After checking out in the office, we took off. Thanks to Chassie, Abbbie and Kelly for the great advice and really ... Read More »
Great experience
BVI Yacht Charters is very well run. Having chartered several boats around the world, BVIYC is by far the best organized I've experienced. Yes, it does take time for both send off and return, but the staff seems far more skilled at doing this turnover compared to all other charter companies. (Hint: one thing to consider when prepping for send off is to pre-provision via internet or arrive early and get this shopping task completed; this cost us at least 1.5 hours). The dock ... Read More »
40th Anniversary Charter
We just finished our 15th charter with BVI Yacht Charters. We have had amazing service from this company.
When planning our 40th wedding anniversary celebration, a sail charter with family was the only thing that came to mind. We sailed 12 days with our adult children and grandchildren.
There is truly something for everyone to experience in the BVI. ... Read More »
Superb Experience
My family and I sailed on Toucan Share for 9 days and had a really wonderful experience. Not only was the boat in tip top shape, but the staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgable. If we had any question about something on the boat or something went wrong, the issue was easily resolved with a phone call. We would recommend the company to anyone interested in chartering a sailboat. We are looking forward to our next trip next year! ... Read More »
Family
We chartered Stella to spend a week sailing with our adult sons and one of their girlfriends. It was an amazing time-24/7 together, playing, exploring, talking, cooking, etc. we made everlasting memories. ... Read More »
Wonderful Time
We had a wonderful time on the Toucan Share. It had a bright and beautiful interior and was fully stocked with equipment to make great drinks. The BVI Yacht charter team was great and easy to get in contact with while we were sailing around. ... Read More »
Another Fantastic Vacation
I began bareboating in Tortola with my parents 45 years ago. If you are going to bareboat in the BVI for the first time I assure you that you'll be back. For me and my family, it's the perfect vacation. Once you charter with BVI Yacht Charters you will never charter from anyone else. I have now chartered with BVI Yacht Charters on four occasions and they are the BEST! The boats are in pristine condition. You will wonder if you are the first to set sail on the boat you select. ... Read More »
Another great charter with BVI Yacht Charters!
My friend and I decided at the last minute to charter a monohull for a week of shoulder season sailing. Having happily chartered from BVI Yacht Charters before, I decided to reach out to them - and was not disappointed once again. From the easy pre-charter communication, booking and doc handling to the warm and friendly welcome from Kimmy and Kelly, the helpful customer support and the great boat we sailed for 6 days, there is nothing I would change. I highly recommend it! ... Read More »
Loving the BVI
This was our first time to charter in the BVI. The BVI Yacht Team, the boat and our week on the water, exceeded all our expectations. Leading up to our week of sailing, the Team at BVI Yacht was responsive to all of our questions and needs. Between the suggested itinerary they provided, coupled with some great video's available on YouTube, we found some fantastic locations to overnight. We LOVED our week and will be back for more. ... Read More »
Best Trip Ever
What a great trip!! The BVI charter staff was so great to work with and our Captain (Rion aka Captain Jack) was fun, friendly and professional. The boat was spacious, clean, and in great condition. Can't say enough good things about the trip and the company. Soggy Dollar, The Baths, and the beach in Anagada were some of the best highlights. Hope we can come back again in the future! ... Read More »
Tough to Beat!
Another tremendous charter with BVIYC in the fabulous BVIs, it's hard to imagine a better way to spend a week. From the outstanding customer service and base support to the most friendly islanders (& birds!) and gorgeous views, who could ask for more?
Excellent vessel (J Dog) and excellent wind provided us with the tools we needed to cruise in sporty comfort and cover many of our favorite spots (North Sound, Anegada [Cow Wreck!], Cane Garden Bay, JvD, The Baths, Cooper ... Read More »
Cheers, Hook’em and Yahtzee!
This was our second time with BVI Yacht Charters and they nailed it again! You can't beat two weeks on Valhalla with Captain Jack by your side. This was the first time for most of our guests and they will absolutely be back again. Thanks so much to the BVIYC Team for their wonderful support throughout the process. Looking forward to seeing you guys again in June 2022. Hook'em! ... Read More »
Wonderful Staff Makes For Awesome Experience
This was my 4th BVI charter and third charter with BVI Yacht Charters. The whole crew at BVIYC made the experience wonderful. Everyone was so helpful and made sure we had all the everything we needed for a great trip!
Sometimes hiccups occur. We had a problem with our dinghy motor on our second day of charter. I was concerned that our plans to sail to the north sound of Virgin Gorda would be delayed while we waited. That was not to be the case! The crew at BVIYC brought us ... Read More »
First Catamaran charter
We booked our first trip with BVI Yacht Charters back in the fall of 2019 for sailing in mid March 2020. We had booked with another charter company in our previous trips. We wanted to try someone new and BVIYC fit the bill. Well then COVID happened. The staff at BVIYC was very accommodating in rescheduling our charter twice. We finally made it back the BVI's this November. This was our first time sailing a Catamaran and the boat was wonderful. The BVIYC staff arranged for a ... Read More »
Will definitely be a repeat customer.
Just returned from our 4th BVI charter. First time NOT using the "big company". Already planning our booking back to BVI Yacht Charters for next year. Abbie, Cassie, Kimmie, Kip, Raoul and ENTIRE staff were all friendly and helpful. We weren't a number, we were a name. Everything from scheduling to planning to check-in to check-out was easy and well coordinated. There was no "drop your bags in the lobby and hang out for a few hours while we finish prepping your boat". All was ... Read More »
Perfect, start to finish
I have been chartering in the Virgin Islands since 1984, hands down best company so far.
Booking was straight forward, all the fees put up front, instead of knickled and dimed the day you show up.
Great video on how to operate boat, brilliant!
Office staff, and dock crew, all super friendly and helpful.
Boat was clean and well stocked with everything you need.
Total home run!
Will be back in the spring! ... Read More »
Sundance charter
Had a great experience with BVI Yacht Charter. The whole team from office to operations was helpful, knowledgeable, accessible, and nice to work with. Our boat Sundance was great and whatever minor issues we had were dealt with in a timely professional manner. We will come again...for sure! ... Read More »
Three caballeros
This was a trip of three amigos with time off for a boy's vacation. The boat was chosen because it was recommended by Abbie and we are so glad. Other than a Toucan Share apron there were many Toucans. Of the three only I have sailed for years (since 1976) mostly on monohulls, I like the thrill. The other two were power boat owners. After this trip, the other two can do a pretty good job without me. I like leaving the Passage for greeener pastures, this time we started at ... Read More »
TWO weeks in Paradise
Hana and I first visited the BVI 10 years ago. It is the perfect cruising ground for us offering a great choice of places to visit all within easy reach and some wonderfull sailing. This year was our fifth sailing holiday there and the third such holiday with BVIYC.
BVIYC provide very clean, well equiped yachts maintained to a high styandard that together with their friendly and practical approach has given us great confidence in booking with them. All staff are helpful and ... Read More »
Incredible First-Charter Experience!
Our experience with BVI Yacht Charters - indeed the whole BVI territory - far exceeded our expectations. It seemed that the entire population on all the islands was working together to make our trip smooth and memorable. The entire place is set up for sailors/cruisers.
The BVIYC team in particular was incredibly genuine, kind, and helpful as we planned the trip, prepared the boat, navigated the islands, got COVID tests, and learned the ropes of sailing. They anticipated ... Read More »
Absolutely Amazing
My wife and I took our first charter vacation with BVI yacht charters. It was amazing. From the women in the office (Abby,Cassie, and Kimmy) to maintenance crew (Tony & Kit) and finally our Captain Sam who was phenomenal. Sam was a book of knowledge, accommodating, a blast to have along with us, and if you are looking for sailing instruction Sam is the best. Our boat Good Decision a Sun Odyssey 44 ds monohull was as pristine as advertised. We had a little hiccup with our ... Read More »
Toucan Share and BVI Yacht Charters
What an amazing charter company and yacht!! Our crew consisted of my husband (our captain), myself, and our neighbors/friends that are boaters also. Our trips to the BVI are usually 12 days but this one was only 9. With Covid and the unfortunate hurricane 4 years ago, some of the islands we normally visit weren't open yet, but that gave us the opportunity to try others. Everyone is so kind and sincere on these islands and it's very difficult to return back to the States!
We ... Read More »
Amazing Family Vacation in the BVI
We just completed another sailing vacation through BVI Yacht Charters. This was the first trip to the BVI for our son and daughter-in-law but it certainly won't be the last! As always, our experience with the great people at BVI Yacht Charters was first class and with the current Covid testing guidelines in place they helped make what could have been a very challenging situation flawless for our party. The testing was done at the dock and we didn't even have to leave the ... Read More »
Best Vacation Ever !!
We’ve been back for about 2 weeks and all we talk about is going back to sail the BVI. My girl and I chartered a sailboat with BVI Charters, the sailboat Good Decision and it certainly was! Both main bedroom cabins are large, and ample space in the kitchen area as well. So many great islands, it is hard to pick a favorite, but don’t miss Saba Rock, the Baths, and White Bay! Willy T on Norman Island served great burgers and tuna steak. Oceans 7 on Peter Island dinner was ... Read More »
Another fantastic trip
This is our 5th visit to the BVI and third time using BVI Yacht Charters. I cannot tell you how great they are. Their boats are always clean, well maintained and the staff is wonderful, friendly and knowledgeable. As a captain, it is really comforting to know that the boat will be in great working order. I would use no other charter company. ... Read More »
Great Boat, Great Service
Idle Time was a lovely boat, fully equipped with a generator, air conditioning, and water maker. She had a huge refrigerator and freezer, plus a separate beverage fridge in the cockpit and lots of storage space. We liked the updated virtual chart brief and boat brief that BVIYC sent in their informative emails. The office staff were extremely helpful as well, and the maintenance/dock crew were fantastic. Entry and exit from Tortola was a breeze. We have been working with ... Read More »
Celebrating 30 Yrs Of Friendship
Our trip was a dream come true! The yacht was beautiful, ReRe our Captain was amazing, and BVI was more than anything we could have expected. The food, the snorkeling, the people, the beaches and the incredible scenery made this trip a once in a lifetime experience (until we go back that is 😘) Thank you BVI Yacht Charters!! ... Read More »
Perfect Charter
Wonderful boat, incredibly helpful charter company, and of course amazing sailing. Covid put a dampener on somethings, but less than it would have affected any other kind of holiday, and we loved our time there. ... Read More »
The best charter company, the best boats!
Having questioned our sanity for chartering in the BVI during the world pandemic, the office crew eased our concerns, helped with the entry requirements, and made sure all the requirements were met on time! What a load off our minds. This was our ninth charter with BVIYC, and wouldn’t think of chartering with any other charter company. The office staff of Cassie, Kimmy and Abbie catered to our every need, and helped with all the sometimes confusing COVID requirements. The new ... Read More »
Another great experience with BVIYC
Sailed for a week with my brother and our kids, and we had another terrific experience with BVIYC. Boats are maintained in excellent condition, team is friendly and helpful - as a customer you can clearly see that details matter. We love the terrific, and personal, customer support from start to finish. These cats are like floating condos, literally all the comforts of home. We couldn't be happier with our trip and we will be back! Thank you Abbie, Cassie, Anthony and team! ... Read More »
Fantastic Charter!!
We just finished a fantastic 9 day charter! BVIYC is a very well run company and everyone is super friendly. The equipment is in good shape and the staff went out of their way to help with some special requests. We couldn't be more pleased with our experience! ... Read More »
BVIYC is the Absolute Best Charter Company!
Just returned from a 10-day charter with BVIYC (my 2nd charter with BVIYC but certainly not the last). The entire reservations and customer support staff provided outstanding assistance to me and my 7 crew members throughout the charter from start to finish and helped us obtain clearance to enter the BVIs. They are the absolute best! The boat was in excellent shape and was outfitted perfectly and the dock staff was magnificent and provided excellent service. The islands were ... Read More »
An amazing experience.
Overall, we had an amazing experience working with BVI yacht charters, and exceeded my expectations. The catamaran that we chartered was in excellent condition and we did not have any issues during our charter. The office staff was always available to answer any questions before, during and after our trip.
I want to take this opportunity and thank Anthony, Kelly, Kimmy, Cassie, and Abbie for being so communicative, helpful, and just awesome :)
We will definitely be ... Read More »
BVIYC did a wonderful job
We chartered from BVI yacht Charters toward the end of Covid restrictions. The team did a wonderful job of managing us though the process. The boat we chartered was provisioned in advance and in wonderful condition. The team there are incredibly welcoming and helpful. I could not recommend them more highly. ... Read More »
BVIs Never Disappoint
This was our second charter with BVI charters, On both occasions the catamarans were comfortable and well-equipped for charter. This particular boat was the best I’ve ever chartered. In spite of having nine people on board it was spacious with many areas to relax. It had an ice maker and water maker which was a game changer. The paperwork/travel portals was a real pain, but our quarantine was less than 24 hours upon arrival. Most of the restaurants have reopened, and we dined ... Read More »
These guys are the absolute best
We just ended our 10 day maiden BVI charter. First, the islands. They are beyond description beautiful and perfectly set up for the beginning cruiser, with mooring balls and more beautiful anchorages than you can count. Stunningly beautiful places.
All of that was made possible by the incredibly helpful folks at BVI Yacht Charters and their beautiful fleet of boats. Every question and issue we had, they addressed immediately. Cannot recommend them or this experience more ... Read More »
Well Worth The Effort
This was our 5th catamaran sailing charter with BVI Yacht Charters. We began planning this sailing charter in 2019. Like many others, canceling and postponing vacations was all that we did in 2020. BVI Yacht Charters’ staff were very easy to work with when we had to make changes to the dates and boats, and were very helpful in assisting us with navigating protocol requirements. Anthony was always available if we had any issues. The timing of our charter dates could not have ... Read More »
My Favorite Place on Earth
This was our third charter in the BVI. My wife and I got engaged on our first, and celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary
on this most recent trip. With the help of the team at BVIYC it was nothing short of magical. Along with the two of us, we had 6 other crew members who were all BVI newbies. We set high expectations for them while planning the trip and to say they were all met would be an understatement. Of course the islands speak for themselves but the service and help ... Read More »
WHERE IS EVERYBODY?
Chartering a catamaran with your family in the BVI lets you connect with your spouse and kids in the most positive circumstances and share experiences that make those connections deep and strong. Sailing, snorkeling, diving and sharing meals together is like a recipe for mental health! BVI Yacht Charters made it so easy. The boat briefing can now be viewed on YouTube at your leisure before you arrive, so you can be up-to-speed upon arrival. If you are vaccinated, you have the ... Read More »
Worth the Wait!
Our initial trip was planned for July 2020 but ... The team at BVI Yacht Charters made the process of juggling dates and rescheduling the trip and managing the necessary protocols to enter the BVI a breeze! The trip was just what we needed after an intense year of COVID! From the time the taxi dropped up off at the boat to our final docking at the marina peer, we couldn't have asked for a more accommodating team!!!! Looking forward to our next booking.
Tammy Kraft, May 2021, ... Read More »
Doug and Erin and family
This is our 4th trip with BVI charters. We have had four amazing experiences but this last one was the best. 12 days on the ocean, 4 in quarantine on a beautiful bay. With no crowds the wildlife had returned in amazing numbers; turtles, nurse sharks, mantas and beautiful coral. First time we had the Indians all to ourselves and even White Bay! We can't say enough about the team at BVI charters. With covid protocols things were challenging but they were there every step of the ... Read More »
The Best Charter (so far)!
We have just returned from the most pleasant BVI sailing charter, and the lion’s share of the success of our last trip is due to the excellent support from the folks at BVI Yacht Charters. First and foremost, BVI Yacht Charters prepared Bella, a 44’ Jeanneau Sun Odyssey, flawlessly. This was essential to dovetail with the (then) covid protocols. So we showed up to a fully prepared Bella, with all provisions stowed aboard, and dock help to cast us off. Straight from the ... Read More »
Amazing Experience of a Lifetime!
Just got back from 11 days on the THREE SHEETS 47ft Catamaran. Quarantined on the yacht and yet didn't even feel like quarantine - snorkeled, swam, kayaked, SUPd the bays and reefs! Sailed, cooked, fished, ate, had cocktails, BBQdm and played games in the sun surrounded by turquoise warm waters. Breath-taking and worth all the hassle of COVID testing, quarantining, and official procedures to get there. Once quarantine was over we did the same and added stopping off on ... Read More »
Wonderful experience!
My wife and I just returned home after spending 12 days sailing in the BVI. Although the COVID protocols caused some pain (pun intended), we are glad that we did not postpone our trip any longer. The islands were beautiful, and the upside of the protocols is the lack of crowds at the restaurants and in the mooring areas. This was our first time chartering in the BVI, so we very thankful to have the friendly, professional, and attentive support from the crew at the BVI Yacht ... Read More »
Great experience – highly recommend
Great vacation in 2019 with bvi yacht charter. Boat was newer and well set up with all required utensils.
Staff at the base are extremely communicative and helpful and well organized. ... Read More »
Top flight charter company
Chartered a Lucia 40 catamaran for 8 days and the service and quality of BVI yacht charter stood out once again.
The service offered by Anthony, Cassie, Kelly, Abbie, and Alberto is excellent. They handled multiple rebookings due to covid until we could finally take the trip.
The yachts here are newer on the average than most other fleets and are in top working order. They are also stocked with all of the essentials you could ever need unlike what I have seen at other ... Read More »
Pristine Sailing – No Traffic – Empty Beaches
We booked our charter at the end of last year's charter in March 2020 just as the pandemic had started. We were not imagining that the pandemic would go on for so long. As we prepared to come to the BVI's the various websites for getting COVID testing were complicated but the actual testing process on the islands was relatively simple. The sailing was amazing with steady trade winds, no traffic and blue waters. I think we say maybe 10 other boats during the entire week. We ... Read More »
First barefoot
Despite all the testing requirements the team did an awesome job helping us with all the details of our first charter without a captain. Looking forward to booking again. The boat was awesome and in great shape. What a great time to go and avoid all the crowds. ... Read More »
Fantastic Week
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 »
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 »