We recently sailed the BVI on Split Decision through BVI Yacht Charters. This company and their employees are great to work with. We have been many times before through other companies but have never received the timely and friendly service as we did with BVI Yacht Charters. Thank you for a great vacation. ... Read More »
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First Timers
I found BVI Yacht Charters after reading all positive reviews. The staff is incredible. My wife and I are especially grateful for Kimmy, Kelly, Abbie and the entire staff. The check in process was very smooth and the Cozmo 35.1 was as advertised. The staff had a connection to one of the local markets, so we were able to shop for provisions before departure. We did hire a captain. He was very nice and knowledgeable but after 5 days. We needed some privacy. Kelly and the team ... Read More »
Core Memories
We set sail in June 2023 - 11 crew members, including 2 children, aboard the Soleil Rae ready for vacation! I cannot relay enough about the wonderful experience we had: the BVI Charters booking process was efficient; the website FAQs were informative; the staff were professional, friendly, and responsive; and the catamaran was clean and comfortable. We had to call the mechanic support for a minor issue at about day 3 of the trip. He answered the call immediately and was able ... Read More »
Highly reccommened bareboat charter
It was my first time renting a sailboat with www.bviyachtcharters.com, 4th time on a boat 40+ feet boat, and I was very pleased with the service and quality of the boat. Jillsee handles very well and had surprisingly little heel in a stronger breeze. We were a group of 8 and it was a bit crowded, so I think it is ideal for a group of 6 or less. One minor issue was one of the halyard was hitting the mast when were mooring at night. Easy to fix with a tape, but you may want to ... Read More »
The Vacation of a Lifetime!
This is our second charter with BVI Yacht Charters and they have been the absolute best in every way with their service, support, communication, information, and staff. The boat was exactly how it was pictured and detailed and perfectly clean with everything in top notch working order. This time we had ten guests and every single person was impressed with the charter boat and with the staff. Our vacation was truly the vacation of a lifetime! We will be back again! ... Read More »
Beautiful Yacht!
We chose Ithaka because she was a good size for our group of 3 couples and she was new. We heard about BVI Yacht Charters several years ago when we saw Silver Girl (also beautiful) at Oil Nut Bay. We were very pleased from the moment we stepped aboard until our charter ended. The staff at BVI Yacht Charters was extremely helpful from the moment we booked our trip - all the way through - answering questions and helping with our planning. This was our 9th trip chartering in the ... Read More »
Adventures of Peanut!
Ive done big boat and small boat charters. Peanut was a fun little charter that can get you into some nice shallow turquoise water. Easy to handle and perfect for two. First timers with BVI yacht charter and the service was excellent. They take care of getting you on your way... and you'll be well supported while away from main base. The boat did have a mechanical failure on the last day and BVI yacht charters was out within 2 hours and had us fixed up and back on track. ... Read More »
Great experience with exceptional service
My wife and I have chartered in the BVI multiple times in the past but our experience with BVI Yacht Charters exceeds any of our prior trips! The staff are exceptional with a Smile on their face and ready to help at all times. Cozmo was in great working condition and a joy to sail. We plan to make BVI yacht charters our go to for future Charters. ... Read More »
Pleasant and Successful Trip!
I took my wife and 3 daughters sailing for the week; The boat was perfect for a family of 5, easy to sail by myself and the customer service was top notch. The boat was ready and clean for our sleep aboard and any issues were addressed in a timely manner. I look forward to sailing with BVI Yacht Charters again in the future! thanks all,
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Safety Harbor Crew
This was the first ever catamaran charter for our crew of eight and WOW were we impressed! From the beginning when we made our reservations all the way until we turned our boat back at the end of the charter, the staff at BVI Yacht Charters were great. We asked TONS of questions before our trip via email and always got a response very quickly. The booking, checkin and checkout process was fantastic and we had no problems with our boat except for a few minor ... Read More »
BVI Yacht Charters
My wife and I have done many trips to the BVI's mostly through Moorings/Sunsail. We took a chance and tried a new company this trip. BVI Yacht Charters gave us the best personalized service we can remember. Kelly and the gals answered all questions and gave great advice. Kit the site manager even drove us to the ferry docks when or taxi did not show up. We had 6 crew, two of which had never done the BVI's. Everyone had a great trip. I was a little worried about a 4 1/2 yr. ... Read More »
SUMMER 2023 WITH PARADOX MA’LADY’S
After a great bareboat charter in the summer of 2022 on Slow Poke, we immediately booked this year’s bareboat on Idle Time. The staff and dock hands at BVIYC were/are awesome. This is the second year in a row they have exceeded our expectations. The boat was perfect for the two families, spacious and well outfitted. The stronger SE winds made the cat rock a little more at night in some harbors, (especially Anegada) however, the sailing was spectacular. Overall, it was an ... Read More »
Incredible Vacation!
We booked the Valhalla with several friends of ours to mark some milestone birthdays and couldn't have been happier with our choice. The folks from the BVI Yacht Charters home office we're incredibly helpful and responsive leading up to the trip and our skipper Earl's experience and local knowledge made for a stress-free and amazing vacation. For anyone even contemplating a trip or looking at other charter companies...look no further. You can't go wrong with BVI Yacht ... Read More »
Best Vacation
This was our first time to vacation in the BVI and first time on a catamaran. It was an amazing trip. The boat was very comfortable for our party of 5 plus the captain (4 berths and 2 heads). The kitchen was well equipped with three refrigerators, utensils, dishes, storage containers, blender, coffee pot and toaster. Everything was in good working order and spotless. The dingy, while slow with 6 people, it worked well for 2 to 3 people. Captain Dietmar is knowledgeable and a ... Read More »
Great first charter experience
I think the BVI Yacht Charters spoiled us. As this was our first time chartering in the BVI, we were not sure what to expect. BVIYC exceeded out expectations. We did a 7-day charter, were on a 42 ft. monohull, Indian Chief. They were so professional and made the check out and check in so smooth. They answered all our questions and set up our fishing and diving equipment without any hiccups. The boat was in good shape and we had no issues. We felt that they made us a priority ... Read More »
Incredible First Charter!
Finally crossed off a BVI charter from my bucket list! After sailing for 25 years, my wife and I finally decided to charter a boat in the BVI. After reading great reviews, we settled on BVI Yacht Charters and had enough experience to charter Chili, a 31' Beneteau. The staff was extremely responsive and helpful as I peppered them with questions leading up to the trip. The check in process was very smooth and the boat was as nice as advertised. We did hire a checkout captain ... Read More »
Great experience
I recently had the pleasure of booking a 7-day bareboat charter with BVI charters, and I must say that it was a fantastic experience from start to finish! From the moment we arrived at the dock, the staff were friendly, professional, and very helpful in getting us settled onto our yacht.
Our itinerary took us from Norman Island to Virgin Gorda, Leverick Bay, Saba Rock, Anegada, and The Dogs. Each destination was unique and breathtakingly beautiful, with crystal-clear ... Read More »
Great Vacation
We went on a 10-day charter on the Time Thief, a Fontaine Pajot 42-foot Astrea. The boat was very nice, comfortable, and clean. It had 3 refrigerators, a freezer, and an ice chest, more food storage than any of the boats we had chartered before. Engines started at the touch of a button every time. We only burned 30 gallons of diesel in 10 days.
We had 4 Aussies and 4 Yanks on board, and all had a good time. We caught a dolphin (mahi mahi), which was delicious, plus 4 or 5 ... Read More »
Phil Davidson
We had a great trip on a great yacht. The service from the BVI Yacht Charter team was really terrific. The boat was in great shape and we felt like we were treated very well from emails, to arrival, to check out to check in. I highly recommend BVI Yacht charters and plan to return for a repeat charter. ... Read More »
What A Time!
What a time! Our crew of 6 boarded VIDA, a newer 42’ Cat, on April 28th, with little Cat experience but lots of enthusiasm. Our Checkout Captain, Keith, was calm, cool, and collected and brought us up to speed in a matter of 3 hours. By the time we got to Norman Island we all had some skills and designated duties, including the Mooring Maidens, the Nav Mate, the Helmsman, and the Swim Deck Boss. After Norman it was smooth sailing to Peter, The Baths, BEYC, Anegada for 2 ... Read More »
Fantastic week in the BVI
First time with BVI Yacht charters after 25 years chartering with other company's . I plan on chartering with them again next year . The whole process was very professional and friendly . The boat was a 2018 , that was in great shape and well maintained. this is my first charter where everything on the boat worked correctly. I also like the video they send out a couple weeks before the charter starts, explaining all the operations of the boat. ... Read More »
Not the first great experience with BVI yacht charters!
Thanks to everyone for the smooth trip! We have enjoyed yet another great week in the BVIs.
Friendly and helpful staff, though not much to do for them during the trip, as the boat was in great shape and well maintained. ... Read More »
Mrs.
Our family adventure aboard Salt Crush was a dream vacation come true! BVI Yacht Charters was extremely helpful with questions and issues that came up during our trip. We had a medical emergency that was handled quickly and professionally! Thank you! ... Read More »
Wonderful week on JillSee
What a wonderful week we had in the BVI! The weather was great, the snorkeling was breathtaking, the boat was fun, and the people were all friendly and helpful. We loved every minute of it, but the highlight of our trip was a two night stay at Anegada with it's wonderful beaches and lobster! Thankyou BVIYC for all your help, advice, and for being so responsive - you made everything easy from beginning to end! ... Read More »
A “Dream elli” come true
BVI Yacht Charters is World Class - the girls in the office, Kimmi and Kelly, were great. Very friendly and took care of all our requests quickly and efficiently. Tony, who checked us out on the boat was also great - showed us everything we needed to know and even recommended a great restaurant for dinner that night.
Dream elli is a 45 foot Lagoon, and perfect for 4 couples. Four staterooms with private heads and showers, large common area and kitchen and a huge covered rear ... Read More »
Great sail!
We had a fantastic time sailing the Jillsee! The boat was really comfortable, and BVI yacht charter folks were super helpful throughout. We'd never done this kind of trip before and everyone was great about walking us through what to do and how. I'd definitely recommend these folks, and the Jillsee, to anyone considering a charter trip! ... Read More »
Perfect family holiday
We had the most wonderful family vacation on this 5 cabin 47’ cat. 6 adults and 4 children ages 3 to 5. Before the charter we naturally considered how we would keep the kids safe and active. On the trip, the children were so engaged, so active and so happy that wearing life jackets was never an issue. The 5 cabin boat provided everything that we needed and the descending transom was a great feature. The team at BVIYC responded quickly to any pre-charter questions, and made ... Read More »
Anchor Free in 23
While exploring many possible vacation ideas with close friends we decided to try a bareboat catamaran charter for a unique vacation experience. Most of us had a variety of boating experience on the great lakes so we thought that taming the Caribbean was the next logical choice. We settled on BVI Yacht Charters after reading so many great reviews online. This decision couldn't have been a better one. Being our first sailing bareboat charter we really relied on BVI Yacht ... Read More »
Captain
My son and I had a wonderful charter aboard Chili, visiting 8 islands in seven days. The staff at BVI Yacht Charters were extremely helpful every step of the way from booking to disembarking. The boat ran flawlessly and was everything we hoped for. I would definitely book another charters in the future. ... Read More »
Two week bareboat charter
We had a great time celebrating my big birthday with a 2 week bareboat charter. I researched many companies and found BVI Yacht Charters helpful and also well priced relative to other more well known brands. Arun was in reasonable shape and overall we were satisfied in terms of value for money. A few small annoying things that perhaps suggest a lack of attention to detail eg no wrench to change the gas bottles which were no full as it turns out on departure and no change of ... Read More »
Mike
This is the first time with BVI Yacht Charters but definitely is not the last time. I usually rented from the larger charter companies, but after late starts, first night on the dock, boats that are literally falling apart and waiting for maintenance for the broken boat, I decided to try BVI Yacht Charters. From first contact to saying goodbye, it couldn’t have been a better process. Thank you to the entire crew there. ... Read More »
Brought More Friends
This was our 3rd charter in the British Virgin Islands and our first time with BVI Yacht Charters. We brought along three other couples and had the perfect 7 night getaway with non-stop action and fun. The boat was well equipped and all of the staff was very courteous and helpful from the first communications through the charter experience. I highly recommend BVI Yacht Charters. We'll be back! ... Read More »
Dozen friends repeat cruise.
With BVI Yacht Charters my wife and I recently completed an 8 day cruise with 10 of our friends on Serenata, a 50 foot Saba sailing cat. We did the same trip with BVI Charters aboard a Saba 50 foot cat in 2019 and everyone had such a great time they let me know they wanted to repeat the trip. Everyone at BVI Charters are very professional from the staff in the office to the crew that take care of the maintenance and upkeep of their yachts. We never had any issues with the ... Read More »
Bucket List
The trip was amazing. The Staff at BVI were very professional and helpful. We loved it. ... Read More »
BVI March 2023.
Our groups experience with BVIYC was first rate from the beginning to the end. I have used two other large charter companies on Tortola and had good experiences but felt it was time for a change. The inquiry, reservation process and checking in for our "sleep aboard"-all by the front office staff was great. They greeted us with smiles, and helped us along the way with provisioning ideas, accommodations on Saint Thomas, where to eat out on Tortola and arrangements for ... Read More »
First time Charter
This was my first time chartering a boat. BVI made it very easy and streamlined. The online boat checkout was very detailed and was able to be completed before leaving for the trip. They called the provisioning company for me when the boat was ready to receive. No issues with the boat during the charter, I did not have to contact them during the trip for assistance. The boat was beautiful and well maintained. Checking the boat back in at the end was equally simple and ... Read More »
Great Charter
What a slice of paradise! Everything was fantastic. The staff were very helpful. The boat, almost brand new, was incredible. A very efficient boat. Lots of room. Lots of wind. Lots of fun.
Thanks to the staff at BVI Yacht Charters for making everything seamless. ... Read More »
A Great Charter
My wife and I had a wonderful 2 week charter aboard Arun, our 3rd charter with BVI Yacht Charters. The winds were strong and reliable, and the surroundings as beautiful as ever. We had a great time, and were joined by our daughter for the last week. A perfect break from a Minnesota winter!
As always, the staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. And when we had one setback (the jacklines broke during sailing) they were immediately responsive and promptly resolved the ... Read More »
Awesome experience
My wife and I chartered a 39' monohull with BVI Yacht Charters for 5 days at the end of January 2023. We are avid sailors and just wanted day sails, while staying at a Villa during our 11 nights on Tortola. The office staff and dock crew were terrific. The office staff responded promptly when we were booking the charter in the summer of 2022, and accommodated our special requests. They were very personable and friendly during all our personal interactions with them in ... Read More »
Captain Gregg and his 7 Mates!
Just eight friends doing what they Love, being together and on the water! The boat was beautiful, spacious and enough room for everyone. Thank you BVI Charter! ... Read More »
Perfect Experience for a First Time Charter
I had previously been to the BVI's as part of the NOOD Regatta through SunSail. Didn't have to arrange or think of anything. Just show up, sail, and drink.
This was my first experience booking and being responsible for a charter on my own. A dear friend with tons of experience said BVI Yacht Charters were the best and he was spot on.
The booking process with Abbie and all the follow-ups with the entire business team couldn't have been easier. All questions (and I had ... Read More »
Absolutely wonderful!
We had an absolutely fabulous time. The crew at BVI Yacht Charters were super friendly and helpful! The boat was meticulously cleaned.
This was one of over best vacations ever! The BVIs are just absolutely gorgeous. We will definitely be back! ... Read More »
Great time
We rented Salt Crush for one week plus a sleep aboard for the night prior. The folks that work for BVI Yacht Charters go out of their way to make sure everything goes well and you have a great time. The technical help and boat check out was very good. We had one small issue with the furling job that happened just outside of Road Town and we decided to go in to have it fixed. It took only about 45 minutes and we were back on our way to The Baths. We loved the boat. It was ... Read More »
Amazing!
My wife and I booked a last minute charter for our honeymoon with BVI Yacht Charters and couldn't have been happier: Kelly, Kimmy and the whole team were very helpful and friendly. The communication was excellent, every phone call was picked up by a real person and all emails answered quickly. The boat was clean and performed well, can't say enough about the service all-around. Thank you! ... Read More »
Great sailing
Happy to be back at the BVI and via BVI Yacht Charters.
This has been our 8th time with them and its always professional, friendly and accommodating. Great start to a great vacation and top quality gear.
A week of fun and amazing sailing.
We will return, without doubt! Thanks again BVIYC! ... Read More »
WOW! Excellent cruise in the BVI’s
We couldn't be any happier with our experience cruising the BVI's in one of the BVI Yacht Charter catamaran's. BVI Charter's customer service team is top notch! They answered every question promptly and courteously. They were so helpful and I never received a "no" from them. First rate!! Our cat, Split Decision, was well-appointed and worked perfectly. I recommend BVI Yacht Charter 100%! ... Read More »
Awesome Support and Boat
The BVI Yacht Charters staff is incredibly helpful and Salt Crush is the nicest boat I have been on. There were six of us, it could easily sleep eight. Being able to sleep on board the boat the night prior to the start of the reservation is a great option. We did a two hour checkout sail which gave me needed comfort as a new captain. I am looking forward to my next trip with BVI Yacht Charters! ... Read More »
Customer Service
A big THANK You to BVI Yacht Charters for making our fifth charter with them so enjoyable and drama free. The staffs willingness to “go the extra mile” with even the unrelated request for help from wonky rental cars, last minute broken luggage and arranging for taxi service to the airport was just what we needed to make the pre and post travel issues disappear.
The Saba 50, Soleil Rae was the perfect yacht for our party of 8 adults, 2 kids & 1 baby. Large enough for ... Read More »
Best New Years Fun
The 7 of us, adults, sailed with Captain Andrew and had great fun. Of course, we made it to the Soggy Dollar Bar and Foxy for New Year’s Eve. We couldn’t miss that. This is our 3rd sail, and we finally made the charming island of Anegada (besides Jost Van Dyke, Norman’s Island, Coopers island, Saba Rock and Bitter End Yacht Club among other places). Andrew is up and ready when you are to take you where you want to go! ... Read More »
Great performing and well equipped boat
Our crew of 4 enjoyed 10 beautiful days aboard Toucan Share. This was our 13th charter in the past 30 years, all in the BVI/USVI. Some people ask why don’t we charter in another locale, but we love the sailing grounds, predictable trade winds, beach bars and snorkeling. We spent our first 17 years as a married couple living in Vail and always wondered why we’d see the same guests come back year after year. Now we have become those people! Oh well, find someplace you love and ... Read More »
Great boat, great charter company!
This was our second charter with BVI Yacht Charters, and our 6th charter overall. BVI Yacht Charters wins amongst the different charter companies I have worked with. The boats were in great shape and from start to finish, the staff were great to work with. I worried I had too many questions and requests, but they always answered right away and made everything perfect. Without a doubt, I will be using BVI Yacht Charters for our next BVI vacation. ... Read More »
Another perfect Sail with BVIYC
Dear BVI Yacht Charter team,
We just wanted to express our heartfelt thanks for the amazing experience we had on our sailboat (Reventador) rental in the BVI. From the moment we arrived at your dock, we were greeted with such warmth and professionalism.
The sailboat itself was impeccably clean and well-maintained, and the trip was made all the more enjoyable by the helpful and knowledgeable crew who were always available to answer our questions and provide assistance.
We ... Read More »
Thanks for an amazing Sail
Dear BVI Yacht Charter team,
We just wanted to express our heartfelt thanks for the amazing experience we had on our sailboat (Reventador) rental in the BVI. From the moment we arrived at your dock, we were greeted with such warmth and professionalism.
The sailboat itself was impeccably clean and well-maintained, and the trip was made all the more enjoyable by the helpful and knowledgeable crew who were always available to answer our questions and provide assistance.
We ... Read More »
Fantastic Trip
Spent a week touring the BVI on Mr T for our first ever live aboard sailing adventure. The Lagoon 380 was perfect for the 6 of us. The 4 berths were comfortable and accommodated the 2 couples and and 2 singles very well. We had great wind and the Cat sailed beautifully. Everything worked really well. The Gallery was well supplied with all the pots pans and utensils that we need. All the staff at BVI yacht charters were friendly and helpful. The free taxi service from the ... Read More »
Another Magical Week in the BVI
I have been sailing with the Moorings since 95. This year we switched to BVI Yacht charters and couldn't have been happier. The cost, the boat and the communication was so much better than Moorings. My son got engaged on Saba Rock so it made the trip even better. Thank you for a great charter. ... Read More »
Mrs
My husband and I needed a relaxing warm getaway . BVI Charters set us up on Naya and we sailed in the beautiful sunny BVI's and thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. We were completely set up with, snorkels, fins and a binder of all necessary tips for visiting the islands. Naya was a beautiful boat and it sailed very comfortably. ... Read More »
Great Time on Great Boat
Three of us spent 6 days on little Peanut, an Oceanis 30.1. We got as far as Anegada sailing almost the time and anchoring most nights. It was great! The Baths were unfortunately closed due to swell the day we had planned there. BVI Yacht Charters was great to work with almost without exception. We can’t wait to go back out on Peanut! ... Read More »
Fantastic Vacation and Yacht!
This is our 4th charter in BVI over the last 25 years. The Ogibni is the finest vessel we've ever been on and we've chartered 2 other 45 foot catamarans, 1 in BVI the other in Belieze both with the Moorings. The Ogibni has awesome sitting / relaxing areas with a super spacious galley lounge area, the outdoor eating area large enough for 8 people comfortably, a lounge area just below the mainsail (which was a favorite hang out spot), and yet another area by the trampoline! The ... Read More »
Great charter
Hi there
Wonderful charter, these boats are really well maintained and clean. My wife is the discerning judge of the boat of choice, and she approved. Personally I never had to take out my leatherman
Which should tell you guys something. The staff was great, helped us out and back, love that! Extra linens towels, great showers yes I’m going back. Been sailing in the bvi’s for about 40 years, these folks are great and best of all I never had to call for anything.
Thank you ... Read More »
What a GREAT Charter
I highly recommend BVI Yacht Charters! I have used them twice. Fantastic experience. Beautiful people. Good boats. Competitive pricing. Great customer service. Cheers! ... Read More »
Smooth Sailing
Myself, husband, daughter, nephew and wife and their two kids 9 and 10 enjoyed a week of sailing, snorkeling, and beach combing. The boat was amazing - 5 spacious cabins plus bunk beds for the kids. Sizeable galley, salon and ample deck space. Captain Maynard was amazing - very knowledgeable and such an interesting guy - we got along so well we decided we needed to come back next year - we made a good friend. The itinerary was flexible which made the trip so much more ... Read More »
Fantastic Charter with BYC!
After a 2-year pandemic delay, my husband and I finally took our long-planned 20th wedding anniversary sailing trip aboard Kalm Waters with our daughter and my mother. We had not chartered with BYC before, but we most definitely will again. Everyone on the office staff, marina crew, and Dietmar (our checkout captain for the first half-day) were exceptionally helpful, friendly, and responsive. Kalm Waters was the perfect choice for us, comfortable and easy to handle. We ... Read More »
Awesome Vacation
Returned to BVI bareboat sailing this year after a long break with BVI Yacht Charters and Saint Blue (38ft cat). The experience and boat were wonderful. Boat was in pristine condition, and perfectly sized for our family. BVI Yacht Charters did an excellent job for our vacation. They were helpful beforehand in making arrangements (flights, briefings, testing requirements) and post charter (last night spent at marina due to early ferry the next day). Would highly recommend both ... Read More »
Amazing Experience from Beginning till End!
My husband and I rented Mr. T Lagoon 380 as a bareboat for an incredible week sailing around the BVI. All staff at BVI Yacht Charters deserves a round of applause for being so friendly, helpful and accommodating throughout our entire experience. Everyone was always very quick to respond to our emails and phone calls and made sure we were well prepared to come aboard. The catamaran was absolutely spotless- definitely one of the cleanest charters we've had and well equipped ... Read More »
Pirating with The Boys
What a fantastic adventure aboard beautiful Silver Girl! She was wonderful to sail in 15-22 knots and through all conditions handled smoothly and majestically!
I was Captain Liga and sailed with 3 HS graduate boys and my husband. We snorkeled, moored, and sailed up to the northern edge of Virgin Gorda and to the southern end of Jost Van Dyke. Excellent! Safe! Well-equipped Silver Girl! BVI Yacht Charters are the very best team and their boats are exceptionally well ... Read More »
BVIYC is the Tops in Customer Service and Yacht Selection!
After 2 years delay from our initial booking we finally made it back to the BVI's with two couples and two teens aboard the Helia 44 "Going Coastal". Being our 12th BVI charter, with 3 top rated companies, we knew what to expect of the BVI's but this was our first charter with BVIYC. We could not have been more happy with their boats, great staff, and the simplicity and convenience they have built into their charter program.
Every phone call or email during planning was ... Read More »
Perfect experience all round!
From booking to check-on, and through to checking back in after a great week, the BVIYC team was helpful, and easy to work with. The offices and docks are clean and orderly, matched by the condition of the Boat at pickup. The office staff was super helpful in the planning phases, and the dock hands were there for anything we needed as we checked out on day 1.
After a fantastic sailing trip, in the beautiful BVIslands, unfortunately we had to turn the boat back over, a ... Read More »
Perfection!
BVI Yacht Charters and Big Blue treated us incredible well for our seven day bareboat charter. From the moment of first outreach, a plethora of Q&A, booking, arrival, and departure, the folks at BVIYC did everything and more to make us feel welcome and secure in their vessel. Felt like the experience was personal for us as well as for them, and that they genuinely valued us as clients. Big Blue was exactly what we hoped she'd be, clean and easy to sail! This was our ... Read More »
Amazing Family Vacation
After multiple sailing trips to the BVI, we took a 13-year break to start a family and finally made it back to share the experience with our children. There is no question, BVI Yacht Charters provides the best charter experience in the BVI's - best boats and prices. We arrived late at the marina and found our boat Long Story ready for us on the dock, the sleep aboard and marina facilities were just what we needed after a long day of travel. The staff at BVI Yacht Charters was ... Read More »
Best vacation ever!
I can't thank you enough for providing such a worry free, luxurious family vacation (best ever)! From the time of our arrival, until the time we departed, we were treated like royalty! This was our first experience with BVI Yacht Charters and it certainly will not be our last. We could not have asked for a better captain in Dietmar! Personable, funny, and with a wealth of sailing experience, made this trip one we will never forget! Our ship was clean, up to date and in very ... Read More »
ANDIAMO: My mother’s favorite phase becomes the name of a great and bonding cruise
"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 »
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 »