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British Virgin Islands Yacht Charter ⛵

British Virgin Islands Yacht Charter is easier and less expensive than you think. The British Virgin Islands- BVI- are one of the world’s premier sailing destinations.

With modern marina facilities, perfect sailing conditions, beautiful bays and beaches and direct flights from Miami, these idyllic islands are the perfect place for your dream sailing vacation.

Important things to Consider in a British Virgin Islands yacht charter:

A. Contact an expert in boat charters. A good boat charter company should have an extensive range of boats available for charter and should also offer services such as reservation of moorings, itinerary recommendations and other concierge type of services.

B. Decide what type of catamaran you would like to charter. Types of catamarans include beach catamarans, open deck cruising catamarans, bridgedeck cabin cruisers and racing catamarans. A catamaran has more cabin and deck space than a monohull of the same length and it is easier to navigate in small bays and marinas. Catamarans are a popular type of yacht for families and groups. Speak with the experts at the boat charter company to find out which type of catamaran is right for you.

C. If you are planning on sailing with a group, it is a good idea to agree a basic itinerary with everyone in advance of your trip.

D. The amount of people on the boat will be the main factor of course, but it is better to hire a boat with extra room for you and your companions than it is to rent a boat that you find is too small once you set sail. Yacht lengths range from 10 meters in length and a superyacht is over 24 meters.

E. The best time for a boat trip in the British Virgin Islands is December through the first week of March are the best for strong sailing winds. They are also the months with the most visitors and therefore higher hotel rates. Late March through mid-June, accommodation rates drop and the summertime heat/humidity has not set in.

D. You will find fairly accurate weather forecasts at Weather Underground. They also have marine weather forecasts here. Another recommended weather page is the Intellicast animated Caribbean satellite overview.

The environment:

The islands are a nature paradise that welcomes sailors from all over the world to explore the unspoiled islands. Here are some eco-friendly suggestions to help keep the local environment beautiful and clean:

  • Do not use plastic plates, cutlery, glasses or single use plastic bags
  • Buy gallons of water instead of small personal plastic bottles
  • Never, ever drop anchor over a coral bed or over seagrass.
  • The hurricane season typically follows the rainy season, from June through November. However, the most active months for hurricanes are early September through mid-October.
  • If you are planning on visiting during hurricane season then comprehensive travel insurance is a good idea. If you want to check out current wind conditions, visit Windfinder.

Boatjump operate in more than 500 ports around the world. Our online reservation system enables customers to search for and find their ideal boat at the best possible price and our regional experts are on hand to give you the best advice.

We have an office in Miami to service our American customers and our headquarters are located in Spain. With more than 11,000 satisfied clients worldwide we can guarantee that your boat charter experience will be a wonderful experience.

We hope that this guide to British Virgin Islands yacht charter will help you through the process.