Tortola Catamaran Charter ⛵

Tortola catamaran charter is a great idea to appreciate the British Virgin Islands- BVI- and it’s less expensive than you think.

As the largest of all the British Virgin Islands, Tortola has excellent marina facilities, direct flights from the US and of course, natural beauty. The British Virgin Islands are one of the world’s top destinations for sailors and Tortola is the capital of sailing in the BVI.

This island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492 and is the home of the turtle dove. The line of sight sailing make Tortola a sailor’s paradise.

With calm waters, protected bays, steady trade winds, line of sight navigation and over 50 mostly uninhabited islands in the Caribbean. Throughout the BVI you will find sheltered bays that can be explored by a catamaran.

Recommended places to visit in a Tortola catamaran charter:

Pelican Island: is an uninhabited island in the southwestern corner of the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. The National Park moorings make it a popular snorkeling and dive site. It is perfectly possible to land a boat on the other sides of the island.
Peter Island: is a private island located 5 miles south-west from Road Town, Tortola. The beaches face the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Peter Island is the largest private island in the BVI.
Salt Island: is one of the islands of the archipelago of the BVI located about 4.7 miles south east of Road Town, the main town on Tortola. The island is often visited by catamarans and gets an occasional smaller cruise ship.
Beef Island: is an island in the British Virgin Islands. It is located to the east of Tortola, and the two islands are connected by the Queen Elizabeth Bridge.

To remember:

Contact a company with expertise in catamaran charters
Boatjump have more than 11,000 satisfied clients worldwide and we operate in more than 500 ports around the world.
Our online booking 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.
Talk with the experts at the boat charter company to find out which type of boat is right for you.
If you are planning on sailing with a group, then it is a good idea to agree a basic itinerary with everyone in advance of your trip.
It is better to hire a boat with extra room for you and your companions
December, January, February and 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.
You can check marine weather forecasts at Weather Underground.
If you want to check out current wind conditions, visit Windfinder.
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 strongly recommended.

Environmental precautions:

The British Virgin Islands are a natural paradise. Here are some eco-friendly suggestions to help keep the local environment clean and pristine:

a. Do not use plastic plates, cutlery, glasses or single use plastic bags

b. Avoid pollutants’ spills

c. Use refillable flasks for drinking water.

d. Never drop anchor over a coral bed or over seagrass.

e. Avoid long showers, save water always you can

You can come for a few days or a few weeks. Our team are on hand to make your the trip of a lifetime. We hope that this short guide to Tortola catamaran charter helpful.