Catamaran Charter British Virgin Islands

Catamaran Charter British Virgin Islands

Whether aboard a large luxury yacht charter with crew looking after your every need, or going bareboat, a catamaran charter in the British Virgin Islands will allow you to enjoy the best of this Leeward Island group.

Sample a rum cocktail on the beach or revel in the Caribbean Sea's famously steady trade wind sailing conditions - there are few things to beat a catamaran charter BVI. Caribbean yacht charter at its absolute finest!

There are 45 islands in the chain, and every one is worth a pause, whether to enjoy the natural beauty or to party 'til dawn. Let's take a look at a few.

Key Spots

• Scrub Island Resort is on Scrub Island to the east of Tortola. With its world class hotel and spa, beaches and coral reefs, and being able to base your charter yacht at Scrub Island Marina, this is a good spot to chill for a while, and is also home to Dream Yacht Charter's fleet of bareboat and crewed yachts.
• Nanny Cay Marina is a major charter base on Tortola. Part of the Nanny Cay resort, it is close to Beef Island airport and Road Town, the capital of BVI. Nanny Cay is home to most of the major charter companies.Cooper Island Beach Club is on the NW shore of Cooper Island, one of the Little Sisters islands to the south of Tortola.
• Peter Island is a private island in the Little Sisters off Tortola and thanks to the artificial reef closeby, is excellent for a spot of snorkeling
• Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda is one of the best places to enjoy a spot of shopping, and also has one of the better marinas in the Leeward Island chain

As well as the more refined places to relax and enjoy the gentle pace, there are a few places you shouldn't miss on a BVI yacht charter that are a little louder. Among the world renowned party spots are:

• Trellis Bay on Beef Island is famed for its monthly rum soaked Full Moon parties, and is also a good spot to drop anchor and provision
• Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke has the infamous Foxy's Bar that those who go on yacht charter vacation around the world will almost certainly have run into on survivors' tee shirts. Often enough the tee shirt is the only memory that the wearer has of being there!
• Also on Jost Van Dyke is White Bay, location of the Soggy Dollar beach bar - rumoured creator of the 'Painkiller' cocktail
• Cane Garden Bay on Tortola is another home of hazy memories thanks to its rum distillery, though the sunsets are something most will remember

With the top end, reliably good sailing to be had with the trade winds, beautiful beaches and different shades of fun to be had ashore, the British Virgin Island chain is one of the best locations for a Catamaran charter British Virgin Islands. With your catamaran as a base, and perhaps crew to help you on your week or two of fun afloat, you're not going to find many better places in the world.

Luxury Catamaran Yacht Charter British Virgin Islands

A luxury yacht charter is one of the best ways to enjoy a BVI yacht charter vacation.

If you opt for a crewed charter, the skipper and crew will look after your every need afloat. They will take you ashore by tender to islands like Hallovers Bay and Oil Nut Bay, and perhaps make suggestions as to the best spots to enjoy a first class meal or activity of your choice. Life aboard is all about relaxation, with the captain and crew ensuring you have the best possible time afloat on your BVI yacht charter.

British Virgin Island Catamaran Charter Types

Bareboat

Though you will often have to have a sailing license for a larger vessel, a bareboat charter will give you complete freedom and privacy to do what you want. Unlike a monohull sailing yacht, a catamaran will often come with en suite heads in all the staterooms, an AC generator and all the comforts of home as you captain your own ship.

Skippered

A skippered catamaran charter can range from a 46ft+ catamaran. The skipper aboard will look after the sailing and make suggestions as to your next destinations, with you playing as much or as little a role in getting from A-B as you want. It is customary to pay a tip at the end of the trip, on top of the $100-$150 a day fee for the skipper you pay as well as the basic charter fee.

Crewed Catamaran Charter BVI

A crewed catamaran charter could mean a 45ft yacht with skipper and host, but could also mean a superyacht or crewed charter with a team of people looking after your every need. As well as sailing the vessel up the British Virgin Islands chain, they will cook, look after the housekeeping and water toys, and provide you with the service you expect at the top-end of yacht charter vacations.

Catamaran Types in British Virgin Islands

Sailing Catamaran

Ranging from a 40ft yacht to much, much larger, this will be enjoyable to sail (particularly with the wind aft of the beam) and unlike a monohull sailing yacht will often have en suite heads in all the staterooms. You will have plenty of entertainment space aboard and even the smaller vessels will have room for water toys such as paddleboards and kie surfing gear or even diving gear and jet skis. If the windage of the catamaran gets too much, powerful twin engines will be able to get you upwind to your next destination too!

Motor Catamaran

Ranging from 46ft to over 100ft LOA, you can charter a luxury motor yacht catamaran with crew or bareboat. Thanks to the wider beam they are more stable than a monohull motor yacht (no one going green at sea unless too much rum was involved!) and much faster. This may mean a longer trip to St Croix, St John, Puerto Rico or even the Windward Islands is feasible. The larger luxury motor yachts will have space for larger water toys as well.

What can you do on a Catamaran charter in the British Virgin Islands?

Likely flying in to Tortola from St John in the US Virgin Islands, you will be in for a great time on your boat charter, no matter what you want from it. Tortola is at the centre of the BVI chain, with the Little Sisters of Norman Island, Peter Island, Salt Island, Cooper Island and Ginger Island to the south. Just visiting these with their reefs for snorkeling and delightful resorts can be enough on a BVI yacht charter for a week.

Other small islands in the BVI archipelago are Guana Island, Scrub Island, Beef Island and indeed, Necker Island (a private island and excusive resort to the north of Virgin Gorda). Jost Van Dyke is a short sail to the north, and the farthest flung is Anegada to the NE. All of these have their own attractions from beach bars to relaxed resorts and beautiful beaches.

You may choose to join your boat charter in the US Virgin Islands thanks to their air links to Miami. You could join in St Thomas, St John and sail into BVI waters that way. Whatever you do, be prepared for a week or two of serious fun on your yacht charter vacation!

What does an average day on a BVI Yacht charter look like?

A BVI yacht charter holiday will differ as to your tastes and who you have in your group. Whether on a bareboat charter or luxury yacht charter, those without children may wish to over-indulge at a beach bar or two to see if the rumours about them are true. Again, without children and as a couple you may choose to hit an exclusive resort or two on your sailing holiday.

With kids or less energetic folk in your midst, go swimming, snorkeling or just wander the beaches. Drop anchor off a cove and dream you're on your very own Treasure Island.

You will want to sail for several hours a day - with the near perfect sailing conditions this is unmissable. Watching the marine life from the windward rail on a beam reach as the catamaran bounds across the sea will be an unforgettable experience.

As such your typical day could be a mix of things, from an early start to blast off to the next island to waking up at lunchtime feeling a little green around the gills and thanking your crew for getting you back aboard. The choice is down to you.

Why the British Virgin Islands are superb for a Catamaran Charter

From its fashionable resorts, to jaw dropping scenery and perfect temperatures, a British Virgin Island yacht charter holiday in BVI is something that cannot be missed. You can party the night away at one of the world renowned beach bars, chill on an almost empty beach and enjoy the world-class sailing to be had, perhaps on one of the many sailing regattas. A BVI charter is one of those sailing holidays you will never forget!

Why Use a British Virgin Islands Catamaran Charter Broker?

A luxury yacht charter broker like Borrow a Boat can help you arrange your sailing holiday in advance, ensuring you get the right yacht for your budget and tastes. We can also suggest destinations and arrange for any extra requirements you may wish for.

Best Time to Book Your BVI Catamaran Yacht Charter

Where it comes to a British Virgin Island catamaran charter, the best time of year is November, December and January with times outside school holidays a lot quieter. Perfect for a bit of winter sun!

Why Use Borrow A Boat For a British Virgin Islands Catamaran Charter:

Borrow A Boat is the leading boat rental and yacht charter marketplace worldwide with over 35,000 boat listings across 65 + countries worldwide. Launched in 2017 by yachting and boating enthusiasts with decades of yachting experience, Borrow a Boat acts as a broker for the world's most impressive superyachts and motor boat charters. We cover North America, the Mediterranean, Caribbean, South Pacific and Rest Of World. Wherever in the world you want to sail, we have a luxury yacht and superyacht to take you there via our trusted network of industry contacts. We are an independent company which ensures you receive the maximum choice of vessel at the most competitive prices. Alongside our passion for yachting, our commitment to service and decades of luxury yacht experience ensures your luxury yacht charter will be an unforgettable experience. Most importantly, all our luxury yachts and superyacht charters meet stringent and current safety and insurance requirements in their respective locations.

We are renowned for planning bespoke yacht chartering experiences to suit your timescale and your desires - not just on the yacht but at the world's most private anchorages and exclusive marinas. Imagine your own private chef creating a fabulous barbecue on a secret Mediterranean cove; whale-watching in the Pacific; relaxing in the Maldives or island hopping in the Caribbean.

Whether you are planning a romantic escape, a family celebration or an important corporate event, we will handle all logistical preparations to make your yacht charter the experience of a lifetime. We can help with logistics, including pre-and post- charter hotel stays -as well as embarkation. Book a private helicopter charter to land on your own superyacht helipad or step aboard a glamorous limousine tender that will take you in style from the port to your anchorage. Our experienced local teams in each destination take care of all the logistics on your behalf, ensuring you arrive onboard your luxury yacht relaxed and ready to enjoy your vacation.

Our captains and crew have personal experience of the world's best and safest anchorages and marinas, alongside in-depth local knowledge of cultural attractions, shore dining and entertainment opportunities. Choosing a luxury yacht charter gives you and your guests the opportunity to travel discreetly, with access to the most private coves and anchorages, far from the stresses of today's busy life.