We would strongly recommend bvi yacht charters and hope to charter there again, in the near future. The answer to all these questions will vary slightly depending on what part of the season we are in, and just how many days before you depart. Find out more about our british virgin islands bareboat fleet. Trying to book a 2 week trip overall, and there are so many options. Guide to yacht week croatia, thailand, bvi, and italy thrillist. British virgin islands itinerary for bvi sailing yacht. Getting around in british virgin islands lonely planet. The yacht week brand and concept is owned by day 8 ab a private limited. British virgin islands getting there the yacht week.
We offer our clients a wide range of services, including mechanical, electrical and shipwright services, metal machiningfabrication and welding, to. A week excursion to the british virgin islands following the yachtweek. Choose from our bareboat yacht charters and cuttingedge catamarans and monohulls. A few years ago, before we sold all our possessions, purchased a sailboat and started sailing around the world, i would have said that my most favorite destination was sailing the british virgin islands bvi. There are quite a number of yachts available and discounts are offered by yachts staying in the water during the slow season. In a video that was circulated to royal bvi yacht club youth sailors and members, sailing instructor rob lind sat on his long bay balcony demonstrating how to sail in windy and wet conditions. There is a lot of sailing tourism in the islands but most businesses are run by locals. We will help you select the perfect crewed catamaran, motor yacht or bareboat for your vacation. Apr 09, 2014 a week excursion to the british virgin islands following the yachtweek. The bvis british virgin islands route is tropical, so expect beautiful sand beaches, clear blue water and lots of palm trees. Whether you would like to charter a yacht for a day, a week, a month, either a bareboat, with a captain or with a full crew the catamaran company can provide it all.
Seven days with your best friends, island hopping in the caribbean and sipping cocktails to the sounds of calypso new year doesnt get much better than that. Your experience with a learn to sail yacht charter booked through caribbean soul charters will be a great learning endeavor, and your trip to the british virgin islands will be unforgettable. Free ingwe sailing yacht catamaran epic yacht charters. The summer time in the bvi presents my favourite season for enjoying the bvi by water some might say this is the best sailing experience you can get because you are not only in the sailing capital of the world, you are also arguably picking the best time. There are plenty of excellent snorkeling and diving sites, local restaurants and fun beach bars ashore. Living on a yacht is a lifestyle thats easy to get used to. The suggested approach is selecting your representative in the british virgin islands. There will most likely be a copy on your boat check with your charter company so you wont have to take your copy down. Whether its a new year bash or spring sailing youre looking for, this tropical route is ideal for sailors that want to kick off their shoes, help the community get. Its kinda like going to a highend club, except instead of getting. The yacht layout features 2 cabins and accommodates 4 guests.
Advertisements, from companies everywhere, that would rent you a yacht. This year we decided to ditch the captain, and give it a go ourselves with a bareboat charter. I felt like we asked many, many questions all of which were thoroughly and correctly answered. Cool, casual, classy as well as bring a nicer evening outfit for a special christmas dinner and.
Bvi yacht charters bvi sailing vacations dream yacht charter. Each queen cabin has an ensuite bathroom with electric head and dry shower stall. She is a beautiful, luxurious yacht, and we felt like royalty all week. The place to come if you fancy getting your hands on some official merchandise or want to browse some of the snazzy stash we have developed alongside our incredible apparel and accessories partners just for you. Imagine 7 days at sea with your friends and a community of hundreds of other revellers from around the world. See more ideas about british virgin islands, bvi sailing and virgin gorda. The british virgin islands bvi charter yacht show the. With limited availability, dont miss out on making your. Travel deal on yacht week bvi route no hostskipper fees. Suggestions for crewed catamaran bvi one week sail. July 21, 2017 the moorings comments if youre thinking of visiting the british virgin islands during the summer months, you may have heard that some of the islands restaurants, bars. Greece, croatia, turkey, italy, thailand, and the british virgin islands bvi.
The yacht week experience british virgin islands youtube. Check in and stock up your yacht from the a supermarket or you can order yacht provisions in advance, and once youre all settled in onboard, head to one of the great restaurants around the. Bella is a new and well appointed yacht, spacious for a family of six for a week long holiday. July 21, 2017 the moorings comments if youre thinking of visiting the british virgin islands during the summer months, you may have heard that some of the islands restaurants, bars and activities close down for the offseason. Established in 1998, bareboats bvi represent 18, handpicked yachts from 40 to 49. Lots of information about both snorkel and dive sites and what you will find there. Aug 25, 2017 it is sometimes a lot more advantageous to enjoy a luxury crewed charter yacht vacation in the low season for a fun week sailing in the gorgeous british virgin islands.
Learn to sail in the bvi luxury caribbean yacht charters. Dec 10, 2015 there is a lot of sailing tourism in the islands but most businesses are run by locals. Contact us here or call us tollfree at 8774326700 for more information regarding sailing lessons and yacht charters in the bvi. May 06, 2020 in a video that was circulated to royal bvi yacht club youth sailors and members, sailing instructor rob lind sat on his long bay balcony demonstrating how to sail in windy and wet conditions. The beautiful setting of the caribbean will play host for the 36th edition of this magnificent yachting event. So, whether youre a yacht week veteran, are a first time booker or are just a legit fanofthebrand, there s something for everyone. The truth about yacht week 6 things to know before you. The smart, experienced charter specialists at boat bvi can customize a caribbean charter experience tailored to your exact requirements. Whether its a new year bash or spring sailing youre looking for, this tropical route is ideal for sailors that want to kick off their shoes, help the community get back on their feet and give island life a go. All that you need to know about bvi yacht charter journey. Heres a short clip showcasing our remembrances, reminisces and highlights from our last event in the british virgin islands.
In there s a yacht more to life, one couple recounts how they went from adream sailing vacation to getting to go on everybodys vacation excerpt the beginning of wincyn happened, appropriately enough, on a beach. Bvi bareboats, tortola bareboats, usvi bare boats helpful tips. We were told to follow the three cs of tyw fashion. Yacht charter british virgin islands bvi sailing holidays. There is a reason richard branson built his island home here. If you decide to purchase a yacht in the bvi, it will be a tax free experience, making it easy to resell yachts. Greg british virgin islands sailing british virgin islands with dream yacht charter. First time sailing bareboat in the bvi 1 week itinerary having done a cabin charter in bvi last year, i got just a small taste of how amazing a destination it is and decided i needed to get some friends together and head back there as soon as possible. A typical weeks vacation starts in road town, tortola, the. We were only there for 24 hours since we had to head to saint martin the next day but it was great to see.
Tortola in the british virgin islands is where the charter yacht society are holding their annual charter show. Jul 21, 2017 summer yacht charters in the bvi published. Established in 1998, bareboats bvi represent 18, handpicked yachts from 40. Pacific, atlantic, caribbean, gulf of mexico, and the intracoastal waterway. The ultimate guide to the yacht week british virgin islands the. Shes been to yacht week a time or five, and broke it all down for us. Sail, explore, dance and belong year round, with events in croatia, greece, montenegro and the caribbean. It is sometimes a lot more advantageous to enjoy a luxury crewed charter yacht vacation in the low season for a fun week sailing in the gorgeous british virgin islands. During the winter and spring we sail around the british virgin islands in the caribbean. The british virgin islands are the premier sailing and powerboat destination in the caribbean and home to the worlds largest charter fleet. Cool, casual, classy as well as bring a nicer evening outfit for a special christmas dinner and white outfit for one evenings white beach party. How to pack for the yacht week paper planespaper planes. There s a loose dress code when it comes to the yacht week.
Having done a cabin charter in bvi last year, i got just a small taste of how amazing a destination it is and decided i needed to get some friends together and head back there as soon as possible. Charter vision, a 57 ft catamaran yacht with professional crew at. Dont forget to also book a skipper so that youll have an expert. There s ample opportunity to discover secluded locations off the beaten track and explore areas that are totally unchanged and unprepared for tourists. The ultimate guide to yacht week bvi vacation couple. What experiences have you had with various companies. This map has so much information on it, its practically a book. Therein, she explained the yacht chartering business, how it works, what the options were, where to go, what to expect, and how much it costs. This is the single most important book you should get. After getting our gun back from the police station we headed to customs and immigration. Bvi bookings are now open you can now book your yacht for the 2015 spring sailing of the yacht week. Before you open yet another page in the browser to check out the tickets for bvi islands, heres a brief about a charter itinerary bvi that will help you plan the complete yacht charter experience.
First time sailing bareboat in the bvi latesail us. Whether its a new years bash, spring sailing or even a week on our brand new summer route youre looking for, this tropical paradise is ideal for sailors that want to kick off their shoes, help the community get back on their feet and give island life a go. The yacht layout features 3 cabins and accommodates 6 guests. The best season for sailing bvi property and yacht.
Trudis assistance and customer support was the best i have experienced in years of working with rental companies. I thought i had learned all there was to know about choosing a bvi boat charter on our. The short distances between the islands make for relaxing, lineofsight sailing. Lettsome international airport eis is on the british virgin islands island of tortola, a short water taxi from the marina on scrub island and a land taxi to the marina in road town.
There was 8 of us in total and we chartered a lagoon 400 with a skipper for one week this past june, and the whole group has agreed that this was their favorite vacation to date. The best yachts do tend to book early, but with more last minute sailing bvi yacht charter offers than any other provider, we are sure to find you something. Just gather your crew, book your boat, and start planning your beachinspired outfits and pool floats for the week. Register your yacht in the bvi advantages of registering your yacht in the british virgin islands. There are six locations where the yacht week operates. Sail the tropics, search for hawksbill turtles, listen to the locals stories and swim to sunken ships off the shores of sprawling. If you need a 110v plug you should either rent or bring an inverter. Sail through the tropics during the caribbean bvi route, fit for a. Know what to expect with some helpful tips with our yacht week. Catamaran charter in the bvi with the catamaran company. Having spent two wonderful flotilla sailing holidays chartering a boat in the bvi both my husband i and were eager to take our floating home, britican, to an old haunt. When we charter a yacht in the bvi, we bring along these unusual, but very handy items. There is no need for you or your yacht to ever visit the british virgin islands to begin with, you will need a proof of ownership, certificate of survey and confirmation of marking. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle.
Ive looked at voyage, bvi yacht charters, island catamaran, virgin island sailing, etc etc etc. All the staff at bvi yacht charters were friendly, highly knowledgeable and provided attentive service at all stages of the charter. The sailboat features 2 55hp volvo pentas 11 kw cumminsonan engines and a generator. The ultimate guide to the yacht week british virgin islands.
Getting to the british virgin islands flights terrance b. We know the crews, we know the boats, we know the islands. Bvi charters sail the british virgin islands and enjoy one of the worlds most special sailing destinations. Charter the entire yacht all inclusive, by the cabin, day sail, experience a transatlantic or even book a villa. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The cabins are roomy and comfortable and the salon was a cozy place for us to hang out and catch a couple of the world cup games. Twin bunk has an ensuite bathroom with electric head and dry stall shower stall. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Jun 04, 2014 bvi bookings are now open you can now book your yacht for the 2015 spring sailing of the yacht week. Mar 07, 2010 when we charter a yacht in the bvi, we bring along these unusual, but very handy items. Best of bvi luxury villas in the british virgin islands. Firstly, there is no sales tax, no vat, no corporate tax.
Lettsome international airport on beef island, then take a taxi to road town. See more ideas about sailing trips, bvi sailing and sailing. We offer some of the finest catamarans, monohull sailboats and motor yachts available from various charter companies on tortola. The yacht week march 30, 2018 upon returning to the british virgin islands for our recent recce, we were filled with hope to see the restoration process posthurricane. That way everyone has their bottle for the week that they can fill up from the gallon water bottles. We have vacationed in bvis for 7 years straight with 2 of those on a charter boat. Cell phones some dont work in bvi, camcorder, laptop i dont suggest bringingthis is vacation, right.
The number of boats on each route is limited, so in either case, you should book early. Im seeing so many different companies offering crewed captain and cook catamaran cruises to the british virgin islands that im getting confused. Theyve hosted more than 100 weeklong yacht charters and are wellknown throughout the industry, having worked in it now. Pop it in an email to the fountains of knowledge that is our friendly customer service team. Bareboat yacht charters in the british virgin islands. She was built by lagoon in 1995 and refitted in 2018. Bvi yacht charters bvi sailing vacations dream yacht. Your planning chart a cruising guide is on the yacht. There is so much room to spread out that the eight of us never felt confined. When we charter a yacht in the bvi, we bring along these unusual, but. We landed in bvi and the spring regatta was starting that day. Best of bvi was extremely responsive, helpful, and thorough. It is evident that you would like to enquire about rental charges of bvi yacht charter.
Of course, you wont want to miss the chance to experience the seafaring paradise this year. They are also inexpensive and pack easily, so there s no reason not to take them. Bvi yacht charter journey itinerary bvi for seven days. Bvi nothing like the real world gopro edit duration. This is the best guide weve found for diving and snorkeling in the bvi. Theyll be happy to assist and should get back to you within 12 hours. I loved yacht week greece but these were things i wish i would have know prior to booking. Then she said, didnt realize it was for the yacht week, the packing list is slightly different for an event like that. The guide to diving and snorkeling in the british virgin islands.
Check in and stock up your yacht from the a supermarket or you can order yacht. The british virgin islands are known as the best sailing destination in entire caribbean in a luxury yacht charter bvi. The croatian coast is oneofa kind and youll get to join as many as 50 other boats of travelers ready to thrill. To my evergrowing shelffull of sailing books was added kim kavens book dream cruises.
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