What experiences have you had with various companies. Bella is a new and well appointed yacht, spacious for a family of six for a week long holiday. We have vacationed in bvis for 7 years straight with 2 of those on a charter boat. 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. With limited availability, dont miss out on making your. Free ingwe sailing yacht catamaran epic yacht charters. Its kinda like going to a highend club, except instead of getting. Sail, explore, dance and belong year round, with events in croatia, greece, montenegro and the caribbean. This year we decided to ditch the captain, and give it a go ourselves with a bareboat charter. We landed in bvi and the spring regatta was starting that day.
Dont forget to also book a skipper so that youll have an expert. So, whether youre a yacht week veteran, are a first time booker or are just a legit fanofthebrand, there s something for everyone. She was built by lagoon in 1995 and refitted in 2018. 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. 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. 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.
The short distances between the islands make for relaxing, lineofsight sailing. Lots of information about both snorkel and dive sites and what you will find there. Theyll be happy to assist and should get back to you within 12 hours. Cool, casual, classy as well as bring a nicer evening outfit for a special christmas dinner and. Register your yacht in the bvi advantages of registering your yacht in the british virgin islands. Choose from our bareboat yacht charters and cuttingedge catamarans and monohulls. 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. Twin bunk has an ensuite bathroom with electric head and dry stall shower stall. Each queen cabin has an ensuite bathroom with electric head and dry shower stall. Best of bvi luxury villas in the british virgin islands. The yacht week british virgin islands was my second ever trip on the yacht.
Just gather your crew, book your boat, and start planning your beachinspired outfits and pool floats for the week. She is a beautiful, luxurious yacht, and we felt like royalty all week. Bvi yacht charter journey itinerary bvi for seven days. 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.
The yacht layout features 3 cabins and accommodates 6 guests. See more ideas about british virgin islands, bvi sailing and virgin gorda. His makeshift sailboat was constructed from patio furniture, with a red curtain as a 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 and activities close down for the offseason. All that you need to know about bvi yacht charter journey. British virgin islands itinerary for bvi sailing yacht. The beautiful setting of the caribbean will play host for the 36th edition of this magnificent yachting event.
Bvi charters sail the british virgin islands and enjoy one of the worlds most special sailing destinations. I felt like we asked many, many questions all of which were thoroughly and correctly answered. The yacht week british virgin islands was my second ever trip on the yacht week and stands as my alltime favorite sailing trip. 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 smart, experienced charter specialists at boat bvi can customize a caribbean charter experience tailored to your exact requirements. Bvi bookings are now open you can now book your yacht for the 2015 spring sailing of the yacht week. Suggestions for crewed catamaran bvi one week sail.
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. Crew will not move to twin bunks smoking on aft sugar. 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. Yacht charter british virgin islands bvi sailing holidays. The ultimate guide to yacht week bvi vacation couple. 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 reason richard branson built his island home here.
You can taste the real flavours of the bvi culture. If you decide to purchase a yacht in the bvi, it will be a tax free experience, making it easy to resell yachts. Learn to sail in the bvi luxury caribbean yacht charters. Pacific, atlantic, caribbean, gulf of mexico, and the intracoastal waterway. 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. It is evident that you would like to enquire about rental charges of bvi yacht charter.
We offer some of the finest catamarans, monohull sailboats and motor yachts available from various charter companies on tortola. We were told to follow the three cs of tyw fashion. We offer our clients a wide range of services, including mechanical, electrical and shipwright services, metal machiningfabrication and welding, to. Guide to yacht week croatia, thailand, bvi, and italy thrillist. Greece, croatia, turkey, italy, thailand, and the british virgin islands bvi. The guide to diving and snorkeling in the british virgin islands. Travel deal on yacht week bvi route no hostskipper fees. Cell phones some dont work in bvi, camcorder, laptop i dont suggest bringingthis is vacation, right. 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. Theyve hosted more than 100 weeklong yacht charters and are wellknown throughout the industry, having worked in it now. See more ideas about sailing trips, bvi sailing and sailing. The british virgin islands are known as the best sailing destination in entire caribbean in a luxury yacht charter bvi. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Your planning chart a cruising guide is on the yacht.
The sailing in the bvis is worldclass and each destination along the route has a special and unique appeal. Living on a yacht is a lifestyle thats easy to get used to. We would strongly recommend bvi yacht charters and hope to charter there again, in the near future. Trying to book a 2 week trip overall, and there are so many options. We were only there for 24 hours since we had to head to saint martin the next day but it was great to see. To my evergrowing shelffull of sailing books was added kim kavens book dream cruises. The ultimate guide to the yacht week british virgin islands the. Bvi yacht charters bvi sailing vacations dream yacht. 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.
The croatian coast is oneofa kind and youll get to join as many as 50 other boats of travelers ready to thrill. Contact us here or call us tollfree at 8774326700 for more information regarding sailing lessons and yacht charters in the bvi. Advertisements, from companies everywhere, that would rent you a yacht. There are quite a number of yachts available and discounts are offered by yachts staying in the water during the slow season. 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. Then she said, didnt realize it was for the yacht week, the packing list is slightly different for an event like that. 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. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle. 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.
I thought i had learned all there was to know about choosing. Find out more about our british virgin islands bareboat fleet. The yacht week experience british virgin islands youtube. There s ample opportunity to discover secluded locations off the beaten track and explore areas that are totally unchanged and unprepared for tourists. The british virgin islands are the premier sailing and powerboat destination in the caribbean and home to the worlds largest charter fleet. Best of bvi was extremely responsive, helpful, and thorough. Apr 09, 2014 a week excursion to the british virgin islands following the yachtweek.
Getting to the british virgin islands flights terrance b. Shes been to yacht week a time or five, and broke it all down for us. Tortola in the british virgin islands is where the charter yacht society are holding their annual charter show. There are plenty of excellent snorkeling and diving sites, local restaurants and fun beach bars ashore. 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. Heres a short clip showcasing our remembrances, reminisces and highlights from our last event in the british virgin islands. A typical weeks vacation starts in road town, tortola, the. I loved yacht week greece but these were things i wish i would have know prior to booking. A week excursion to the british virgin islands following the yachtweek. The number of boats on each route is limited, so in either case, you should book early. We know the crews, we know the boats, we know the islands. They are also inexpensive and pack easily, so there s no reason not to take them. Mar 07, 2010 when we charter a yacht in the bvi, we bring along these unusual, but very handy items. Bvi nothing like the real world gopro edit duration.
The sailboat features 2 55hp volvo pentas 11 kw cumminsonan engines and a generator. 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. 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. The yacht week brand and concept is owned by day 8 ab a private limited. During the winter and spring we sail around the british virgin islands in the caribbean. The yacht layout features 2 cabins and accommodates 4 guests. The ultimate guide to the yacht week british virgin islands. If you need a 110v plug you should either rent or bring an inverter. Dec 10, 2015 there is a lot of sailing tourism in the islands but most businesses are run by locals. Trudis assistance and customer support was the best i have experienced in years of working with rental companies. All the staff at bvi yacht charters were friendly, highly knowledgeable and provided attentive service at all stages of the charter. Check in and stock up your yacht from the a supermarket or you can order yacht. Know what to expect with some helpful tips with our yacht week.
Sail the tropics, search for hawksbill turtles, listen to the locals stories and swim to sunken ships off the shores of sprawling. 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. First time sailing bareboat in the bvi latesail us. The best season for sailing bvi property and yacht. After getting our gun back from the police station we headed to customs and immigration. There is so much room to spread out that the eight of us never felt confined. British virgin islands getting there the yacht week.
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. 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. Lettsome international airport on beef island, then take a taxi to road town. Imagine 7 days at sea with your friends and a community of hundreds of other revellers from around the world. There are six locations where the yacht week operates. This is the best guide weve found for diving and snorkeling in the bvi. Charter the entire yacht all inclusive, by the cabin, day sail, experience a transatlantic or even book a villa. Im seeing so many different companies offering crewed captain and cook catamaran cruises to the british virgin islands that im getting confused.
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. Established in 1998, bareboats bvi represent 18, handpicked yachts from 40. 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. How to pack for the yacht week paper planespaper planes. 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. This is the single most important book you should get.
Of course, you wont want to miss the chance to experience the seafaring paradise this year. Bvi yacht charters bvi sailing vacations dream yacht charter. The suggested approach is selecting your representative in the british virgin islands. The bvis british virgin islands route is tropical, so expect beautiful sand beaches, clear blue water and lots of palm trees. Sail through the tropics during the caribbean bvi route, fit for a. When we charter a yacht in the bvi, we bring along these unusual, but. Pop it in an email to the fountains of knowledge that is our friendly customer service team. I thought i had learned all there was to know about choosing a bvi boat charter on our. 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. Getting around in british virgin islands lonely planet.
Ive looked at voyage, bvi yacht charters, island catamaran, virgin island sailing, etc etc etc. Firstly, there is no sales tax, no vat, no corporate tax. The truth about yacht week 6 things to know before you. Established in 1998, bareboats bvi represent 18, handpicked yachts from 40 to 49. Catamaran charter in the bvi with the catamaran company. Bareboat yacht charters in the british virgin islands. 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. Charter vision, a 57 ft catamaran yacht with professional crew at.
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. Jun 04, 2014 bvi bookings are now open you can now book your yacht for the 2015 spring sailing of the yacht week. Greg british virgin islands sailing british virgin islands with dream yacht charter. There will most likely be a copy on your boat check with your charter company so you wont have to take your copy down. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The british virgin islands bvi charter yacht show the.
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