Absolutely, you can. The "per person" cost of a yachting vacation is usually at or below the cost of a resort vacation or ocean cruise, without the crowds!

That really is up to you! For the ultimate experience aboard our power catamarans, the MarineMax 423 comfortably accommodates two couples and the has plenty of space in the cockpit, flybridge and foredeck.

For a spacious 3 cabin layout, you can't beat the MarineMax 443, with a forward master cabin spanning her beam and a full king size walk around berth and en suite head. Port and starboard cabins have ample space and private en-suite heads. The MarineMax 484 provides outstanding and spacious living comforts for 4 couples, or even 10 guests. The salon is large and converts to double berths if needed. Four equal size double cabins all include private en suite heads, walk around berth access and plenty of storage. Both aft cabins can be converted to twin berths if desired. The MarineMax 545 is our largest vessel in the fleet and has 5 cabins and can accommodate 10 – 11 people comfortably with king and queen mattresses, individual AC controls in each cabin and onboard amenities such as full size refrigeration, induction cooktop and more!

There are a couple of ways you can plan to dine. Provisioning is available and can be catered to your specific tastes. There are different plans to select from and we are happy to help you with that as part of your vacation planning before your departure. The great thing about provisioning is that when you arrive on the island, your boat is stocked and ready for you to climb aboard without any hassle of shopping for your grocery items.

For dining out, you will find that most overnight mooring destinations have restaurants and bars where you can enjoy dinner out with the local fares.

Overnight moorings. Overnight moorings average $30-$45 per night (cash only) and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Once you hook-up to an available mooring, someone will approach your yacht in a dinghy to collect payment and give you a receipt, or sometimes you will be instructed to pay a specific restaurant ashore. There are reservation services in some anchorages.

Dining ashore. While provisioning on your boat is most popular, guests do typically dine ashore for about half of their dinner meals and occasionally breakfast or lunch. Most restaurants accept Visa and MasterCard. American Express is less widely accepted, so you may want to verify before you get to the table. Keep in mind that the average cost for a moderate dinner is about $40 per person.

Ice & Water. A bag of Ice ranges in cost from $5.00 - $10.00. While every boat in our fleet includes watermakers where you will not need to purchase fresh water, if you should find yourself in need, it is available at most fuel docks.

Fuel. The cost of fuel is not included in the base charter fee and ranges from about $4.00 - $6.00 per gallon.

Departure Tax. The British Virgin Islands collects a departure tax at the airport just before you enter the gate area or most airlines include it in the ticket. If you leave the island by ferry, note that the departure tax is paid as you board.

Our charter experts will help you plan the most convenient and stress-free way of reaching your destination.

For more travel information by air and sea to the BVI, please click this link or download this useful guide. 

No, there is no license requirement in BVI and depending on your boating experience, you may already be qualified to skipper one of our yachts. Let's take a look at your boating résumé to review your experience and verify that you are approved to captain your charter. See the boating resume here.

You can chose to pick up a mooring ball at a destination of your choice, anchor in a harbor or even visit ports to find docks and yacht clubs.

The BVI is a tropical paradise complete with an ideal tropical climate complete with tradewinds and plenty of sunshine. Daytime temperatures average 79 – 85 degrees, and nighttime temperatures are typically 75 – 80 degrees. There can be some quick local rain showers, but they usually last no more than 30 minutes. Overall, think of it as, well, outstanding. See here for more details about the BVI.

They are ideal! Winds average 10 – 20 knots providing exciting sailing conditions and cool night ventilation.

You can decide to have a captain and a cook on board for your vacation. We are happy to arrange this for you, just keep in mind that they will require a cabin. We can hire a captain, hire a crew, or plan an all-inclusive vacation for you. You can contact us for specific daily rates for your dream vacation.

Yes, you will need a passport to travel to the British Virgin Islands and many more destinations.

Yes, you will need to clear customs when entering the BVI and then again on your journey back to your country of origin. This typically takes approximately 45 minutes.

The British Virgin Islands uses US Currency.

The phrase "less is more" applies here. We recommend that you bring smaller, soft sided luggage as it will need to be stored in your cabin. It's good to take the advice of some previous guests who quickly learned that a charter vacation in paradise is best with light packing. And less baggage on the airlines is good, too.

Bathing suits, shorts and your favorite casual beach attire is best. Rubber soled shoes such as boat shoes, sandals and tennis shoes are also recommended, especially for our sailors. Some guests have been happy to have aquatic shoes when beachcombing the islands. Most importantly, don't forget to pack the sunscreen, wide-brimmed hats, and even a windbreaker comes in handy in the breezy evenings.

No, you do not have to start on a certain day of the week. It's your vacation; let's plan it around your schedule. The BVI requires a 5 night minimum stay.

All transfer charges are additional fees that are not included with your charter. Once we have your travel information, we are able to help you make these arrangements at a lower partner negotiated rate.

Great question and there are a couple of options for you to choose from.

For the BVI, one option is to purchase a sleep aboard for you. The best advantage of this option is that you will be able to leave the dock and get out on the water earlier the next day since charters with a sleep aboard usually leave the marina around 11:00.

Another advantage to a sleep aboard is that you can load all of your gear, including any provisioning you want to include that evening and have an opportunity to become familiar with your boat prior to orientation.

Sleep aboards can be booked for a portion of your daily charter rate. Please ask us if this option is available for your boat when booking.

The second option for an early arrival would be to make arrangements at a local hotel, we will also work to arrange for you. Some of our guests prefer this arrangement if they are less familiar with chartering and boating in general.

No, sorry. Regardless of your experience, for safety reasons, at least two people are required on board for BVI charters.

It's just one of the ways we welcome you and help you become familiar with your boat and the islands. We will show you around your boat, brief you on how things work, as well as make water navigation suggestions based on your individual vacation itinerary and desires. Safety first, so those procedures will also be part of the chart briefing. Our goal is to make you absolutely comfortable and confident with the boat and the islands before departing from the Marina. Please talk with your personal Charter Consultant for your chart briefing time, which is based on your arrival plans.

This will vary depending upon your arrival time. After you arrive at the marina, you can plan a minimum of two hours for orientation and chart briefing. Boarding time is at 12:00 pm or 4:00 pm.

We sure hope not. While the islands that make up the British Virgin Islands provide calm waters with ideal yachting conditions, if you are susceptible to motion sickness, then we do recommend you pack over the counter medication – some guests like a pill form, others prefer the wristband treatments. Sometimes, after the first day, guests who are susceptible have begun to feel some motion sickness. But with the OTC, they have been able to enjoy their entire paradise vacation.

Due to our fire safety restrictions, there is no smoking allowed inside or below deck on any of our charter boats.

Yes, the dinghy with outboard is included on all of our boats.

Boats in the British Virgin Island fleet are equipped with a set of snorkeling gear including mask, snorkel & fins for each vacationer free of charge. Please be sure to reserve these items prior to your arrival so they can be aboard your boat and ready to go when you are.

BVI – Certified divers can rent scuba gear and tanks to take on board their yacht, noting that our boats are not equipped with compressors or dive tank racks, but racks can be rented. Another option in the BVI is rendezvous diving whereas the dive company will pick you up from your yacht with your necessary gear. You would dive from their yacht, which is typically closer to the dive sites because some mooring balls are designated for dive boats only. We can help you arrange this excursion before you arrive in Tortola.

While your carrier may have cell service while on the waters, we strongly urge you to contact them for any additional international or roaming fees you may incur. These charges can add up quickly, even just by turning your phone on and data is automatically received. In other words, be sure your international calling plan is in place beforehand if you plan on using your phone.

For BVI Charters – FREE wifi is included in the Connectivity Bundle  

Yes, you can. Just be sure you bring any auxiliary cables you may need with you. Our yachts do include the ability to listen through our onboard sound systems.

In the British Virgin Islands, a fishing license is required for anyone 18 years or older. You can apply for a license at the Government Office on Tortola, Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, or we can help you obtain that licensing before you depart.

Well, yes, you can, but why? Hair dryers and yachts really don't go well together. If you do need to use one on board, bring a very low wattage travel hair dryer.

No, we are sorry, but pets are not allowed on any charters.

We are proud to be pushing the limit on upgrades and equipment in all of our power catamarans. Equipment includes GPS satellite navigation systems, autopilots, CD/radio sound system with cockpit speakers, generators, watermakers, wifi, air conditioning, electric barbeque grills, flat screen TV's, and Ray Marine touchscreen electronics. Galley equipment also includes blenders, coffee pots and microwaves.