Following the end of the 2025 BVI Yacht Show, Boatbookings is excited to announce the winner for Best Crew!
The BVI Yacht Show provides an opportunity for the most dedicated crews to show up and stand out. While the islands are enough to lure anyone down to the BVI, it is the crew that ultimately transform the experience from pleasant to truly luxurious. Their hospitality, kind nature, and adventurous spirits create an atmosphere where guests are not only welcome, but feel completely at home.
The Boatbookings team attended the 2025 show to chat with each crew and see firsthand what they bring to a charter. Over the course of three days, we sat down with Captains, Chefs, and First Mates to learn about their inspirational backstories, favorite hidden gems, and best tips for creating an unforgettable charter. Their insight is an essential part of how we hand-select the yachts we recommend to clients, allowing us to propose the boat and crew that best fit their needs.
At the end of the week, charter brokers voted for their favorite crew who stood out against the rest. The votes are in, and we are thrilled to announce the winner for Best Crew from the 2025 BVI Yacht Show.
C’EST LA VIE
Hylton, Amy, and Candace make up the outstanding crew on C’EST LA VIE. Their passion for the ocean is infectious and their fun-loving spirit makes each day an adventure. From thrilling free dives and elaborate wine tastings, to exclusive snorkeling spots and lively fishing holes, this crew creates a charter experience that is energetic, welcoming, and completely unforgettable.
Captain Hylton and Chef Amy
Together, Hylton and Amy create a personable and welcoming atmosphere that feels like visiting old friends in their favorite place. Captain Hylton has spent the last 12 years on the water, most recently serving as a behind-the-scenes captain on the last season of Survivor. Now, he and Amy are bringing that same sense of adventure to the BVI for the 2026 charter season. As avid divers, they often encourage clients to take advantage of the Caribbean’s most spectacular dive sites. Additionally, one of their favorite places to takes guests is Little Bay, on Tortola, where a small cliff makes the perfect spot for the brave at heart to jump out of their comfort zones and into the crystalline waters below.
Due to her love of travel and many years of doing so, Chef Amy has picked up recipes from regions such as the South Pacific, Indonesia, South Africa, and the Caribbean, creating a dining experience that takes guests around the world in 3 courses. One of her favorite facets of living and working on the water is easy access to seafood and produce, creating a delicious meal with only the freshest ingredients. With many stories to be told and laughs to be had, Hylton and Amy cannot wait to welcome guests on board.
Candace
With high spirits and a deep desire to create fun experiences for guests, Candace will turn any day into an adventure. Take an afternoon to taste a personalized selection of wines, chosen alongside a local sommelier and expertly paired with cheeses that enhance the flavor profile. She also loves helping guests connect with the water, whether by whipping them around on a tube or leading a lesson on whichever new water sport they want to try. When she’s not on the water, Candace can be found experimenting to create the next best Caribbean cocktail. No matter what she is doing, Candace has a way of making guests feel instantly as ease and welcome on board.
With a crew as fun and passionate as Hylton, Amy, and Candace, it is easy to see why C’EST LA VIE ranked number 1 for Best Crew in the 2025 BVI Yacht Show. If you are ready to experience a Caribbean holiday with this exceptional crew, contact our experts at Boatbookings to begin drafting your individualized itinerary through the BVI. Once you have chosen your dates, allow our team to plan out every detail, ensuring all you have to do is decide which drink you want to have next.