Boatbookings shares insights into the top dining experiences in the BVI.
Fresh Seafood in the BVI
The British VirginIslands promise an exclusive dining scene. From personalized menus on your luxury catamaran or motor yacht to beachside restaurants serving locally caught seafood, every meal is an indulgent experience.
While spending the week island hopping through the BVI, you will be joined by a professionally trained chef, whose goal is to create unforgettable memories at the dinner table for you and your loved ones. A preference sheet will allow you to specify your exact tastes along with any dietary restrictions. Your private chef will then weave every note into a gourmet menu that can be enjoyed al fresco style against the stunning backdrop of Jost Van Dyke.
Fresh, Locally Caught Lobster
Dining on board affords a wonderfully intimate experience; however, we also suggest wandering ashore for a taste of local cuisine. Should you choose to try out some of the BVI’s top restaurants, our team at Boatbookings is more than ready to help you find the perfect spot for your excursion. Allow us to coordinate with your crew to arrange reservations, so all you have to do is relax and enjoy your meal. For over 20 years, we have sailed the BVI, stepping onto each island to find the freshest lobster, hottest beach bars, and most seamless service. Each time, we keep coming back to the Cooper Island Beach Club Restaurant and Lobster Trap on Anegada.
On his last visit, Boatbookings team member Daniel visited Cooper Island and tried the Josper Grilled Grass Fed 20oz Ribeye. His feedback was that it is a must-try item! For stunning views of the sunset and the best lobster in the BVI, there’s no better place than Lobster Trap. Enjoy the lobster that was caught earlier that very same day as you take in the evening’s sunset with your feet in the sand.
Ready to try local, island-inspired cuisine? Contact our charter experts to begin creating an itinerary with your must-try restaurants!
The trend toward electrifying yachts is accelerating and will bring huge benefits to charterers, including lower cost, less pollution, and quieter cruising
If you’ve been around boats, you know the sound and smell of diesel engines. They are almost synonymous with yachting. But while diesel engines and generators are currently the norm, electification is beginning to change the yachting industry for the benefit of us all.
Electrification is no longer a niche idea. From hybrid propulsion systems to fully electric yachts, nearly all yacht manufacturers are actively developing electrified yachts. This is in response to dramatic technology and cost improvements and the acknowledgement that electification will bring huge benefits to yachting: lower cost, less pollution, reduced noise and vibration, and more torque when needed. And, importantly, you can now cruise quietly and avoid hearing the roar of generators all night if you want air conditioning!
The Sunreef ECO 80
What Is Yacht Electrification?
Yacht electrification refers to electric propulsion and onboard energy systems (including solar panels and battery packs) that ultimately will replace traditional diesel engines and generators. This can take several forms:
Hybrid yachts use diesel generators to drive electric propulsion motors, often complemented by solar panels and battery storage. This setup allows for fully emissions-free operation within battery range, while still offering the extended cruising capability of a traditional diesel yacht. Electric motors also deliver instant torque, improving maneuverability, particularly at low speeds and in tight marinas.
Fully-electric yachts, powered entirely by batteries, solar, and wind. Technically, some fully electric yachts can cruise forever without using a drop of diesel.
Electric onboard systems, such as air conditioning, hair dryers, and other onboard electronics that are powered by batteries and renewable sources, as opposed to diesel generators
All of these reduce fuel consumption, emissions, noise, and operating costs while improving the onboard experience.
A Sunreef Catamaran quietly under motor
One of the most immediate benefits of electric propulsion is silence.
Electric motors provide:
Near-noiseless cruising
Reduced vibration
A more peaceful onboard environment
Guests notice the difference instantly, as they can speak normally and hear nature while cruising. It also provides benefits at anchor, where generator noise has long been a key issue aboard traditional yachts. You can again hear the gentle sound of water lapping against the boat while sleeping in your cool cabin!
The Current Status of Yacht Electrification
While electrification is advancing quickly, the industry is still in its early stages. Market Reports World reports that in 2024, about 18% of newly chartered yachts were electric or hybrid-powered, up from 11% in 2022. While we don’t have data yet for 2025, our visits to yacht shows, such as the Monaco Yacht Show, make it clear that the industry is moving quickly in this direction, for all of the benefits mentioned above.
At present, most electric yachts are hybrids. This reflects the reality of current battery limitations, especially for long-range cruising. Battery technology is advancing rapidly, however, and solid-state batteries are just around the corner and expected to be in mass production in 2027. These batteries will double the range of electric yachts, improve charging time, and greatly reduce the risk of fire. Look for many more electric yachts when solid-state batteries are plentiful.
A Silent Yachts Power Catamaran
Fully Electric Yachts Are Available NOW
Boatbookings features several all-electric charter yachts, including SILENT DREAM and 100% from the industry-leading Silent Yachts line. Sunreef Yachts, renowned for its luxury sailing and power catamarans, has launched its innovative ECO series, which can cruise without diesel thanks to solar panels seamlessly built into much of the yacht’s exterior, paired with electric motors and large battery storage. Voyage Yachting also offers fully electrified catamarans, including the sleek Voyage Electric 480.
Soel Yachts also offers an all-electric power catamaran, and superyacht leaders, including Benetti Group and Lurssen, offer hybrid propulsion options that provide fully-electric operation when needed. Electrification is impacting all types of yachts, and new options are arising, including hydrofoils, that cruise with incredible smoothness. Please see our selection of electric yachts available for charter here.
What This Means for Yacht Charter Clients
For charter guests, electrification brings a new kind of luxury:
Cleaner, quieter cruising
Silent nights at anchor
A modern, forward-thinking yachting experience
Lower fuel costs
As more hybrid and electric yachts enter our charter fleet, sustainability will become an increasingly visible part of luxury charters.
Think Electric for your next charter!
Boatbookings is proud to be a leader in sustainable yachting since our founding in 2006! We have a wide variety of electrified yachts available for charter, and we will be happy to recommend the right one for your next charter. Please contact us to find the electric yacht that’s right for your needs.
Boatbookings shares one of the top crews in the British Virgin Islands.
Captain Chris, Chef Lida, and Deckhand JD
After meeting Chris, Lida, and JD at the 2025 BVI Yacht Show, Boatbookings can testify that the crew on HUNTRESS goes above and beyond to create unforgettable memories for guests. During your charter vacation in the British Virgin Islands, they will ensure you indulge in gourmet menus, experience personalized itineraries, and benefit from their local, regional knowledge.
Sea Turtle Encounters with HUNTRESS
Captain Chris brings a steady hand and an adventurous spirit to every charter. He instantly puts everyone who steps on board at ease with a kind smile and easy-going personality. As an experienced Dive Master and marine enthusiast, Chris cannot wait to show guests his favorite underwater spots to explore. Diving gear onboard HUNTRESS will allow you exclusive access to the top dive sites in the BVI, such as the Wreck of the Rhone!
Professionally trained in fine dining, Chef Lida brings years of hospitality experience to the Virgin Islands. She will create gourmet dishes infused with island-inspired flavors and locally sourced ingredients. One of the best parts about dining on a BVI charter yacht is the ability to customize your menu. Lida will take the preference sheet you fill out before your charter and create a menu based on your specific tastes. This means you can have your favorite meals every night!
Water Toys on HUNTRESS
Deckhand JD rounds out this amazing crew with a deep passion for the ocean and a love for all kinds of BVI water sports, such as kite surfing, diving, and fishing. With over 10 years of hospitality experience, JD is talented in meeting every guest’s needs. Together, Chris, Lida, and JD make a seamless team. They are thrilled to welcome you on board HUNTRESS for an unforgettable week in the BVI!
The latest Boatbookings’ Superyacht of the Week is DAWO, a 37m Benettiluxury crewed motor yacht that combines timeless Italian craftsmanship, dynamic exterior lines, and an effortlessly refined layout. Built in 2025 and inspired by Benetti’s iconic 1960s Motopanfilo model, DAWO is ideally suited to luxury yacht charters throughout Croatia’s Dalmatian Islands for Summer 2026.
M/Y DAWO – 37m Benetti
One of DAWO’s defining features is her exceptional use of natural light throughout the interior. The main saloon is flanked by floor-to-ceiling glass, creating a light-filled, open atmosphere with unimpeded views of the sun setting over the Mijet National Park. This strategic design transforms the interior into an opulent space dedicated to experiencing Croatia’s beauty. DAWO’s intentional indoor-outdoor flow makes movement effortless. While you enjoy the atmosphere, indulge in the talented Chef Igor’s culinary delights. He is thrilled to welcome you onboard and personalize the menu to your exact preferences.
M/Y DAWO – 37m Benetti
DAWO’s foredeck has been designed as a dedicated social retreat. The whirlpool takes centre stage, surrounded by ample sun pads, and is protected from the sun with an optional canopy shade. Combine the hedonistic beach clubs of Hvar with your very own Nikki Beach-esque plunge pool on the foredeck of your Benetti Luxury Crewed Motor Yacht. Whether enjoyed during the heat of the day or under the stars, this private retreat under the port is an elevated setting for unwinding on the coast of Croatia.
M/Y DAWO – 37m Benetti
Make a Boatbookings enquiry today to begin planning your bespoke luxury yacht charter aboard DAWO on the Dalmatian coast.
Boatbookings shares insights into diving in the British Virgin Islands.
Coral Reef in the BVI
Diving in the British Virgin Islands guarantees wonder and insight into the exceptional underwater world this archipelago has to offer. Your week onboard a luxury crewed catamaran, crewed power catamaran, or crewed motor yacht places you directly in the heart of some of the top dive sites in the Caribbean. With many of our private yachts offering onboard diving, you can explore vibrant reefs alongside sea turtles or discover how nature preserved a piece of history, turning it into a complex ecosystem of playful fish and brightly colored corals.
Diving the Wreck of the Rhone
As one of the main diving attractions in the BVI, The Wreck of the Rhone lies just 24 meters below the surface and is a great beginner’s dive. Here you will explore a Royal Mail Ship that sank over a century ago and became a hub for marine life. Witness the way eels meander through the wreck or how corals have grown over the ship’s structure, preserving it for decades.
If you have booked a yacht that does not include gear or tanks, you can simply reserve a rendezvous dive in which a dive master will meet you at your desired site with everything you need to slip below the surface. This is a fantastic way to hit every point on your diving bucket list, including The Indians and Shark Alley!
Boatbookings is thrilled to share our 20 years of experience to help curate your perfect 7-day BVI itinerary. Through first-hand experience, we have discovered the BVI’s top restaurants, most exclusive anchorages, and top dive sites. Our charter experts look forward to working with you to dream up your next charter in the BVI. Enquire today!
