After an exciting week down in the British Virgin Islands, Boatbookings is thrilled to share the winners for Best in Category from the 2025 BVI Yacht Show!

With passionate crews, impeccable dining, and some of the best views in the Caribbean, the 2025-2026 BVI charter season has officially begun. To mark the occasion, Boatbookings‘ Florida team traveled to Tortola to attend the 2025 BVI Yacht Show. Over the course of three days, we thoroughly explored each vessel, sampled menus, tasted craft cocktails, and personally got to know the crew members.

The last night of the show is a celebration of the hard work that went into creating a unique charter experience for each guest. Awards are given out by category to recognize the top boats for what makes them exceptional. After an inspirational week, it is with great excitement that we get to share the 2025 winners for Best in Category.

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Best Crewed Catamaran up to 50′

PURPOSE

PURPOSE is a Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 with 4 cabins fit for 8 guests. With a spacious foredeck and plush tanning beds, guests can enjoy the way space is maximized for their comfort. Captain Florian, Chef Michael, and first mate Sisi make up this amazing crew. Their friendly nature and easy dynamic create a warm atmosphere where guests can luxuriate in island life with their favorite drink in hand. While Michael will tailor the menu to accommodate any guest, his Ethiopian background inspires many of his dishes, creating an all-around comforting and delicious meal.

Weekly charters for 2026 range from $21,900-$30,900

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Best Crewed Catamaran 51′-59′

STELLA MARE

The brand-new 2025 Lagoon 55, STELLA MARE, entered the scene with 4 cabins for 8 guests. The addition of a blow-up movie screen and stereo gives a new definition to movie nights. Captain Ariel and First Mate Matea will work hard to ensure you experience all the BVI has to offer. Having grown up in the BVI, Ariel will give you the locals’ tour of the islands, sharing his favorite spots and stories about why he loves them so much.

Weekly charters for 2026 range from $37,400-$40,000

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Best Crewed Catamaran 60’+

AEOLUS 77

Named after the God of the Winds, the 2024 Lagoon Seventy7, AEOLUS 77, and her 4 dedicated crew members are committed to creating outstanding memories. With 4 cabins fit for 8 guests, including a master suite with a private balcony, she promises to wrap you in luxury while you drift effortlessly downwind. As Captain, Keith leads his team and guests on an adventure through the BVI. A certified dive instructor, he enjoys sharing his passion for the underwater world with everyone, no matter their age or level of experience. While you explore the vibrant corals and diverse marine life, Chef Casey will prepare delectable meals presented with elegance and served with a story.

Weekly charters for 2026 range from $84,000-$90,000

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Best Crewed Power Catamaran

SIETE MARES

Answer the call of the Seven Seas aboard SIETE MARES, a 2025 Lagoon Seventy8 that hosts 8 guests in 4 cabins. Her expansive living spaces instantly make all feel welcome, and the airy color palette creates a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Leading a team of 4 is Captain Bastian, whose passion for being on the water is infectious. Adventure awaits anyone who charters with him.

Weekly charters for 2026 range from $70,000-$80,000

Reflecting back on our time at the Monaco Yacht Show, Boatbookings is excited to catch you up on all the new trends of the super yacht industry!

The Launch of Blue Wake

With growing concern for the health of our oceans, the yachting industry is forced to take a step back and contemplate ways in which we can use more sustainable practices when chartering. The challenge here is to lessen our carbon footprint while simultaneously maintaining the level of luxury people associate with this elite vacation. With this in mind, the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) developed a program called Blue Wake, where companies could showcase products that would accomplish both goals.

Introduced at the 2025 MYS, Blue Wake entered the scene with pioneering solutions that would reduce carbon emissions and improve design and function. With categories in clean energy, eco-conscious materials, and efficiency, many companies left the show with visibility and awards for their innovative work. While the oceans remain surreal in their beauty, it is important to think about the overall impact we have so we can always come back to their serenely blue waters, vibrant coral reefs, and majestic marine life.

Clean Energy

Seemingly the star of the show, the main innovations came from propulsion and products designed to use clean energy systems. One Superyacht builder, Sanlorenzo, was honored for producing the first reformer fuel cell that would convert green methanol into hydrogen, providing emission-free electricity at anchor. Additionally, Feadship’s Project 821 and TYKUN’s H1 hydrogen propulsion system both further demonstrated how hydrogen can be used to power these incredible boats and produce zero-emissions. Solar powered energy was also in use on the Sunreef Yachts catamarans, making the most out of renewable resources. While these are just a few new products named for their efforts, it is obvious that the industry is making large strides toward a more sustainable yachting future.

Sustainable Luxury

In a seamless blend of luxury and sustainability, Silver Yachts was awarded for out-of-the-box thinking for the ship REDUCE, made entirely out of aluminum, for recyclability. Maintaining a flawless design and sleek exterior, REDUCE can sail perfectly through the water and have minimal environmental impact. Meanwhile, Sunreef Yachts turned its sustainable focus inward to the ship’s interior design. Made with responsibly sourced or recycled materials, their Sunreef 100 Eco blends contemporary luxury with environmental awareness for a perfect, no-compromise product. It is innovations like these that that will contribute to healthy oceans and luxurious charters for years to come.

Innovations That Give Back

In a different approach, Marina Ibiza’s Bio-Box stood out at the MYS not just for reducing their own waste, but for helping improve biodiversity in the waters they sail in. The new technology uses natural microorganisms to degrade hydrocarbons without impacting the environment. Climate control was another environment issue addressed with Termodinamica’s energy-efficient HVAC system that allows charterers to revel in the comfort of environmentally sustainable AC even in extreme weather conditions. Initiatives are being taken in all kinds of ways to contribute to the universal goal of a cleaner environment and healthier oceans.   

The Takeaway

Environmental sustainability has been a niche topic for some time, but with incontrovertible evidence of the negative impact that humans have on the earth, it is time to start getting creative in the ways we look out for our planet and give back to the oceans that have given so much to us. The MYS found a way to give eco-friendly practices a competitive push through Blue Wake. Companies are rising all over to find new and innovative ways to improve our environment while still maintaining the level of luxury we all look forward to on vacation.