Chartering in the BVI on our Top 5 November Crewed Catamaran’s, Part I

Following on from October’s edition of our top 5 luxury charter yachts in the West Mediterranean, November’s edition aims to bring you the very best crewed catamarans for the upcoming BVI and Caribbean season. There is no better way to spend your christmas vacation than in the natural beauty of the BVI with both friends and family on a luxury crewed catamaran charter, which allows you to relax and spend time with loved ones. Tortola is renowned for being one of the leading sailing destinations in the world, with beautiful white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The north coast of the island is where you will find the best beaches, perfect for sailing, surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling. The turquoise waters of Smugglers Cove, on the western tip of the island, are particularly popular with snorkelers but never feel overly crowded. It really is paradise.
Screen-Shot-2012-11-09-at-10.48.43The first of our top crewed catamarans is CATTITUDE, a 75ft Privilege Alliaura with 4 beautiful cabins and a great crew. She is brand new and offers a sumptuous black and white decor throughout, giving a contemporary yet elegant feel to the vessel.  All four cabins have en-suite bathroom facilities, making this a great option for chartering with a close set of friends, as each couple will have their own suite. The master cabin features a generous suite, with a king sized bed, his and her sinks, a jacuzzi bath tub and a hydro massage shower. Guests will find all the modern technology that they will need, including the very latest iPod music system, as well as a large set of water toys to keep the kids happy! She is booked over Christmas and New Year, but remains at your disposal for many weeks in December, January and February so don’t miss the opportunity of a lifetime to charter her in the BVI or the Grenadines.

Screen-Shot-2012-11-09-at-10.49.24The second of our favourite crewed catamarans is IN THE WIND, a 62ft 2011 Sunreef with 4 stunning cabins. The Boatbookings.com view of this yacht is simple: “A high performance luxury sailing catamaran – guaranteed to exceed expectations” She is a great choice for your Christmas luxury yacht charter and will not disappoint even the most discerning guests. She has plenty of water toys and games on board, including water ski’s, Sea-doos, kayaks and diving gear to satisfy the whole family. Her styling is bold and incorporates dark wood with bold fixtures and fittings, making her quite unique in the crewed catamaran market. Her cabins are spacious and comfortable and provide excellent sleeping quarters for both friends and family. There is no better way to enjoy this luxury crewed catamaran than on her Flybridge, offering great space for the whole family to relax, socialise and soak up all that the BVI has to offer.

If you would like to find out more information on how to charter in the BVI or anywhere else in the world, please do so via our website www.boatbookings.com. If you are interested in any of the boats listed, please enquire through the page links to the yachts or send an email to [email protected]. Watch this space for Part II of our favourite November luxury crewed catamarans. To view our top 5 yachts for the upcoming season in the Western Mediterranean, please click here.

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Chartering a crewed Catamaran in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Screen-Shot-2012-11-08-at-09.02.19Chartering in the BVI, in particular Tortola is arguably one of the best things to do on the planet, being one of the worlds most important sailing destinations. Nearly the entire economy of the Island is dedicated to the yachting industry. Despite being home to around 80% of the 27,800 residents of the British Virgin Islands, her white-sandy beaches remain quiet and understated, perfect for vacations with friends and family.

Road Town is the major centre for almost all commercial and administrative industries in the BVI and home to the Island’s only major international airport. This is where most of the boats are moored and is almost always the starting point for charters. The city offers the one of the largest collections of authentic Caribbean restaurants and bars, and a fantastic variety of entertainment in the evenings. Located to the southwest of Road Town is Mount Sage – a volcanic peak and the highest point in the BVI – which offers unrivaled panoramic views of the surrounding islands.

The north coast of the island is where you will find the best beaches, perfect for sailing, surfing, scuba diving and snorkeling. The turquoise waters of Smugglers Cove, on the western tip of the island, are particularly popular with snorkelers but never feel overly crowded.

However, Cane Garden Bay is arguably the most popular beach on the Island. Here you will find one of the Island’s most famous bars and restaurants. “Quito’s Gazebo”, owned by local recording artist Quito Rymer, not only serves great traditional Caribbean food but is also well known for its fantastic entertainment. Holidaymakers can listen to Quito’s acoustic set on Tuesday and Thursday nights, or to his band, “The Edge”, on Friday and Saturday’s.

The Lagoon 67, MARMOT is one of our favourite crewed catamaran charters available in the BVI. She provides accommodation for up to eight guests in four spacious cabins, as well as offering all of the latest technology that you could wish for whilst sailing around the BVI. She comes with diving and snorkeling equipment, as well as wakeboards, water ski’s and fishing rods to keep the whole family happy and entertained. She has been recently refitted and is looking better than ever, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to charter this luxury crewed cat with a fantastic crew.

Boatbookings.com has many other crewed and bareboat charter yachts available in the BVI. For more information on MARMOT or any other luxury yacht charters please follow the links provided or send an email to [email protected].

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Get the Most from a Crewed Charter

We’ve compiled a few key things to remember when going on a crewed charter, for those who are thinking of charter, or those who have booked a charter for the first time and are wondering what exactly to expect. A full list of things to consider can be found here.

• Before going on a charter, it is always good to be clear with your broker exactly what you want to get out of your experience. Is it for a particular family event, or a business contract? The more you help the broker, the more fantastic they can arrange your charter to be, making sure you relax the most you can while on board. For the benefit of the crew, let your broker know of any medical issues, and of any expectations from your charter, including your hobbies, so that the broker can help the crew to prepare for your charter.

• The Captain should be your best friend. Remember, they is at the helm of the yacht, so it’s important to respect them and their crew. At the same time, the more friendly you are to the crew on board, the more willing to make your charter even more memorable they will be.

• It’s important to be flexible (to some extent) on your itinerary. If the captain doesn’t want to sail to a particular place because it will be difficult for any reason, keep an open mind. Remember that the crew on these yachts sail for a living, and they know exactly when and where to go, making sure that you have the charter of a lifetime.

• While enjoying yourself, safety is a concern. Always remember you’re on a yacht, and don’t go over board enjoying yourself (excuse the pun). There are lots of rules that guests have to deal with. Please don’t try and get the crew to bend them, they are there for a reason!

• Help your broker as much as possible. Mentioned above, it’s important to help your broker with any expectations you have, or anything in particular you want to get out of your charter. If you establish a trusting relationship with the broker, share your needs, and ask for their advice, you will find that the process is enjoyable and you may learn about new yachts or destinations that you hadn’t heard about.

For help organising a charter, please go to www.boatbookings.com or email us at [email protected].

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