{"id":56448,"date":"2020-03-30T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T10:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=56448"},"modified":"2020-03-26T15:42:44","modified_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:42:44","slug":"a-very-british-virgin-islands-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/30\/a-very-british-virgin-islands-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"A Very British (Virgin Islands) Christmas!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Specializing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/carribbean_charter_guides.php?bbr=bblog\">Caribbean<\/a> charters, here are our top 5 reasons to charter a yacht and why the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi.php?bbr=bblog\">British Virgin Islands<\/a> is officially one of the best places in the world to charter for your 2020 holiday season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/vbc.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56450\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Escape the bleak mid-winter and spend Christmas 2020 island hopping between the white sand beaches of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/crewed_catamaran_bvi_itinerary.php?bbr=bblog\">British Virgin Islands<\/a>. The world&#8217;s best sailing conditions, island hopping, world-class scuba diving grounds, and a Christmas day conch meal. All of this plus an unforgettable New Year\u2019s Eve makes the British Virgin Islands the only place to charter a yacht this Christmas!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/vbc1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56452\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Christmas day on the yacht<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a seasoned yachtie or sailing around the best sailing grounds of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/stmartin_maarten_crewed_sailing_yacht.php?bbr=bblog\">Caribbean<\/a> is something you\u2019ve always dreamt of, a yacht charter in the BVI is guaranteed to make 2020 your best Christmas yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you\u2019ll be on a yacht in the Caribbean, don\u2019t worry there&#8217;s still plenty of decorations to make you feel just at home. Expect to see masts with fairy lights going to the top, red and white bikinis and palm Christmas trees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend this Christmas walking around the white sand-beaches of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/anegada_charter.php?bbr=bblog\">Anegada<\/a> and join in the local celebrations! Chose from having your own personal crew onboard to sailing solo around the many BVI white-sand beached islands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/vbc2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56456\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New years eve at Foxy&#8217;s<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to head to the island of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/foxys_and_soggy_dollar_bar_jost_van_dyke.php?bbr=bblog\">Jost Van Dyke <\/a>to bring in the New Year. Foxy\u2019s on the island is renowned as being one of the top 5 parties in the world on New Year\u2019s Eve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of celebrating the \u2018New Year\u2019, this bar celebrates the \u2018Old Year\u2019s Night\u2019, making this iconic location different from every other New Year Party on the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hop off your boat and enjoy being in one of the best places in the world this New Year. Be sure to catch the theme before deciding on your outfits!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/turtttt.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56458\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December diving<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Switch the traditional family board games on Christmas day for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/diving_charter.php?bbr=bblog\">scuba diving lesson<\/a>! Scuba dives are an extremely popular Christmas day activity and really make it a Christmas day to remember. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/bvi_crewed_catamaran_charter_yachts.php?bbr=bblog\">BVI<\/a> waters surrounding the islands of Norman Island are renowned for being extremely clear during the months of December and January. The Caribbean waters are full of different corals, turtles, shipwrecks and thousands of different species of fish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprise your loved ones with a diving course and give the gift of the ocean this Christmas! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/harry-burt-487127-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56460\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Caribbean Christmas lunch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/stbarts_stmartin_restaurant_guide.php?bbr=bblog\">Eat like a local<\/a> and celebrate the festivities with a freshly grilled lobster or conch! Head over to the Bitter End Yacht Club in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/virgin_gorda_charter.php?bbr=bblog\">Virgin Gorda<\/a> for your Christmas lunch, be sure to book early this year as most restaurants serving local Caribbean Christmas delicacies tend to get booked up very quickly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/merrychristmas.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56462\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unrivalled weather conditions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The trade winds blowing across the islands of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi_itinerary.php?bbr=bblog\">BVI<\/a> offer a consistent breeze, ideal for sailing and for keeping slightly cool during this period. Christmas is without a doubt one of the best times of year to visit the BVI due to long, sunny days with ocean breezes coming through in the afternoon and slightly cooler evenings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BVI is known for &#8216;line of sight&#8217; sailing and protected bays for anchorages and sailing. Unlike other locations in the Caribbean, the waters in the BVI are usually a lot calmer than many other locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/wade-austin-ellis-1140958-unsplash-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56464\"\/><figcaption>Aftermath of Irma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the saddening damage, caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi_itinerary.php?bbr=bblog\">hurricane IRMA in 2017<\/a>, the BVI\u2019s are being cared for and maintained. 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After all, its never too early to get excited about Christmas! <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/30\/a-very-british-virgin-islands-christmas\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  A Very British (Virgin Islands) Christmas!<\/span><span 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