{"id":57264,"date":"2019-08-14T11:16:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-14T09:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=57264"},"modified":"2019-08-14T11:16:12","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T09:16:12","slug":"the-bvi-bounces-back-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/14\/the-bvi-bounces-back-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"The BVI Bounces Back for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bvi.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57266\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the hurricane <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/whats_open_bvi_after_irma.php?bbr=bblog\">IRMA<\/a> and MARIA, it is a well-known fact that most of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi.php?bbr=bblog\">BVI\u2019s<\/a> infrastructure, boats and marinas were completely destroyed. Most charter companies had entire fleets either damaged or destroyed. However, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi.php?bbr=bblog\">BVI<\/a> has taken this nightmare as an opportunity to renovate and re-establish itself as the best place to charter in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/caribbean_sea_charter.php?bbr=bblog\">Caribbean<\/a>. The resilience of a tight-knit community, devoted holidaymakers and a great tourist board has allowed the BVI to be completely rejuvenated for 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forbes magazine reported that 75% of the territory\u2019s marine berths and 37% of land accommodation reopened this Spring.\u00a0 Airways and ferries have also opened back up to full capacity following the destruction with the hurricane. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bvi1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57268\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Willy T\u2019s comeback <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The infamous William Thornton floating back is back on Norman Island for 2020. The new Willy T is rumored to be bigger than ever! As one of the most iconic floating bars in the world, the new Willy T was constructed in the US before returning to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi.php?bbr=bblog\">BVI <\/a>on May 10th.\u00a0 The New boat is very similar to the original vessel and is already making its comeback for being renowned for parties, food, shots, and tattoos! Be sure to visit the new Willy T when you can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scrub Island Resort and Marina <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resort has just reopened with ten new villas\nand 52 guest rooms. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind before or\nafter your yacht charter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foxys &#8211; Jost Van Dyke <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1004\" height=\"754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/bvi3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57270\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> After all, having served food and drinks to sailors since 1968 this bar was not going to let a storm affect their service, There is still an infamous BBQ running on Friday and Saturday night and a great menu and party vibe throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a read over the recommend Boatbookings <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi_itinerary.php?bbr=bblog\">post IRMA sailing itinerary <\/a>to get an insight into your yacht charter with Boatbookings this winter! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following the hurricane IRMA and MARIA, it is a well-known fact that most of the BVI\u2019s infrastructure, boats and marinas were completely destroyed. 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