✔️ All-Inclusive Luxury – Sail aboard a private sailing catamaran, power catamaran, or motor yacht with everything included from meals to drinks to itinerary planning.
✔️ Custom Gourmet Cuisine – Your chef prepares delicious, personalized menus based on your preferences, allergies, and dietary needs, including gluten-free, vegan, or picky-eater-friendly options.
✔️ Open Bar & Premium Drinks – Enjoy a full selection of beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages tailored to your preferences.
✔️ Toys & Adventure Included – Most crewed yachts are stocked with paddleboards, kayaks, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, wakeboards, and more.
✔️ Tailored Itinerary – Cruise the BVI at your pace with a customized itinerary, explore hidden coves, bustling beach bars, or tranquil bays.
✔️ Wider Yacht Selection – With access to more yachts and trusted partners, we help match you to the perfect crewed yacht for your budget, style, and travel dates, while saving you time and taking care of every detail.
✔️ Free Cruising Guide Book – Receive a complimentary guidebook packed with local insights and sailing tips to help you explore the Virgin Islands with confidence.
✔️ Booking Protection Guarantee – If your reserved yacht becomes unavailable, we’ll rebook you with a trusted partner and cover up to 20% of any price difference if needed.
Why the Virgin Islands Are Perfect for Crewed Yacht Charters
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Sunset cocktails on a luxury catamaran and mimosas with your al fresco breakfast! Vacation is a time to indulge and refreshing drinks are bountiful. All inclusive crewed yacht charters include the bar on board. Bareboat charters can place an order before your travel for delivery to your yacht.
The British Virgin Islands is for foodies! The restaurants range from BBQ passed down generations to elaborate tapas, and of course fresh Caribbean lobster cooked to perfection! Meals are prepared on crewed yachts by gourmet chefs who create a menu that tastes and looks amazing!
Standup paddle boards and kayaks are among the most popular water toys of guests on bareboat and crewed charters. For more thrills, kite surfing equipment can be rented. Many crewed yachts include wake boards and water skis – the bigger the yacht, the bigger the toys.
While we offer crewed yacht charters worldwide, our most popular crewed yacht charter destination is the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands consists of two island groups: the British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands. Your itinerary may include one of these island groups, or both, depending on the yacht’s registration. Our top-rated Charter Experts will assist you in choosing the best yacht for the itinerary you desire. Either way, the Virgin Islands as a whole is highly attractive because of the close distances between islands and therefore the protected, easy sailing waters. White sandy beaches are in abundance, as well are the cold Caribbean cocktails. The local environment is friendly and every island has its unique personality – whether there’s an infamous beach bar or amazing mountain view… the sunset is always breathtaking!
What You Should Know Before Booking A Crewed Yacht Charter
What Is the Most Popular Yacht Type for a Crewed Yacht Charter?
Catamarans are the most popular type of yachts. They are spacious with roomy cabins, bathrooms, and inside lounging areas. Outside, where you’ll spend most of your time, there are covered dining areas, several places for sitting and lounging in the sun or shade, and excellent access to the water at the rear.
In addition to being spacious, catamarans are also stable sailing yachts, which makes sailing both fun and safe. These crewed catamarans are outfitted with amenities to keep you comfortable, including air conditioning, excellent sound systems, and some yachts feature additional entertainment perks such as TVs and gaming systems.
How to Choose the Best Crew for Your Crewed Yacht Charter
There are a lot of excellent choices, so choosing the best yacht and crew to suit your group can be overwhelming. The absolute most beneficial thing you can do is speak to one of our Charter Experts.
They each have decades of experience working with crewed yacht charters, meet as many crews in person as possible and work with the management companies daily. We only book the yachts we know are delivering excellent charters and that have the support of a trustworthy management company.
Without utilizing their extent of knowledge and experience, there could be some crucial details that you miss.
There is no fee for our expertise – we’ll assist you with booking the best yacht, ensuring you get the best rate, and will assist you throughout your planning process.
What’s Included In A Crewed Yacht Charter?
Enjoy Chef-Prepared Meals Aboard Your Crewed Yacht Charter
The menus are customized to your group. The most common feedback we get from clients is how impressed they are with the meals. Whether you prefer healthy meals or to splurge for an indulgent vacation, you’ll be served delicious meals that satisfy your palate and your senses!
You’ll complete a preference form in advance which is very detailed about your likes, dislikes, favorite types of foods, etc. The chefs are very experienced and often formally trained so that they can accommodate special requests and dietary restri
Premium Drinks and Open Bar on Your Crewed Yacht Charter
Alcohol is included on crewed yachts in the Caribbean – wine, beer and liquor are included as part of the “ship’s bar”.
You’ll complete a preference form in advance to ensure the crew stocks the bar accordingly. The higher end luxury yachts will have a larger budget to include fine wines and premium liquors. The mid-priced yachts often also include premium liquors, depending on the quantities of all beverages requested. The more economically priced yachts will include good quality local brands of alcohol.
Of the thousands of crewed yacht charters we’ve arranged, it has been very rare that clients request more alcohol than what’s included – we know you drink more when you’re on vacation!
Your Crewed Yacht Charter Comes With Seabobs, Kayaks, Floats, and More Water Toys
When you see the inviting clear blue sparkling water of the Caribbean Ocean, you just can’t resist jumping in! All the yachts are equipped with snorkeling gear to explore the many lively coral reefs, kayaks and / or stand up paddle boards for exploring the anchorages and a variety of floats for your afternoon chill sessions.
Every yacht has a dinghy for transportation from the yacht to shore, and pulling any towable toys. The larger the yacht, the more water toys will be included – water skis, wakeboards, seabobs, and so on. Scuba diving is offered from many yachts for an additional fee.
What Extra Costs Should You Expect on a Crewed Yacht Charter?
The cost of a crewed charter does not include:
- Anything you do ashore – drinks at a local bar, island tour, souvenirs.
- Flights and transfers to the yacht.
- Dockage if requested, though not common as the yacht typically anchors just offshore.
- Cruising tax & port fees – depending on the cruising area there may be a small cruising tax & port fee.
- Gratuity for the crew. The industry standard is15%-20% of the charter fee. The crews work hard to ensure your vacation exceeds your expectations.
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How Much Does a Crewed Yacht Charter Cost?
The crewed yacht charter fee is based on the yacht’s size & age, experience level of the crew and the amenities on board.
What Are the Average Price Ranges for a Crewed Yacht Charter?
2 Guests
- Lowest $9,000-$12,000
- Shared Yachts $4,000/couple
4 Guests
- Lowest $11,000-$14,000
Popular $15,000-$18,000 - High End $20,000-$26,000
6 Guests
- Lowest $16,000-$18,000
- Popular $20,000-$24,000
- High End $25,000-$32,000
8 Guests
- Lowest $20,000-$23,000
- Popular $24,000-$30,000
- High End $34,000-$50,000
10 Guests
- Lowest $25,000
- Popular $30,000-$40,000
- High End $45,000-$70,000
12 Guests
- Lowest $33,000-$35,000
- Popular $40,000-$50,000
- High End $65,000-$100,000
| How can you save on a crewed yacht charter? | Details |
|---|---|
| Book Early | Best value books first. The best value and most popular yachts are always the ones that are booked first. Value ≠ Cheapest. It means getting more yacht for your money. For example, a 52′ catamaran and a 45′ catamaran might both charter for $25,000, but one gives you more space and amenities. |
| Charter For Less Nights | Consider a 6-night charter. The 7-night rate is prorated for 6 nights, offering real savings. Avoid 5 nights. There is a surcharge that makes 5 nights nearly the same price as 6. 6 nights still allows for a fulfilling itinerary! |
| Share the Cost | Aim for 6 or 8 guests. These group sizes offer the best per-person pricing. If you are a couple looking for a luxury yacht vacation, consider a shared yacht charter. Groups of 12+: We can compare a tandem charter (two smaller yachts) vs. one large yacht to see what offers better value. |
| No Half Board Option | Half board ≠ cheaper overall. It’s a common misconception that by choosing a “half board” option you will save money. It excludes 7 meals, reducing your upfront cost by about $25–$30/meal. BUT: Restaurant meals often cost $40–$50 each, you may end up spending more. Better option: Choose “local fare”, it only excludes 3 meals and still lets you try the local cuisine without sacrificing value. |
Why Booking A Crewed Yacht Charter With Virgin Island Sailing®
Virgin Island Sailing® has been in business since 1987 and is the top Caribbean yacht charter broker. There are many advantages to booking with a well-established and connected charter broker.
Here are a few …
Experience & Partnerships
Our Charter Experts each have 10-30 years of experience arranging successful crewed yacht charters worldwide. They will listen to your requirements and recommend high quality yachts and crews.
They have relationships with crews that have been in the industry for years and meet as many new crews in person as possible. They tour the yachts at yearly broker-only boat shows and communicate daily with the yacht management companies.
Virgin Island Sailing® is the top Caribbean yacht charter broker, and therefore, our partnerships are crucial in ensuring you have an exciting, adventurous, and hassle-free sailing holiday.
Best Rates & Concierge Service
Our goal is to ensure you get the best rate for the vacation experience you desire. There are no additional fees for our experience and service.
Each of our clients is treated like a VIP by our top-rated Concierge Team with a complimentary cruising guide book & planning package by mail. You will also have an online portal with a personalized vacation planner to access your booking details.