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Yacht Charter Information - Tortola, British Virgin Islands

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the most detailed information for Caribbean bareboat and crewed charters in the British Virgin Islands. In addition to our extensive FAQ sections below, we hope you'll also find our BVI information section, photo gallery (with more than 400 pictures), and our hand drawn maps of the individual islands helpful when planning your sailing or power boat holiday.

BVI Yacht Charters - What's included in our charter and additional costs?
Booking Procedures - You've selected a bareboat to rent in Tortola, now what?
Bareboat Sailing Itinerary - Islands to visit and things to do on your vacation.
BVI Yacht Provisioning - Groceries.
ASA Sailing Lessons - American Sailing Association course outlines.
Yacht Club and Group Charters - For largeer groups planning to sail together.
Scuba Diving - Dive companies, scuba lessons and charters.
BVI Water Sports - Equipment Rentals - windsurfers, wake boards, kayaks, etc.
Yacht Charter Glossary - What does "bareboat" or "sleep aboard" mean?
Packing - What to pack for your Caribbean sailing vacation.
Travel Planning - How to get to Tortola and booking flights to the Caribbean.
Travel Insurance - Hope for the best, prepare for the worst!
Yachting Information - Boating safety tips and knot tying.
Dealing with seasickness - Symptoms, prevention & remedies.
Daily runabout and dinghy rentals. (Power)
Our references

Yacht Charters FAQ - Part 1

Basic info for British Virgin Islands bare boat charters including:

Bareboat vs. crewed boat rentals.
Qualifications required for Tortola bareboat charters and a sample sailing resume.
ASA sailing lessons during your Caribbean bareboat vacation.
Duties and Responsibilities of your Captain & Cook.
Hiring a captain for your vacation.
Crew Gratuities. How much should you tip your crew?
Where you will stay overnight.
The most common charter accidents.
Day of the week to start your Caribbean bareboat vacation.

FAQ - Part 2

What to expect upon arrival at the charter base in Tortola.
Choosing a catamaran or monohull sailboat.
Concerns about renting an older boat.
Information for tides, currents and swells in the British Virgin Islands.
When to book your Caribbean sailing vacation. How far in advance?
"Saving" mooring balls with your dinghy. What is the accepted etiquette?
Sailing to Anegada.
Can we pick up our boat in St. Thomas vs. Tortola?
Using a broker or booking your holiday direct with a bareboat company?
Booking your bare boat vacation through a travel agent. Will they have the right information for you?

Maps of the Caribbean and British Virgin Islands

Should you have any questions remaining which we have not managed to sufficiently answer, please do not hesitate to contact us for additional details. We are more than happy to assist!

For British Virgin Islands bareboat sail and power boat vacations,
Contact our yacht charter specialist!

Phone: (284) 495-4168 Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Bareboats BVI