Posted on August 21 2017, by Kirstie Palmer. BVI Yacht Charters continues to grow and we have now added a new staff member to the office, Hannah Hasted, to assist us with the bookings and customer service. Hannah is learning the ropes quickly, and many of you have already spoken with her or received an email from her. "I am Hannah Hasted, I am 19 years old. I was born in the UK but have lived in the BVI since I was 6 weeks old with the exception of two years that I spent living ... Read More »
NEW DIVE SITE: KODIAK QUEEN
Posted on August 18 2017. Experience a one of a kind dive: The Kodiak Queen. A historical World War II ship converted to an artificial reef with a sea monster sculpture. The Kodiak Queen, a ship originally wrecked at Pearl Harbor during WWII that's now sunk off of Mountain Point, Virgin Gorda, has gained new life as an art installation and it’s perhaps the most exciting addition to the Caribbean underwater scene in years: the “BVI Art Reef”, the brainchild of a group of ... Read More »
CONCH FRITTERS RECIPE
Posted on August 2 2017. When trying to describe local BVI cuisine, it’s hard not to start with the Conch Fritter. From island shacks to fine dining restaurants, everyone in the British Virgin Islands has some form of conch fritter on the menu. Definitely a must try, when you are sailing here.... If you would like to try to make them at home after your charter, then here is a good recipe you can try: CONCH FRITTERS This recipe features conch, a national food of the British Virgin ... Read More »
SUMMER SPECIAL CREWED POWER CAT
Posted on July 20 2017. Summer Special 20% off rates for charters taking place between July 1 and Nov. 1, 2017 on Out Of Office 65' power cat. That's $8,800 off for 10 guests! Terms and conditions are: - BVI cruising grounds only. - If clients fly to STT, land tax and water taxi provided at boat expense to BVI. - Includes fuel, on-board water ports and all food and beverage with exception of 2 lunches and 2 dinner ashore at client expense. - Available for up to 10 guests and 5 ... Read More »
Cruising permit fees to increase August 1
Posted on July 15 2017. Effective August 1 2017, The Government of the British Virgin islands will increase the cruising permit fees drastically. BVI based charters will see an increase in cruising permit fees to $6 per person per day all year around. This is a 300% increase from the former cruising permit fees of $2 per person/day in high season and even a larger increase for the low season fees where the cruising permit only was $0.75 per person per day. The new law will take ... Read More »