Always try to book your charter as far in advance as possible. Particularly if your dates are not flexible and you have a specific boat in mind. December through April is our busiest time of year, and these months generally book up well in advance. During summer months, the yachts with air conditioning are always more popular. If you do wait until the last minute, try to make sure you are flexible on your dates and the boat and we should be able to fit you in. ... Read More »
FUEL:
Your fuel tank will be full when you collect your boat. When you return to our base at the end of your trip, we will refuel the vessel. You'll need to settle up for the fuel you've used before you leave us for home. Fuel is currently charged at $6.50 per gallon, but does fluctuate with the market rates. ... Read More »
CANCELLATION INSURANCE:
Once the charter has been reserved and the deposit has been received, it is considered non-refundable. Should a charterer be forced to cancel, all monies will be forfeited. However, by purchasing Cancellation Insurance, $200 per charter, it allows you the following: Cancellation more than 90 days before the charter: A full refund will be issued without penalty. Cancellation 90 to 61 days before the charter: A $300 administration fee will be deducted from the deposit monies. ... Read More »
VISAR:
The Virgin Islands Search and Rescue is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to saving life at sea. Bear in mind that VISAR is the only officially recognized search and rescue service in the BVI. Therefore, they provide 24-hour cover every day of the year. Overall, they work closely with the Royal British Virgin Islands Police, fire and ambulance services. For that reason, we ask for $20 for every charter, which we pass directly to VISAR. ... Read More »
CELL PHONE DEPOSIT:
We require a $10 non-refundable cell phone deposit. Consequently, the phone comes with $10 of pre-paid credit. All BVIYC charters are required to take the provided cell phone. Because it is a direct contact between your boat, our office and our head mechanic. You will find the phone is pre-programmed with the numbers you will need. Calls to our office and head mechanic are free. ... Read More »