BVI Family Sailing, Catamaran Charters
|  Sailing is a fantastic family activity and an ideal choice for active families looking for an adventure filled holiday where the sport of sailing is enjoyed together and teamwork is emphasized. Parents with children of all ages are encouraged to experience the joy of sailing as a family either with an experienced captain, or if you're interested in learning to sail and your goal is to achieve certification to skipper your next family sail, our captains are instructor trained and certified allowing you the option of incorporating sailing instruction into your charter. | |  Family sails are customized to the particular needs of each family. The BVI is the ideal venue for families new to sailing and those that prefer shorter sails as the distance sailing between anchorages is always manageable with islands always in site. The average day of sailing is about 3 hours. | |  Included in your family charter: Family charter rates are calculated based on the makeup of the family "the crew" and the inclusions outlined below: - Instructor or Skipper
- Your yacht
- Texts and exams (For instructional charter)
- Provisioning
- Cruising Permit, National Parks Fees
- Hull Damage Insurance
- Inverter to charge lap tops, MP3 players, cell phones
- Boat fuel and water
- Linens and towels
- Water toys:
- Snorkels and masks
- 2 person Dagger kayak
- Noodles
- Floats
- Knee board
- Tubing
Not included in the tuition and charter fees are ice, drinking water and other beverages, your dinners ashore, mooring ball fees, airport/ferry transfers, instructor's gratuity, government departure tax. Request a Family Charter Quote or Download or download a family quote request form to register by fax. (Adobe PDF reader required) | | Optional water sport rentals available through our following industry partners: We are happy to help you organize any of these activities:
| | Choose your Yacht  Lagoon 440 (4 cabins/4 heads; a/c with fly bridge) The Lagoon 440 was voted "Best Charter Catamaran 2005" by Cruising World. An optimized sail plan plus efficiently designed keels and rudders make the Lagoon 440 a fast, seaworthy, comfortable and elegant catamaran. As in all Lagoon catamarans, the salon provides a 360° view. The raised steering station offers unmatched 360° panoramic visibility. All sheets and halyards are led back to the helm station. Even a reduced crew can easily maneuver the Lagoon 440.  Specifications  More about the Lagoon 440 Catamaran image courtesy of Lagoon | |  Beneteau 44 (3 cabins/3 heads) This new blue water design focuses on functionality and open-air living. Generous interior boasts volumes of room. A large cockpit with dual helm and a high level of technology and craftsmanship combine to provide reliability, comfort and an elegant finish. The layout features 3 cabins each with en suite shower and head, a U-shaped salon to starboard and a practical galley to port with ample work surfaces. Generous capacities for water and fuel, as well as personal gear and food storage, mean increased comfort and autonomy on the water. More about the Beneteau 44
| | Bahia 46 (3 cabins/3 heads; ac)  Spacious, comfortable well built yacht built by Fountaine Pajot, the Bahia 46 is a gem to sail. This owner's version offers the 3 cabin, 3 head layout with the large owners suite in the starboard hull. She features a convivial saloon with a complete navigation center, a spacious galley-up and a separate bar. Visibility from the steering station very good. This yacht performs well on all points of sail. She offers an easily reefable sail plan. The traveller run is ample for depowering and the jib fair lead tracks are longer than many catamarans.
More about the Bahia 46 | |  Beneteau 36 (2 cabins/1 head) This two cabin, one head boat offers comfortable sail handling. Below deck the comfortable salon has a U shaped settee. The L Shaped galley is spacious with lots of counter space. It’s a perfect boat for up to six people, with a design that is fast and maneuverable. | |  Jeanneau 50DS (3 cabins / 3 heads) Beautiful, fast and comfortable, the Jeanneau 50DS offers a contemporary interior design, a spacious cockpit and stylish deck design. The Sun Odyssey 50DS delivers unmatched comfort and style. The inside offers a light and airy feel. Visibility is enhanced by the wrap-around Deck Saloon windows and the elongated hull ports. More about the Jeanneau 50DS | |  Beneteau 523 (5 cabins/ 5 heads) A luxurious and spacious, this 52' yacht offers superior performance, along with all of the comfort and excitement of big boat sailing. Specifications
| |  Athena 38 Catamaran (4 cabins/2 heads) The Athena 38 is an elegant catamaran from Fountaine Pajot. The carefully thought out design makes this cat very easy to maneuver, moor and anchor. With four double cabins and two heads, this cat is extremely popular with larger groups. Each cabin has a large double berth and have access to two spacious heads and showers located port and starboard. She has a sociable "galley up" lay out which is well equipped for charter. Her powerful rig makes her a blast to sail and as you would expect she has acres of deck space. Specifications
| |  Jeanneau 43DS (3-4 cabins/2 heads) As enjoyable to live aboard as it is to sail, the Sun Odyssey 43DS is the perfect boat for comfortable cruising. The main salon, with its raised coach roof and large windows, provides an abundance of ventilation and sunlight, making this boat bright, airy and comfortable at all times. Specifications
| | Provisioning  Our provisioning service offers a good selection of fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses and a variety of other items for your personal selections for lunches and dinners. For 6 day/5 night charters, provisioning includes breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks. For 7 day charters, provisioning includes all breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners and snacks. Download our Personal Provisioning List (PDF reader required) The BVI offers many terrific restaurants. Guests typically eat ashore 2-3 nights. | | Itineraries The following are examples of a 5 and 7 day itinerary: If you prefer a non instructional charter with an experienced skipper on board, a RSSS captain will be assigned to your charter. Captain's rates are $150/day plus meals and gratuity. Cooks are also available at $125/day plus meals and gratuity. | | Accommodations If time allows, spending a few days ashore following your charter is a terrific way to wind down your holiday and an excellent opportunity to see more of Tortola. Although Tortola is the island of embarkation for charter guests, with the exception of Cane Garden Bay, guests do not have the opportunity to see a lot of Tortola during their time in the BVI. A few extra days on Tortola will give you the opportunity to explore this lovely island. You may choose to rent a car and take a land based tour around Tortola, take a helicopter ride around Tortola, swim with the dolphins, snorkel Smuggler's Cover, hike the rain forest of Sage Mountain, visit the Botanical Gardens, surf Long Bay Beach or Josiah's bay, dine at one of the many wonderful restaurants on Tortola and take in the night life. | |  Nanny Cay Resort and Marina Nanny Cay Resort offers a charming forty room hotel, just 10 minutes from Road Town. All rooms have air conditioning, fully equipped kitchenettes, direct-dial telephone, cable television, daily maid service, private balconies overlooking the marina or gardens and all the creature comforts of home. An on-site laundry service is available, as are put-up beds for children and a babysitting service.
More information on Nanny Cay Resort. | |  Sugar Mill Hotel
Set amid lush tropical surroundings, nestled on the northern shore in Little Apple Bay, the Sugar Mill is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful British Virgin Islands. The Sugar Mill is separated from the beach by a small country road, and all their rooms are not even a minute walk to the beach. The circular fresh water swimming pool is nestled among swaying palm trees offering a refreshing alternative to the beach. The Hotel boasts an award winning restaurant. All 23 rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, kitchenette (microwave only), iron and ironing board, hairdryers, clock radio and telephone (with data port).
More information on Sugar Mill Hotel. | | Ft. Recovery Villas Please contact Pamelah directly at Fort Recovery
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.  Built around an original 17th century Dutch Fort, accented with masses of bougainvillea, oleander, hibiscus flowers, and swaying palm trees, these villas offer a superb view of St. John, St. Thomas, and Peter Island, which are easily accessible by a ferry. All villas are completely and comfortably furnished with A/C, TV, fully equipped kitchen, living room, library, bedrooms and baths. Housekeeping services are provided daily. Fort Recovery Beachfront Villas are on the calm Caribbean side of the island. This creates an excellent swimming and snorkeling area from our small private beach. Located on the South/West(West End) of the island, the cooling trade winds give a constant breeze, especially during the summer. Guests have their own fully equipped Caribbean seaside villa. The spacious 2, 3 and 4 bedroom beachfront villas, poolside villas and penthouse beachfront villas all have air conditioning.
More information on Ft. Recovery Villas View our Fort Recovery Villas Sail and Stay Vacation Package >> |
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