When researching yacht charter vacations, you will come across many varying options. One key differential that you may have noticed is that some are labeled as “luxury yacht charters,” and some are not. So, what makes a yacht charter a luxury yacht charter, you ask?

While the term “luxury” isn’t held to specific industry-wide standards, all of the yacht charters that we provide are, indeed, truly luxury yacht charters. Here’s what that means for you, as our guest:

• No request is too small. We’re here to ensure your vacation seamlessly exceeds your expectations. If you’ve got special requests, dietary needs, or are celebrating an exciting milestone or occasion, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.
• Exceptional service, from your initial booking to your departure. Our yacht management team and seasoned yacht crews are all industry professionals committed to top tier hospitality that is always personalized and attentive, and never overbearing.

• Fine food & cocktails, all included. Our yacht chefs are trained in exemplary culinary techniques and mixology, and we provision each yacht charter with only the freshest ingredients. You will be amazed at the incredible meals that our talented crews create at sea.
• All. The. Amenities. Our yachts are equipped with everything you need for the ultimate getaway including the latest and greatest water sports gear, as well as many eco conscious touches.
• Impeccably maintained yachts. All of the yachts in our fleet are extremely well managed to provide you a safe, relaxing, and comfortable stay.
• Experiential Vacationing. Yachting with us is an immersive experience into this incredible destination. Explore the wonders of paradise with those most passionate about sharing it. Prepare to be transported.

We invite you to come experience the difference of a luxury yacht charter firsthand. Though full warning: once you go luxury, you’ll never go back.

Are you wanting to plan a BVI yacht charter vacation but aren’t sure if you should select a yacht that leaves from the USVI or BVI? There are several different yacht charter vacation options to choose from and while it may seem like it makes sense to start a British Virgin Islands charter IN the BVI, here’s why we believe it’s actually in your best interest to start your charter in the USVI.

When selecting where we’d set-up the home base for our yacht management and charter business, we chose Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands for many practical reasons such as:

• There are so many more flight options coming in and out of STT (the St. Thomas airport) for our guests traveling from around the world. Not only is it more convenient and reliable to fly in and out of the USVI, but it’s also much cheaper than flying in and out of the BVI.
• When your charter leaves from the USVI, getting to your yacht is far less complicated. There’s no need to ferry to the BVI and then take a taxi to your yacht’s marina. In the USVI, you are on your yacht within 15 minutes of leaving the airport. This takes the stress out of having to rush to meet your ferry on time (especially if your flight happens to be delayed, forcing you to then have to find accommodations for the night elsewhere).
• The provisioning options on St. Thomas are more consistently diverse and abundant than the food available to stock a yacht in the BVI. For our guests with special dietary needs, preferences, or requests, it’s far simpler to meet those needs in the USVI.
• When you begin your charter in the USVI, the BVI Customs & Immigration process is handled for you. Your captain will take care of all of the paperwork and physically go in for you when the time comes, all while you relax onboard with cocktails and appetizers. No waiting in lines for you!

• Keeping our luxury yachts maintained to our exacting standards is accomplishable in the USVI, where we have access to all of the yacht parts and services we require.
• The British Virgin Islands are easily accessible, and we love being able to give our guests a taste of the USVI at the start and end of their BVI yacht charters, too. Most BVI yacht charters never enter USVI waters. 

For all of these reasons, we believe it’s the smartest choice for guests seeking a BVI yacht charter to actually select a yacht charter vacation that starts and ends in the USVI. Your travel experience will likely not only be smoother and more affordable, it will also be a more well-rounded holiday in the Virgin Islands archipelago.