Planning Your Bareboat Charter Vacation

If you’re planning a Caribbean vacation, your destination should be the BVI (or British Virgin Islands). If you’re unfamiliar with the BVI, they’re the preferred place to sail for charter devotees everywhere—approximately 50 small islands and islets with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. You’ll find upscale resorts, laid back villas, family owned restaurants, as well as excellent beachfront restaurants and bars. If you like the idea of island hopping and exploring gorgeous natural scenery, you’ll love a BVI bareboat charter vacation.

Why a BVI bareboat charter vacation? So you’ve recently received your sailing certification and you’re ready to captain your boat. Or you’ve loved sailing for years. Either way, you’re ready for a bareboat charter vacation in the British Virgin Islands. The BVI is lucky enough to have constant winds that are ideal for bareboat charters. Don’t worry—if you’re not ready to sail alone, there are captains available to safely take you to your destinations. Either way, there are a few important factors you should take into consideration when planning your bareboat charter vacation:

• When would you like to go? Decide what time of year you or your family are available to take a vacation. The trade winds are best December through March, but July and August are always popular and May is a good choice as well. Bareboat charter vacation spots may close the month of September into the first week of October, with charters typically ending around August 20th due to the hurricane season.
• What climate do you prefer? How warm/cold would you like your destination to be? If you’d prefer a bareboat charter vacation in a somewhat temperate climate, then the Caribbean in February is a better option then in May.
• Lastly, what budget are you working with? There are many affordable bareboat charters for all budgets.

Your vacation will be a combination of these three factors. A bareboat charter vacation in the British Virgin Islands is spectacular in that it’s easy to get to (about 2 or 3 hours away from the USA by plane) and full of gorgeous scenery to explore, beaches to relax on, and fun activities as well. Whether you like to fish, go shopping, snorkel, sunbathe, enjoy an active night life, or just experience the joy of sailing, a Bareboat Charter vacation is perfect for you.