Overmarine yachts bring Italian sportive energy to the British Virgin Islands charter market. The Livorno-based yard produces fast fibreglass motor yachts under the Mangusta brand, characterised by a planing hull form, rakish exterior lines, and open-plan deck layouts that prioritise speed and outdoor living equally. Three Overmarine vessels charter in BVI waters, typically ranging from 30 to 50 metres, with twin or triple diesel packages pushing them to speeds well above 20 knots in calm conditions. In the BVI, that speed advantage compresses the passages between islands: from Tortola to Anegada in under an hour, or down the Drake Channel to Norman Island in thirty minutes. Weekly charter rates range from approximately 80,000 to 160,000 euros, with the advance provisioning allowance at 30 percent covering fuel that a planing hull burns faster than a displacement alternative. The BVI trade winds and relatively calm inter-island passages suit Overmarine well: the vessels are at their best in settled conditions, and the archipelago delivers that reliably from November through April. Itineraries combine speed with anchor time, arriving early at popular spots before the flotilla crowd and moving on quickly when the mood shifts.
