Trellis Bay sits on the northeastern tip of Tortola, a sheltered anchorage that has long been a favourite stop for families cruising the British Virgin Islands. The bay is calm, manageable and rich with things to do, making it ideal for younger guests who need variety at anchor. From the floating boulders of the northern BVI to the mangroves of Great Camanoe, the cruising radius from Trellis Bay keeps families entertained without long passages. The fleet of family charter yachts covering this area runs to 65 vessels, spanning spacious motor yachts with shallow drafts suited to the island chain and performance sailing catamarans that children love. Crew experience in the BVI is high: these are guides as much as sailors, knowing precisely which beaches permit bonfires, which reefs hold the best snorkelling and where to find the freshest lobster. Provisioning via Tortola Road Town means galley standards are excellent. Weekly charter rates for family yachts in this part of the Caribbean typically range from 50,000 to 250,000 euros depending on vessel size and season, with an advance provisioning allowance of around 30% on top for fuel, food and marina fees. High season runs December through April; shoulder months offer better availability and pricing. Trellis Bay itself rewards a slow itinerary: the full-moon fire sculpture installations, Aragorn Studio artisan market and the calm water at Beef Island for paddling keep younger guests occupied while adults settle into the rhythm of island time.
