Trellis Bay on Tortola east end sits directly adjacent to the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport, making it one of the most convenient charter embarkation points in the Caribbean. Guests arriving by air from Antigua, Puerto Rico or the United States can step aboard their motor yacht within 30 minutes of landing, bypassing the ferry transfers and road journeys that add hours to arrivals elsewhere in the BVI. The 162 motor yachts available in the Virgin Islands fleet use Trellis Bay as both a departure point and a natural last anchorage before disembarkation, and the bay shallow-draft approach suits vessels up to around 50 metres in length. From Trellis Bay, the passage south to Norman Island, east to Virgin Gorda or north to Jost Van Dyke is within comfortable reach by early afternoon, making the first day productive from the moment guests clear customs. Weekly charter rates for a motor yacht based in Trellis Bay range from around 50,000 euros at 30 metres to well above 300,000 euros for the largest vessels in peak season. The Advance Provisioning Allowance, typically 30 percent of the base charter fee, covers fuel, food, berthing, drinks and laundry. Peak season runs from December through April, with the northeast trade winds moderating temperatures and providing ideal conditions throughout the BVI island group.
