At 200,000 euros per week the Virgin Islands charter fleet opens considerably, with 23 yachts covering a range from agile 40-metre motor yachts to larger sailing vessels that handle the archipelago’s reliable 15-knot trade winds with ease. This rate band is among the most competitive in the Caribbean, with strong availability from November through April and genuine choice in vessel type.
Motor yachts at this level typically sit between 42 and 52 metres, offering five or six guest cabins, a dedicated beach club or hydraulic swim platform, and a crew of eight or nine including a full-time chef. Sailing yachts in this bracket are often high-volume modern designs with generous cockpit space and a powered tender.
The headline rate covers crew and the yacht. Provision a 30 percent advance provisioning allowance, around 60,000 euros, for fuel, food, wine, marina fees and harbour dues. Most operators prefer APA settlement by wire two to four weeks before departure. Road Town, Tortola remains the standard provisioning base with reliable supplies for extended cruises.
The British Virgin Islands and US Virgin Islands function as one seamless cruising ground for charter, though flag and customs formalities apply at the maritime boundary near Great Thatch Island. A week is enough to cover Norman Island, the Dogs, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke at a relaxed pace.
