Luxury Catamaran Charter in the British Virgin Islands
We'd argue the British Virgin Islands are the best place in the world to spend a week on a charter yacht, and that a crewed luxury catamaran in the 60-80ft range is the best boat for it. MAVERICK sits right in the middle of that range. She's a 70-foot sailing catamaran with four ensuite cabins, a professional crew of three and all-inclusive Caribbean terms, available year-round in the BVI from $49,500 per week.
Why a catamaran suits the BVI
The BVI's anchorages, channels and reefs might as well have been laid out for catamarans. The trade winds blow steadily from the east. The islands sit in two parallel chains, with the protected Sir Francis Drake Channel running between them. Most anchorages are sandy and shallow. A cat makes the most of all of it:
- Shallow draft. She gets into Anegada's lobster lagoon, the lee of Sandy Cay and the protected back side of Norman Island, where deep-draft monohulls can't safely anchor.
- Stability. Twin hulls don't heel, so dinner stays on the table during passages and seasickness is rarely a problem. That counts for a lot when several generations are aboard.
- Deck and interior space. At 70ft long with 36ft of beam, MAVERICK has far more deck space than a monohull of the same length. There's a full flybridge, seating on the foredeck, a big dining area on the aft deck, and a saloon that isn't also the hallway.
- Swim platforms. The aft platforms sit low, so people are in and out of the water all day. That's handy with kids or older guests.
For a group of six to nine, a 60-80ft cat is the right size. Every cabin gets real privacy and the crew has its own space, yet a cat that size can still get into the BVI's quieter anchorages.
How MAVERICK compares
Only a handful of 60-80ft luxury catamarans are in active crewed charter in the BVI. Here's where we think MAVERICK comes out ahead.
Crew. Three professional crew for nine guests works out to one crew member per three guests, which is at the higher end for boats this size. The captain runs the sailing and will give helm lessons to anyone who wants them. The chef handles all the provisioning and every meal. The stew/deckhand looks after the cabins and the water toys.
All-inclusive Caribbean terms. The charter rate covers three meals a day with wine, the full ship's bar (top shelf included), fuel and BVI cruising permits. Most Mediterranean charters run on "plus expenses" terms (APA) instead, with fuel, food and drink billed on top of the charter fee.
Water toys. Two Seabobs, an eFoil, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkel gear sized for adults and kids, fishing tackle and a wakeboard.
Starlink. Satellite Wi-Fi aboard, with steady high-speed coverage across the BVI cruising area.
Cabins. Four ensuite cabins: three king-bed suites and a twin with two singles and a pullman. Ensuite means each cabin has its own head and shower. Plenty of yachts this size have shared or interior heads. By day three of a charter, you notice.
Build and refit. Sunreef Yachts built her in 2013, and her interior had a full refit in 2019. She has tailor-made German Schramm mattresses and Loewe entertainment systems.
A sample 7-day BVI charter
A typical week covers the whole BVI cruising ground:
- Day 1: Tortola (Road Town) to Norman Island, snorkel The Indians, dinner at The Bight
- Day 2: Norman Island to Peter Island via Sir Francis Drake Channel, afternoon at Deadman's Beach
- Day 3: Peter to Cooper Island, snorkel Cistern Point with the resident turtles, beach club lunch
- Day 4: Early visit to The Baths at Virgin Gorda before the day-charter crowds, lunch in Spanish Town, afternoon sail to Anegada, the BVI's flat coral island
- Day 5: Anegada lobster lunch on the beach, the eFoil in the afternoon, sunset at Cow Wreck
- Day 6: Sail back to Jost Van Dyke, Soggy Dollar Bar at White Bay, quiet anchorage at Great Harbour
- Day 7: Last swim at Sandy Cay, return to Tortola to disembark
The crew adjusts the plan each day for the wind and weather, and for what you want to do. Quiet days at anchor are fine too.
Charter rates
| Term | Rate (USD per week, all-inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Standard week, 2-4 guests | $49,500 |
| Standard week, 5 guests | $50,500 |
| Standard week, 6 guests | $51,500 |
| Standard week, 7 guests | $52,500 |
| Standard week, 8 guests | $53,500 |
| Standard week, 9 guests | $54,500 |
| Christmas / New Year, 1-8 guests, 7-night minimum | $65,000 |
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Booking MAVERICK
Ask your charter broker about dates. MAVERICK is booked through brokers worldwide, so your usual firm can check availability.
New to chartering? Any charter broker can walk you through how it works.