BVI Family Sailing, Catamaran Charters
 Sailing is a fantastic family activity and an ideal choice for active families looking for an adventure filled holiday where the sport of sailing is enjoyed together and teamwork is emphasized. Parents with children of all ages are encouraged to experience the joy of sailing as a family either with an experienced captain, or if you're interested in learning to sail and your goal is to achieve certification to skipper your next family sail, our captains are instructor trained and certified allowing you the option of incorporating sailing instruction into your charter.
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 Family sails are customized to the particular needs of each family. The BVI is the ideal venue for families new to sailing and those that prefer shorter sails as the distance sailing between anchorages is always manageable with islands always in site. The average day of sailing is about 3 hours. |
 Included in your family charter:
Family charter rates are calculated based on the makeup of the family "the crew" and the inclusions outlined below:
- Instructor or Skipper
- Your yacht
- Texts and exams (For instructional charter)
- Provisioning
- Cruising Permit, National Parks Fees
- Hull Damage Insurance
- Inverter to charge lap tops, MP3 players, cell phones
- Boat fuel and water
- Linens and towels
- Water toys:
- Snorkels and masks
- 2 person Dagger kayak
- Noodles
- Floats
- Knee board
- Tubing
Not included in the tuition and charter fees are ice, drinking water and other beverages, your dinners ashore, mooring ball fees, airport/ferry transfers, instructor's gratuity, government departure tax.
Request a Family Charter Quote
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Optional water sport rentals available through our following industry partners: We are happy to help you organize any of these activities:
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Choose your Yacht
 Lagoon 440 (4 cabins/4 heads; a/c with fly bridge)
The Lagoon 440 was voted "Best Charter Catamaran 2005" by Cruising World. An optimized sail plan plus efficiently designed keels and rudders make the Lagoon 440 a fast, seaworthy, comfortable and elegant catamaran. As in all Lagoon catamarans, the salon provides a 360° view. The raised steering station offers unmatched 360° panoramic visibility. All sheets and halyards are led back to the helm station. Even a reduced
crew can easily maneuver the Lagoon 440.
 Specifications
 More about the Lagoon 440 Catamaran
image courtesy of Lagoon
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 Jeanneau 40 (3 cabins/2 heads)
This three cabin, two head boat offers superb sail handling from its roomy cockpit complete with twin steering positions. Below deck the comfortable salon has a U shaped settee. The L Shaped galley is spacious with lots of counter space. It’s a perfect boat for up to six people, with a design that is fast and maneuverable.
Specifications
More about the Jeanneau 40
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Lagoon 41 (3 cabin/2 head - *2006 Model)
No Worries offers beautiful panoramic visibility at sea in a large, spacious saloon that provides seating for 8. A very comfortable steering position offers exceptional visibility for sailing and easy docking maneuvers. The pointing ability is quite good. Additional features include air conditioning throughout, a generator, 17" flat screen LCD/DVD player, tons of closet space and multiple refrigerators. The guest accommodations are spacious and well appointed. The starboard hull is dedicated to a master captains suite with a queen size bed and a desk/work area as well as a private bath. There are also two additional queen size cabins, a single berth in the port side hull. A large bath is port side as well. The Salon provides a conversion set that allows for two additional guests.
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 Beneteau 523 (5 cabins/ 5 heads)
A luxurious and spacious, this 52' yacht offers superior performance, along with all of the comfort and excitement of big boat sailing.
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 Athena 38 Catamaran (4 cabins/2 heads)
The Athena 38 is an elegant catamaran from Fountaine Pajot. The carefully thought out design makes this cat very easy to maneuver, moor and anchor. With four double cabins and two heads, this cat is extremely popular with larger groups. Each cabin has a large double berth and have access to two spacious heads and showers located port and starboard. She has a sociable "galley up" lay out which is well equipped for charter. Her powerful rig makes her a blast to sail and as you would expect she has acres of deck space.
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 Jeanneau 43DS (3-4 cabins/2 heads)
As enjoyable to live aboard as it is to sail, the Sun Odyssey 43DS is the perfect boat for comfortable cruising. The main salon, with its raised coach roof and large windows, provides an abundance of ventilation and sunlight, making this boat bright, airy and comfortable at all times.
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| Provisioning
 Our provisioning service offers a good selection of fruits, vegetables, breads, cheeses and a variety of other items for your personal selections for lunches and dinners. For 6 day/5 night charters, provisioning includes breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners and snacks. For 7 day charters, provisioning includes all breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners and snacks.
Download our Personal Provisioning List (PDF reader required)
The BVI offers many terrific restaurants. Guests typically eat ashore 2-3 nights. |
| Itineraries
The following are examples of a 5 and 7 day itinerary:
If you prefer a non instructional charter with an experienced skipper on board, a RSSS captain will be assigned to your charter. Captain's rates are $150/day plus meals and gratuity. Cooks are also available at $125/day plus meals and gratuity.
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| Accommodations
If time allows, spending a few days ashore following your charter is a terrific way to wind down your holiday and an excellent opportunity to see more of Tortola. Although Tortola is the island of embarkation for charter guests, with the exception of Cane Garden Bay, guests do not have the opportunity to see a lot of Tortola during their time in the BVI. A few extra days on Tortola will give you the opportunity to explore this lovely island. You may choose to rent a car and take a land based tour around Tortola, take a helicopter ride around Tortola, swim with the dolphins, snorkel Smuggler's Cover, hike the rain forest of Sage Mountain, visit the Botanical Gardens, surf Long Bay Beach or Josiah's bay, dine at one of the many wonderful restaurants on Tortola and take in the night life. |
 Nanny Cay Resort & Marina
Nanny Cay Resort offers a charming forty room hotel, just 10 minutes from Road Town. All rooms have air conditioning, fully equipped kitchenettes, direct-dial telephone, cable television, daily maid service, private balconies overlooking the marina or gardens and all the creature comforts of home. An on-site laundry service is available, as are put-up beds for children and a babysitting service.
More information on Nanny Cay Resort. |
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 Sugar Mill Hotel
Set amid lush tropical surroundings, nestled on the northern shore in Little Apple Bay, the Sugar Mill is the perfect place to relax & enjoy the beautiful British Virgin Islands. The Sugar Mill is separated from the beach by a small country road, and all their rooms are not even a minute walk to the beach. The circular fresh water swimming pool is nestled among swaying palm trees offering a refreshing alternative to the beach. The Hotel boasts an award winning restaurant. All 23 rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, kitchenette (microwave only), iron and ironing board, hairdryers, clock radio and telephone (with data port).
More information on Sugar Mill Hotel.
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Ft. Recovery Villas
Please contact Pamelah directly at Fort Recovery ftrhotel@surfbvi.com.
 Built around an original 17th century Dutch Fort, accented with masses of bougainvillea, oleander, hibiscus flowers, & swaying palm trees, these villas offer a superb view of St. John, St. Thomas, and Peter Island, which are easily accessible by a ferry. All villas are completely and comfortably furnished with A/C, TV, fully equipped kitchen, living room, library, bedrooms and baths. Housekeeping services are provided daily.
Fort Recovery Beachfront Villas are on the calm Caribbean side of the island. This creates an excellent swimming and snorkeling area from our small private beach. Located on the South/West(West End) of the island, the cooling trade winds give a constant breeze, especially during the summer. Guests have their own fully equipped Caribbean seaside villa. The spacious 2, 3 & 4 bedroom beachfront villas, poolside villas and penthouse beachfront villas all have air conditioning.
More information on Ft. Recovery Villas
View our Fort Recovery Villas Sail and Stay Vacation Package >> |
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