Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, and Anegada are the major isles of the archipelago. The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are comprised of more than 25 beautiful jewels set amid the sheltered, turquoise waters of the central Caribbean Sea.
Richard Brabec, July 2009
The Moorings have done an outstanding job with the remold of their Tortola facility. The staff was extremely helpful in prepartion for our sail. We rented a 51.5 sailboat and it was in almost new condition. This is our second time renting from the Moorings in the BVI's and would do it again.
Stan Jenkins, July 2009
From the time we were met at the Ferry Dock in Road Town, we could tell that we were in good hads. The staff at the Marina took excellent care of us and the Marina facilities were excellent. The "friendly skipper" was excellent and made us feel extremely comfortable with the boat and our ability to sail it…
Mark Merki, July 2009
We had a 403 and spent a week with only the family of 5. Cane Garden Bay, Marina Cay, North Sound, and Peter Island.
Bill Baer, July 2009
We visited Norman Isand, Peter Island (Great Harbour and Deadmans Bay), Marina Cay, The Baths, Gorda Sound- Bitter End Yacht Club, Cooper Island. Lots of snorkeling, which included the Wreck of the Rhone.
Fred Shearer, July 2009
We sailed a Moorings 4000 for our sixth trip bare boating in BVI. The boat was immaculate and the sailing the best we have seen. Early July was a little late for us but the temperatures were moderate and breezes perfect.
Stewart Helmer, June 2009
Eight of us (4 couples) arrived in Tortola very excited. Wow what a yacht, 46 foot long 25 foot wide 4 cabins with air conditioning, huge kitchen living area and covered back deck with 5 bathrooms and 6 showers! It was very nice! This was my first time as Captain. The name of the boat was "Definitely Entertaining"…
Gina Turner, June 2009
In a previous charter, we had problems with our boat. Everything on this trip was perfect.
Jorge Bravo, June 2009
Had a great time in the BVI. First time with my whole family. The boat was perfect. Had trouble getting a 4300 (late booking) which was a surprise as there were too many boats in the marina the day we left and came back. In retrospect that was good as I would have rented a 4600 had it been…
Christian Sondergaard, June 2009
For our six day sail, we stayed at the Moorings Marina in Roadtown, BVI for the first night in order to get our provisions. The next morning we left in our 403 for Cane Garden Bay. Due to a steady wind, we made it there in a remarkable two and half hours. We were flying!!! After…
Tim Detten, June 2009
We always have a great time in the BVI and with The Moorings! The staff support is terrific.
Mark Gervelis, June 2009
The first sail was to Norman Island, got a Mooring, then cooked on board. We snorkled right off back of the 49 foot Living in Fiction. Spent rest of week island hopping. Often went ashore for dinner. The dingy motor always started on the first pull ! Other charters we met were very friendly.
James Hicks, June 2009
Venturing with 3 other couples, we had an outstanding time exploring the areas around Tortola base. With 8 seriously experienced travelers, our expectations were moderately high, but, we were prepared to be a bit disappointed. Amazingly, we were not and the trips met/exceeded our highest hopes. One of our most experienced travelers stated "it was a trip…
Joseph Pratt, June 2009
This was our third cruise in the VI but our first with Moorings and my first as skipper. The new facility is first rate. The service is second to none. The condition of the vessel and the knowledge of the staff prepared us for an amazing week at sea. The Morrings made us feel as if…
Ryan Rutherford, June 2009
Moorings 41.3 out of tortola. Hit every island in a week. SCUBA snorkle and sailing. Awesome all around.
Patrick Reagan, June 2009
Facilities are very nice, the employees do their job well; overall, a very nice experience.
Emil Peinert, May 2009
This was my second trip with the Moorings and I am going back in December. It is a great vacation for friends family, sailors and non sailors alike.
Gordon Kramer, May 2009
Seven Days on "standard" route of circling Tortola and visit to Baths and overnight at the bitter end
Wendell Wood, May 2009
We enjoyed cruising around the BVI on our own schedule, without crowds from cruise ships and mega hotels. It was nice to be able to just fly in and begin our vacation, without having to take care of any boating chores before leaving. It was all taken care of.
Maria Velonias, May 2009
Beautifully located, friendly assistance, professional setup. BVI was just beautiful, setup as a sailors corner of paradise.
William Dege, May 2009
Spent seven days on the boat. First night stayed at the dock and left early the next morning. Facilities were very nice and staff was very accomodating. We had boat problems the first day that was taken care of within a couple hours.
Gregory Williams, April 2009
We had planned for our four adult children and one son-in-law to go on the sailing adventure on a Moorings 40 catamaran. One of our sons was unexpectedly deployed to Iraq so was unable to go. Although we missed him not being there, we had a great time and appreciated the help of the people at Mooring with our trip.…
Nadja Tapkas, April 2009
6 day, 7 night bareboat charter with evening start. We went with friends who had never gone sailing. Great winds, some shorter some longer sails, 3 nights dinner on the boat - nothing tastes better than a home cooked meal after a day of sailing!
Peter Dolphin, April 2009
We spent the first and the last night of our vacation at your base camp. The greeting we got with the cold rum punch and the immediate availability of our boat were really appreciated. The food options were great as well. My only change would be spending the last night at your hotel. The clean sheets and A/C were very…
Tom Connard, April 2009
Very impressed with the new Yacht center, the organization and attention to detail by the staff.
Milburn Coleman, April 2009
...and concerning about their fellow boaters, gentle in their advice and truly interested in those who do business. The staff is a previously stated good examples of what reflects a company's prorities their customer and their needs be them as small as directions to local resturants or beaches to vist, places to anchor or what can be done locally for what…
William Worster, April 2009
Every thing was first class from the time we started booking the vacation untill we checked out.
Liz Amberly, April 2009
When I was a child, my parents brought our family to the Moorings in the BVIs a couple of times before buying a boat of their own. It was perfect then, and that has not changed. Now that I am a mother, I wanted to bring both my parents and my children, so my dad could teach my boys how…
Dan Metzler, March 2009
Just the girlfriend and I on the Moorings 32.2 celebrating my 40th birthday.
Barry Keeler, March 2009
First stop was Norman Island, my wife thought it couldn't get better than this and wanted to spend all 10 days here. I told her there was much more to see. Snorkeled the caves then beat over to Virgin Gorda and Spanish town where we anchored and went to baths the next morning. Then made our way up to north…
Gerry O'Brion, March 2009
This is our 7th trip with the Moorings. It was good that Anegada was opened up. BVIs were beautiful as usual.
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Peter Mcaneny, March 2009
We have taken at least 15 sailing vacations and this last one was one of the best. The boat and the weather were outstanding.
Kelly Wharton, March 2009
We circumnavigated Tortola, focussing on anchorages that have great snorkelling opportunities. The weather cooperated on the day we headed out for Anegada so we had a comfortable sail over and back. Other stops were Cooper, Saba Rock, Cane Garden Bay, White Bay on Joost and Norman Island.
Marvin Ausherman, March 2009
From the people who greet you at the hotel to the wonderful dock staff, everyone was friendly and welcoming.
Robert Bari, February 2009
Casually sailed in the BVI for a week. Dined at restaurants...light cooking on the boat.
Seth Oginz, January 2009
Our arrival in Tortola was delayed by 12 hours due to airline issues. When I was greeted by name at the ferry terminal by a driver who knew who we were and our circumstances, I was impressed. We enjoyed your first class facilities and staff and left in our chartered boat as soon as we could and did not…
Jim Mccarthy, January 2009
Boat was in great shape - took a little too long to get to the checkout but that was the only hiccup. Good weather, this was our 4th turn through the BVI so we were pretty familiar with the area and all the equipment on the boat worked properly so the boat was never the limiting factor
James Healy, January 2009
We had 6 people flew down to the BVI from new jersey, some had been before some were new to the BVI
Andrew Seligman, January 2009
Everything was perfect. Literally the most relaxing sailing vacation we have ever experienced.
Ryan Johnson, January 2009
Front to back, the Moorings experience was top notch. They are true professionals. Their facility is wonderful, and they run as smooth an operation as I've seen.
Tom Wilbur, January 2009
Overall a great trip. Some of the mechanical failures were a bit disappointing. Though they were corrected with some dispatch, it took time away from our vacation.
Daniel Steen, January 2009
...both of the beauty of the BVI and our own shenanigans there. Was an amazing adventure, we hit up all the usual spot of the BVI, and even improvised a few days!
Jim Wolfston, December 2008
Good food, beautiful sunsets, and big winds. - Moorings Staff
Justin Tiplady, December 2008
This was our first charter and chose The Moorings for it's reputation as a quality organization. With the exception of a few minor details (boat's water tanks were not filled and the provisioning (drinks) had not been placed in the refrigerator) The Moorings lived up to it's reputation. As a result, I chartered from The Moorings a second time, 5…
MICHAEL O'KANE, December 2008
First time disappointed with Moorings.Longtime bareboat charterer.Staff overwhelmed and service poor regarding check of boat at beginning of charter.Actually,briefing was supplied by non Moorings person because of volume of charterers.Had backedup head before leaving dock but didn't know because we were using base bathrooms.Will always check heads before leaving base.Charged for backup even though we didn't feel responsable.Reported to
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William Harford, November 2008
We have a great time every year and it is because the Moorings staff make it happen.
Tim Vercruysse, November 2008
This was my first bareboat experience as skipper. All the Moorings staff in Tortola were polite, helpful and very knowledgeable. The condition of the boat was great and it was very clean - even though we went with the less-expensive "Club" option. They really did make it as easy as possible to make our trip fun and safe.
Al Notabartolo, November 2008
Tortola is always a great place to sail. Sailing with the Moorings gives us some piece of mind knowing that they have you covered in the event of problems if they arise. We did not experience mechanical problems but we did need to call for support. We somehow lost our boat pole overboard while on our way…
Jon Procter, November 2008
Tried to sail and do as little as possible, and we accomplished both of these goals daily.
Adam Sullivan, October 2008
My husband and I rented a 28ft sailboat for our honeymoon last October. We worried a bit about it being hurricane season but fortunately missed all the storms. His family had owned a smaller boat when he was a teenager so he was familiar with sailing but I had never sailed. We got in to Tortola in the evening and…
Lawrence Wakile, October 2008
The Moorings staff are always helpful polite and friendly. The new Village was being built and was looking very exciting.
Odd-Erik Andersen, October 2008
From the bus pick up at the airport, to the drop off, It was jst great.In short, we came, we sailed, we ate great dinners, had greatd rinks, snrkeled, scuba dived, danced, enjoyd the sun.
Scott Nielsen, August 2008
How this third visit to the BVI's happened. My sister who lives in Doha, Qatar, she works for ExxonMobil, wanted to give their son a graduation gift of a sailing scuba trip and woud I arrange one and where was the best place for both. Having been to tht BVI's twice I already knew that was the place.
Boyd Pickett, August 2008
This was our sixth cruise with The Moorings and each trioppgets better and better! This one was with our children (Kimberly, 25 and son-in-law Andy, 26; Kyle 22 and our 10 yeard old twins Kerigan and Dell). Of course they have sailed with us before so they acted like "pros" as they responded to the duties that Captain…
Gregory Van Der Vink, August 2008
Moorings is back on its game. I have been sailing with Moorings for over 20 years and it has been difficult to see the quality of service decline so much. I have been delighted this year to see the significant improvement. Moorings has never been better. The rreason .... much more professional, responsive, and energetic staff. - Moorings Staff
Rodney Mooney, July 2008
We were very pleased with our whole experience; in fact we returned the next year.
Jerry Dwyer, July 2008
We have been chartering boats from the Moorings since 2004, every year in the BVI but one in the Grenadines. The boat invariably is well set up, the service is excellent and we have a great time.
James Manfuso, June 2008
I've sailed with the Moorings many time. Every experience has been just great. The boats are always clean and in good condition. Provisioning has been ample and easy to do. We really enjoy sailing the BVI. Having a reliable travel partner like the Moorings makes the planning so much less stressful. We are looking…
Eric Bumgartner, June 2008
I've sailed with the moorings several times, and every time is just as easy as the first. We explored, relaxed, partied, swam and sailed through one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth!
Jacob Isserman, June 2008
We've sailed the islands a dozen times, so it's hard to say it was the trip of a lifetime, but we always come back--we're already booked for Jan, 2010. Our family enjoys the entire experience for landing at EIS, to provisioning at the local grocery stores, to testing out the dinghy to see if it's a quick one or a…
David Turner, June 2008
Customer service is second to none. The equipment is outstanding.
Susan Amstutz, June 2008
Full moon week so more crowded than we have ever seen it in the summer. Sailing was great and the Moorings always does a great job.
J Eric Greensmith, June 2008
Five boys who are close friends were graduating from High School and the fathers wanted to give their sons a trip that not only rewarded their academic success but marked the transition to adulthood. A getaway away from work, phones, emails and video games was just what we needed. We shared new experiences, solved problems together, and had…
John Beran, June 2008
Great experiance again! Went back to try a monohull after three catamaran trips. I'm going back to cats. The interior and exterior space is just to perfect for this type of sailing. The new Moorings facilities are second to none. We still talk about the showers after our charter in the new bath house, awesome.…
Rick Clark, June 2008
Well organized, happy staff, knowledgable staff, need more rum.
Winston Bumpus, June 2008
Arrived to welcoming rum punch drinks, the boat was spotless and in excellent condition. They provided transportation for a trips to town and wonderful help with our provisioning. Saturday to Saturday with stops at a number of islands including Bitter End at Virgin Gorda and two days at Jost Van Dyke. I think we hit all of the highlights including,…
Douglas Desalvo, May 2008
Our second time sailing the BVIs with the Moorings was even better than the first! The 4600 is an outstanding way to see all the beauty this part of the Caribbean has to offer. From start to finish the 3 couples enjoyed every minute on board.
Dave Travis, May 2008
The Moorings staff were very pleasant and helpful from beginning to end. The hotel was in the midst of being remodeled which was not pleasant as we were awakend very early by hammering. The location is perfect. The boat worked well and was comfortable for our group. We had a fantastic time island hopping and exploring…
Beth Lofquist, May 2008
We love the BVI for the convenience and fun things to do. We love the Moorings because the boats and the people have always been welcoming and reliable.
Robert Brown, May 2008
Hanging out in paradise with friends, relaxing on deserted beaches, remembering why we got married in the first place... all part of our Moorings sailing vacation.
Hank Settle, May 2008
The boats are well maintained, stocked, and the staff friendly and helpful. Fortunately, I've rarely needed the service boat in over 15 trips. No worries!
Robert Summers, May 2008
I've bareboated four times - 3 in tortola, 1 from St. Lucia to Grenada. All of the trips have been incredible.
Carl Kaiser, May 2008
Our stay began with a stay at the Mariner Inn, and we were thrilled with the new environment and accomodations. We enjoyed 14 days of sailing and spent most of our time at Virgin Gorda, and really enjoyed windsurfing and snorkeling. Anagada is one of our favorite stops, and we were not disappointed. Wonderful people there, as well as…
Bob Wiesel, May 2008
...and of course, the new base makes the real difference when considering the Moorings over the other competitors!! Everything was perfect!!! The boat was well maintained and ready to go, the New Base was really wonderful!!! Loved all the new amenities and thought put into customer care/support...very well done!!!
Chris Kenny, May 2008
This was our 2nd time with Moorings and it was wonderful. Its just a very relaxing , fun trip. We convinced our friends to come with us and they were worried because they are used to 5 star hotels and they said it was the best trip of their lives.
Charles Watts, May 2008
We have come a few times and things have been handled well. We think that we might like to fly to St. Thomas in the future; what are your thoughts??
John Poe, May 2008
Wife Becky and I have done the "Moorings" in the BVI's seven times. We have experienced being there with just the two of us but more often with family and friends. When we let the word out that we are ready to go again, the volunteers to join us readily come forward. All those who have been…
Greg Montgomery, May 2008
From the rum punch welcome to the final shuttle back to the airport we thought the Moorings staff were very friendly, helpful, and responsive to our needs. The new facilties were wonderful and the boat was trouble free. Very easy start and finish to another great BVI sailing experience.
Gerry Fournier, April 2008
This is my 5th trip with the Moorings, and we have never been disapointed. The staff and the yachts have exceeded our expetation. This year we found the level of service to surpass last year.
Mike Delaurentis, April 2008
This was our 4th charter and 2nd with great sailing friends. Everyone is compatible and we were ready to escape Winter even if it was only for 8 days. As we boarded the final leg of our flight from Sacramento a calming came over me. After settling into our hotel room at the Moorings base I walked…
Isabelle Prescott, April 2008
Magnificent. Service wasterrific.Boatfirst class. My guests had a wonderful time
Frank Geissler, April 2008
All of the staff was outstanding. Helpful, courteous, friendly. The boat was clean and in top condition.
Alan Kelly, March 2008
Good trip. Boat was in good condition and well-provisioned. Staff bends over backward to make sure you're off to a good start. Great attitude. Set a great tone with the family.
Kurt Olsen, March 2008
We booked with 1 day notice and the Moorings staff in Tortola handled the resultant last minute chaos with aplomb.
Taylor Lyle, February 2008
Moorings is a very good company. Everytime I have chartered with the Mooring the experiance has been very good. There have been problems but the Mooring staff always works quickly to fix the issue. I will charter with Moorings again.
Eric Free, February 2008
Tortola to Culebra (missing propeller upon departure: delay in St. Thomas); Excellent sailing; Excellent vessel.
Amory Ross, February 2008
My husband's surprise 50th birthday "cruise" with our two closest friends. They had sailed with us before on day sails, but never for a week.
Jann Churchill, January 2008
Our trip was the "Maiden Voyage" of Selah Sail, a non-profit sailing retreat for recent breast cancer survivors. Five recent survivors and three Selah Sail staff spent a week in The BVI taking time to "pause and reflect" aboard one of your beautiful 40 foot catamarans ("Selah" is a Hebrew word that means to "pause and reflect"). It was…
Judy Erikson, January 2008
Love the new showers at the headquarters in Tortola. Could spend hours there. Staff was helpful as always.
John Pearson, December 2007
A wonderful week in the BVI with family. The baot (a 51.5) was perfectly maintained as usual and just the right boat for our family. - Moorings Staff
Justin Scheller, December 2007
My wife and our 2 teen age boys wanted to celebrate the New Year sailing in the BVI. It was the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with the family on vacation from high school and college and renew the sailing experience with our kids. We all LOVED it. This was my 5th time and the kids 2nd time…
Robert Rosenthal, December 2007
We've been to the BVI several times; this trip was on 46ft Cat that met all our space and equipment expectations save for a small problem with port head holding tank that was dealt with appropriately by Moorings. We did the typical counterclockwise tour from Norman, Peter, Salt, Cooper, Virgin Gorda, Marina Cay, Jost, Suppers Hole back to Peter…Our 2012 brochures with new destinations
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