BVI Yacht Charter Reviews

The Moorings Customer Service was excellent. everyone was friendly and the boat was outstanding.

Great boat, great service and the most beautiful venue… the BVI’s are the best!

It is an all around amazing vacation experience.

Allie and Pete were wonderful by listening to our requests and accommodating to us. They went above and beyond by decorating for one of our guests’ birthdays and even making fresh squeezed lemonade at request. Everything went very smooth, and we enjoyed our week on board.

This was our 4th trip with the Moorings and we were very satisfied with the experience once again.

The service provided by Immy and Ellen was second to none. First class all the way.

Skipper Alex Haywood was fantastic. The boat was amazing. Great support on the planning of the trip.

I’ve chosen The Moorings in recent years because they offer well-maintained yachts supported by professional, courteous and helpful staff.

Everything was smooth sailing! You guys sure have worked out the kinks and are extremely helpful!

Everything from start to finish was flawless. Our time on E-Ticket with Pete and Allie was amazing

Great experience overall. Jamba (Kevin) Chinnery was an absolute gem and we would go out of our way to connect with him on a next trip.

5 star crew and boat. Captain had valuable local knowledge of BVI. Food was excellent onboard.

Easy booking process. Creative option for “by the cabin.” Competency and professionalism of the captain and chef. Cleanliness and condition of the boat.

Our crew was amazing – fantastic food and service. Every destination in the BVI is lovely and we had an exceptional experience on the Jolly Mon. Logistics on and off were easy.

Excellent overall experience compared to other charter companies previously used.

Many years of positive experience.

Excellent customer service. Boat support system is unrivaled

We have booked charters with the Moorings many (22) times.

First class operation. Everyone was accommodating and friendly. This was our second charter from the Moorings. They make it easy.

Excellent support, well maintained yacht, lovely marina and associated facilities.

Outstanding. We sailed for 6 days 5 nights from St Maarten on L’Aquila. The whole experience was great. The boat was clean, comfortable and in great shape and while it was not luxurious, it has everything one needs to make for great memories. The crew (Mario and Antonia) made the entire experience fantastic. Friendly, knowledgeable, kind and attentive, they completed the whole experience. Highly recommended. Extraordinary value. Thank you,

PS: Antonia is an extraordinary cook,

Just returned home from an amazing five night trip aboard McLovin Life with Anis, our captain, and Tery the first mate/chef! The crew were outstanding, and the meals exceptional! While keeping safety a priority Anis and Tery were always available to help us enjoy ourselves while have a fun time! Snorkeling, swimming, paddle boarding and kayaking were daily activities -and we returned to the boat for amazing meals that Tery prepared while we were off having fun!Would definitely do this again especially with Anis and Tery! Hats off to them!

This was our 33rd bareboat charter with The Moorings – which speaks for itself!
Yet again friendly and helpful staff at the Tortola base, high quality 4500 catamaran, great sailing and places to visit. We love it!
Minor hitch – the fridge kept freezing our beers!

Simply a PERFECT sailing vacation!!! This was my wife’s first time sailing. We bareboated a Dufors 41.3 that was practically brand new. Things have changed since I was there 30 years ago. It’s quite busy, many more cats, and more facilities. The yacht was perfect in every respect. We even had a genset and a water maker, much to my surprise. We took our trip on the shoulder season to avoid the crowds. We ALWAYS found an available mooring ball and most of the restaurants were open. The weather was great and the staff at the Moorings was outstanding. We received a good chart brief as well as a thorough yacht brief. We had done a split provision which was all onboard and we hit the grocery store to finish it off. We left the dock around 2:30pm and were on our way to GREAT vacation. We only booked a 5 day trip as my wife was uncertain whether she would like living on/sailing a boat, but by the time day five came, SHE wished we had booked a full 7 days. We WILL be back….SOON. THANKS to the Moorings, their fine staff and excellent yachts.

Our 3rd bareboat charter with the Moorings in Tortola and again all high expectations were met and in most cases exceeded. Well maintained boat, friendly, timely staff at the base

This vacation was a bucket list item for us, we had talked about for over 10 years. It was perfect! The sales staff (Amanda)at the Miami Boat show were very helpful answering all of our questions.
Luis was very helpful, getting all of the final details in order before our flights. Resort staff were all very friendly. Once we were introduced to Cape. Steph, the fun started. Start to finish our 7 day trip was fantastic. Capt. Steph and mate Julia were Awsome! They made our trip perfect. We had 3 couples on board, with a list of all the things we wanted to see. While dealing with weather obstacles we were able to see most of them. Both Steph and Julia were very professional, accommodating and friendly. We were in great hands. Julia is a great chef also. I need to go on a post vacation diet from over eating =). The 50 ft cat that we stayed on was immaculate and well equipped. Thank you for a unforgettable vacation.

Absolutely wonderful experience.
Captain Steph and cook Julia were top self!
Couldn’t ask for a better crew. Having a captain and cook takes a ton of responsibility off of everyone and lets you relax and just have fun.🤙

Our group had a terrific time, cruising the BVI in our Moorings 5000 catamaran. This was my first outing as a skipper and most of my crew’s first time bareboat, cruising. The boat was great, the weather was perfect, and we managed to hit most of the places we wanted to see.
We were able to spend lots of time, snorkeling, fishing, and sailing. All in all, an ideal vacation.

We just returned from an incredible 11-day sailing trip through the British Virgin Islands aboard the Maggie Sea II, a 50-ft catamaran, and it was truly unforgettable.

The boat itself was immaculate — spotless, comfortable, and clearly well cared for. We were lucky to have perfect weather the entire trip, even though it was hurricane season. While many restaurants were closed this time of year, we never missed them thanks to Chef Sylvia, who prepared delicious Mediterranean meals every day. Her cooking was exceptional and full of variety.

Captain Romano was outstanding — experienced, calm, and knowledgeable. He took us to the most beautiful snorkeling spots and always found peaceful, scenic moorings for the night. Every stop felt thoughtfully chosen.

If you’re planning a sailing adventure in the BVI’s, I can’t recommend this team and yacht highly enough. The Maggie Sea II, with Captain Romano and Chef Sylvia, delivers a first-class experience from start to finish.

One of the best vacations we have ever taken. We rented a power cat 13 years ago and the second time around did not disappoint. Going in Sept is very different. Many places are closed but if you like the peacefulness of being the only boat around and having some of the natural wonders to yourself it was a good time to go. We did 1st night on boat at the dock then 6 days on the boat around the BVIS. The only admission fee we had to pay was for some overnight mooring and the fee for the Baths. All of the staff at the Moorings was super friendly and helpful. This is the best vacation for friends, family and new experiences.

Three generations of our family gathered in Tortola to cruise the beautiful British Virgin Islands. All ages loved the adventure, especially the kids, (all new to sailing, ranging in age from 6 to 14. They were enthralled with their ‘fishing’ attempts! We had an excellent skipper, Gilson, who made the trip even better. We lucked out with wonderful weather, in spite of it being hurricane season. Hope to go again next year!

What trip of a lifetime. It was amazing it was a group of 5 girls on a girl getaway. We each had our own room and bathroom and plenty of space outside and in. The front net with the bean bags was my favorite to explore the islands and beautiful turquoise waters. All of this was made better by our captain Kevin “Jamba”, Jamba was accommodating he would take the dinghy and run to the market for anything that was needed and a lot fun. He was a great guide to see the BVI. I highly recommend asking for him if you are sailing in the BVI with The Moorings.

Girls trip!! Five of us and the very best captain Kevin “Jamba” Chinnery had a wonderful week of sailing, snorkeling, eating, drinking, exploring, laughing and just thoroughly enjoying our time in the BVIs. I highly recommend The Moorings and Shape Up II and especially Captain Jamba. We appreciate his sailing skills! Even though we booked during the “off season” and several tourist places were not open, the places that were had the most hospitable people and welcomed us with warm smiles and cool drinks.

Our crew was fabulous, Lucy and Mark were extremely professional and a pleasure to be around. We loved our boat and they kept it neat and organized the entire trip. The food was wonderful! Even with picky eaters everyone was very happy with our meals. Dessert each night was a wonderful surprise.

The 5 day charter exceeded our expectations! The food prepared by Mark was amazing. Our Captain, Lucy, always went above and beyond to give us the best experience and places to see. Top vacation!

Spent a wonderful week with friends on a sailing adventure in BVI. Our captain and chef Andel and Josane were nothing short of wonderful. They made our experience just spectacular. Already can’t wait to return. Highly recommend this crew and the Moorings.

My room was top drawer and the hotel property had great amenities including pool bar, restaurant and spa. I had read some troubling reviews before arriving but my experience was the opposite: helpful staff, good food, beautiful property and my room was to die for.

In June 2025, 6/18-6/23, we had the pleasure to sail out of BVI Moorings with Capt Romano and Silvia. This was our 4th sailing with the Moorings and sailing in BVI, our second c=fully chartered – the only way to go 
 
Capt Romano is a very capable sailor and captain – it’s obvious he enjoys sailing and what he does. He runs a tight ship, and I like it that way. It’s so easy to get injured in so many ways aboard a vessel, specially a multi deck sailing yacht. Capt R always keeps an eye out for hidden danger or careless passengers/guests. An injury can instantly turn a dream vacation into a nightmare – for all.
 
On this sailing, we were extremely fortunate in that the weather and winds fully cooperated – blue skies and gentle breezes accompanied the entire trip….and Capt R put those sails to work, which made for an added experience – truly priceless! As previously mentioned, we’ve sailed the BVI islands on several occasions; HOWEVER, Capt R managed to show us areas of BVI we had not visited or even knew existed. Every morning we’d find ourselves waiting to a serene bay, surrounded by amazing vistas – the best part, we had it
ALL to ourselves with no other boat in sight.
 
Capt Romano’s skills and knowledge of the islands in BVI make for a wonderful trip! He takes pride in showing his guests the best of BVI and the many secluded beaches/bays that it has to offer – and his “pain killers” are the best!
 
Our chef was Silvia. She and the Capt. made a great team, which contributed to a great experience. Silvia is a good cook and takes pride in her dishes. I’m a meat and potatoes guy. However, due to some miscommunication we ended up with a different menu. In the end, it worked out great! Her meals were very tasty with more of a Mediterranean flare – which my crew enjoyed, especially my wife! Side note, we almost did not make it to this trip-my wife was battling pancreatic cancer. However, she finished her treatment just in time and her doctors gave her the green light to travel. Silvia’s healthy Mediterranean did wonders for my wife – she’s very limited as to what she can eat and what doesn’t upset her stomach.
 
Cons
The Moorings needs to “refresh” the rooms in their hotel. True, they have had poor luck with the hurricanes. However, if others were able to rebuild/refresh so can they. While we’re at – make sure to visit Bitter End Yacht Club-they’ve done an awesome job rebuilding.

Our group had a great time with Romano and Silvia! Everything about the trip was top notch. Romano was great with finding us great spots to snorkel and swim. Silvia was the constant host and her meals were delicious. Highly recommend a trip with them!

This was our third charter in three years. This year we went with another family and chartered a 50′ catamaran. There were the usual glitches with provisioning but having the grocery store at the marina is a game changer. We really liked the improvements to the marine especially the coffee shop. The boat was in great condition and we had such fun.