BVI Yacht Charter Reviews

The boat was beautiful, the crew (Captain Pete and chef Allie) were exceptional!

Overall flawless!

Great boat, great captain, and the best trip ever. Raynard was awesome.

clean boat!!

Ease of transaction! Thoughtful people. Perfect condition of the craft. A totally joyful event. This was my eighth rental from Moorings over perhaps 15/16 years. Thank you.

Great boat,service and quality

top notch service, boats in excellent condition, well maintained. The Tortola base is very nice.

well organized, very helpful staff

The customer service was great! We were able to get everything worked out and hit the water by 1:30 pm. We had a newer boat this time and everything worked great.

Great staff, clear briefings, rapid process for check in and check out, boat in very good condition

The personal attention, the condition of the boats, and the prompt attention to correct problems with the boat.

We had a great trip with our crew on Squeegee Love

Excellent service, new base made everything so convenient.

All the staff we came in contact with were friendly and helpful.

Andrew. Our Captain was FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

We loved the ease of using the boat, it had everything we needed and was extremely clean. we also loved being able to text via whatsapp when things went wrong

Exit Strategy was in good shape and ready with provisions on board. Even though we have used the Moorings before the new information packages were excellent. Staff was very helpful. Planning another trip for next year.

Full service location – rentals, restaurants, variety of boats, nice staff, access to grocery, shops etc

Boats in good condition, nice facilities, easy check-in/out process, friendly and knowledgeable staff.

It’s such a great mix of adventure and luxury with fantastic crews.

Great pre charter service with pricing and arrangements for flights
Check in pleasant.
Everyone very friendly!

We had the best Captain who was on top of scheduling everything for us. He kept the fun going all week and he made sure that we did not miss any hot spots. The British Virgin Islands are beautiful! We enjoyed great snorkeling, beaches, and picturesque open-air restaurants. We had 4 couples and rented The Moorings 50’ catamaran. The boat had four areas to hang out and enjoy the views. The beds were comfortable and there was more than ample storage in every room, including under the deck storage for luggage, carry-on bags, etc. We cooked some meals on board. The kitchen has everything you need and the large grill was perfect for the 8 of us. I highly recommend booking with The Moorings.

This was our first time renting a catamaran and first time visiting the BVI’s.
After months of planning, we had a fantastic time…here’s why:
-The Moorings Marina facilities are clean, safe, and the staff were friendly,
-The boat we rented was ready when we got there, clean, and in good mechanical order,
-Our captain is what made the whole trip special…Capt. Kevin (Jamba)

Jamba was one step ahead of us the whole trip. He sat with us the first day, went over all the safety stuff, discussed possible itineraries, and with his suggestions, we explored the BVI’s knowing we were in good hands.

Jamba is an excellent sailor and always kept us comfortable and safe. His knowledge of the islands brought us to places we hadn’t heard about before.

Over the course of the week, Jamba took care of all our reservations, mooring balls, and ensured we had a great time. It was also great getting to know him.

We’ll be back someday and hope to have Jamba as our captain again.

Great adventure with good friends made possible by a first-class Moorings operation. For starters our captain (Kevin aka Jamba) was amazing. He made sure we had a great time, were safe and was one step ahead of us the entire trip making every day’s activities go without a hitch. The 50′ boat (with A/C) was very comfortable and met all of our needs. We did have an issue with the freshwater generation system, but the captain helped us manage this well. We highly recommend getting a captain even if you are an experience boater. He took all the stress out of day-to-day planning and execution. Recommend not over ordering certain provisions as refrigeration/special-offers/freezer space (although decent volume) is ultimately limited. Overall, I would recommend this adventure to others as it was highly enjoyable and reasonably priced.

Of course the area and views were amazing. The boat was clean and ran perfect. We were not familiar with the area so we had a captain provided(Foody). He really was the best at getting us to the areas we should visit and the winds were beyond normal so he was great at navigating that safely and no damage to the boat for us.

The entire Moorings experience, from the checkin to the boat to the fantastic crew, made our trip to the British Virgin Islands one to always remember. We were fortunate to get a 50′ catamaran that was only 3 months old but our crew of captain and chef will make sure that boat stays in good condition. I really can’t say enough positives about how amazing they were and how well they took care of us! The food was amazing and every day they ended the day with ensuring we had plans that suited us for the next day. We were able to get some good sailing days due to good winds. We made good time and thanks to good captaining and good advice, we all stayed well even with 6′ swells.

If you are considering a trip like this, I have 2 pieces of advice. Use the Moorings and hope that you get a crew amazing as ours.

I would highly recommend The Moorings BVI/Tortola for your next vacation. An incredible week spent with family and friends!

What a week! Every meal was gourmet, every day was an adventure, every night brought a deep and happy sleep, and each morning started with coffee on deck watching the sunrise. Andy and Linzi run an impeccable operation. Andy gave us fun and informative morning briefings on sailing lore and the day’s sail to fascinating spots like The Baths and The Indians. Linzi’s nightly top-deck appetizers and cocktail-du-jour helped us decelerate into the evening glow. I can name only one big drawback: we should have stayed another week!

We just returned from the most amazing trip with Andy and Linzi! Even prior to boarding the boat every whim was being attended to. Andy and Linzi created a fun, casual, welcome atmosphere that had us from the utmost relaxation to utter enjoyment and laughter. The meals were amazing. Linzi’s salads, breakfast spreads and nibbles! I think our biggest regret was the 2 meals we ate off ship. Andy was so knowledgeable and continued to offer education through our journey which was very much appreciated. He was also very mindful to seek out great snorkeling sites, amazing views for all, adventures for the kiddos, and get the sails up!
Linzi and Andy are an amazing duo and an adventure not to be missed!

This was our ninth bareboat charter with Mooring and our third from their Tortola base. We’ve also bareboat chartered with Moorings in the Bahamas, St. Lucia, Belize and Tahiti. And, to provide some context, we’ve been bareboat charting in the BVI’s every couple of years since our first time, on our honeymoon, in 1980, so we have experience with several different charter companies. Overall, from start to finish, this was an excellent charter. We were on an almost new 4200 catamaran and all systems, including engines, generator, water maker, air conditioning, rigging and sails, gas grill and oven/range, dinghy and outboard, and navigation equipment performed perfectly. We had one, very minor issue with some cabin lights not coming on, and I called Moorings tech support to ask for some guidance on trouble shooting the issue. Even though we were moored at the Bitter End on Virgin Gorda, they had a technician at our boat in under an hour to resolve the issue. What is most impressive to us is how Moorings makes you feel like you are the only boat and crew starting or ending a charter in Tortola. This charter was at the very height of their busy season and we were told they had over sixty boats going out that day (a Saturday). Even so, when we arrived at the base first thing in the morning with a car load of provisions, many requiring refrigeration or frozen, they immediately got it all into an ice locker until our boat was ready. It was a great family sail and my wife and I have already booked a 4200 in Tahiti for this November.

We’re just back from a week aboard Sea’s The Day in the BVIs and had the most relaxing, informative, and all-around wonderful time.

Weeks before our visit, we had a Zoom meetup with Captain Andy who discussed with us our travel, meal and beverage interests and preferences. Once on board, Chef Linzi and Andy made us feel immediately welcome and at home. We soon recognized that our interests and preferences were taken to heart – everything was perfect – the meal choices, the drink options, the travel itinerary, and even the weather (however they pulled that one together is beyond me). We couldn’t have asked for better.

Sea’s The Day is clean and roomy and gorgeous. The multiple seating and relaxing areas make the boat feel extremely large. We had a party of 8 (plus Linzi and Andy), and never once felt that we were on top of one another. The personal cabins were all plenty roomy and cozy. Temperature controls worked perfectly and we all slept deeply and comfortably each night.

Linzi is an absolute black-belt in the kitchen and her meals were always suuuper tasty, healthy, and were presented with an artistic flair. I cannot praise her talents enough. Andy, during his daily briefings, proved to be a great communicator, and a humorous storyteller, in addition to being an unquestionably solid captain.

If you’re looking for THE EXCEPTIONAL BVI cruising experience, look no further than Sea’s The Day and the crew of Linzi and Andy. You won’t find better.

My parents took our family on a catamaran charter for my dad’s 70th birthday! IT WAS THE BEST TRIP!!! Andy and Linzi were amazing – the food insane (craving one of Linzi’s lunchtime salads now!) and they were very nice and accommodating to our children (9 and 11). I would highly recommend this trip to anyone and definitely suggest requesting Andy and Linzi as I can’t imagine the trip without them! Can’t wait to do it again!!!!

Andy and Linzi were the best captain and chef!
It was evident from the start that Andy’s first priority was safety, which set a great tone and got the trip off to a great start. I also appreciated that he did a zoom call with us pre-trip and really worked on crafting the itinerary to our preferences. Every day’s activities and scenery just got better and better. We were able to relax and enjoy and not worry about anything! We almost loved our time on the boat too much and found ourselves eager to return there when we went on excursions ashore. Linzi’s cooking and food presentation were beyond top notch. Healthy, delicious food for every meal! So impressive what she produced out of that tiny kitchen. We had the most memorable, enjoyable week and appreciated every moment with this crew. Also, I must comment how surprised I was with how roomy and comfortable our rooms and group spaces were on the boat! Just a perfect trip.

We chartered a sail boat with Andy & Linzi through The Moorings and it was amazing!!!
Andy was professional & knowledgeable about sailing & the whole BVI area!

Linzi was an incredible chef…we always had fresh delicious food for every meal!

It was truly a magical adventure with Andy & Linzi!

I have nothing but good things to say about my recent trip to the BVI on a Moorings rental. The weather was great. The service was wonderful… I would not hesitate to book with them again.

The Moorings – British Virgin Islands

We have chartered with The Moorings five times in the British Virgin Islands, and each experience has been exceptional. Their fleet is modern, well-maintained, and equipped with everything needed for a smooth sailing adventure. The staff is professional and punctual, ensuring a seamless check-in and departure process.

During our most recent trip, we encountered a minor technical issue while out on the water. The Moorings team responded promptly, meeting us on our boat and resolving the issue in a very timely manner, allowing us to continue our journey with minimal disruption. Their commitment to customer service and support is truly impressive.

With such consistently excellent experiences, we will continue to charter with The Moorings and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and well-run yacht charter in the BVI.

We had an amazing crew! Excellent food, bedding, accommodations, cocktails, itinerary, weather and just a darn good time

An incredible experience. A great way to SLOW down! First Class experience.
Great way to explore the British Virgin Islands on your terms. Our captain Richard and his partner Shelly were amazing.

The yacht Sea’s the Day was fantastic. Captain Andy and Chef Linzi were true professionals but also a lot of fun. Captain had a briefing with us every morning and we learned so much. Chef Linzi blew us away with the meals! Breakfast, lunch, nibbles/cocktails at 5:30pm, and of course, dinner— all wonderful and exceeded our expectations for this trip. We snorkeled, hit all the classic beach bars, paddle boarded, hiked, and soaked up the sun for 6 glorious days. Cannot recommend Ssa’s the Day, Captain Andy, Chef Linzi, and the Moorings more highly.

We’ve chartered with the Moorings in the Abacos, Belize, and 4 times in the BVI. We like the people and the service. The one thing we’ve learned is to check the boats as best we can before leaving the dock. We experienced a leaking porthole during a rain shower that was fixed immediately. The Moorings has always been responsive to issues after leaving the dock, so don’t hesitate to contact them. Examples for us have been airconditioning issues in one hull, generators that weren’t charging the batteries, anchor lights out, and an engine alarm going off. All were repaired except for the anchor lights on two boats. So our advice would be check out what you can before leaving the dock, and do not hesitate to call for technical support while crusiing – in the BVI the Moorings response time is 4 hours, and the techs are very competitent.

Nika & Francesco were amazing! They took my family and I on the most amazing tour of the BVI’s and made it truly special catering to our every request. They were amazing hosts of the boat and the islands with expert knowledge every step of the way. I would definitely recommend sailing with them, you can tell that they love what they are doing!