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The selections of crewed yachts  available for the 2012 Easter week in the British Virgin Islands

1. Catamaran NEXUS 60 Feet.

Sleeps 8 Guests in 2 King(s), 1 Queen(s), 1 Single(s), 1 Pullman

Weekly all inclusive charter rate $17,250 for 8 guests – $308 per day per person. Special Offer_ UP TO 4 CHILDREN UNDER AGE OF TEN GO FREE!

 

2. Catamaran MA HA 57 Feet.

Sleeps 8 Guests in 4 Queen(s)

Weekly all inclusive charter rate $19,900 for 8 guests – $355 per day per person

3. Catamaran 42… THE MEANING OF LIFE, THE UNIVERSE, AND EVERYTHING .

Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Queen(s)

Weekly all inclusive charter rate $16,000 for 6 guests – $380 per day per person

 

4. Catamaran OTEKA 44 Feet.

Sleeps 6 Guests in 3 Queen(s)

Weekly all inclusive charter rate $12,500 for 6 guests – $297.00 per day per person

5. Sailing Yacht Chrystal Clear

Weekly all inclusive charter rate $8,955 for 4 guests – $331 per day per person

 

6. Catamaran Jet Stream

Weekly all inclusive charter rate $13,500 for 6 guests – $321 per day per

 

 

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Catamaran MaHa

Lagoon 57 catamaran Maha

 

 

 

 

 

 

I would recommend the Caribbean base catamaran Lagoon 57 Maha for a family vacation for a group of 8 guests( 4 queens). This crew bring an opposite cultural background and a level of maturity as diverse as the group of people that they can cater for. Andrew hails from Canada and Debbie from New Zealand. The cultural diversity brings the balance for a team of passionate and professional people’s people crew. The crew quarter has its entrance leaving the crewed catamaran Maha totally private for your party. Debbie’s home cooking will appeal your palate and Andrew local knowledge will take you the hidden Caribbean treasures yet to be found!

Weekly all inclusive charter rates in the BVI , USVI, Grenadines

4 guess $16,000

6 guests $18,000

8 guests $ 20,000

Rendezvous diving only

 

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Bare Boat Catamaran Lipari 41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just arrived in the British Virgin Islands bareboat fleet. The new Lipari 41, designed by world class designer Fountaine Pajot. The Lipari is replacing the Lavezzi 40 with updates such as large portholes for more ventilation and more storage space.

The salon and galley are bright, spacious and comfortable for up to 6 guests. This bareboat cat has a much larger space in the seating area in the aft cockpit. The owner’s version has an exclusive private suite in the starboard hull including a queen sized bed, desk ( Wifi), library and beautiful ensuite shower and head with contemporary designer fixtures.

Specifications:

Year: 2012

LOA: 39’2″

Beam: 21′ 1″

Draft: 3′ 8″

Keel: Stubs

Engines: 2 x Volvo 30hp

Fuel: 80 gallons

Water: 140 gallons

Sail area: 962 sq ft

Berth Sizes: Fwd: 5′ 0″ x 6′ 6″ x1

Aft: 5′ 0″ x 6′ 6″ x 2

1 Forepeak berth for kids

Accommodations: 6 persons plus 2 kids

Salon Converts

Heads 2

GPS 700.

Inverter

Autopilot

Barbeque

Speed, Depth and Wind

10′ RIB with 15hp outboard

CD Player+AM/FM Radio, Cockpit Speakers

Furling Genoa

Mainsail with lazy jacks and stackpack

Davits for dinghy

Windlass

Cellphone and onboard wifi

Fridge 190L

Cabin fans

Oven and stove

 

Weekly charter rate:

Low season from$ 4, 800 to high season $7,000

 

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Last minute inquiries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have been having a few last minute inquiries as the blustery winter season gets colder and icy up north! The BVI has been; for many years, a favourite get away of choice for many vacationers. The islands are easily accessible from international airports and charter flights are also an option. The BVI showcase a large variety of luxury class vacation homes, bareboat/crewed sailing yachts and boutique resorts making the BVI the place to be year after year too many.

One can’t imagine of a Caribbean vacation without thinking to experience a bit of sailing. In the islands sailing options are plentiful and easily accessible. The choices vary from monohulls, catamarans; day sails to power cats; ranging from bareboat to full crewed yachts. We at SunfunBVI Vacations work daily with special discount prices for various yachts throughout the Caribbean this winter season. If you’re planning a last minute escape to the warm Caribbean sunshine we can offer un-crowded getaway selections for you. And if boating isn’t your cup of tea, we have under our listing an array of luxury vacation luxury homes for you to choose from.

This week we are highlighting the Island of Tortola and its villas rentals selections. First of all, privacy and comfort prevail at our BVI luxury villas. At SunfunBVI Vacations web site you will find vacation homes from 2 bedrooms up to 5 bedrooms estates located near pristine white sand Caribbean beaches. BVI vacations homes are restful retreats comprised of homes with amenities such as swimming pools, spa, gym, game rooms, gourmet kitchen, DVD/TV, Ipod stations, tennis court, maid and baby sitter service, etc. On the island of Tortola, there are many tourist attractions to be explored. A car rental is necessary to experience our beaches; the watering holes, eclectic Caribbean cuisine, including a stop at Pusser’s Pub for the famous Painkiller is a must!

 

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Free Ingwe Dive BVI

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREE INGWE Diving BVI

The same island geography that makes the British Virgin Islands a perfect sailing destination also creates excellent SCUBA diving.

The British Virgin Islands are full of quiet harbours protected by windswept points. These points often extend below the water’s surface in the form of fantastic coral reefs teeming with wildlife.

Matt is a PADI certified Dive Master and Melissa is a PADI certified Rescue Diver. Both have extensive dive experience on the sites of the BVI and they look forward to assisting you with underwater photography so you can identify all the fish you see.

Don’t worry if you don’t own dive gear or don’t feel like lugging it around crowded airports, because Free Ingwe is equipped with buoyancy control devices, regulators, dive tanks, fins, masks, snorkels and weight belts.

If you aren’t a certified SCUBA diver, Free Ingwe divers will set up a “Discover Scuba Course” with one of the local dive shops. It’s a wonderful experience that will start you on the path to your new hobby.

Winter Weekly rate:

2/11450

3/11450

4/12050

5/12650

6/13100

Xmas/New Years: up to 6 guests – $15,000 Diving:

$40/diver/certified dive, up to 10 dives during the week, 12 tanks, 8 BCs & Regs included, compressor aboard

Resort: $125 | Open Water Referral Cert: $300 | Advanced Open Water: $300

Runner-Up Best Catamaran – 2007 Tortola Charter Yacht Show

Congrats to Chef Melissa Neidlinger she just published her cook book!

 

 

 

 

 

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Bavaria 45

 New Bareboat Bavaria 45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new Cruiser 45 is setting new philosophy for charter yachts through the Caribbean. The idea behind the Farr design was to create yacht with outstanding sailing performance and luxurious comfort. For chartering and cruising the islands, the Bavaria 45 suits our charters’ needs for privacy, easy yacht  to handle and distinguished features such as large cockpit, airy and light interior and the large transom, whereby it makes in/out the yacht a real breeze.   The three stateroom feature above all three T-rooms and a separate shower – a novelty for a yacht of 45 feet.This version is available for bare boat charters in the British Virgin Islands.

The bathing platform spans over the total beam and transforms into a helmsman seat when closed.

Specifications:

Length Overall 14.27m
Length Hull 13.60m
Length Waterline 12.74m
Beam Overall 4.35m
Deep Keel Draft 2.16m
Shallow Keel Draft 1.80m
Displacement 12,000kg
Ballast 3,100kg
Engine – Volvo Penta D2 55 53hp
Fuel Tank 210ltr
Water Tank 210ltr
CE Classification A

Please inquire for rate.

 

 

 

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Catamaran Madiba

Madiba

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crewed British Virgin Islands Madiba catamaran

There is quite a few of the Leopard catamarans in the British Virgin Islands charter fleet. The reason is because these catamarans are ideally perfect water craft for the charter business. The popularity comes from a combination of a stable yacht design and the crew adequate capacity of reinvented each charter as the most extraordinary experience ever. Madiba crew is just that, there are the crew that have no boundaries to make sure your sailing vacation will be one of you fondest memories ever.   Pete and Collete will welcome you on board as a guest and you will leave the yacht as a friend.

Weekly all inclusive charter rates/winter Caribbean season

 

$ 2/11200 $4/12300 $6/13000

Diving is $35/diver/week, gear rental is $125/diver/week

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Jeanneau 45 DS

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bareboat Jeanneau 45 DS is available for charter in the Grenadines. The yacht’s highlights include twin helm positions without compromising the spacious and comfortable cockpit area. The interior is spacious and bright enhanced by an exceptional raised deckhouse design, wrap-around windows built in the deck plan as well as large portholes creating a bright, airy atmosphere. The yacht is ideally designed for charter for up to 6 guests (3 couples or a family)There are three cabins, two heads and a convertible salon berth which would be great for children.

 

 

Year: 2009

LOA: 45′ 4″

Beam: 14′ 4″

Draft: 5′ 5″

Keel: Keel Fin and Bulb

Engines: Yanmar 54hp

Fuel: 63 gallons

Water: 162 gallons

Sail area: 1082 sq ft

Berth Sizes: 5 3″ x 6′ 7″ fwd x 1

4′ 11″ x 6′ 8″ aft x2

Convertible salon berth/ Heads 2

Speed and depth meters,GPS/Chartplotter, autopilot inverter.

Fridge/freezer, stove with oven, barbeque

CD Player+ AM/FM Radio (mp3 compatible) 12′ RIB with 15hp outboard

Wind scoops 80% battened mainsail + furling genoa

Dodger, windlass

Wind Generator.

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Leopard 40 Catamaran

BVI Bareboat charter Leopard 40 catamaran

 

 

 

 

 

4 Cabins / 2 Heads / Air Conditioning

 

Robertson and Caine designed Leopard 40 catamaran was laid by an open-plan layout to offer not only comfortable cruising, but dynamic spacious quarters without compromise solid catamaran performance. The Leopard 40 is equipped with air-conditioning, and four double cabins with two shared heads with showers.

I particularly like the back-deck layout. A great deal of thought as to ergonomics has gone into it. Seated at the helm you can talk to all down lower on the back deck, the galley and to those in the main saloon. The cockpit fore-and-aft bench seat combines with the semi-circular table seating area is a nice fixture for entertaining and relaxation during your sailing Caribbean vacation.

The catamaran Leopard 40 is available for bareboat charters in the British Virgin Islands.

 Winner of the 2005 Cruising World Best Import award.

 Weekly Charter rate – Rates do not include fuel

Low Season July 10 to October 31

Mid Season April 16 to July 9 Mid Season January 5 to January 30November 1 to December 17 High Season December 18 to January 12January 31 to April

$4,095

$4,795

$5,395

$6,295

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Lagoon 450


New design , upgraded….Lagoon 450.

 

The bareboat Lagoon 450( 3 cabins version) is available for chartering in the BVI.

Lagoon have taken their well proven 410 and 470 designs and added a unique characteristic: the fly –bridge / rigid bimini, with an integral helm station, great visibility for the skipper and crew. The helm station is surrounded by all the sail control lines, reefing included, so that one person can easily handle all the maneuvers. After all those years living in the Caribbean and working on the chartering industry, by far the fly-bridge concept is the greatest design we have seem. I absolutely love it, and our charters guests do so. The cockpit has much more space and the upstairs view is an amazing experience, as you will be eyewitness a 360 degree sea view without limitation!

Highlights:

3 cabin/3 head owners version with air conditioning

• Forward cabin converts to V berth and could be suitable for 2 adults

•  Cockpit fridge

•  Aft sun canvas & cockpit sides

•  Cockpit table

• Electric winch for davits

•Cockpit cushions fwd, canvas Bimini over helm station

•100 V ice maker in cockpit, electric winch on mainsheet

•Solar panels on Davits, Electric heads

• Sun lounger pads for fly-bridge

• 2 Genoa electric windlass, windless remote control at fly-bridge with chain counter.

Weekly BVI Charter rate from $8,000