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On a recent crewed yacht charter aboard the Lagoon 620 Luxury Crewed Catamaran Foxy Lady, in the British Virgin Islands, Captain Rob and Chef/Mate Becky Willows proved to be a perfect match for an all adult group of 8 close Friends.

When it comes to a crewed yacht charter, selecting the right crew is often more important than the boat itself. Who you spend your much-anticipated vacation with can make or break it. That’s why matching guests to the right crew is so key to a successful crewed yacht charter vacation.

Our Clients said, “The description of the boat was extremely accurate, but what we appreciated was Steve’s understanding of who we are and what crew we would match with best. The crew worked with us to ensure we got to do every single thing we wanted to do. The meals were unbelievable, exquisite, gorgeous, delicious, colorful, varied – greatly exceeded expectations.”

A successful crew match is no stroke of luck. Our brokers regularly attend Crewed Yacht Charter shows where they personally inspect the yachts and meet the crews and they also spend a lot of time reviewing client feedback from previous charters which are invaluable in matching clients to the right crew.

Captain Rob and Chef/Mate Becky hail from South Africa and are avid travelers but their 8 years of chartering in the BVI makes their deep knowledge and experience of the area invaluable. While Rob is an astute Captain and grew up racing dinghies and sailing bigger yachts, he loves to be in the water too showing guests the incredible beauty that lies beneath he waves. Becky, a food lover her whole life, is adept in the kitchen where she produces varied and exciting cuisine bur is also a quite capable sailor herself. Together, Rob and Becky are a super team.

Foxy Lady is a very spacious and comfortable sailing catamaran with ample areas around the deck to enjoy the sun or shade including a large aft cockpit where you can enjoy al fresco dining. Inside, there is a large salon with luxury seating to relax in the cool A/C along with 4 spacious and comfortable cabins that include private on-suite heads with separate showers and can accommodate up to 8 guests on an all-inclusive luxury yacht charter vacation in the BVI.

BVI Yacht Charters 2024 Lagoon 40 Bareboat Catamaran, Bubbles Up, provided an excellent platform for our Clients’ Family of 4 to explore the British Virgin Islands on their first 10 day bareboat charter.

Our Clients’ post charter note said, “Hi Lynne – just wanted to express our gratitude for your help with our first bareboat charter. We had a fantastic trip with perfect weather. With 10 days, we were able to explore so much of the BVI, but also take our time in a few places, including 2 nights in North Sound (Bitter End Yacht Club and Deep Bay / Oil Nut Marina), 2 nights in Anegada and 2 nights at Jost Van Dyke and Little Jost Van Dyke. I brought my kitesurfing gear and got in 3 excellent sessions, including at a deserted island (Sandy Spit new Green Cay / Little JVD) and some wave riding on a reef break at Cow Wreck Beach, Anegada. Best trip ever! Everyone loved it and we’re already thinking about what’s next”

This Family is hooked on bareboat charters just after their first one as they are already thinking about Croatia in 2026.

Bubbles Up offers 4 cabins, all with on-suite heads. With a spacious aft cockpit and large forward sun deck, there is ample outdoor space to relax on the water. This yacht is ideal for families, couples with guests or a group of Friends. It would be perfect to celebrate a milestone occasion or just a much needed vacation getaway in the BVI.

Another great crewed charter aboard the Foutaine-Pajot Allegria 67 Colibri. Captain Graham, Chef Kristiann, and Stewardess/Dive Instructor Matilda took great care of our many time repeat clients, providing them with an all new view of the British Virgin Islands on a luxury crewed catamaran.

Our Clients said, “We have been to the BVI many, many times, however, somehow you managed to make it a whole new experience. You made every day special, fun, and exciting. Every meal was a beautiful presentation, and 5 star level experience. Getting to know you all has been a real treat. We loved our beach time, playing games, and sharing laughs.” – Ken & Sherree

Captain Graham and Chef Kristiann have lived on four continents and visited over fifty countries. Their experiences have taught them that great vacations are made up of many small details. They find great pleasure in working as a team and creating lasting memories for their guests. Stewardess and Dive Instructor Matilda, is the newest addition to Team Colibri and loves sharing her knowledge of diving and marine life as well as inspiring guests to try new activities.

Colibri is one of the few crewed sailing catamarans that has a small jacuzzi on the foredeck, an expansive covered flybridge area for outdoor lounging with 360 views along with 4 spacious and comfortable cabins that include private on-suite heads and can accommodate up to 8 guests on an all-inclusive luxury yacht charter vacation in the BVI.

One of our Customers’ had this to say about their recent luxury crewed yacht charter vacation in the British Virgin Islands aboard the Oyster 885 – Ayni:

“Awesome trip aboard a brand new Oyster 885 was chartered through Ed Hamilton Yacht Brokerage that exceeded way beyond our greatest expectations. It was a family trip including two teenagers, Jane and Kate, to celebrate my 80th birthday. Ayni was everything and more including a crew who were from South Africa, Greece and New Zealand, and who became really good friends. Captain Adonis was special and provided many opportunities to sail the yacht and decide where to go.  Nadia prepared many terrific meals from locally sourced ingredients, that we still talk about. In spite of Irma that effectively destroyed many parts of the BVI’s, it didn’t do anything to the beautiful blue water, sun, sand and wind. Most importantly the assistance of Steve McCrea was extremely important as we navigated through several contracts before he found this final boat 4 weeks before our embarkation as the one under contract had mechanical issues before coming from Europe for the winter season in the Caribbean. His ability and attention in working with us was outstanding. In the end, Jane said that she never thought sailing with parents and grandparents could be so much fun!” – Fritz Rehkopf

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