Good morning!

We are headed down to the BVI next June. We are a group of 15 and looking at chartering two boats with a captain only. I have quotes from both a charter company and a broker. Costs are pretty equal. The biggest difference is that the boats from the broker would meet us in St Thomas whereas the boats from the charter company will meet us in Tortola.

We have never chartered a boat before so I am curious to hear which you would recommend - charter with a hired captain - or through the broker which are two individually owned boats being captained by the owner?

Any thoughts or input would be greatly appreciated!

Jen