We have 3 kids and waited until the youngest was 5 to bareboat in the bvi. They all loved it. The 5 year old did great! There was so much for him to see and do. He or she will be exhausted from swimming and playing at the beach. We ended up having to eat dinner earlier or having to caring him out of the restaurants sleeping. Not an easy task getting back on dingy and back to boat. You will have a blast. Pack some floaties abs you'll be good to go!