It's possible that not only sin taxes will be affected. The government is considering adding a 7% accommodation tax on yacht charters and a climate control trust fund tax ... whatever that is. Stay tuned for more info coming soon.

I wonder if anyone remembers why the cruising tax was implemented. It was supposed to be the equivalent of "room tax" for charter yachts. I wonder if that will be rescinded?

This could be very unfortunate news for the charter industry (in the BVI) I'm afraid. If it does go ahead, it would appear the government really is going after the higher end visitors ... aside from the coveted cruise ship passengers, that is.