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Shared Charter - BVI #245791
01/25/2021 03:30 PM
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Hello,

I'm new to this forum and am exploring a getaway to the British Virgin Islands in March timeframe.

I will be traveling solo and do not have a boating license so bareboat is not an option.

Also, most of the chartered options are quite expensive ($7,000+) for just one person, so unless I brought a group of people with me, it would be a non-starter.

Are there any companies doing "shared" options for someone looking to solo travel to join another group? If so, what are these rates typically for 7-day?

Your feedback is appreciated.

BB

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Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: Bluegrass Bred] #245799
01/25/2021 05:08 PM
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What you are looking for is a 'Cabin Charter' - most big companies do them- Moorings/Sunsail/Dream Yacht Charter and maybe even Navigare

Google is your friend as far as sussing out rates as these will depend on when you travel.

Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: sisterblysse] #245805
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Awesome. I figured there must be a term. Very helpful. Thank you!

Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: Bluegrass Bred] #245809
01/25/2021 08:04 PM
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Moorings, for one, have suspended cabin charters until September at least :-(


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Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: MrEZgoin] #245815
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Originally Posted by MrEZgoin
Moorings, for one, have suspended cabin charters until September at least :-(


Thanks, I'll check with the others to see if it's the same.

Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: Bluegrass Bred] #245848
01/26/2021 01:39 PM
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Dream Yacht Charters is doing by the cabin charters, BVI not on the list right now, but a few places are


Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth.
Diane
Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: Bluegrass Bred] #245868
01/26/2021 09:36 PM
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You may want to look into trips like this for yourself - I enjoyed it.

https://www.sailingshipadventures.com/index.cfm?event=GetVesselDetails&VesselID=64

Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: Bluegrass Bred] #245909
01/27/2021 12:34 PM
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I've sailed with these folks several times in various parts of the world https://adventuresailing.com/ Dan and Em are both excellent sailors and you can learn a lot by going with them. Send me a PM if you have specific questions.

Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: Bluegrass Bred] #246018
01/28/2021 09:11 PM
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road town

Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: sleepychef] #246022
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That is truly a big loss to the Caribbean sailing world -- seeing these tall ships under sail has always been one of the great treats of life here - and sailing on them an even bigger treat.

Re: Shared Charter - BVI [Re: Bluegrass Bred] #250065
03/15/2021 07:46 AM
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In a very interesting twist of fate, I recommended BlueGrass Bred to look at the DYC charter by the cabin fleet. We wound up on the same boat out of the Bahamas 1st week of March, since the BVI was not an option yet!!

I was originally booked for BVI last July and then November.

We had a great charter in the Exuma's and I have to say, while it was much longer sails between some islands , the Exuma chain is absolutely Exquisite and for me is giving the BVI a run for my next visit.

Very different trips however...
The Exumas more rugged sailing and remote places, it is the Atlantic and not the Caribbean seas; Not too many beach bars etc. But for nature and hiking lovers, a great option to consider. I will return


Toast.......to Life; White Bay...heaven on earth.
Diane

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