How Much Does a Crewed BVI Yacht Charter Cost?

All-Inclusive vs. Plus-Expense

One of the biggest cost factors is whether your yacht charter is all-inclusive or plus-expenses:

• All-Inclusive Charters – These include everything: meals, drinks (including standard alcohol), fuel, and water toys. The price you see is what you pay, making budgeting simple.
• Plus-Expenses Charters – These have a base charter fee, but you’ll also pay an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA)—typically 30-35% of the base rate—to cover expenses like food, fuel, alcohol, and dockage. This gives you more flexibility to customize your experience.

BVI Catamaran Charter Cost

A BVI catamaran charter is the most affordable option. Most operate on an all-inclusive basis, meaning the price you see covers everything:

• Food & drinks (you cannot have a hot tub full of Moet)
• Fuel
• Use of water toys
• Sometimes cruising taxes are also included

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BVI Motor Yacht Charter Cost

BVI Motor yacht charters are more expensive and typically operate on a plus-expenses basis. This means:

• You pay a base charter fee for the yacht.
• You’ll also pay an APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance), typically 30-35% of the base rate.
• The APA covers food, alcohol, fuel, docking fees, and other extras.

We recommend the plus-expense price structure for people who want a high-end experience – the APA lets you customize your trip—including that bath full of Moët if that’s your style!

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BVI Cruising Tax

The BVI cruising tax is a mandatory fee applied to all yacht charters operating in the British Virgin Islands. It helps fund the preservation and development of the territory’s marine and environmental resources.

• $4 per person/day for BVI-based yachts
• $16 per person/day for foreign-based yachts

This tax applies to both crewed and bareboat charters and is charged based on the number of guests and whether the yacht is BVI-based or foreign-based. If you’re chartering a yacht from the USVI into the BVI, these fees must be settled upon clearing customs.

Additional Costs to Consider

While the bulk of your charter cost is covered by the base rate and APA (if applicable), there are a few small mandatory fees to be aware of.

• Environmental levy ($10 per person)
• National park fees ($25–$55 per week)
• Mooring fees ($25–$55 per night depending on location and yacht size)
• Fishing license if applicable.