BVI Motor Yacht Charter

A BVI motor yacht charter is the fastest, most flexible way to see the British Virgin Islands, and it’s a category that’s booming. Every season, more crewed motor yachts base themselves in St Thomas and charter the BVI, drawn by demand for speed, comfort, and a more luxurious experience on board.

Getting there is easy: fly direct from the US to St Thomas, take a 10-minute transfer to the marina, and board the same day. From there it’s only a couple of hours cruising into the BVI, where you can reach The Baths, Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, and North Sound, all in a single week.

Why Charter a Motor Yacht in the BVI?

• Speed and range: cover more ground, add an extra stop, and change plans on the day
• Bigger yacht selection: we can source from St Thomas, St Martin, and St Barths, not just what’s sitting in the BVI
• Comfort and luxury: air conditioning, stabilizers, and generous indoor living space
• Easy US access: fly direct to St Thomas, a 10-minute transfer, and you board the same day

How Much Does a BVI Motor Yacht Charter Cost?

BVI motor yacht charters open around $40,000-$50,000 per week, with the largest yachts running well into six figures. Unlike the all-inclusive catamarans, most motor yachts here charter on a plus-expenses basis:

• The base rate covers the yacht and crew
• On top, you budget an APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) of roughly a third of the base for fuel, food, drinks, and dockage
• No VAT or charter tax in the BVI, unlike the Bahamas or the Med
• A handful of motor yachts are all-inclusive, and we’ll flag which ones as we shortlist

Full Guide to BVI Yacht Charter Costs

Where to Go on a BVI Motor Yacht Charter

A motor yacht’s speed changes the trip. You can land in St Thomas and be anchored in the BVI the same afternoon, then range further in a week than a slower boat, out to the reefs off Anegada, into North Sound, and around the quieter cays, without losing days to long passages. Most charters start with a direct US flight into St Thomas and a short transfer straight to the yacht.

See our 7-day USVI to BVI itinerary →

Our Curated BVI Motor Yacht Shortlists

Broker-picked shortlists to narrow your search fast, from proven all-rounders to the largest superyachts in the fleet:

• Top 10 Crewed BVI Motor Yachts, every budget →
• Top 8 All-Inclusive BVI Motor Yachts →
• Top 10 BVI Superyachts (100ft+) →