Motor Yacht Charters BVI
Motor yacht charters in the BVI are booming. The BVI used to be dominated by sailing cats, but now more crewed motor yachts are basing themselves in St Thomas and chartering the British Virgin Islands, driven by demand for speed, comfort, and a more luxurious onboard experience.
And chartering a motor yacht in the Caribbean has never been easier: Fly directly from the US to St Thomas in the USVI, hop on a 10-minute transfer to the marina, and board your yacht immediately. From there, it is only a couple of hours cruising to the BVI, where you can explore iconic locations like The Baths, Norman Island, Jost van Dyke, and North Sound. You can see it all in a one-week charter.
We shortlist yachts we’d actually put our own clients on, and we back that up with real experience. We’ve booked proven Virgin Islands motor yachts repeatedly (e.g., Angel Eyes 10 times, Tail Lights 8 times), and our brokers have worked onboard in the past and inspected hundreds of yachts in this region.
Two Exciting Ways to It
A motor yacht gives you freedom in the Virgin Islands: you cover more ground, change plans easily, and fit in stops that a slower itinerary can’t. It also gives you a bigger advantage most people don’t realize: a much larger yacht selection, because we can source yachts from across the Caribbean, not just what’s sitting in the BVI.
Start Your Yacht Charter in St. Thomas (USVI)
Most crewed motor yachts that charter the Virgin Islands are based in St. Thomas, at Yacht Haven Grande, a superyacht-grade marina that can accommodate yachts up to 200 meters.
That works in your favor because you don’t have to spend your first day getting to your yacht. No taxis + ferries + water taxis stitched together before you even board.
Fly into STT → 10-min transfer → board your yacht → cruise into the BVI
Start in St Martin/St Barts & Finish in the Virgin Islands
Want the “bigger yacht menu”? We pull from St. Martin / St. Barths, where many large motor yachts already are. It’s how we expand both your yacht options and your itinerary—then you roll into the Virgin Islands for the relaxed finale. (St. Martin to Virgin Gorda is about 80 nautical miles, a comfortable overnight run on a motor yacht.)
A classic example we arrange for clients:
New Year’s in St. Barths → overnight cruise → wake up in the BVI
Motor Yacht Charters by Weekly Price
Unlike catamarans, motor yacht charters in the Virgin Islands are not all-inclusive but plus expenses, meaning a 30-35% APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) to cover fuel, food, drinks, and dockage. This helps make a much more customized yacht charter than if everything were wrapped in one complete, predetermined package. Any unused APA amount is refunded at the end of your charter.
*There is 0% VAT (charter tax) in the BVI, unlike in the Bahamas or the Mediterranean.
Best Motor Yachts for Charter in the BVI in 2026
TAIL LIGHTS
UNBRIDLED
ANGELEYES
AQUANOVA
Top Motor Yachts: Curated Collections
We’ve seen these yachts up close and spoken with their crews. These are the motor yachts we trust for a standout BVI experience:
Best BVI Itineraries for Motor Yachts
Most BVI motor yacht charters start in the US Virgin Islands (due to a lack of deep-drafted harbours in the BVI. St. Thomas is easy to fly into, and from there it’s a short cruise to the British Virgin Islands.
Once you arrive, we recommend a counter-clockwise loop through the British Virgin Islands. It’s the best way to hit top dive spots, hidden anchorages, and the BVI’s most iconic beach bars.
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Johnny Poovey
May 17, 2025
Nadja with DMA Yachting was amazing from start to finish. She guided us thru the process of choosing a vessel that fit our needs and budget. She was in contact with us prior to, during and after our AMAZING charter. The Captain (Dwight) and Chef (Tia) really exceeded all expectations and the BVI is beautiful. If you are looking to charter a vessel for the BVI or anywhere, reach out to DMA Yachting and ask for Nadja.
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Dietmar Doehring
Mar 08, 2025
William was a great help figuring out where the best place was for me to go and what size boat, etc. Everything was absolutely perfect! The boat, the crew and the BVI waters! The Capt., host and cook were all amazing! OMG, every meal was to die for, every island cove and tour we went on was simply amazing. I have never ever ever been so relaxed on a vacation when when I got home I still felt relaxed. I’m doing this for the rest of my life.
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Dietmar Doehring
Mar 08, 2025
After some disappointments using one of the larger charter companies, we used Louis at DMA to help us select a yacht for a week trip in the BVI. […] Louis was helpful at each step; narrowing down potential boats, selecting a boat, managing payment and then answering questions prior to departure. He checked in several times during the trip, but since the original selection was done well, there were no issues that needed resolution. Finally, after the trip he followed up to better understand our experience so that he could continue to pair customers with the right experience. Great Experience for first brokered charter. Would recommend Louis at DMA and use him again in the future.
What Do Our Clients Say?
We are proud of our long track record of happy clients, many of whom return for their second or third yacht charter with us. Our clients consistently praise the ease of our booking process, our ability to find the perfect yacht and crew match, and our responsiveness in understanding their needs and making things happen. We are here to set you up with your dream BVI motor yacht charter.
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Many of our brokers have sailed the BVI themselves, either privately or as former captains and crew in the charter business.
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