Price range: $69K to $170K a week, low to high season
Last updated: October 2026
A crewed motor yacht in the BVI costs $69,000 to $170,000 a week for 8 to 12 guests, plus around 35% for fuel, food and drinks.
The ten below run from an 86-foot Custom Line at the value end to a 153-foot Feadship at the top. We ranked them on what changes your week, from our booking history and broker feedback to layout and toys. Each review says who the yacht suits best.
Broker insight
The motor-yacht scene in the Virgin Islands has grown fast, and with St. Thomas as a real superyacht hub we can pull excellent boats across from St. Martin and St. Barths when the right one is not already here. What I look at is not the length but how a yacht actually lives for a week: the crew-to-guest ratio, whether the cabins are genuinely usable or just on paper, and how she cruises. Every boat on this list earns its place on those terms, not the brochure.
Chris de Kock
Charter Broker, Sales Broker, Active CYBA Member
1. TAIL LIGHTS
Booked 8 times with us
TAIL LIGHTS is one of the motor yachts we book most often in the Virgin Islands, and the reason is her crew. Brokers who have sent guests aboard describe a captain who shapes the plan around the group and a crew that guests come back for.
She is a 116-foot Azimut for 12 guests in five cabins. The owner’s suite has its own private staircase, a king bed, a bathtub and a rain shower. Two matching VIP queens and two twin cabins with pull-down berths make her easy for two or three families together.
The flybridge is where the week happens: a six-person jacuzzi, a wet bar and a teak table that seats 12. She tows a 32-foot Scout center console, so a run to Anegada or a morning of deep-sea fishing is easy. From $80,000 a week plus expenses.
2. BG
BG is the “proper Feadship” choice for a group that wants pedigree, scale, and a yacht that feels built to run for weeks at a time. She’s 153’, takes 12 guests in 6 cabins, and has a very charter-friendly layout that includes two master cabins: a huge advantage for multi-generational families or two principals traveling together.
She’s not being sold on speed. She’s being sold on being solid: comfortable at anchor, great platform for a busy program, and the kind of boat that feels like it was engineered, not just styled. BG is also a smart way to access 150’ class chartering without paying the “newer hot yacht” premium: classic build, good refit history, and a rate that often compares well against newer 145–155’ options.
Compared with STAY SALTY, BG is the clear step up in presence and pedigree. BG is less about contemporary design and more about that timeless, dependable superyacht feel. If they want big-group comfort with Feadship confidence, BG is a strong answer.
3. STAY SALTY
STAY SALTY is the one we lean on when the brief is: “We have a real group, we want space, and we don’t want service to feel strained.” 12 guests with 8 crew is the right math for a fun, high-activity week: multiple cabins moving at once, kids and adults on different schedules, and still a dinner service that feels controlled.
Her appeal is practicality at scale. You get 6 cabins and a layout that’s easy for multi-generational groups (owners/master separation, sensible VIP placement, flexible twins). There’s also a wellness angle in this class: sauna/gym-style amenities show up on this yacht category more than people expect, and it’s a genuine plus for longer charters.
The other reason we like her: she’s not notorious for being a fuel monster for her size when run sensibly. That makes the “bigger yacht” decision easier for clients watching APA.
If they want a bigger “statement yacht,” JUST ENOUGH is the next rung.
4. REAL SUMMERTIME
Booked once with us
REAL SUMMERTIME is the family pick among the bigger yachts. She is a 120-foot Sovereign for 10 adults, or 12 with children, and her fifth cabin is a bunk room built for kids. The full-beam master on the main deck has a king bed, a soaking tub and a rain shower, with three queen cabins below.
Her tender is the headline: a 37-foot Boston Whaler with three 300 hp engines, fast enough for a day trip to Anegada. Add paddleboards, wake surf boards, a four-person towable and a full beach setup with chairs and umbrellas.
She spends the winter in St. Thomas. Rates start at $99,000 a week plus expenses, or $110,000 over Christmas and New Year, and children are welcome from age four.
5. JUST ENOUGH
JUST ENOUGH is for clients who want the big-yacht feeling: more deck separation, more crew capability, more of that “everything just happens” service experience, without jumping into the ultra-premium 150’ market. She’s one of the biggest regular players in the Virgin Islands circuit and is often described as delivering Mediterranean-level charter standards locally, which is a meaningful compliment in this region.
Her 2024 refit matters: updated soft goods, refreshed social areas, and the little details that make a week feel polished rather than merely comfortable. Cabin-wise she’s built for real chartering: 11 guests is a handy number for families with kids and a nanny, or adult groups with one extra friend. With 8 crew, she has the manpower to run beach setups properly, keep the yacht immaculate, and still deliver a proper multi-course dining program.
Trade-offs: she’s not a brand-name “icon” the way some 145–150’ yachts are, but she’s often the smarter buy in terms of experience-per-dollar. If your client wants the classic “big pedigree” flex, BG is the comparison.
6. GRAND ILLUSION
GRAND ILLUSION is the classic “more yacht than the rate suggests” option. At around 145’, she gives you real superyacht presence at a weekly rate that undercuts a lot of newer 120–135’ boats. That’s the hook: amazing value per foot.
She’s also a strong pick for clients who want serious crew depth for 10 guests – on GRAND ILLUSION you get 9 crew. When a yacht carries a larger crew bench, the whole charter becomes easier: service is less reactive, more proactive; cabins stay pristine; and the onboard mood stays calm even when guests are busy.
The honest balancing point is age. Older Palmer Johnsons can be beautifully maintained and still feel glamorous, but the “ultra-modern” crowd will notice if they’re expecting the latest contemporary interiors and beach-club design language. If your clients are design-forward and want everything to feel brand new, newer-build options in the 130–140’ range may land better. But if the brief is: “I want a big yacht week, and I want it to be smart money,” GRAND ILLUSION is exactly that.
7. NAMASTE
Booked once with us
NAMASTE is our comfort-per-dollar answer in the 120ft bracket, and she is booked: one of our brokers has a client aboard her this coming January. Benettis in this range tend to read larger than their length once you are living on the decks, and the 2023 refit means you get that volume without the compromises an older hull usually carries.
The layout is the argument. Her full-beam master sits on the main deck with forward panoramic views, which is a genuine step up from a below-decks master, and the remaining 4 cabins split into 2 doubles and 2 twins so mixed groups are easy to place. Al fresco dining runs across 2 decks.
The sundeck is unusually generous for her size, with a retractable sun roof and a custom jacuzzi. Best for: 10 guests who want big-yacht living and 7 crew looking after them, at a rate well under the 130ft tier.
8. THE PEDDLER
Booked 2 times with us
THE PEDDLER is the newest and the best-value yacht on this list: an 86-foot Custom Line built in 2019, from $69,000 a week plus expenses. She sleeps eight in four cabins. The master king sits on the main deck, with a VIP queen, a double that converts to twins and a twin cabin below.
Her stabilizers work at anchor as well as underway, so nights on the hook stay calm. The toy list is long for her size: two SEABOB F9s, two Fliteboard eFoils, an Awake electric surfboard, paddleboards and floating chairs.
She also carries a 28-foot Boston Whaler with twin 300s, rigged for deep-sea fishing. She is based in St. Thomas and books by the week, which makes her an easy start for a Virgin Islands charter.
9. BLACKSHEEP
BLACKSHEEP is the pick for clients who want a yacht that feels sleek and private, with real performance and an “owner’s yacht” vibe. She’s 123’ for only 8 guests, which is the secret: more space per person, calmer dynamics, and a noticeably more premium feel than many 10–12 guest boats in the same length band.
Performance is a real differentiator here: she cruises at 15 knots and maxes out at 21 knots, which gives you flexibility to adjust plans and reposition without the day being swallowed by transit. In a region where most charters are short hops, that speed isn’t essential, but it does add freedom and makes the week feel more dynamic.
The downside is simple: if your client needs 10–12 guests, she’s the wrong yacht. For big groups, STAY SALTY or JUST ENOUGH is the logical move.
For larger groups, see our 6-cabin catamarans.
10. ANGELEYES
Booked 11 times with us
ANGELEYES is one of the best value motor yachts on the Caribbean charter market, and she’s an easy recommendation when clients want maximum week-for-the-money without stepping into 100’+ pricing. What you notice onboard is that she feels wider and more open than most yachts in the 80–90’ range, which matters when you actually live on the boat for a week. People can spread out, and the main salon doesn’t feel like a hallway once everyone’s aboard.
The real differentiator in the BVI is ANGELEYES’ all-inclusive option. All-inclusive motor yacht charters are extremely rare, so for clients who prefer full predictability, this is a genuine opportunity: you can charter at $97,295 for 10 guests with fuel, food, and a full ship’s bar built into the structure. That takes away the usual “what will we spend?” question and makes the week feel more relaxed, especially for families and first-time charterers.
She’s also got a bit of third-party credibility: she’s been featured in Netflix’s hit series, The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. Episode 3: Boats ‘N Floats, showcases Angeleyes as the most luxurious option.
The only real limitation is scale. At 85’, you won’t get the same level of deck separation or crew bandwidth you do on the 105–120’ tier. If your group wants a more elevated service tempo and more space between cabins and social areas, NAMASTE is the next step up.
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