A power catamaran is the answer when you want the space and stability of a catamaran with the speed and comfort of a motor yacht. No sails to trim, no heeling, just wide, level decks, a smooth ride, and the pace to cover more of the BVI in a week, from Anegada to the quieter corners, without losing a day getting there.
These five are the power cats we rate most highly for a BVI charter, chosen on how they actually run a week: the layout and deck space, the crew, the ride, and the value. Below is what each one does best.
5. FOREVER YOUNG
FOREVER YOUNG genuinely surprised us. She was one of the last boats we saw at the show and not even on our radar, and she ended up on this list on merit. She is a 2024 Two Oceans power catamaran that carries the kind of space you would expect from a much larger motor yacht, especially out on deck.
The flybridge is the highlight: proper dining, a helm seating area, and a custom bar the owners added, plus sun decks fore and aft so there is a good spot for every time of day. The interior matches it, with a standout master cabin.
Guests back it up. One family of five sent us one of the best reviews we have had, praising the hands-on watersports coaching, right down to learning to e-foil, and food well beyond a five-star kitchen. For an active family who want space, speed, and a crew who make the week, she rounds out the top five.
4. EARNOUT
EARNOUT punches well above her 55 feet, and her real edge is speed: she does around 16 knots, which is quick for a power cat and a genuine advantage for covering ground or, as happened on one charter, handling a minor medical situation quickly. On the water that pace means more anchorages and less time in transit.
Inside, the bridgedeck layout is open and inviting, with a spacious salon, galley, and a cozy dining corner, comfortable neutral furnishings, and full 360-degree visibility from the saloon. She carries an excellent toy selection, so there is always something to do between stops.
She is a true six-guest family cat, and the crew have been aboard since she was commissioned, which shows in how smoothly they run her and how well they look after guests. For a smaller group who value speed, a warm crew, and a fun, well-equipped boat, she is a strong pick.
3. MARIA THERESE
MARIA THERESE is a brand-new 2024 Sunreef 68 power catamaran and one of the most spacious boats in her class. She is built like a floating luxury condo, boxy in the best possible way, with huge usable volume and far more living space than most classic-shaped cats her size, all on the level, stable platform that makes a power cat so easy to live on.
The standout is the full-width flybridge, which gives you a much bigger lounging and bar area than usual, and up front there is a jacuzzi on the foredeck with plenty of room to spread out. She is genuinely a three-level boat.
Where she really sells herself is the water. She carries an enormous toy collection, from floating docks and armchairs to SUPs, kayaks, water scooters, a wakeboard, and efoils, so an active family or friend group can spend the whole week in and on the water. A lot of space and a lot of fun for the money.
2. SIETE MARES
SIETE MARES sits firmly at number two, and that is not a spot we hand out lightly. Fresh off the production line in 2025, this Lagoon 78 is exactly what we look for in a power cat: elegant design, excellent onboard flow, and genuine performance, capable of up to 20 knots when you want to move, which on a power cat means reaching more of the BVI in less time.
Her layout is smart and versatile, with four spacious guest cabins including a proper master and a VIP that both feel like they belong on a much larger yacht. And she is proven, not just new: she swept this year’s shows with four 2025 awards including Best in Show, and her hostess even won the tablescape competition.
A 72-hour turnaround between charters means she is always fully reset and charter-ready. For a group that wants a current, fast, award-winning power cat with the polish to match, she is a real standout.
1. BLESSED
BLESSED is our number one power catamaran in the BVI, and after a first season of back-to-back charters and glowing guest reviews, she has earned it. She is a brand-new 2024 Sunreef 80, and she delivers exactly what a power cat is supposed to: motor-yacht-level comfort and space with the stability and wide, level decks only a catamaran gives you. The volume genuinely feels like a boat fifteen to twenty percent larger.
Accommodation is five spacious cabins, so a big group or two families spread out without anyone drawing the short straw, and the shared spaces are properly luxurious rather than just large: a full-width flybridge with a real jacuzzi, a wet bar, and wide-open deck areas built for a crowd.
She is owner-run by a captain and chef who oversaw her build, so they know her inside out, and the toy garage drops straight off the hydraulic swim platform for easy days in the water. For a group that wants the newest, most complete power cat on the list, she is the one to beat.
