BVI Yacht Ownership

Considering buying a yacht for charter in the British Virgin Islands? Talk to Virgin Charter Yachts before you buy. We can help you select a yacht that fits your personal goals and the BVI charter market.

Considering Buying a Yacht for Charter?

If you are considering purchasing a yacht to place into charter in the British Virgin Islands, one of the most important decisions happens before you buy the yacht. Which yacht should you buy?

Virgin Charter Yachts has been operating yachts in the BVI since 1996. We know which yacht brands, sizes, layouts and features charter guests request, which yachts can command stronger charter rates and which models make the most sense to operate and maintain in the Caribbean.

That is why we encourage prospective owners to talk to us before purchasing a yacht for charter. A yacht can be beautiful and still be the wrong yacht for the charter market. Cabin configuration, outdoor living space, onboard systems, reliability, serviceability and even relatively small differences between models can affect guest demand and charter potential.

As a boutique, multi-brand charter company, we do not have a one-size-fits-all ownership program or a single yacht brand we need to sell you. We work with each prospective owner individually to understand your budget, personal-use goals and ownership objectives and help identify yachts that we believe are a good fit for both you and the Virgin Charter Yachts fleet.

Our goal is not simply to help you purchase a yacht. We want to help you purchase the right yacht - one you will love owning and one we will be excited to manage and charter for you for years to come.

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Buy the Right Yacht
for Charter

The yacht you would choose purely for private use is not always the yacht that makes the most sense for charter.

Virgin Charter Yachts sees firsthand what BVI charter guests are looking for. We know which cabin configurations work well for families and groups, which features guests value, which yachts generate strong interest and which models can present operational or maintenance challenges in the Caribbean.

Before you purchase, we can help you compare potential yachts based on factors such as purchase price, expected charter rate, guest capacity, cabin and head configuration, owner-use goals, operating considerations, maintenance requirements, brand support and overall appeal within the BVI charter market.

We are not limited to one yacht manufacturer. Our experience operating a multi-brand fleet allows us to evaluate different yachts based on what we believe makes the most sense for the individual owner and for charter.

Whether you are considering a bareboat power catamaran or a fully crewed luxury yacht, involving us early in the purchase process allows us to help you make a more informed decision before you commit to a particular yacht.

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Why Put Your Yacht
Into Charter?

For most of our owners, the goal is not simply to purchase an investment. They want to own a yacht they genuinely love using.

The reality is that few owners can personally use their yacht every week of the year. Placing the yacht into a professionally managed BVI charter fleet allows it to generate revenue during weeks when you are not aboard.

Charter revenue can help offset expenses associated with yacht ownership, including dockage, insurance, maintenance, cleaning and other operating costs, while allowing you to continue enjoying the benefits of owning your own yacht.

At Virgin Charter Yachts, we believe the goal should be to find the right balance between personal enjoyment, charter revenue and long-term care of the yacht. We do not believe in unnecessarily over-chartering a yacht simply to maximize the number of bookings.

Your yacht is still your yacht. We work with you to coordinate personal use and develop a charter and management strategy around your individual goals.

  • Yacht Management

    Yacht Management

    Owning a yacht in the British Virgin Islands should be about enjoying your time on the water - not managing maintenance schedules, dockage, repairs, charter reservations and the many other details that come with yacht ownership.

    Virgin Charter Yachts has been managing yachts in the BVI since 1996. Our experienced team coordinates the day-to-day responsibilities of ownership, including maintenance, dockage, insurance coordination, cleaning and detailing, parts procurement, charter reservations, marketing, booking calendars and owner-use scheduling.

    For crewed yachts, we can also assist with recruiting and retaining professional crew, crew management, charter marketing and the operational details required to provide a consistently high-quality guest experience.

    Because we are both the charter company and the yacht management company, our interests are closely aligned with our owners. We want each yacht maintained to a high standard, presented beautifully to charter guests and positioned to generate an appropriate level of charter revenue without unnecessarily over-chartering the yacht.

    A Different Approach to Yacht Management. Virgin Charter Yachts is a boutique charter company, and our management programs are customized around each yacht and owner's individual goals. We do not believe that maximizing the number of charter weeks is always the best strategy.

    For many owners, the goal is to generate meaningful charter revenue while preserving the condition of the yacht and maintaining plenty of opportunities for personal use. We work with each owner to find the right balance between charter revenue, owner use, preventative maintenance and the long-term condition of the yacht.

    Whether you already own a yacht or are considering purchasing one for charter, we encourage you to speak with us early in the process. We can help evaluate whether the yacht is a good fit for the BVI charter market and for the Virgin Charter Yachts fleet.

    Considering purchasing a yacht? Talk to us before you buy.

  • Business Yacht Ownership

    Business Yacht Ownership

    For some yacht owners, placing a yacht into charter is more than a way to generate revenue when they are not personally using the yacht. When properly structured and operated as a for-profit charter business, yacht ownership may also provide important financial and tax-planning opportunities for qualifying owners.

    These opportunities can potentially include depreciation and deductions associated with qualifying business assets and operating expenses. Eligibility depends on each owner's individual circumstances, the structure and operation of the charter business, applicable tax law and other factors.

    That is why we believe the financial planning side of yacht ownership should begin before you purchase the yacht - not afterward.

    1. Purchase the Right Yacht. The decision begins before the yacht is purchased. Virgin Charter Yachts can help prospective owners evaluate which yacht brands, models, layouts and price points are best suited to their personal goals and the BVI charter market. A yacht that is ideal for private ownership is not necessarily the yacht that will perform best in charter.

    2. Generate Revenue While Protecting the Yacht. We believe in finding the right balance between charter revenue, owner use and maintaining the yacht to a high standard. Rather than simply maximizing the number of weeks a yacht is chartered, we develop a management strategy around the individual yacht and owner's objectives.

    3. Consider the Financial Structure Before You Buy. If tax planning is part of your reason for considering charter yacht ownership, we recommend speaking with your CPA, tax attorney or qualified financial advisor early in the process. The purchase, ownership structure, operation of the charter business and personal use of the yacht can all be relevant to the ultimate tax treatment.

    Virgin Charter Yachts works closely with independent financial professionals experienced in business yacht ownership, including Bill Lahr of YachtCFO and Archetype Advisors. Approximately half of the yacht owners in our fleet are also clients of Bill, giving him extensive experience with the financial considerations surrounding charter yacht ownership.

    Virgin Charter Yachts provides the yacht selection, charter projections, yacht management, maintenance, marketing and operational expertise. Your independent financial and tax professionals can advise you on ownership structure, tax planning, depreciation strategies and which opportunities may be appropriate for your individual financial situation.

    Virgin Charter Yachts does not provide tax or legal advice. We can, however, provide the charter projections and operational information your advisors may need and introduce prospective owners to independent professionals experienced in charter yacht ownership.

    If you are considering purchasing a yacht for charter, talk to us before you buy. We can help you evaluate the yacht, its potential in the BVI charter market and whether it is a good fit for the Virgin Charter Yachts fleet.

Our Partners

Virgin Charter Yachts is proud to be the Caribbean dealer for world-leading brands including Aventura Yachts, Horizon Yachts, Horizon Power Catamarans, Fountaine Pajot Power Catamarans. All four companies share a dedication to building high quality yachts and powercats that can be modified and customized to suit the needs of both our owners and charter guests.

Browse Yachts for Ownership

Considering purchasing a yacht for charter in the BVI? Explore yachts that may be well suited for charter ownership, or contact our team before you buy. We can help you compare yacht models, charter potential, operating considerations and how a particular yacht may fit within the Virgin Charter Yachts fleet.

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"Excellent Staff, Dedicated Team!"

Excellent staff, have never seen a more dedicated team to making sure your vacation is perfect.

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"VCY was the absolute best"

We have chartered several times in the BVIs, and our experience with VCY was the absolute best. The boat was in great condition and the service start to finish was fabulous. We will be back!

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"Friendly, Professional & Accommodating!"

Our charter yacht was nearly new and well maintained. VCY was responsive whenever we had questions during our charter as well. Highly recommended!

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"Best vacation we have ever taken!"

VCY was fantastic!! They answered every question, helped with all the travel details. Booked us taxis to and from the airport and even got us reservations for a special birthday dinner. We will absolutely be back!

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"Exceptional Experience with 1st Class Crew!"

Highly recommend this organization… they were even able to accommodate a last minute itinerary change due to tropical storm “Beryl”!

RayDoc - Texas
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"Best Week of My Life!"

Virgin motor yachts lined us up with a great Captain and assisted with all the details in preparation. I am already planning to come back in November.

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"All Around 1st Class Customer Service"

Our 3rd year with Virgin Motor Yachts and we are starting to plan our trip for next year. An excellent vacation covering 7 islands over the 10 days.

Thomas - Edgewater, MD
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"Search No Further VCY Is It!"

If I were to write everything good about our experience with VCY…I would need another week on their CAT on the BVI!

Juno - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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"Better Than We Could Have Ever Imagined"

From the planning stage to last day of our trip, we could not have asked for any better experience. Alexia and crew were wonderful to deal with.

Lisa - Hilton Head, SC
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"Another Amazing Week With VCY"

Amazing customer service. Highly recommend VCY ahead of the other two big companies on the island with very little customer service.

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