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Explore the British Virgin Islands on a new 2021 luxury 54-foot catamaran.

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Island Hopping in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, the British Virgin Islands.

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Explore the British Virgin Islands on Big Nauti, a new 2021 luxury 54 foot catamaran,

Island Hopping on one of the most beautiful places on the planet, the British Virgin Islands

Worry-free sailing with your own personal captain and first mate.

Our charter is the perfect way to distance yourself from nasty weather and nastier crowds.

MEET BIG NAUTI

Big Nauti was designed to create the ultimate in vacation fun.  We pride ourselves in bringing a larger than life experience to the Virgin Islands.  Our award-winning catamaran sets the stage for an amazing getaway.  With a main deck that sports relaxing sun lounges and an impressive saloon for endless happy hours, you’re well equipped to unleash both your tan and your inner zen.  While our boat sets the stage, our crew brings the entertainment.  Our captain and first mate are well recognized in the yachting industry for delivering a world-class skillset catered to adventurists, foodies, and chill mongers alike.  Finally, our charters put you at the helm when it comes to the critical decisions for the week such as cocktail and menu selection, island destination stops and which water toys you’ll decide to use each day. 

We pride ourselves in bringing a larger than life experience to the Virgin Islands.  Our award-winning catamaran sets the stage for an amazing getaway.  With a main deck that sports relaxing sun lounges and an impressive saloon for endless happy hours, you’re well equipped to unleash both your tan and your inner zen.  While our boat sets the stage, our crew brings the entertainment.  Our captain and first mate are well recognized in the yachting industry for delivering a world-class skillset catered to adventurists, foodies, and chill mongers alike.  Finally, our charters put you at the helm when it comes to the critical decisions for the week such as cocktail and menu selection, island destination stops and which water toys you’ll decide to use each day. 

AN AWARD WINNER

Big nauti is a 2021 catamaran built by the catana group. she was built for efficiency and stability and has an exceptional volume for her size at 54 feet. she captured the "multihull of the year" award by multihulls world magazine. big nauti is well equipped with an array of amenities to keep you entertained your whole vacation. while others may pack 12 on their boat we keep it at 8 to ensure a more personal and intimate sailing experience., memories for a lifetime.

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  VCY offers a stunning fleet with a wide variety of modern power catamarans for bareboat charter. Our personally curated fleet is exceptionally maintained, and features some of the newest and most luxurious options from world-leading brands such as Fountaine Pajot, Leopard, Aquila, Horizon, Bali, Lagoon and Azimut - just to name a few!

  

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  Consisting of 13 major islands and even more minor islands, this Caribbean-based British territory is an exploration adventure down the Sir Francis Drake Channel. With line of sight navigation and beautiful blue Caribbean waters, this charter destination is unmatched.

  

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

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

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  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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  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.

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  Beautiful, stylish, and modern, Serenity is new 48-foot crewed luxury Dufour catamaran with all the amenities of your own 5-star all-inclusive private ocean hotel.  Built for elegant comfort, Serenity’s ensuite air-conditioned sleeping accommodations include 3 queen-sized guest cabins plus a bunk cabin for up to 8 guests.  Your captain and crew will see to your every need while sailing and island-hopping between beautiful tropical locations.

  Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, beautiful Caribbean sunsets, gourmet meals, crystal clear blue water, exceptional world-class beaches, and unrivaled scenery are just some of the things waiting for you on Serenity.  And because it's all-inclusive, the only thing you need to bring is yourself (and a bathing suit).

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  7 days, 1 catamaran and 3 kids on a BVI Charter : Itinerary & Trip Review

  In Caribbean , Destinations by Tamala Prickett December 23, 2015

  7 days, 1 catamaran and 3 kids on a BVI Charter : Itinerary & Trip Review

  As a travel writer, I not only want to share our family’s travel experiences but also provide useful information such as a sample  7 day BVI catamaran charter itinerary .

  Our first catamaran charter with our 3 kids was not near as successful as this one, because I was naive and uninformed. In fact, I wrote an article on how NOT to choose a catamaran charter boat after that trip. I strongly advise anyone who is chartering in the BVI for the first time, to read that article first! If you choose the wrong crew, your vacation will likely suck. There is no itinerary on the earth that is going to fix that!

  This year, we were a lot wiser on how to choose a charter boat and crew.  After numerous email conversations, we decided to book our BVI catamaran charter on Miss Kirsty . If you want to see what a week in the BVI on Miss Kirsty looks like, take a few minutes to watch our video.

  As you saw in the video, we had a blast on the Miss Kirsty Catamaran. Our days were filled with fabulous food, water sports, snorkeling, and a ton more!

  Funny enough, the number one question I get about chartering a boat is “whether their kids would like it?”

  Are you freaking kidding me? Let me strip this one down for those who wonder the same thing.

  Your kids will spend a week with their bathing suits being the fanciest outfit they are required to wear. An indoor hot shower is always an option, but they will likely just wash down on the back of the boat at the end of the day because its quicker.

  If you choose wisely, your captain will be your kids best friend as his will take them tubing as many times as their little hearts desire. Yup, it really is to good to be true for a kid. A week without having to beg Dad to take them just one more time!

  If you choose the Miss Kirsty Catamaran, then captain Niall will even take the kids wake boarding in the rain! Try asking Dad to get pelted by rain drops so little Johnny can go for a spin on the board….not gonna happen!

  Everything is so easy and simple on a catamaran trip. Let’s take snorkeling for example. There is nothing worse for a kid than waiting to do something, right? On a catamaran charter, if little Johnny wants to go snorkeling its as easy as grabbing your mask and jumping in 24/7 !

  Unless your kid is addicted to video games and does not like to get wet, there is no freaking way they could dislike this trip.

  I also like that the BVI catamaran charters are all-inclusive. Not the all-inclusive you experienced on your Spring Break Carnival cruise ship, but the kind where every meal is prepared with your personal preferences in mind.

  The crew will send you a “preference sheet” prior to your arrival, which I imagine looks something like Taylor Swift’s rider for her concert tour. I  almost  felt guilty while filling out the preference sheet for Miss Kirsty.

  From an outsider looking in, it paints a picture of a well to do family who is is very picky. “We don’t drink any Pepsi products, only Coke, and I really dislike Coke Lights.” If Niall ever mentions it to you, I stand firmly behind the fact that I can tell the difference between a Diet Coke and a Coke Light with a blind fold on 🙂

  Kirsty is the chef on the aptly named Miss Kirsty catamaran, and she is a damn good one. I can honestly say that we were blown away by her talent as a chef. If you pick Miss Kirsty for one reason alone, it would be for the food!

  One of my favorite meals of the day was not actually a meal, rather appetizer hour! Who wouldn’t love an appetizer with an amazing sunset ?

  As you might have noticed, I have not mentioned any of the pitfalls we experienced in on our previous catamaran charter in the Grenadines . I’ve not mentioned them because they were not an issue. For example, we had air conditioning upstairs and downstairs all day and night. It simply was not an issue on this trip. We technically had air conditioning on the previous catamaran trip, however the captain would not turn it on. For $3,000 a night, you would think air conditioning would be included!

  On our previous catamaran trip, the captain did not “take to Murray.” I would be a very wealthy woman if I had a nickel for every time he ran after him yelling in his Polish accent “Muuurrrayyy don’t do that!” To the contrary, Niall was kind to Murray and they went out of their way to make the kids feel at home.

  I also noticed that captain Niall would often choose to motor instead of sail if there was not much wind or if it was more practical. On our previous trip, the captain sailed regardless of whether it would be more convenient for us to motor. He was not going to spend the extra money in fuel period. We spent countless mind numbing hours sailing at a seemingly snail pace on that trip.

  I can’t stand a cheap ass, its a huge pet peeve of mine, so you can imagine how well I got along with that captain.

  Speaking of going places, I will outline for you our BVI charter itinerary and things to do at each location.

  We started in St Thomas because its a cheaper and easier airport for us to fly into. Many of the catamaran charters want to start in Tortola, and I understand the reasoning behind it. However, it costs us double to fly into Tortola and it takes double the time to get there. We were happy that Miss Kirsty would accommodate a St Thomas pick up! It did cost us an additional $600 each way, but it was well worth it.

  FYI: There is a difference in being cheap and being practical.

  Day 1 :  St Thomas and St. John 

  We boarded the catamaran charter and set sail for St. John where we spent our first evening. We woke up, and immediately took in the view of our home for the next week.

  Day 2: Treasure Island and Norman Island

  Treasure Island is home to the caves, where you definitely should stop for a snorkle. I always forget this, but a waterproof flash light would come in handy when you are at Treasure Island snorkeling the caves! It is quite dark in those caves.

  The Treasure Island caves are always a hit with little boys. Murray could not get enough of exploring the caves at Treasure Island.

  Day 3: Peter Island 

  Peter Island is a private island and resort. Luckily, Niall has developed a relationship with the owners of Peter Island which enabled us to go on land.

  We played tennis at Peter Island, and I went for a run. The Peter Island running trail is not for sissies, and I was on the sissy side of running ability during this trip.

  I am not exaggerating when I say that the incline shown in the picture below goes for 2 solid miles with no switch-back breaks.

  Needless to say, I had to take a selfie when I made it to the top! This was my first and last time running on this vacation. I think I was delirious when I took this picture.

  The view one the way back to the boat made up for it.

  Day 4: Cooper Island

  If I had to skip one of the ports, it would be Cooper Island.

  Let me start off by telling you that Cooper Island is many sailors favorite place to moor. Cooper Island is a very friendly island that welcomes boaters to their restaurant, bar, beach and coffee shop.

  The reason that I would skip it is that the water is not as clear at Cooper Island. Niall said its due to seaweed. I can see how looking at crystal blue water gets to be the same old thing if you live here, but it was far from getting old to me.

  On the bright side, we had the most amazing sunset of the entire trip at Cooper Island.

  The Baths are awesome, but Spring Bay is better.

  The Baths are often crowded with tourists so definitely shoot for the afternoon instead of the morning.

  While you are waiting for the crowds to disappear at the Baths, go to Spring Bay! Our kids favorite place in Virgin Gorda is Spring Bay where they jump off the rocks over and over and over again. I always forget this, but you should bring a cooler as there is nowhere to buy drinks or food.

  We would have spent an extra night in Virgin Gorda if we were not already staying another week at Necker Island. I highly recommend mooring at the Bitter End, and visiting Saba Rock. Don’t miss happy hour at Saba Rock where you can hand feed the Tarpon!

  Day 6: Anegada 

  A lot of people skip Anegada because it takes the most time to get to. However, I think Anegada is a “don’t miss” destination on a BVI catamaran charter.

  Anegada is a completely flat island that is known for its lobster. It’s fun to rent scooters, and head to one of the many beach bars on Anegada for a Lobster lunch. I recommend visiting Cow Wreck Beach and Loblolly Beach.

  In my humble opinion, the restaurant at Loblolly has the best lobster on Anegada. However, Cow Wreck has a better beach. The island is small so visit both!

  Day 7: Guana Island

  Guana Island is a private island, and one that we were technically not allowed to visit. It was our experience that they really don’t care if you hang out on their beach, so enjoy!

  Diane Furstenberg and her billionaire husband also thought this was a nice place to moor for the night!

  Guana Island offered a nice protective cove for water skiiing and wake boarding as well. Niall taught Claire how to slalom at Guana Island!

  Day 8: Jost Van Dyke 

  Jost Van Dyke is home to Foxy’s and Soggy Dollar which are probably two of the most well known beach bars in the BVI. We swam into Soggy Dollar as that is the only way to get there! However, we swam back for another one of Kirsty’s delicious lunches.

  One of the best things to do on Jost Van Dyke is hike to the bubbly pool. The bubbly pool is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the winter months. During our visit, the bubbly pool was definitely “bubbly!”

  This is what it looks like just before you are crushed into the bubbly pool!

  Only the brave or stupid, Im not sure which one it is, will welcome a beating from the Atlantic.

  Day 9:  St Thomas 

  We were supposed to be flying home, but you know how we roll! We stayed for another week on Necker Island for the Necker Cup!

  Check back soon for our post on Richard Branson’s Necker Island and the Necker Cup.

  I hope that you found our BVI charter itinerary useful. If you decide to charter a catamaran in the BVI, we highly recommend Miss Kirsty catamaran.

  Don’t forget that a bad charter crew can ruin your vacation , so choose wisely.

  

  VA Couple Killed On Hijacked Yacht Leads To Murder Charges

  V IRGINIA — After a Virginia couple was presumed dead when their yacht was hijacked in the Caribbean waters, three people have been charged with murder.

  Royal Grenada Police Force charged Ron Mitchell, 30, Atiba Stanislaus, 25, and Trevon Robertson, 23, with capital murder, escaping lawful custody, housebreaking, robbery and kidnapping. Stanislaus was also charged with rape, the Associated Press reported.

  On Feb. 23, Ralph Henry and Kathy Brandel's yacht was docked in St. George when it was hijacked. After the missing couple was reported, news came out that three escaped inmates from Grenada prison were believed to have boarded the yacht.

  Police say the three suspects threw Hendry and Brandel overboard and traveled to St. Vincent, where police arrested them on Feb. 21. The bodies of the victims have not been found.

  • VA Couple Likely Dead After Yacht Hijacking In Caribbean: Police
  • Falls Church Couple Missing After Fugitives Hijack Yacht: Police

  ABC News had reported Hendry and Brandel were from Falls Church. The Salty Dawg Sailing Association said they were longtime members and sailed their yacht from Hampton, Virginia to Antigua in the 2023 Caribbean Rally and were spending the winter cruising the Eastern Caribbean.

  The tracking map of the yacht found it was anchored in Grenada and moved to a location near St. Vincent.

  The three suspects will be deported from St. Vincent, according to authorities.

  A GoFundMe has been set up to help the victims' family with funeral expenses.

  The Associated Press contributed to this report.

  The article VA Couple Killed On Hijacked Yacht Leads To Murder Charges appeared first on Falls Church Patch .