Catamaran Charter BVI
Charter a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands for space, shallow draft and easy trade-wind hops between The Baths, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada.
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Catamaran price match
We compare catamaran weeks across BVI fleets and match a cheaper like-for-like quote
Draft and mooring advice
Which cats can sit at Anegada, and which moorings to book in season
Bareboat or skippered
Pick the right 38 to 50 ft cat for your crew, or add a skipper for the first days
Short-hop routing
Line-of-sight legs that use the extra deck space, not long open-water passages
Catamaran Charter BVI Highlights
Why cats own the BVI
Protected water, short hops and a 1.2 to 1.5 m draft open bays that a 2 m keel cannot use. The extra beam also makes lunch stops and overnighting comfortable for families.
Anegada on the right draft
The north-side banks reward a catamaran. We filter fleets by published draft and only send you boats that can make the crossing in settled weather.
Cockpit living
Trade-wind sailing here is a social week. A BVI cat puts the galley up, the table in the breeze and the kids out of the companionway.
Moorings in season
The Baths, the Indians and Jost Van Dyke fill early from December to April. We tell you which cats fit the National Parks Trust moorings and when to book them.
A catamaran itinerary in the BVI
A 7-day BVI route that suits a catamaran
A relaxed 78 nm loop from The Baths to Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Norman Island. On a catamaran the short hops stay comfortable, the draft works for Anegada, and the cockpit becomes the living room between swims.
View Day-by-DayA catamaran charter in the BVI is the default choice for most groups, and for good reason. The islands sit close together, the trades are steady, and the water is often skinny. Two hulls give you shallow draft, a level platform and a saloon that stays usable when the wind is up.
This page is only about cats. For the wider BVI market, including monohulls and crewed motor yachts, start on our Yacht Charter BVI guide. Here we cover the sizes that actually work, typical weekly rates, and the legs that reward a catamaran rather than a keelboat.
Most weeks run 40 to 50 ft, four to six cabins, from Tortola. Bareboat is common if you hold ASA 104, RYA Day Skipper or an ICC. If you want the same boat without the skippering, a local skipper can join for the week or the first two days.
Catamaran Charter BVI: Guide Prices
| Season | From |
|---|---|
| Low Season (May-Nov) | USD 6,500 |
| Shoulder Season (Dec, Apr) | USD 8,500 |
| High Season (Jan-Mar) | USD 11,000 |
| Peak Season (Christmas-New Year) | USD 16,000 |
Weekly catamaran rates in USD, yacht only. A 40 to 42 ft cat is typically at the low end of each band; 46 to 50 ft sits at the top. Fuel, water, the BVI cruising permit and National Parks moorings are extra. Crewed weeks cost more and include a skipper and host or chef.
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Catamaran Charter BVI FAQs
Most first-time groups do well on a 40 to 45 ft catamaran with four cabins. Larger families or two-couple charters often step to 46 to 50 ft for the extra fridge, water and cockpit shade. We match cabin count to how you actually sleep, not brochure berths.
Yes. Bareboat operators ask for ASA 104, RYA Day Skipper Practical, or an ICC, plus a sailing CV that shows time on a similar size. If your experience is monohull only, say so: some bases still accept it, others will add a skipper for day one and two.
Expect about USD 6,500 in the summer, USD 8,500 in December and April, and USD 11,000 or more from January to March, before fuel and permits. Christmas weeks jump again. We quote the same week across more than one fleet so you can see the spread.
Yes, if the draft is honest and the weather is settled. We only recommend cats with a published draft that leaves a margin on the banks, and we will steer you off the crossing if the forecast is wrong. A skipper who knows the north side is worth it the first time.
Bareboat is the classic BVI week if you already skipper. Take a skipper if you want the first days taught, if the group is mixed-ability, or if you care more about swims and dinners than the helm. The boat does not change; the workload does.