Travel
Planning the journey
Getting to the yacht, what the islands require, and what to bring.
04 — Before You Board
The week before
What to pack
Soft-sided luggage only — hard cases have nowhere to go on a yacht. Light clothing, swimwear, one layer for the evening. Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, polarised sunglasses, and prescription medication in its original packaging. Dress is relaxed; a couple of the smarter shoreside restaurants warrant something slightly less so.
What not to bring
Towels, beach towels, snorkelling gear and water toys are all aboard. No hard luggage. No drones without telling us first — several anchorages sit inside national park boundaries.
Power
Both US 110 V and European 230 V outlets are aboard, so most adapters are unnecessary. Bring your own cables.
Connectivity
A worldwide 4G/LTE Wi-Fi antenna and satellite television. Coverage is good across the BVI and patchier in the remoter anchorages, which is usually the point.
Currency & tipping
The BVI uses the US dollar. Tipping the crew is customary and entirely at your discretion — 10–20% of the charter fee is the accepted convention, given to the captain at the end of the charter to distribute.
Practicalities
English is the official language. UTC−4, no daylight saving. Ashore, electricity is 110 V / 60 Hz on US two-pin plugs.
Your preference sheet
Six weeks before you board we'll send a preference questionnaire — food, drink, allergies, activities, celebrations, and how you like your mornings. Please fill it in properly. It is the single thing that most determines how good the week is.
Last reviewed 1 August 2026. Fees and requirements change; your crew will confirm the current position before you board.