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Wreck of the Rhone: The Best Dive Site in the BVI

Wreck of the Rhone

Salt Island in the BVI is home to the best diving sites around, including the famous Wreck of the Rhone. The ship, known as RMS Rhone, was like the Titanic in that it was both luxurious and considered unsinkable. However, in 1867, the ship went down in a hurricane.

 

Today, the Rhone is in only 20 feet of water at some points and reaches as deep as 80 feet. Through the years, corals and sponges have covered the surfaces and brilliant marine life has made the wreck home. The Wreck of the Rhone is considered one the best dives in the BVI and the most visited site of Salt Island.

 

Some individuals prefer to simply snorkel the reefs here, but many recommend diving all the way to the 80-foot depth. Each time you visit – and you will want to return – you’ll find something that you missed on previous visits and continue to be in awe of this beautiful underwater marine garden. Be sure to look for the spanners (which resemble large wrenches that are 4-feet in length), the silver teaspoon, and the brass porthole, which when rubbed by divers is said to bring luck. The propeller is so massive at 15 feet across that many divers do not realize what it is until they resurface and look back at the wreck.

The Beauty, Culture, and Cuisine of Tortola

Tortola | Worldwide BoatA vacation to Tortola will ensure that you experience all of the beauty, culture, and cuisine that the BVI has to offer. The island is the largest of the British Virgin Islands as well as being the capital, and it has a wide variety of sites and activities to guarantee that you get to experience all that is the Caribbean on this one island.

The white sandy beaches of Tortola range in size and style, from large, crowded public beaches to quiet, secluded ones. You can go surfing at Apple Bay or relax on the pristine white sands of Elizabeth Beach or drop anchor in Deadman’s bay. Whichever one you choose, you will be sure to enjoy the warm Caribbean waters and clear blue skies that are synonymous with the island of Tortola.

The best areas for swimming, water sports, or snorkeling on Tortola include:

  • Apple Bay
  • Brewer’s Bay
  • Elizabeth Beach
  • Josiah’s Bay Beach
  • Long Bay Beach
  • Smuggler’s Cove

Boater’s paradises on Tortola include:

  • Brandywine Bay
  • Cane Garden Bay
  • Hodge’s Creek
  • Soper’s Hole
  • Trellis Bay

But the beauty of the island is not just in its water and beaches. It extends inland to the Sage Mountain National Park, which offers steep slopes, native plant life, and a rain forest atmosphere.

Tortola offers plenty of history and culture for yacht charter guests, including the museums, such as the Old Government House Museum, the Virgin Islands Folk Museum, and the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum.  Fort Burt reveals a glimpse into historic days and the J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens provides a chance to indulge in the sights and smells of the tropical flowers and plants that thrive in the warm Caribbean weather. You will also want to pamper yourself with a shopping trip to Road Town and enjoy the unsurpassed cuisine that ranges from fresh seafood to spicy curries and West Indian roti.

Commission for Travel Agents: Book with BVI Boat

Dear travel agents and party planners,

We at Worldwide Boat want to offer you an incentive to book your clients’ vacations with BVI Boat. An incentive that goes beyond the complete satisfaction that your clients will express after enjoying a BVI yacht charter. You earn 10% commission with each yacht charter you book.

Your clients will enjoy the breath-taking views

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water toys yacht charterThey’ll have fun in the clear, blue water while they take full advantage of the yacht’s tender and toys. They can learn to sail, go snorkeling, or learn to go scuba diving. They’ll walk on the white sand beaches and hike through the tropical forests. Your client can enjoy a day at the spa, an afternoon shopping, and a night on the town.

Our crewed yacht charters offer a luxurious alternative to vacationing in the Virgin Islands. Travel agents, offer your clientele something a little more elegant this year – or to ring in the New Year, and you can earn 10% commission from BVI Boat.

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Worldwide Boat, independent booking agents for boat charters around the world

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Wouldn’t you rather be here? Yacht Viaggio in the BVI

Yacht Viaggio BVI

Fall is coming. There’s no stopping it and no denying it. Through most of the country, temperatures are already dropping and leaves are already turning colors. There’s even some talk of snow! Now’s the time to plan your winter escape to the Virgin Islands!

Viaggio yachtA charter on Yacht Viaggio is the perfect way to warm up during those snowy winter months. This 74’ motor-yacht has raised the bar on performance, comfort, and fun! It sleeps six in the three luxury cabins, each designed using the highest-quality materials. Yacht Viaggio BVI yacht chartercomes with a 17’ RIB tender, towing ring, kneeboard, wakeboard, 2-person kayak, water skis, and snorkeling gear.

Head to the Baths on Virgin Gorda to enjoy swimming and snorkeling Yacht Viaggio BVIamong the massive boulders in the sand. Or cruise to White Bay to relax in a hammock on Jost van Dyke. Or, perhaps, you’d rather go scuba diving at the Wreck of the Rhone near Salt Island. Wherever you choose to go on your BVI yacht charter, you’ll be sure to have a memorable – and warm – time!

 

 

A Magical BVI Wedding

St. John BVI

Getting married in the BVI will make your special day that much more magical. Imagine your white wedding gown sparkling like the glint of the sun on the ocean as you walk across the pristine, white sand beaches. The blue of the sky, lush forests, and whisper of the waves make for a stunning backdrop to your vows.

 

The Islands require that certain rules and laws be followed, however, our yacht charter specialists can help you cross every T and dot every I to ensure that your wedding is absolutely perfect in every possible way. And after your I do’s are said, you and your spouse can enjoy your BVI yacht charter vacation both on land and out at sea. On your yacht, you can enjoy massages, relax in the Jacuzzi, and be served custom meals with a Caribbean flavor. You’ll go kayaking, snorkeling, and sunbath on the beach. Go shopping on St. Thomas, explore the National Park on St. John, and sip a cocktail at the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke.

 

A BVI wedding and honeymoon provide the most beautiful scenery and romantic aura than any other destination that you could pick. Start your marriage off with an adventure to remember and you can  be certain that the excitement will never fade away.

BVI Bars: Have a Drink on Me

BVI yacht charters are like any other vacation in the world. The warm, clear water and the stretches of white sandy beaches make it memorable enough, but when you add the exotic feel of the culture and the fabulous bars, the BVI wins every time.

Willy T Floating Bar

Willy T Floating Bar

The Willy T Floating Bar, named after William Thornton, is one such bar. Thornton was born on Jost Van Dyke and created the design of D.C.’s Capitol Building. You can always expect to find a crowd on deck, great music, and plenty of delicious menu items.

The Soggy Dollar Bar

The Soggy Dollar Bar

The Soggy Dollar Bar on White Bay of Jost Van Dyke is another wonderful bar in the BVI. Since most patrons swim to shore and pay with wet bills, the name is fitting. The Soggy Dollar is best known for its famous Painkiller drink, made with pineapple juice, coconut cream, OJ, and Pusser’s Rum.

Speaking of Pusser’s Rum, be sure to stop by Pusser’s Road Town on Tortola, where you can try a variety of rum drinks and indulge in one of their famous half-pound hamburgers.

 

A Day Aboard Yacht NSS Pattam

NSS Pattam

Imagine that your family is aboard the stunning 84’ yacht NSS Pattam. This is what one day of  your BVI family vacation might be like.

You’d start the morning out with breakfast on the sundeck.

The sundeck

Next you decide to sunbathe on the deck and catch up on some reading.

Hanging out on the deck.

You all go for a dip in the water.

Yacht NSS Pattam

You relax on the motorized floating chair.

Yacht NSS Pattam

The kids enjoy the water toys.

BVI Family Vacation

The meals are amazing!

Yacht NSS Pattam

You hit the beach at White Bay on Jost Van Dyke to relax.

White Bay Jost Van Dyke

Everyone has more fun in the waters.

BVI Family vacation

 

You head to the Soggy Dollar to enjoy the infamous Painkiller drink.

Soggy Dollar Bar

Then at the end of this fabulous day, you fall asleep, dreaming of doing it all again tomorrow.

Yacht NSS Pattam

Low rates to make this unforgettable vacation a realize start at $10,900 per week, all inclusive, for two guests. High rates are $18,500 per week, all inclusive, for up to seven guests.

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BVI Yacht Charters: Choose a Catamaran

Catamaran Cuan Law

Catamaran Cuan Law

Why should you consider chartering a catamaran over a motor or sailing yacht? Catamarans are quite popular in the BVI, and with good reason. Some of the benefits include:

  • Decreased Seasickness: Since catamarans have two hulls, they are less likely to roll, and the movement of the waves doesn’t as easily transfer to the living areas of the yacht.
  • Stunning View: With the deck at the top on a catamaran, guests are afforded a 360-degree panoramic view. And in the BVI, that’s a gorgeous backdrop for your life!
  • Privacy: Because the cabins are in separate hulls, you will have greater privacy. In addition, the salon and lounging area are above and separate from the cabins.

Additionally, catamarans allow for shallow water cruising, faster cruising speeds, and increased safety when compared with other yacht types,

So whether you’re interested in the roomy 105′ Cuan Law, the stylish 76′ Akasha, or some other luxury catamaran, we can help!

Cruise vs. Yacht Charter: Activities On Board and Off

BVI activitiesYou’ve heard of a yacht charter, but wonder if it wouldn’t be more fun to go on a cruise ship, which has swimming pools, dining halls, and even shopping malls on board. Consider this:

On a cruise ship, you may be near plenty of activities, but you are also never far from lines of people.

On a yacht charter, it is only you and your guests and whatever activity you want to explore.

  • Sailing: Will the captain of a cruise ship allow you to drive the ship? Will he teach you how? On a yacht, you can do everything from helping to adjust the sails to taking the helm!
  • Water Activities: Cruise ships do offer some great water fun in an over-crowded, swimming pool setting. On a yacht charter, you can get out in the ocean, learn to dive, go snorkeling, waterski, kneeboard, kayak, or anything else that you feel like trying.
  • Beaches: Lying out on a deck does not compare to sailing to a secluded beach and swimming ashore. Find your own beach or join the party on one of the popular beaches in the BVI.
  • On Land: You don’t spend all day on a boat, unless you choose to do so. Make your own schedule, and go on land for hiking, shopping, the nightlife, or an afternoon at the spa.