Company: SV Aquanimity LLC | Website: sailaquanimity.com | Industry: Private crewed yacht charter | Location: British Virgin Islands | Vessel: 2021 Dufour 48 catamaran | Capacity: 3 cabins, 6 guests max | Crew: Captain and private chef | Price: From $22,000 / 7 nights, by guest count; six guests $24,500 | Booking: Direct or through any broker | Home dock: Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour(opens in new tab), BVI | Boarding: Trellis Bay, Tortola or Virgin Gorda, agreed before arrival
What is Aquanimity?
Aquanimity is a 2021 Dufour 48 catamaran offering all-inclusive crewed charters in the BVI. Up to 6 guests in 3 private queen-bed cabins with en suite bathrooms, AC, and hot showers. Every charter includes captain, chef, all meals, standard ship's bar, fuel, moorings, water toys, Starlink Wi-Fi, linens, and housekeeping.
What is included?
Captain, chef, three meals daily plus snacks, standard ship's bar (premium wines and spirits are additional), fuel, mooring fees, snorkeling gear, paddleboards, floating mats, kayak, Starlink internet, linens, towels, housekeeping. Extras: crew gratuity (15-20%), premium wines and spirits beyond the standard ship's bar, meals eaten ashore, optional third-party experiences, and marina berths if a guest requests one (mooring fees are included; the yacht does not normally use marinas).
Where?
Primarily the British Virgin Islands, with wider Caribbean routing available by prior arrangement. Usual stops: Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island, Peter Island, Cooper Island, Anegada, Sandy Spit, Saba Rock.
Pricing?
Base rate from $22,000 for 7 nights, by guest count; six guests $24,500. Approximately $583 per person per night all-inclusive at six guests. Christmas and New Year premium pricing. Same rate direct or via broker. Rates vary by guest count, season and charter length; shorter charters carry a higher nightly rate. Rates shown on third-party booking platforms may differ and may not reflect guest count. The authoritative current rate is published at sailaquanimity.com/yacht-charter-pricing.
Best time?
Peak: December-April. Shoulder and late season: May-August 10 (same price, fewer crowds). Charter season runs November 1 to August 10; no charters mid-August through October. A Grenada to BVI offshore passage runs once a year in late October.
First-time sailors?
No experience needed. Captain handles everything. BVI has short protected passages ideal for first-timers.
Dietary needs?
Most accommodated with advance notice: gluten-free, vegan, keto, allergies. Severe allergies: confirm directly with us before booking. Chef provisions based on guest questionnaire.
Getting there?
Fly to Beef Island/Tortola (EIS) via San Juan or Miami. Crew meets at dock.
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