BAREBOAT CHARTER – WELCOME ABOARD!!
Thank you for choosing to charter with VOYAGE charters. We look forward to meeting you and sharing with you the delights of the beautiful British Virgin Islands – sailing, snorkeling, diving, eating and relaxing aboard our luxury catamarans. If you have not chartered a yacht in the British Virgin Islands before, the following suggestions may help you plan for your trip:
Getting There - Most major commercial airlines fly into Beef Island, Tortola (EIS) or into St. Thomas (STT). From St. Thomas, you must take a ferry to Tortola and arrive at the West End ferry port. For information on ferry schedules, please visit the BVI Welcome website: www.bviwelcome.com/ferries.html. If you are interested in a private water taxi, please contact Dohm’s Water Taxi, 340-775-6501 or Dolphin Water Taxi, 340-774- 2628, located in Red Hook St. Thomas, USVI. We highly recommend pre-arranging your transportation.
Emergency Contact Information – International cell phones are provided to guests upon check-in for emergency use only. Unfortunately contact numbers are not available prior to your charter to give to your family members. However, we have found that the majority of cell phones do work in the BVIs. Call your cell phone carrier and have them authorize “international” calling. As a backup, you can always give them the BVI base’s phone number. It is available 7 days a week – 8am to 5:30pm. 1-284-494-0740
Travel light - you won’t need much! Like the lifestyle, clothing in the BVI is casual. Bring as many changes of swimwear as you can and a few pairs of shorts and T-shirts. It is a good idea to pack one light-weight sweater and a pair of long pants as it can be cool on the water at night.
Pack your things in duffel bags or soft-sided luggage as these can be easily stored onboard. Hard-sided suitcases and “roller suitcases” do not fit in the cabinets and will take up valuable space in your cabin.
Always carry a swim suit, change of clothes, and any vital medications in your carry-on luggage. This way, if your luggage is delayed, you will be able to enjoy your vacation while the airline traces it. You may also wish to label your luggage with the VOYAGE charters BVI address:
Voyage Charters BVI Sopers Hole Marina Frenchman’s Cay, West End Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Please do not ship packages/luggage in advance of your charter. The base staff cannot accept responsibility of any personal belongings and do not have storage facilities for pre-shipped items.
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – WELCOME ABOARD!!
All VOYAGE Bareboat charters start at NOON and end at 10:00 a.m. You will be able to board your yacht at NOON. If you are scheduled for a sleep-aboard, you may board your yacht beginning at 5:00pm. If you are arriving after 5:30pm, proceed to the VOYAGE charters Marina office located in Sopers Hole. A mailbox by the front door will have an envelope with your name on it. Inside will be the location of your yacht and a welcome note, onboard you will find shower tokens and a user’s guide for lights, stove and heads. The refrigerator and freezer will be on and A/C running if your yacht offers this amenity. The marina office opens at 8am in the morning and your briefing and check out will begin at 9.30am.
We provide PFDs (life jackets) for all guests onboard our yachts, however, if you have small children, we recommend that you bring custom fit PFDs (life jackets) with you to ensure a guaranteed fit. Also, we provide snorkel equipment and fins in various sizes onboard our yachts. We highly recommend that if your young children wish to snorkel from the boat, that you bring snorkel equipment that fits them properly to ensure a good experience.
For those of you who plan on scuba diving, fishing or have water toys delivered to your yacht, we recommend the following suppliers (please ask them to deliver after you have boarded your yacht):
Island Surf and Sail offer an excellent assortment of water sport equipment and rentals. For those of you who put things off to the last minute, they are a great resource with quality equipment. They also offer fishing gear rental and will process your fishing permits and deliver to your boat with advance notice. Check out their website www.bviwatertoys.com for further details. Blue Water Divers provides diving equipment rental, resort courses and rendezvous diving. Go to www.bluewaterdiversbvi.com for details. Renport provides most electrical supplies, such as laptop rentals for your charter. Please check out their website at www.renport.com.
For trips ashore and the rare occasion when you might want to wear shoes, a good pair of deck shoes is recommended. Beach shoes, such as ‘Teva’s, are a must for this vacation as you will need footwear that can get wet and filled with sand.
The sun in the British Virgin Islands is fierce and commands respect. Sunscreens are a must. Please do not pack suntan oils as they turn the boat decks into skating rinks. We also prefer “PABA free” lotions as PABA will stain fiberglass. A good pair of sun glasses is essential as are a couple of hats.
The water temperature in the BVI is usually between 75-80 degrees which can feel surprisingly cool after an hour or two so if you own a light wetsuit or exposure suit, please bring it along. Shortie wetsuits can also be rented from local dive operators. ______
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – WELCOME ABOARD!!
Music is a must. Bring your favorite CDs, iPod or your MP3 player. All boat stereo systems have CD players and auxiliary jacks to plug in your M3P player. Don’t forget to pack your 3mm mini-jack to run music through the yacht’s sound system.
Inverters are built in to each yacht with 110 / US outlets enabling you to use/charge your electronics.
If you have hired a skipper for your charter, please keep in mind that a 15% - 20% gratuity (based on the skipper’s fee) is highly recommended. You are also required to provide a cabin/head and meals / beverages for your skipper while on charter.
Provisioning - We recommend that you do your provisioning online with Rite Way several weeks prior to your departure. They have a great website where you can order online and have your provisions delivered at no additional cost directly to your yacht. Please make sure your provisions are delivered AFTER you arrive, the base does not have facilities to store them before your scheduled boarding time. Check http://www.rtwbvi.com/ for details.
Our boat briefings generally last 1 ½ – 2 hours. It is imperative that this briefing is extensive and thorough in order we impart the correct information to the skipper prior to his or her departure from our base. We recommend both the skipper and first mate attend the boat briefing.
9:30am (for Sleep-Aboard Clients only) 1:00pm 3:30pm
If you arrive after 3:30pm and are scheduled for a NOON start, the next briefing will be at 9:30am the following morning.
In order to prepare for your boat briefing at the base, we recommend you view our online briefing at www.voyagecharters.org
Onboard each yacht is one set of charts and the guide “Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands” by Nancy & Simon Scott. Another popular guide is Virgin Anchorages by Nancy & Simon Scott.
Night sailing in the BVI is not permitted. You should plan to be at anchor or moored prior to sunset.
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – WELCOME ABOARD!!
Mooring Fields – Most anchorages in the BVI will have mooring balls for you to rent overnight. They are on a first come, first served basis. If you are sailing during peak holidays you may want to navigate to a mooring field a little earlier in the day to guarantee a spot. The overnight rates vary from $25-$60, depending on location. In Sopers Hole Marina, mooring balls are privately owned and can be rented for a fee. Should your itinerary bring you back to Sopers Hole Marina during your charter, we would suggest that you make use of a free slip. Slip availability is not guaranteed.
There is free WiFi service on our dock for all VOYAGE clients. You must come into the office and get a user id and password for internet access.
Two complimentary bags of ice are available to you upon boarding your yacht. If you require additional bags of ice, the cost is $3.50 per 10 lb bag.
Free water top-offs are available at our base during your charter. Please call on Channel 16 to let us know your estimated arrival time for faster service.
Tokens are required to use the shower at our marina. Please let us know during your check-in if you would like to receive complimentary tokens and how many you need. Any unused tokens should be returned to our office.
Two sets of linens and 2 sets of towels will be provided for each cabin. Please note that the beds will be made up in the cabins only. Additional linens and towels for berths will be stowed onboard. If you require additional linens or towels than are supplied, please make the arrangements with our BVI office staff. Rates for these items are as follows: Sheets @ $1.50 Hand Towels @ $1.00 Pillow Cases @ $0.75 Tea Towels @ $0.50 Bath Towels @ $2.00
Local currency in the BVI is USD, however, most major credit cards and travelers checks are accepted throughout the BVIs.
VOYAGE charters allow our charter clients to sail to Anegada based on their sailing resume and previous Anegada trips. Please indicate on your Sail Resume if you are planning to sail to Anegada during your charter. An addendum to your charter agreement will be approved by the by the VOYAGE BVI base, cancelling out the standard Anegada exclusion. Please note: no chase calls to Anegada.
VOYAGE charters allow our clients to sail to the US Virgin Islands, however, St. Croix is off limits as well as the Spanish Virgin Islands. An addendum to your charter agreement and paperwork for customs will be approved by the VOYAGE BVI base prior to your departure. Please note: no chase calls to the USVI.
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – WELCOME ABOARD!!
National Park Fees, Cruising Taxes and VISAR
National Park Fees are calculated per boat and billable per week. Up to 4 passengers $25 per week 5 – 6 passengers $35 per week 7 – 8 passengers $45 per week 9 – 10 passengers $55 per week 11 + passengers + $5 per week
Cruising Taxes Dec 1 – Apr 30: $2 per person/night May 1 – Nov 30: $0.75 per person/night
VISAR Virgin Island Search and Rescue donation $1 per person
Hull/Dinghy Damage Waiver - All VOYAGE yachts are assessed a mandatory $50 per night fee, this covers damages to hulls, the dinghy and motor. This fee is not applied to the evening of your sleep-aboard and is non-refundable. This in non-refundable.
Security Deposit - A $400* security deposit is required to be paid at the BVI base prior to embarkation in case of damage or loss of yacht inventory and or equipment. If using a credit card, an authorization for $400 will be placed on the card. This security deposit will be refunded at the end of your charter if all inventory and equipment is returned. *For the VOYAGE 520, VOYAGE 580 and VOYAGE 600, the security deposit will be $800.
Fuel Deposit – A $200 fuel deposit is held upon checking in at the base. Once you have returned your yacht and topped off your fuel tank, the staff will refund the difference.
Travel Insurance – Charter Cancellation Insurance is offered to all of our clients. This insurance is calculated based on 7.5% of the charter fee. This coverage applies to all guests and is not sold on an individual basis. Charter Cancellation Insurance is provided by Travel Guard and covers you for charter cancellation & interruption, trip delay, baggage delay, medical expenses, emergency medical transportation and also offers hurricane coverage. It is highly recommended that all charter clients purchase insurance in case of an emergency or must cancel your trip.
Departure Tax - When leaving the BVIs, departure taxes must be paid at the airport or ferry terminal. Beef Island airport departure tax is $20 per person. If taking the Ferry back to St. Thomas, departure tax is $5 per person. Only cash or travelers checks are accepted.
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – Sample Itinerary
DAY 1
Board your yacht at midday at Sopers Hole Marina on the West End of Tortola - the original home of the pirates. After a light lunch, a 2 hour sail takes you to Norman Island. Hook a mooring ball in the Bight and take a short dinghy ride into the Pirates Bight Bar and Restaurant for a cool drink and appetizers. Let the kids play on the white sandy beach to cool off or take a chance at the “ring toss”. Gather the group to snorkel at the underwater caves and be amazed at how many fish there are in the crystal clear waters. It’s a snorkeler’s paradise. End the evening with a visit to “Willy T”, (the William Thornton) and dance the evening away.
Did you know - Legends play a leading role in the history of Norman Island. In the early 1700s, it is told that a mutinous crew from a Spanish Galleon buried 55 chests of silver coins on Norman Island. Most of this treasure was later recovered by local residents from Tortola and the British authorities. Inevitably, more buried treasure is rumored to still exist on the Island today. More famously, Norman Island is the backdrop that inspired author Robert Louis Stephenson’s epic tale “Treasure Island”.
DAY 2
After a leisurely breakfast, set your sails for Deadman Bay, internationally acclaimed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Drop anchor, go to shore and explore. Take a walk on the trail over to White Bay or just laze around in the beach chairs provided for guests. Next, hop in your dinghy and take a short ride to explore Dead Chest Island. Later, make your way over to Great Harbor and hook a mooring ball for the night. Enjoy a nice dinner aboard or go ashore and sample the fare available at the local restaurant, Callaloo at the Beach.
Did you know - Peter Island is one of the largest private islands in the British Virgin Islands. History claims that in the early 17th century, Pieter Adriensen and Joost Van Dyk built a fort with slave pens in Great Harbor for privateering while assisting in the slave trade from Angola. Dead Chest Island is the site where they believe Blackbeard marooned 15 mutinous crewmen leaving them with only a sword and cask of rum – spawning the well known pirate ditty “Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum.”
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – Sample Itinerary
DAY 3
Take a short sail to Salt Island to dive or snorkel the Wreck of the Rhone; then motor around to Cooper Island. Grab a mooring ball in Manchioneel Bay for lunch and do some spectacular snorkeling off Cistern point. This sheltered reef is alive with juvenile fish of endless varieties. Alternatively, take a stroll on the beach, sit under a palm tree and just soak in the beauty of the turquoise waters.
Did you know - The British iron steamship, R.M.S. Rhone, sank in 1867, during one of the worst hurricanes ever to hit the BVI’s. She first tried to anchor in the protection of Peter Island’s Great Harbour Bay, but the Captain decided to abandon a 3,000 pound anchor and 300 ft of chain in a bold attempt to reach open waters. The 310 ft long Rhone crashed upon the rocks of nearby Salt Island. The ships boilers exploded breaking the ship into two parts – the bow section and the stern. The Wreck of the Rhone is a world-renowned scuba diving site and is well known as the backdrop for the adventure movie “The Deep”.
DAY 4
A morning sail can take you to the “Dogs” to visit one of the most popular dive sites in all of the BVI… the Chimney. This dive site is located on the westernmost point of Great Dog. Make a picnic lunch and take it to the small beach on the southeast side of Kitchen Pt. on George Dog. Bring along your snorkeling gear for a great snorkel along the rock walls. The area is teeming with fish and colorful coral. Then set off for an invigorating sail up the west side of Virgin Gorda, one of the most beautiful of the Virgin Islands. Plan to spend the night on a mooring ball or reserve dock space at Leverick Bay and enjoy a fun filled family night of great food and entertainment with a beach BBQ and be entertained by Michael Beans.
Did you know - In 1990, during a failed take off, an old Air BVI aircraft (company now defunct) crashed 200 yards off the end of the runway (fortunately no one was hurt). The plane was retrieved and kept in a hangar for some time before it would be dismantled for scrap. The local BVI dive operators were able to persuade the owners to donate the fuselage to them to use as a new dive site. It was sunk in about 50 feet of water on the south side of George Dog Island. Although the plane no longer has its wings, the emergency oxygen masks remain hanging from the roof.
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – Sample Itinerary
DAY 5
Spend the morning enjoying the North Sound - truly one of the most outstanding natural harbors in the Caribbean. Head over to Saba Rock and visit the museum filled with historical artifacts found throughout the area over the years. See the secondary anchor and a canon from the Wreck of the Rhone. After a morning of shopping and sightseeing, make your way to the infamous Baths, where you will experience the magical ambience of the legendary granite boulders. Bring your camera!!! Make your way through the maze of boulders to the beautiful Devil’s Bay Beach. Take a cool swim or don your snorkel gear in the crystal clear pools in search of the many colorful underwater species. Before returning, hike the trail to the top of the Baths for an ice cream at the Mad Dog restaurant. There are some great shops along the way to find that perfect souvenir. Set sail to Marina Cay for an evening of entertainment ashore. Or elect for a quiet night with cocktails on the trampoline gazing into the starry sky.
Did you know - The Baths were formed during the creation of the islands 70 to 100 million years ago, when volcanoes thrust up from the seabed. Geologists say the granite boulders are the product of molten rock that seeped up into the existing volcanic rock but never reached the surface. Instead, the molten rock cooled slowly, thus forming a hard crystalline rock layer. Eventually, the softer volcanic covering eroded, exposing the granite blocks. Weathering rounded the gigantic stones into the huge pebbles we see today.
DAY 6
Take the picturesque cut through the Camino Passage to Monkey Point for a morning snorkel. The snorkeling is excellent along both sides of the rock walls. The coral reefs house a colorful section of local fish. Find a spot to sit near the rocks and watch the Pelicans dive for fish. The show is quite spectacular. Take an exhilarating sail on the north side of Tortola. Make your way to Diamond Cay in Manchioneel Bay on Jost Van Dyke. Visit Foxy’s Taboo for a Bushwacker and then take a short hike to the natural whirlpool formation in the rocks.
Did you know - Guana Island, located on the ocean side of Tortola through the Camanoe Passage from Trellis Bay, is a nature resort on a completely private island. The entire island is a wildlife sanctuary with one of the richest collections of plant and animal species in the Caribbean. Many tropical bird species can be observed including Brown Boobys. There is a breeding colony of Brown Pelicans that can be found nesting along the rocky coasts and cliffs of Guana Island. Ashore, there is a salt pond where many more birds can be spotted. Roseate Flamingos have been known to inhabit the island as well.
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – Sample Itinerary
DAY 7
Sandy Spit and Green Cay are two places of exceptional beauty. Take your pick and drop anchor for a few hours. Great Harbor is ideal for those who would like to visit the famous Foxy’s Tamarind Bar. Sample his “Sly Fox” or “Dread Fox” cocktail they are both made from Foxy’s firewater rum and listen to his calypso songs. Beware you’ll probably end up in one of them! For an overnight stop, White Bay is secluded and quiet with only the Soggy Dollar Bar ashore. As there is no dock to secure your dinghy, patrons will put their “dollars” in their swim suits, jump overboard and swim to shore. Try a delicious flying fish sandwich and enjoy the original “Pain Killer” rum cocktail. Make sure you take a shot or two at the ring-toss game. It’s a lot of fun, but not as easy as it looks.
Did you know - The country music video for Kenny Chesney’s 2002 recording “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” was filmed on and around Jost Van Dyke. Included in the video were several scenes shot at Ivan’s Stress-Free Bar where it is common practice for patrons to walk behind the bar, mix their own drinks, and leave their payment in the register. Chesney also references Jost Van Dyke in his song “Somewhere in the Sun” from his album “Be as You Are (Songs from an Old Blue Chair)”.
DAY 8
The last morning! Enjoy an early morning swim or snorkel before sailing back to the West End for some last minute shopping in Sopers Hole before joining your homeward flight.
Did you know - It’s time to book your next charter with VOYAGE charters. We offer an immediate repeat discount! Give us a call when you return so that we can assist you with your next vacation in Natures Little Secret!
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BAREBOAT CHARTER – Yacht Inventory
Starter Pack Electronics / Navigation Equipment • Bottle of water • VHF Radio • Bottle of wine • Autopilot • Sachets of coffee, tea, creamer and sugar • Log and depth-sounder • Coffee filters • GPS • Salt and pepper shakers • Inverter (built in) • Roll of paper towels • Electric Windlass • Matches • Cigarette Lighter Outlet 12V • 1 Roll of toilet paper per head • Boat Phone • 7 large Trash bags • FM Stereo / CD Player with saloon and cockpit • Window cleaner speakers • Sink brush • Binoculars • Liquid dish detergent • Chart and Cruising Guide • Liquid hand soap • Chart Plotter & BVI map chip (V500PP, V520PP, • Toilet cleaner V580PL, and V600PL only**) General Galley • Full tank of diesel • Refrigerator and Deep Freezer(s) • Full tank of fuel for dinghy • Microwave (not available on V450cab) • Full tank of propane gas • Electric Coffee pot • Full tank of water (150 gallons) • Toaster • Generator / A/C (not available on 440S and • Blender 450c) • Pots and pans and cookware • Ice Maker (not available on 440 and 450) • Dishes and bowls • Fixed Bimini • Large and small plates • Rigid inflatable dingy with 15hp outboard • Stemware and tumblers in various sizes • Dinghy anchor and rode • Cups • Dinghy ladder • Flatware • Propane BBQ grill • Cutting board • Cabin fans • BBQ utensils • Boat Hook / Bucket • Knife set • Igloo Cooler • Cooking utensils • Mosquito Screens for hatches • Bottle opener • Snorkel Gear & Fins • Can opener • Tool kit • Clothes pins • Ruler / Divider / Pencil/ Breton Plotter • Gas igniter for stove & BBQ
Safety Equipment Linens • Basic First Aid Kit • 2 bath towels per person • PFD (life jackets) • 2 hand towels per person • Flashlight and batteries • 2 sets of linens per cabin berth • Flare pack • Pillows and blankets • Fire extinguishers • Dish towels • Oven gloves /mittens
** Specifications, inventory and yacht amenities may vary on each yacht. This is a non-contractual document.
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VOYAGE charters – Transportation Options
The British Virgin Islands lie east of the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico and West of St. Thomas in the northern portion of the West Indies chain. The lack of any direct flight is a blessing in disguise. The island terrain does not allow enough land to build a full-sized runway; therefore, flights are strictly limited to small commercial and private planes. While this does curtail the tourist economy, it also secures the location as a safe haven for sailors and divers for years to come. The physical development and human encroachment have been contained within the two larger islands of Tortola and Virgin Gorda, leaving the rest to a natural existence.
VOYAGE charters BVI base - WEST END Soper's Hole, on the West End of Tortola, is where the island's first Dutch settlers landed in 1648. This sheltered harbor is a major anchorage and port of entry. The West End ferry terminal is located here, as well as customs and immigration facilities. Across the harbor, connected by bridge is Frenchman's Cay. VOYAGE charters BVI base is located in Soper’s Hole Marina, West End.
BY AIR - It is a 25 minute flight by commuter plane from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Tortola in the BVI (EIS). While they are not the only airline serving the BVIs, American Eagle is the island's main and most reliable carrier. These flights run throughout the day from San Juan. Your flight will actually arrive on Beef Island, a small island outcropping off the north point of the big island of Tortola. The airport is connected to the main island of Tortola by a short bridge. Make sure you pre-book your taxi transfers to the VOYAGE charters base through JP Transport.
BY FERRY - Alternately, you may fly to St. Thomas (STT) and take a 40 minute ferry ride. Please check the BVI Welcome website for departure times www.bviwelcome.com. The ferry departs Charlotte Amalie - St. Thomas (15 minutes from St. Thomas Airport) for West End and Road Town BVI. You may also take Dohm’s Water Taxi between STT and the BVI’s, (340) 775-6501 or Dolphin Water Taxi, (340) 774-2628.
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St. Thomas to Tortola (West End) – Public Ferry $70 round-trip per adult $60 round-trip per child (3-11) $22 roundtrip (under 3)
Reservations and pre-payment are required. These rates include round-trip express taxi transfers between St. Thomas airport and the ferry terminal at Charlotte Amalie and round-trip ferry tickets. Transportation to and from the West End ferry terminal and the VOYAGE charters base is NOT included in this fee. To arrange pre-paid transfers, please email Marjorie at Island Magic. Transfers can ONLY be booked through Marjorie. For land taxi service from the BVI ferry terminal to the VOYAGE charters base, please contact JP Transport Services (284-494-0740)
Email: [email protected] Phone: 340-775-7292 http://bviferryservices.com
St Thomas to Tortola (West End) – Private Water Taxi
If you are interested in a private water taxi, VOYAGE charters recommend Dohm's Water Taxi and Dolphin Water Taxi. Both options offer transfers based on the time you need to travel and will take you to exactly where you need to go. (No set schedule or pickup/drop-off location). Fares are based on one-way, reservations required.
Dohm’s Water Taxi Phone: 1-340-775-6501 Email: [email protected] Web: www.watertaxi-vi.com
Dolphin Water Taxi Phone: 340-774-BOAT Email: [email protected] web: www.dolphinshuttle.com
All published rates are approximate at time of publication and can be changed by vendor at anytime.
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Tel: 888-869-2436 www.voyagecharters.com Fax: 410-956-6919 VOYAGE charters – Transportation Options JP Transport Services Fax: 284-494-0741 Email: [email protected] BEEF ISLAND AIRPORT DISCOUNTED TAXI RATES: Adult One Way $18.00 per adult - 13 & up (min 3 Guests) Child One Way $9.00 per child – 4 – 12 years old (3 and under free) One Way (1 or 2 Guests) $45.00 per trip – all ages
WEST END FERRY TERMINAL DISCOUNTED TAXI RATES: $5 per person Sopers Hole Marina to the West End Ferry dock (3 and under free) $7 per person Sopers Hole Marina to Road Town (3 person minimum)
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Tel: 888-869-2436 www.voyagecharters.com Fax: 410-956-6919 BAREBOAT CHARTER – Fishing in the BVIs
It is ILLEGAL for non-British Virgin Islanders to remove any marine organism from BVI waters without a recreational permit. A permit is required for charterers who intend to fish while in the BVI.
EACH MEMBER FISHING MUST HAVE A LICENSE, except person under 18 years of age. Fines range to 6 figures, confiscation of fishing equipment and the boat.
Island Surf and Sail offers a service to arrange for and pick up your fishing licenses and deliver them you at the VOYAGE charters base in the BVI for your charter. www.bviwatertoys.com
The fishing license will be valid for up to 1 month and cost $45 plus a $10 delivery fee = $55.00
IMPORTANT: A scanned copy of your passport information must accompany your reservation. Permits must be requested at least 1 week prior to your charter start date.
Alternatively, you can organize your own permit directly through the ministry of National Resources and Labour. For details and information please call them at 284-468-3701 x2147
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“CATCH AND RELEASE” is encouraged unless fishing with a guide who is aware of which fish, caught in which areas are safe for human consumption.
SPEAR FISHING is not permitted in the BVI. The use of SCUBA equipment to capture or remove any marine animal or coral is against the law. Fishing within the boundaries of any marine park is strictly forbidden.
BONEFISHING. There is excellent bone fishing in the BVI particularly on Anegada. Other BVI locations are not as vast as Anegada’s miles of reef. There is a small but accessible spot west of the Beef Island Bridge. A local guide is recommended.
FLY FISHING. Saltwater fly fishing is popular for permit and tarpon. If you are interested in arranging fly fishing while in the BVI, please contact Caribbean Fly Fishing directly at (284) 494-4797 or visit their website at www.caribflyfishing.com.
Remember, many of the reef fish carry Ciguatera. “CATCH & RELEASE” is recommended unless fishing with a local guide.
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