Virgin Island Catamarans
Valuable information for yourVirgin Island Catamaran
Vacation.This information will fill in many blanks in your mind before your Virgin Island catamaran yacht charter, during your catamaran vacation and after your dream Caribbean catamaran vacation has completed.
Air Travel to the Virgin Islands:
For most of our guests
who venture a Virgin Island or Caribbean catamaran vacation we have arranged
wholesale airline rates. 
Call Judy at Caribbean Travel. 305-444-7999,
9am-5pm East coast time. Judy does not work on a Friday.
The first words you you need to say to Judy is: Barrington-Hall's company account code number is # 2200.
Judy can fly you and your party from anywhere in North America or Canada to your catamaran and provide low airline rates.
Virgin Island Crewed catamaran yacht charters.
JUDY SHAPIRO Caribbean Travel.
800-327-5540
305-444-7999
HOTELS in the Virgin Islands:
Where to stay when you arrive and depart Tortola British Virgin Islands.
The Caribbean catamaran capital of the world.
Village Cay Marina hotel: 1-284-494-2771
Maria's by the sea hotel: 1-284-494-2595
Sugar Mill hotel 1-284-495-4355
Tamarind Club 1-284-495-2477
Private villas
SUMMER HEIGHTS.
It is impossible to imagine a view which supersedes this view.
Owner is Barry Rice
1-954-727-5216
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RESTAURANTS:
Restaurants to visit when you are in the British Virgin Islands.
Virgin Island yacht charters commence and end right here.
Brandy Wine Bay..............1-284-495-2301
Bitter End Yacht Club........1-284-494-2745
Anegada hotel..................1-284-495-8002
Wilfred's Anegada..............1-284-495-9466
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WHAT TO BRING:
Tips & Hints on what to pack and expect on board your Caribbean
Catamaran Vacation.
What to take:
Remember, this is actually a Luxury Yacht charter, even though it is a Caribbean
Catamaran Rental. Preferably, you will need to pack your belongings in soft
duffel-type bags, as hard suitcases are normally difficult to stow away. It
is a good idea to carry valuables, toiletries and a change of clothes in your
carry-on-bag in the event that one’s luggage goes astray (thus, unnecessary
worry and delay can be avoided). It is entirely up to you as how formal you
would like to be aboard; however, you will find that casual is more fun and
easier to relax into and you need half the amount of clothing than you think
you do!
Clothes:
The weather should be mostly sunny and spent in bathing suits and covers.
You may want to pack a light windbreaker, as the breeze over the water, in
the evenings, can be cool after a day in the sun. You will go barefoot onboard
and guests find that rubber soled shoes or ‘reef-runners’ are ideal as they
are comfortable when going ashore and good for climbing on rocks and reefs.
There are no guest laundry facilities onboard and probably not much time en-route.
Sports Equipment:
There are water toys and equipment such as snorkeling available to you directly
off the yacht. If you have your own snorkeling gear, you may rather want to
bring that with you. For the SCUBA divers, make sure you bring your certification
card, as diving will not be permitted without it. Diving can be arranged with
a local dive company to rendezvous with the yacht. This will be for your expense
and the captain will need to arrange this at least one day in advance. Some
vessels carry SCUBA gear on board.
Sunscreens:
Sunscreens that are PABA-free are preferred. Oils are slippery, staining and
intensify the strong sun. So, please, no oil-based sunscreen.
Medications:
Special Medications are not always available in the areas you will be visiting
(so take those that you need with you). Take a copy of any prescription medication
you have in case of questions by Customs officials. If you suffer from motion
sickness, it is advisable to take your own medication and I would recommend
patches or SEA BANDS.
Memories:
A camera is essential: but, remember to pack lots of film if not bringing
a digital camera as, although film is available, it may not be there when
you need it most. There are facilities to charge video and camera batteries
onboard.
Money:
Traveler’s Checks or cash are the accepted method of payment in most cases.
Credit cards are not always accepted and personal checks are never accepted.
It is advisable to have a number of smaller denomination traveler’s checks
(as some stores do not carry a lot of change).
Documentation:
Documents you will need include a passport for each member of your group as
well as your Yacht Charter Agreement. Traveling with your yacht charter agreement
is a good idea.
Meals:
Your crew has a copy of most of your preferences and I know that they are
well qualified and will certainly do a great job. If you decide to dine ashore
at any time, please ensure that you let them know in good time as meals are
prepared for well in advance.
Cost not included:
Souvenirs and gifts bought ashore, taxis, island tours, dinners and drinks
ashore, telephone, fax and email (for outgoing and incoming), special bar
requests. A crew gratuity, which is left up to your discretion, is usually
in the region of 10%-15% of the charter fee depending on the service you feel
that you received. It is payable in cash or traveler’s checks only. Your crew
will be working constantly to ensure that you have a great time!
Emergency contact:
Please feel free to give my numbers: (toll free) 800.478.2029 or 954.720.0475
as your emergency contact number. I do have ways and means of getting in contact
with the yacht in most instances. My voicemail is forwarded to my cell phone
after hours and during weekends.
I hope that the above information aids you in your packing and in generally
knowing what to expect. I know that you are going to have a wonderful time
and look forward to hearing all about it when you return.
Take care and Bon Voyage!
Have loads of fun!
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Shopping:
Exquisite Island Hand crafted Items, The ARK 284-494-9151
Blue Banana a mix of tropical clothing gifts accessories and home decor
284-495-6633
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West-end, Marina Cay and Leverick Bay all have the famous Pussers clothing
line with gifts and handcrafts.
Call 284-494-2174
Caribbean jewelry Samarkand 284-494-6415
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Awarak Boutique and gift shop 284-494-5240 284-495-1106
SUNNY CARIBBEE atrs, crafts, clothing, fragrences, flavours 284-494-2178
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Caribbean Coral hand crafted coral seen in pinks, yellow and soft blue 284-494-3853
www.thecoralstudio.com
Columbian Emeralds emerald jewelers -International jewelry.
Call 284-494-7477
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Helicopter rides
Call..................................1-284-495-2002
Island Helicopter................1-284-499-2663
www.helicoptersbvi.com
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TAXI - TOURS
Styles Tours 284-494-3341
Scato's Bus Service 284-494-2365
Claudes Safari Service: 284-495-9286
Taxi Tours 284-494-3942
Many Taxi tours can be taken on Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
Caribbean vacation yacht charters, starts right here.
Tortola see the Run Distillery ..1-284-494-6456
Commences Spanish Town Gorda and ends Gun Creek or
Leverick Bay Virgin Gorda, 1-294-495-5469.
SCUBA DIVERS
Blue Water Divers. 1-284-494-2847 1-284-495-1200
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Caribbean yacht charters for everyone, just add scuba diving.
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FERRY SERVICE:
There is a private ferry service from St Thomas United States Virgin Islands.
A commencement price for this ferry service is $280, which simply means they have geared themselves for parties of six guests and larger.
Caribbean yacht charter service to our industry.
DOHMS Water taxi Service call 340-775-6501
Commercial ferry services:
Native son
St Thomas USVI to West End Tortola British Virgin Islands:
Call 284-495-4617
Smith's ferry services: Call 1-284-495-449
Speedy's 284-495-5240
Road Town Ferry Service: ca; 284-494-2323
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Rent a Car:
Hertz rent a car at the airport 1-284-494-4405
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There are many others out there but few at the airport
National Car Rental also at the airport 1-284-494-4085
Sailing in the Virgin Islands.
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TELEPHONE SERVICE when in the islands.
Cable and Wireless, the island provider 1-284-494-4444
Call this Caribbean carrier well before your private yacht charter.
Your mobile phone can work here, make sure you have coverage.
Telephone roaming ......1-284-444-4444
Yachting in the BVI
Andrew Buys