Horizon Yacht Charters' BVI Experience
For more than 27 years Horizon Yacht Charters has been operating as one of the Caribbean's largest independent yacht charter and sales companies, offering a broad fleet and a range of charter styles from bareboat to luxury crewed trips. The company now highlights specially curated BVI packages that pair sailing with local activities like kiting, guided dives, hikes and spa treatments, and offers unique vessels and sail options not widely available in the region.
Horizon Yacht Charters has spent more than 27 years building a reputation as one of the Caribbean's largest independent yacht charter and sales companies, and the British Virgin Islands remain one of its premier cruising grounds. The company operates a fleet of new, well-maintained monohulls and catamarans available for bareboat sailors, captained charters, learn-to-sail students and luxury crewed guests.
Horizon promotes exclusively curated sailing packages developed with trusted local partners to combine time on the water with activities on and around the islands — options include kitesurfing over shallow turquoise waters, guided scuba dives, scenic island hikes and restorative spa experiences.
Among Horizon's headline offerings is the Jeanneau Yachts 55, billed as the largest monohull available for bareboat charter anywhere in the Caribbean and one of only two such yachts available worldwide. The company also notes it is the only regional charter operator offering Code Zero or Asymmetric sail charters, appealing to sailors looking for performance, speed and a different sail-plan experience.
For BVI residents, Horizon’s presence brings both direct and indirect benefits. Charter activity supports local dive operators, kite schools, marinas, provisioning services, restaurants, tour guides and on-call marine technicians. High-end bareboat and crewed charters can attract visitors who spend onshore, boosting small businesses across the islands.
The learn-to-sail programmes and captained charters also represent potential training and employment pathways for residents seeking work in the marine and hospitality sectors. At the same time, the company’s marketing of unique boats and specialty sails helps reinforce the BVI’s global reputation as a world-class sailing destination, which can support broader tourism recovery and growth.
As with all tourism reliant on the sea, there is a continuing need for responsible practices: adherence to mooring rules, protection of coral and seagrass habitats, and collaboration with local authorities to ensure safety and sustainability. Horizon encourages followers to connect via social media for updates and bookings (@horizonyachtcharters).
The company’s BVI-focused packages, in partnership with local businesses, aim to turn a charter into a complete island experience, while contributing to the territory’s marine tourism economy.
Primary source: VI Property&Yacht