Voyage Unveils New 510 Catamaran
VOYAGE Charters, based at Soper’s Hole Marina since 1996, has added the purpose‑built VOYAGE 510 to its Tortola fleet. The new catamaran pairs design features aimed at bareboating in the BVI with digital check‑in and three charter options for varying skill levels.
VOYAGE Charters, established in 1996 at Soper’s Hole Marina in Tortola, has introduced the VOYAGE 510 to its locally based fleet, continuing three decades of service to sailors visiting the British Virgin Islands. The company works closely with sister builder VOYAGE Yachts in Cape Town, South Africa, and says its designs are focused on usability, durability and systems that suit bareboat life in the region.
The VOYAGE 510 is described as an evolution in bareboat comfort and capability. Key design features — wide beams for roomy living spaces, a signature forward cockpit to improve airflow and social interaction, raised helms for better sightlines, and walk‑through sterns for easy boarding and swimming — are intended to make short passages and anchorages around the BVI more straightforward for charter crews.
Interiors prioritise practical layouts: galley setups similar to home kitchens, reliable refrigeration, abundant storage and accessible engine rooms. VOYAGE highlights construction using advanced composites to deliver strength without excess weight, aiming for a balance of stability, speed and fuel efficiency that matters on inter‑island runs.
The 510 also brings expanded deck areas and an open saloon that improve the flow between indoor and outdoor spaces — features that appeal to families and groups who want space without sacrificing sailing performance. On the operational side, VOYAGE has upgraded its digital services.
Travellers can now complete check‑in, provisioning and safety briefings online before arriving in Tortola. Bases support apps with weather updates, digital charts and local cruising guides, and many yachts come equipped with onboard Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth sound systems. These tools reduce time at the marina and make short‑notice trips easier to organise, a convenience for both visitors and local service providers.
Charter choices remain flexible: Bareboat (with a required sailing résumé and optional Day Skipper), Bareboat with Skipper (a Yacht and Captain package) and Private Crewed Charters with a chef. VOYAGE emphasises a privately owned, hands‑on fleet and long‑tenured base staff, a model that brings returning guests and steady business to the island workforce.
For BVI residents the arrival of the VOYAGE 510 is relevant to tourism and local employment—maintaining boatyards, provisioning services, marinas and hospitality businesses—and continues Tortola’s role as a hub for Caribbean bareboat chartering.
Primary source: VI Property&Yacht