Beneteau Oceanis 40.1

Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. For damage it doesn't cover, your liability is usually limited to the security deposit. You can lower the deposit by adding the operator’s damage waiver.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. Estimated from engine power: this boat's ~45 HP engine burns roughly 3.6 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 76 L ≈ €108 at €1.42/L — scale it to your own plans.

Not if you add a skipper — this boat offers one, who holds the licence. Generally, though: No formal sailing licence is required, but you must submit a sailing résumé proving recent experience on a similar-sized yacht for company approval.

Wickhams Cay II is Road Town's hub for yacht charters, home to The Moorings, Sunsail, and Footloose — three of the BVI's biggest charter fleets — all operating out of 140 berths across three pontoons. Read more →

Year-round, with the prime season December–April bringing steady trade winds; June–November is the Atlantic hurricane season.