COVID-19 BVI Travel Requirements UPDATED – 24th June 2022 Traveling to the BVI just got a bit easier. This information is directly from the British Virgin Islands government website. Effective 15th June 2022, travelers, regardless of their vaccination status are no longer required to register and apply to enter the Territory via the BVI Gateway […]
Newport, RI is where it’s all happening. The setting of America’s Gilded Age glory is right here in Newport, RI! This yachting town is the best place to embark for a charter vacation to Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. From June 20-23, I will be vising Newport to inspect an array of yachts that […]
With fuel costs on the rise, a no- or low-fuel sailing yacht charter vacation, powered by wind, makes sense to your pocketbook and to your peace of mind.
Even as we all work to solve today’s personal and world challenges, the Spring season brings renewed warmth to our Northern latitudes and a view to bright ways ahead. Here in our homeport in New England, the recent uptick in yacht charters and yacht sales have provided flashes of light to brighten the summer. Alongside our regular repeat clients, we have welcomed many new clients, people who had previously never thought of chartering a yacht and have now experienced the holiday of a lifetime. Here are a few examples:
As of February 8, 2022, from the Bahamas Ministry of Health:
Travelers who test positive from recently recovering from covid that want to enter the Bahamas for a charter must apply for an exemption. Send a letter to doctors granting permission.
British Virgin Islands government and BVI Love just updated COVID travel protocols as of October 1, 2021. Know what to expect on a BVI yacht charter.
BY THE END OF 2022 – Visa Waiver for European travel U.S. citizens traveling to Europe will shortly need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) visa waiver which is the new travel authorization for Europe that will come into effect by the end of 2022. Similar to other countries and regions in the world, Europe […]
CHILD’S PLAY is heading up to Maine this summer. She is a 113′ Burger with five cabins, ideal for ten guests. Captain Paul Simon (with 5 crew) has extensive experience. He grew up in Michigan, boating on the Great Lakes at a young age. He started a boat washing service in high school and moved up to crew on yachts during college in Miami. Once Paul finished college, he moved to yachts full-time and has been on the water ever since. He diligently worked his way from deckhand to Captain. His welcoming demeanor, enthusiasm for travel, and keen sense of leadership lend themselves perfectly to the role of Captain. When not working, Paul can still be found in the water fishing for whatever will bite.
A lot of people looking for a worry-free vacation are concerned about Quarantine regulations. This report shows how the British Virgin Islands fixed it! The report states: We received a compelling review from the crew of FOXY LADY who described their quarantine successful charter. No hotel stays required – just hop on your yacht after landing in Beef Island Airport to comply with the strict protocol entering the British Virgin Islands. Here is Captain Graham and Chef Kristiann’s story and itinerary for a holiday week with three generations on two well-suited tandem charter sailing catamarans.
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