BVI and Caribbean Foodie Vacations

A crewed yacht charter makes an ideal pick for a family or group of friends in search of a BVI or Caribbean foodie vacation.

Why choose a fully crewed charter in the BVI or Caribbean for your next Foodie Vacation?

Many of our charter clients tell us that the on-board food, wine pairing, and al-fresco dining experience are a key highlight of their BVI charter vacations.
All of our key foodie vacation recommendations feature talented and creative Chefs who'll specifically tailor charter menus according to their guests dietary preferences and requirements.
All of our recommended Chef's, but particularly our notable Chefs, are accustomed to doing a "foodie version" for adults and adventurous eaters plus necessary "simplified versions" for more picky eaters or kids.
Our featured Chefs take their food and dining experience to the next level. Many of these top-end Chefs honed their skills from a combination of their experience on yachts, professional culinary training or courses, or tutelage from other renowned Chefs. Others have simply risen to the occasion with a passion for food and natural talent for all things culinary.

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Call us in our South Florida office at 954-980-9281 or Request a Quote to start planning your BVI foodie vacation. We'll quickly match you with a charter that fits your budget, style and interests. Discover a small sampling of our key culinary yacht picks below.

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A family that we booked aboard 52' Catamaran Grace in July 2020 said:

Hi Lynne, your ears must be burning. I was just getting my thoughts together to compose an email to you as follow up from the trip. Bottom line: fabulous experience, meals that were so off the chart good that I don't have enough descriptive superlatives to do them justice and super attentive service aboard a truly beautiful boat. More to come - but want to thank you for the pairing - you nailed it. Also - newsletter sounds great.
James M., North Carolina

Why Choose Carefree Yacht Charters^®?

Our Experience & Expertise Are Priceless

Our Experience Makes Us Unique: The Carefree Team's tenure includes 16 years in business as professional Yacht Charter Brokers, including owner-dedicated service from start to finish on each and every charter. Our Team also offers our clients 25 years of experience as professional Crew on various highly successful yachts in the BVI, USVI & Caribbean. When combined, Your Carefree Team is uniquely qualified to seamlessly handle your trip of a lifetime.

Expertise Sets Us Apart: Lynne Campbell, Founder, Managing Director, and Broker, has over 25 years of key industry experience, including 16 years in business as the owner & lead broker of Carefree Yacht Charters. With a majority of those years as a top broker within the industry, Lynne has navigated it all, including countless blue sky charter days, but also through hurricanes and the covid pandemic. Repeat clients have come to rely on Lynne's expertise to guide them during mainly smooth sailing, but also through any unforeseen stormy weather that might be just beyond the horizon.

A family that we booked aboard 52' Catamaran Grace in April 2021 said:

There were two primary things I told you when we first spoke: (1) my family likes good food, and (2) my son and I are inexperienced divers. From that information, as well as our other discussions, you paired us with the perfect yacht and crew. Not only will we be back, we will be back specifically with Joseph and Britta aboard Grace. Long story short, my family has concluded that this may well be the highest form of vacation in existence.
Sam M., North Carolina

Sampling Of Our Foodie Yacht Charter Choices

MARIAH PRINCESS III Special Offer

High-end, Exclusive Suggestion
2020, 77' Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests
1 King Master Suite, 1 King plus 2 Queens
Crew of 4 & Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $77,000 to $80,000

Chef Jess found her love for food and creating mouthwatering dishes during her first couple of trips hosting guests onboard charter yachts in the Caribbean. She quickly realized this was where she wanted to put her roots down and become a professional chef onboard luxury charter yachts. She completed multiple short cooking courses to further her knowledge, including a Plant base course with Leiths London and a yacht chef course with Ashburton. Jess is experienced in various culinary styles and cuisines that include and are not limited to Vegan, Plant-Based, Mediterranean, and local Caribbean dishes.
View Jess' Sample Menu

JUSTIFIED HORIZONS Special Offer

High-end, Exclusive Suggestion
2021, 65' Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 10 guests
5 nearly identical Queen cabins
Crew of 3 & Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $59,000 to $72,000

Chef Dani Chef Dani brings along an adventurous spirit that is bound to rub off on those around her. She has been professionally trained and holds a Certificate in Culinary Arts from Ashburton Chefs Academy, a CTH Level 2 Award in Culinary Skills, and an HABC Level 2 Award in Food Safety. She has also taken classes at the Culinary Institute of America. The passion that she has found in food continues to inspire new and creative dishes which led to her winning 2nd place in the dessert category at the annual VIPCA Yacht Show. Her attention to detail and great sense of humor leaves her guests well-fed and entertained!
View Dani's Sample Menu

SEAGLASS 74 Special Offer

High-end, Exclusive Suggestion
2018, 74' Horizon Power Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests
1 King Master Suite plus 3 King Suites
Crew of 3 & Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $62,000 to $64,500

Chef April grew up around the Rocky Mountains in Canada, wanted to explore the world and soon traveled from coastline to coastline. She lived in New Zealand for 7 years where she fell in love with the adventure of sailing. She started as a stewardess on a 72ft Swath Ocean Catamaran in 2007, and it quickly grew from there. Obtaining her Commercial Yacht Master and becoming a qualified diver opened up a love, respect and appreciation for life on the water. Combined with a passion for nutritional creativity, April uses innovative techniques to bring you fresh, healthy dishes and sail you into a culinary paradise.
View Chef April's Sample Menu

MUCHO GUSTO

Mid-Range, Luxury Option
2019, 65' Horizon Power Catamaran
Accommodates up to 6 guests
1 Master King Suite, 1 VIP King & 1 King convertible to Twin
Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $45,000 to $51,000

Chef Hannah was brought up in Cape Town, South Africa by British Folks. She studied Brand Building and Management before meeting Captain Dom and being whisked away into the world of yachting. Initially a stewardess on her first 3 yachts, it was there that she discovered a keen interest in cooking, and then decided to put herself through a year of Chef Training. I graduated as 'Student of the Year (2015)' and received a Diploma in Culinary Arts & Cookery and was employed on a yacht in Florida before having even arrived. Hannah is passionate about anticipating guests' needs before they're even considered. .
View Chef Hannah's Sample Menu

UNWAVERING

Mid-Range, Luxury Option
2022, 50' Sunreef Yachts Catamaran
Accommodates up to 6 guests
1 Queen Master cabin plus 2 Queen cabins
Crew of 2 & Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $32,000 to $36,000

Chef Rosie hails from Cowes, Isle of Wight, the home to UK sailing and therefore has been very fortunate to spend all of her life on the water. Rosie studied Fashion at University, however, was always drawn back to the sea! After Rosie completed her Yachtmaster Offshore in 2017, she decided to take a few months out of her office job to work as a Yacht Captain in Croatia, this was the moment Rosie knew a career in Yachting was for her! Rosie attended Professional Yacht Chef Training at Ashburton Chefs Academy and now uses her creativity in her food where she loves to use fresh and local ingredients whenever she can.
View Chef Rosie's Sample Menu

A3

Mid-Range, Luxury Option
2016, 56' Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests
1 Master Queen Suite, 2 Queen cabins & an upper/lower Twin
Crew of 2 & Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $29,500 to $34,500

Chef Matt has been in the customer-service industry for the past 25 years. His career as a professional chef led him to the Caribbean where he now uses his culinary skills to create the perfect onboard dining experience for guests. He draws from a wide range of experience to deliver a broad spectrum of flavors and genres, keeping each new day full of fresh ideas. Matt has combined his love of food with his love of the ocean to create the perfect charter for more than just a vacation experience—but a passion for life and nature, and the desire to share those things with like-minded individuals.
View Chef Matt's Sample Menu

GRACE Lagoon 52

More Affordable Recommendation
2020, 52' Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 6 guests
1 Queen Master Suite, 2 Queen cabins plus available Twin
Crew of 2
Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $30,000 to $40,000

Chef Joseph grew up on a small family farm in the Pacific Northwest and before moving to the Caribbean, received his culinary degree from the Western Culinary Institute in Portland Oregon. Proud to partner with the Virgin Island community, Joseph takes a lot of pride in buying local. His relationships with farmers and fishermen has elevated Grace's status as having the freshest ingredients on board at all times and has been a key to their success. Joseph also spent 5 years as Chef aboard 120' Broward Motor Yacht "Freedom", perfecting the art of fine cuisine adapting the premiere culinary French ideology of "Mise en Place" to the luxury yachting experience.
View Chef Joseph's Sample Menu

EBB & FLOW

More Affordable Recommendation
2016, 56' Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 6 guests
1 Queen Master Suite, 1 King and 1 Queen
Crew of 2
Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $30,000 to $33,000

Chef Missy brings a well rounded skill set to the table being a captain, chef, wine sommelier, fine dining expert & master scuba diver trainer. With a long history in the Hamptons, Missy had the privilege of working at some of the top restaurants. Her intimate understanding of food and wine was imparted on her by the likes of Nick and Toni’s and Barefoot Contessa. She moved to St. John in 1996 and has been sharing her love of sailing, diving, and fine dining ever since. Missy’s knowledge of the Caribbean and devotion to superior hospitality creates a dynamic and memorable visit. Her wine tasting menu & wine pairing options should not be missed.
View Chef Missy's Sample Menu

WANDERLUST Special Offer

More Affordable Recommendation
2022, 50' Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests
1 Master Queen cabin, 2 Queen cabins plus 1 Double
Crew of 2 & Fly-bridge deck
Rates from $18,000 to $35,000

Katie’s love for yachting started in her early teens during family holidays sailing the Ionian in Greece. Her sailing career began as a hostess in Lefkada, then moving across to seek new challenges in the windy Saronic Gulf and Cyclades. From there she moved to the BVI, during her downtime between seasons she studied at Culinary school in Devon and on the Isle of Wight, developing and refining her love for cookery. Katie began cheffing professionally in 2016 in the Caribbean where she found a love for the culture and flavours of the area. She's happy to tailor her menu to your preferences, using only the freshest and most vibrant local ingredients.
View Chef Katie's Sample Menu

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Other Destinations

More adventurous foodie groups or those with previous charter experience might consider other Caribbean destinations, such as St. Maarten or the Grenadines.

Yacht Styles

Enjoy the islands aboard one of our popular catamarans, monohull sailboats and luxury motor yachts. Learn more about our various yacht styles.

Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.
Harriet Van Horne