Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in these charters?
The vast majority of our Caribbean yacht charters, including our popular BVI yacht charters, are inclusive of a Captain & Chef, 3 gourmet meals per day, requested beverages, standard bar, plus use of onboard sports equipment. Request a quick and complimentary quote, and we'll send you an e-package which will include a selection of suitable and recommended yachts for your consideration. For each yacht, we'll note exactly what's included and excluded. Learn more about what's included and excluded in a BVI charter and factors that influence that cost.

What's the cost of a week charter in the BVI or other Caribbean charter area?
The cost of your BVI or Caribbean charter will vary depending on the type of yacht you choose and the number of charter guests in your group. See a typical charter costs table with typical ranges based on style of yacht and number of guests.

What's it like on a crewed charter yacht vacation?
Watch a short video featuring Viking Dream, one of our popular and affordable BVI based catamarans, to catch a glimpse of what it is like on a charter vacation. Learn more about the crewed yacht charter experience.

What forms of payment do you accept and do they include credit cards?
We accept checks, wire transfers, or major credit cards for payment. Carefree Yacht Charters accepts and processes the following major credit cards for your convenience and at no additional cost to you: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. As these credit cards are accepted directly by Carefree Yacht Charters within the continental United States, you avoid possible surcharges for credit card use or foreign transaction fees. (Limitations may apply.)

How do the yachts know what kind of food & beverages to stock?
Upon confirmation of a charter, we will send you a Preference Sheet, which we personally developed after having completed over 300 of our own crewed charters on our own charter yachts. This will allow you to make note of your personal preferences and requirements with regards to foods, beverages, and activities on your charter. Your yacht will be specifically stocked, your weekly menu specifically tailored, and your itinerary planned around your noted likes and dislikes.

Do yachts have specific itineraries they follow?
All of our crewed charter yachts will have a favorite and typical route that they like to follow. However, these itineraries are extremely flexible based on your activity preferences and weather as the week progresses. Crews will make island and anchorage choices based on the interests and desires of your group. Learn about what a typical day on a crewed yacht charter might look like.

Who do these charters cater to?
Our Caribbean charters are perfect for a wide variety of groups. Whether you're looking for a family yacht charter, honeymoon sail, corporate incentive trip, or a yacht vacation for a group of friends, these private, crewed charters provide the perfect means to spend quality time together in a paradise setting.

Do you offer any tandem charters for larger groups or for corporate incentive trips?
Many of our clients with larger groups opt for one of our tandem charters, in which two or more comparable yachts charter in tandem throughout the week. Our BVI yacht charters and catamaran cruises offer an ideal destination and yacht style option for larger groups in search of a corporate yacht charter vacation or retreat.

What's the typical length of a charter?
In the Caribbean, charters run from noon to noon and can be booked starting on any day of the week. All yachts can be booked for 7 nights or longer and a majority of our yachts can be booked for 6 nights or less at a pro-rated rate. Charters of 5 nights or less will typically include a 10% surcharge.

What about scuba capabilities on these yachts?
Many of our yachts have scuba capabilities with onboard Dive Masters or Dive Instructors. If you have further questions regarding Scuba diving or Scuba Instruction, we're your expert source of information. Lynne & Joe Campbell, the owners of Carefree Yacht Charters are both PADI Dive Instructors and served as such during their 12 years aboard their own crewed charter yachts in the Caribbean. Learn more about our dive charters.

Where do these charters typically start?
Virgin Island charters, which include our popular BVI yacht charters, typically typically start in either St. Thomas or Tortola, depending on your yacht of choice and your flights to and from the Virgin Islands. Discover more about flights to the BVI and USVI as well as pick-up points for these charters. St. Marten charters typically start and end in St. Marten while charters in the Grenadines typically start and end in St. Vincent. Learn more about the options we offer in the Grenadines.

Is fishing an option on these charters?
Yes! Most of our yachts offer on-board fishing. Fishing licenses are required for anyone 18 years of age or older that wants to fish while in the BVI. Learn more about BVI fishing license rules and regulations as well as why you want to obtain your fishing license in advance with Carefree Yacht Charters.

What should we bring on our charter?
Based on our years of experience aboard our own crewed charter yachts in the BVI, Carefree Yacht Charters has created a list of packing tips for your BVI yacht charter.

Will the yachts negotiate on price?
No. Our yachts set their own rates, have "published rates" within the industry, and have priced themselves competitively based on current market trends. However, several of our yachts do offer specials throughout the year. See our current yacht specials for further information.

Do you offer bareboat charters?
Yes we do! Carefree Yacht Charters specializes in bareboat charters as well as crewed yacht charters. Our insider knowledge and first-hand experience in the Caribbean makes us your expert source for Caribbean island bareboat charters. Bareboat charters offer clients an increased sense of adventure and privacy while sometimes reducing the overall cost.