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.

Discover a small sampling of our key culinary yacht picks below or better yet, contact us today to start planning your BVI foodie vacation.

A family that we booked aboard 50' Xenia 50 in March, 2018 said:

Hi Lynne, we have nothing but great things to say about the experience - and about Peter and Jade. It became a different type of trip, focused on the amazing food (versus “destination sailing”) but that quickly became a welcome change as we enjoyed the best overall gastronomic experience of our lives - and we’ve had quite a few great ones around the world! Your service, helpfulness and attentiveness from the beginning made it is simple for us to choose Carefree as our charter company, and you made the entire process as effortless as possible.
Don & Nicole C., Vancouver BC

Why Choose Carefree Yacht Charters^®?

We are a top 5 Yacht Charter Company with over 20 years of industry experience booking charters in the BVI and Caribbean. We also owned and operated our own successful crewed charter yacht in the BVI for 12 years, including 8 of those years with a professional on-board Chef. When combined, we are uniquely qualified to expertly handle your foodie vacation of a lifetime. See what our clients said about Carefree Yacht Charters^®.

Contact us Today

Call us in our South Florida office at 954-980-9281, Toll Free at 888-670-6884, or complete our Quick Request Form. We'll quickly match you with a yacht and Chef that fits your budget, style and foodie requirements. Or, get started by viewing some of our recommended family picks.

Foodie Vacation Experience

Watch a short video featuring 50' Catamaran Xenia 50 and Chef Jade. With two on-board Chefs, Xenia 50 is one of our favorite, yet more affordable foodie recommendations.

Sampling Of Our Foodie Yacht Charter Choices

XENIA 74

High-End, Exclusive Suggestion
2012, 74' Privilege Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests in1 King Master Suite plus 3 Queen cabins
Crew of 3
Fly-bridge deck
Chef Kate has a reputation as one of the premier Chef's in the BVI!
Rates from $37,350 to $47,500

Chef Kate was born in Malta and spent her childhood in Northern Ireland, the UK and Hong Kong. Kate has been in the food preparation industry since 1984. She has worked as a chef on yachts and in villas since 1999 and has loved pretty much every moment. She has attended a culinary course in France and has a food certificate from her early days in the food industry in London. Kate's close involvement in life in France has enabled her to learn firsthand the delights and rewards of delicious French cuisine. She has expanded her culinary skill and knowledge throughout her life.
View Chef Kate's Sample Menu

BAGHEERA L620 Special Offer

High-end, Exclusive Suggestion
2018, 62' Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 nearly identical Queen cabins
Crew of 3
Fly-bridge deck
Ask us about our dinner aboard at the May 2018 BVI show!
Rates from $30,500 to $35,000

Chef Carla's has always loved to cook, helping out in restaurants in her youth back in Italy. Her creations are part Italian home cooking and fine French dining contrasted with exotic Thai cuisine. Her passion for food led her to obtain her formal training at Ashburton Culinary College, London England. Before meeting Alex, Carla worked on a number of Super Yachts in Europe where she hosted the famous, wealthy and business elite. Her menu offers mouth-watering delights from around the world, prepared from fresh local products and presented with a unique flair. She skillfully pairs each plate with a wine to ensure a well-rounded dining experience.
View Chef Carla's Sample Menu

FOXY LADY

High-end Exclusive Suggestion
2010, 62' Lagoon Catamaran (recent refit)
Accommodates up to 8 guests in 1 Master Queen Suite plus 3 Queen cabins
Crew of 2
Fly-bridge deck
Winner of Best in Show at 2017 BVI Crewed Charter Yacht Show!
Rates from $28,000 to $33,000

Chef Kate grew up cruising the Indian and Atlantic Oceans with her family, totaling 20 000 nautical miles over six years, having left her home of South Africa at age 4. She has been in hospitality for the last 10 years and completed an International Hospitality Diploma with the Private Hotel School in Cape Town and also worked at one of South Africa's top 10 restaurants for 2 years. She has worked as a Chef on board yachts ever since and absolutely loves it! She aims to surprise and delight all her guests with culinary treats. She has a good eye for presentation and detail plus a passion for cooking and all thinks culinary.
View Chef Kate's Sample Menu

VIGILANT 1

Mid-Range, Luxury Option
2017, 63' Lagoon Power Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests in 1 Master Queen Suite plus 3 Queen cabins
Crew of 3
Fly-bridge deck
Chef Teva won the Prestigious 2017 Concourse de Chefs in Antigua!
Rates from $28,000 to $31,000 plus 10% expenses

Chef Teva was born in Tahiti and studied hospitality in France, obtaining the CAP-BEP degree. He has over twenty years of experience in Relais Chateaux such as Georges Blanc in Vonnas and the Chèvre d’Or in Eze Village, well known top level hotels. Alain has also had success in the most prestigious culinary contest, gaining the meilleur ouvrier de France. Alain is fortunate to be able to combine his two passions of yachting and cooking for the past twelve years. He has worked as a Chef aboard several yachts and truly enjoys the yacht dynamic and satisfying his guests food preferences.
View Chef Teva's Sample Menu

ANASTASIA

Mid-Range, Luxury Option
2008, 62' Privilege Catamaran
Accommodates up to 7 guests
1 Master King Suite, 2 King Cabins plus available Single
Crew of 2
Fly-bridge deck
On-board scuba diving
Award winning yacht and Chef at 2017 BVI & USVI Crewed Charter Yacht Shows!
Rates from $24,000 to $29,000

Chef Rebecca grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. She is a University of Illinois Business School grad with an extensive background in marketing and customer service in areas of Hospitality and Food Marketing. Growing up in the Chicago food scene, she was a foodie by nature. Her eclectic pallet along with a passion for traveling provided inspiration for most of her dishes, including American home comfort food, Mexican street fares, Spanish tapas and French inspired cooking. With her focus on fresh, local, and sustainable products, Rebecca's menu is sure to please.
View Chef Rebecca's Sample Menu

XENIA 62

Mid-Range, Luxury Option
2006, 62' Privilege Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests
2 King cabins plus 2 Queen cabins
Crew of 2
Fly-bridge deck
One of 3 Xenia yachts and crews that have become known for fabulous food!

Ask us about this yacht and crew combo!
Rates from $21,600 to $28,000

Chef Tara is a highly qualified chef, having spent two years in one of London's top catering colleges, followed by 10 years working in some of the top restaurants and hotels in London. Tara is thrilled to have found a way to combine her two passions: cooking & the ocean. As a result of her culinary training, Tara is well suited to handle any food intolerance or allergies for her guests. Tara truly enjoys creating new menus and experimenting with new dishes. It's her passion to provide guests with a fantastic culinary experience.
View Chef Tara's Sample Menu

ISLAND HOPPIN'

More Affordable Recommendation
2018, 52' Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 8 guests
1 Master Queen Suite plus choice of 3 Queen cabins
Crew of 2 plus fly-bridge deck
On-board scuba diving and instruction
Rates from $18,000 to $25,500

Chef Susannah hails from Northern Ireland, but is no stranger to the water or world travel. After a short stint as a yacht stewardess, Susannah found the galley calling her name and her professional culinary journey began. Susannah went on to complete a level 2 course at Ashburtons Chef Academy plus graduated from an intensive 3 month course at the prestigious Ballymaloe cookery school . Susannah’s cooking combines a mix of seasonal local produce, contemporary plating plus a Caribbean twist on things.
View Chef Susannah's Sample Menu

XENIA 50

More Affordable Recommendation
2015, 50' Privilege Catamaran
Accommodates up to 6 guests
3 Queen cabins
Crew of 2 including 2 Chefs
Winner of Best Dessert and Runner Up for Best Appetizer at the 2016 BVI crewed charter yacht show!
Rates from $16,200 to $20,000

Pete and Jade are both Captains and also both experienced Chefs. Both have spent years creating culinary delights for the rich and the famous including Hollywood starlets and the President of the United states. Pete applies his classic French training to local exotic ingredients and as a Sommelier pairs them with the best wines from around the world. Jade's influence stems from her Asian-Pacific up bringing with emphasis on fresh, health conscious plates never lacking in rich flavors and originality.
View Chef Pete & Chef Jade’s Sample Menu

DIANNA ROSE

More Affordable Recommendation
2012, 50’ Lagoon Catamaran
Accommodates up to 6 guests
1 Queen Master Suite, plus 2 Queen cabins
Crew of 2, including Captain/Chef plus Dive Instructor/Hostess
A Carefree pick for Foodies!
Rates from $15,000 to $18,900

Chef Joseph grew up on a small family farm in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from the Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon. He worked as Chef aboard 120' Motor Yacht Freedom for 5 years before coming to Dianna Rose. It was there that he took his restaurant philosophy and adapted it to yachting. He prides himself on sourcing from local farmers and fishermen and utilizing the relationships he has cultivated while in the restaurant industry in the Caribbean.
View Chef Joseph'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 catamarans, monohull sailboats, or 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