Winter Sailing Holidays

“Our family had a fantastic time in the BVI onboard our Sunsail 424 for a 5 day charter. It had been 30 years since I sailed here (in my single days) and I was excited to share the BVI adventures with my family. From arrival to departure, Sunsail’s customer service was exceptional! Of course, I knew 5 days wouldn’t be enough but my plan work, my family is hooked on sailing vacations and already talking about another Sunsail adventure next year!”

“All aspects of trip from booking, to asking questions, to checking in and checking out went very smoothly. We’ll be back before long.”

“Fantastic in every regard. The captain they provided was just the best! A great sailor, so knowledgeable, and so much fun and friendly. (Thank you Ana!). The boat was perfect – new and everything functioned well. And the BVI’s are just the most magical place to sail. The staff at Sunsail was so helpful and friendly. Highly recommend Sunsail and the entire experience.”

“We enjoyed a fantastic 8 night bareboat sail around the BVI on a Sunsail 46 from the Sunsail/Moorings marina at Tortola. Having been used to the attention to detail of Sunsail Europe, this was sadly lacking at Tortola. There was no welcoming contact from the base in the weeks leading up to our charter. Our air con wasn’t working, there was no gas in the canister, our Wi-Fi didn’t work and multiple door handles fell off. We wasted our first morning stuck in the base while a whole host of friendly staff worked to fit the problems.
The BVI is very busy in February and on three mornings we had the 7am stress of trying to secure a Boaty Ball mooring at popular locations. These were all booked in 10 seconds! We had prebooked three marinas and all our restaurants which proved a good call.
Our boat itself was excellent with all the major features like sails, engine, generator, tender working well throughout the week. We had some great sailing in the moderate-fresh Easterly Tradewinds and also enjoyed the warm temperatures and water for swimming and snorkelling. We booked a paddleboard but didn’t get to use this due to the significant swells, even at “sheltered” anchorages.
All the Sunsail staff were friendly and helpful and with more care with the preparation and presentation of the boat, this would be a five star review.”

“My best friend and recently finished a fabulous week-long trip sailing around the BVI on a beautiful boat booked through Sunsail. Our captain, Rachel Smith, was superb. She handled the boat flawlessly, inspiring complete trust. Her knowledge of the islands led us to the best moorings, restaurants and beaches. She was unfailingly good-natured, and allowed us the time we wanted on the helm–helping us become better sailors and keeping our safety and the boat’s top of mind. Rachel’s motto is “making dreams come true.” She certainly made our vacation in the BVI a dream come true, so we highly recommend Sunsail and Captain Rachel.”

“Sunsail is a large operation and has some amenities that we have not seen elsewhere. Nice showers on shore with towels. Three places to eat close by and grocery shopping including a French deli within easy walking range. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Our catamaran was pretty new, very clean, well equipped. Everything worked well. My only complaint was the minimal storage in the cabins.
We modified our itinerary a bit as we went and had a good time. Winds were good and we did most of our traveling under sail. We have some experience sailing but enjoyed experimenting with the sails.
Our only problem with crowds was at the Baths. I would avoid that in the morning when tour groups may be more likely. Didn’t see really colorful coral, etc but I did swim in the midst of 40 or 50 little yellow fish–a thrill for me. S upper at Marina Cay was nice. The Pirate’s Bight was very noisy but I enjoyed the musician and dancing.
BVI is a beautiful, beautiful place.
PS: If you fly to St. Thomas and take the ferry make reservations for the return trip. We did not and the 2 convenient ferries were sold out, though we did get another after a mad dash up the coast.”

“Our charter with Sunsail in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) was an unforgettable adventure. Sunsail’s team provided exceptional service from start to finish, ensuring our catamaran was in top condition for comfort and performance. Sailing through the BVI’s stunning landscapes was breathtaking, and Sunsail’s expertise on the best spots to explore enhanced our experience.We faced a couple of technical issues along the way, but Sunsail’s prompt and efficient response ensured they were quickly resolved, allowing us to enjoy our sailing paradise without interruption. This level of attentive service made us feel highly valued and reassured us of Sunsail’s commitment to an unparalleled sailing experience.The flexibility to tailor our itinerary, combined with the beauty of the BVI and Sunsail’s outstanding service, made our trip magical. We left with memories of adventure, relaxation, and the joy of sailing, looking forward to our next journey with Sunsail.”

“We had a beautiful week sailing in the BVI. The Sunsail dock facility is beautiful and the people are great and very helpful. We booked the wrong boat, too small. But Lindsay Roberts was able to provide us with a beautiful 50′ upgrade boat and at a reasonable price. So we had all the needed equipment to enjoy our trip.”

“Charter sailing, with any company, in the BVIs is a joy. Great, reliable winds and weather make for a sailors paradise. Sunsail / Moorings provides great boats and service and has a great facility / location.”

“This was our 2nd nine-day cruise around the BVI with Sunsail/The Moorings. Each time we’ve hired a Captain. Our 1st time the Captain was just “Ok”, this trip our Captain, “Rico” was awesome. Rico is engaging, knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to have on the boat. If you need to hire a Captain, we highly recommend you request Hendrico Vivier [Rico] you won’t be sorry 😊”