BVI Cat Cruise

Let's talk about a BVI Catamaran Charter for 2026.

Players....Mark, Lisa, Sue, Pete, Marisa and Dave

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I reached out to a long time friend who's been doing catamaran cruises in the BVI for many years.

She uses Sunsail and said they have always had a great experience with a variety a boats and captains.

Never had any issues.

Response from my friend Barb after inquiry..

We are renting the Ss 454L Prem 4 Cabin from Sunsail

We never had the same boat, but they are all very nice.  It’s always a catamaran though, because they are smooth sailing.

We never have the same captain, they assign one that is highly qualified.

We want to sail and be on the boast as much as possible.  We do go to different islands and get off the boat,  but most of the time we are on the boat.

We like May because the price goes down a little bit, the weather is gorgeous and not hurricane season.

Ask me any questions you want and I’ll give you information, free of charge. lol

Sent from my iPad

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Additional Information:

Review the yacht:

Review here what's included: All-inclusive Crewed Charters & Bareboat/Skippered Charters


Check-out The Moorings BVI E-GuideBVI suggested itinerary and BVI Useful Information tabs for more details on itinerary, what to bring, arrival procedures, and more!


Embarkation/disembarkation times, confirmation deposit and other charter information is displayed on the quote itself.


The Blue Marine Foundation donation also being completely optional.


Review the booking Terms and Conditions.

Please note that prices and availability are subject to change prior to deposit, and any offers included in your quote are only available for a limited time.



Invoice/Receipt
    
  
Contract No.
 DM7070 
 
Invoice Date:
 10-MAR-25 
 MR DAVID LISTRO
Boarding Time:
 07-MAR-2618:00
  
End Date:
 14-MAR-2611:00
  
Number in Party:
 6 
  
Location:
 Tortola 


 Port of Boarding/Port of Release:VACATION BOOKED 
 Road Town, Tortola B.V.I.Bareboat 

 
Description
Start
End
Days
Qty
 Amount 
 
Sunsail 424/4/4 Premier07-MAR-2614-MAR-267 8,999.00 
Early Booking Offer    899.90- 
Yacht Damage Cats < 42ft  71770.00 
VISAR Fee  1612.00 
Skipper 10  711,995.00 
Prov.-Skipper  71245.00 
Wi-Fi    259.00 
Fuel Catamaran 41ft +    518.00 
Blue Marine Foundation    12.00 
BVI National Parks Permit    35.00 
BVI Cruising Permit Fee  76168.00 
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Charges to Date 12,113.10 

Payment Schedule
 
Due Date
Amount Due
 
Initial Deposit11-MAR-256,056.55 
Final Payment07-DEC-256,056.55 
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  Total12,113.10 

                                                     Amount Due Now 6,056.55  

Booking-payment instructions.... We need to pay $6000 with in the next couple of weeks. (half of the total cost of the trip) you can use the link https://www.sunsail.com/myaccount/make-payment to make payments. Each couple owes $2000. 

 

Booking reference # is the Quote # DM7070 

Lead Booker last name is “Listro” 

For charter start date click on the calendar icon to the right 

Fill in account details, then click” continue to payment” 

Select "Partial Balance" and enter the payment amount.

Select "Debit/credit card"

Hit "Continue"

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Call Us
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Looking forward to welcoming you to Tortola

Dear David,

Thank you for booking your vacation with Sunsail. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Don't forget to double-check your invoice to ensure the details of your trip are as you expected, notify us immediately if anything is incorrect.

To help you plan your upcoming trip and ensure all details are in order, please read the important information below and take the necessary actions. If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Please call 1 (800) 230-7601 or visit our website, where you'll find answers to many common pre-departure questions.

Kind Regards,
Your Sunsail Team


Arelis Marin
arelis.marin@thlmarine.com

Booking Overview

  • Lead Charterer Name: David Listro
  • Start Date: 3/7/26 (month/day/year)
  • Destination: Tortola
  • Booking Reference: DM7070
  • Passenger Number: 6
  • Charter Type: Bareboat
  • Ancillaries Booked: Fuel, Skipper, Wifi, Yachts damage waiver 

Important Next Steps

We have now created a personalized online checklist for you. Here you will find a summary of the tasks that must be completed prior to your charter. Some of these do require your immediate attention, so please log in today to take a look.

 

Sign our Terms & Conditions:

It is a legal requirement for all adult passengers to sign our T&Cs if they wish to travel with us.

Please follow the steps: 

  • As the lead passenger, please sign your Terms & Conditions within 72 hours of making a deposit. 
  • Signatures are also required from all other adult passengers, please submit your Guest List as soon as possible. 

  • Once you have submitted your guest list, adult passengers will receive an invitation to their pre-departure checklist. 

  • Here adult passengers can view and sign their T&Cs.  

Additional Required Actions:

To start preparing for your charter today, and avoid wait time at the base, log in and review your personalized checklist:

What's Included & Optional Extras

Check out exactly what's included in your skippered charter below.

To help you make the very most of your time on the water and ensure your vacation is as unique as you are, we offer a selection of optional extras that can be added to your charter. From stand-up paddle boards and kayaks to pre-ordering your food & beverages we can provide the extra details that help make your sailing vacation as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Please note, we are unable to provide masks and snorkels to our customers, fins are available if you wish to use them. 

Balance Reminder

Pay The Balance of your charter 90 days prior to departure. You can view your booking, pay any outstanding balance, and complete the necessary guest list before you arrive at the Sunsail base.

For information on our cancellation policy, please refer to our booking Terms & Conditions.

     
     Amount Due Now6,056.55





     

    Comments

    1. Hey Dave - Thank you SO much for getting the ball rolling on this! Marc & I are very excited to explore with all of you! We are flexible on dates but would love to stick with February or March. We would like to include some island local dining/grab & go food experiences. I am also happy to play a role in food planning & cooking for the team. Therefore, we would like to vote for Option 2. We have never done anything like this before and so we are totally open & flexible. Here's to an unforgettable 2026 BVI CatCruise! Thank you! :-)

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      1. You're welcome! I believe Pete and Sue were good with the beginning of March. I'll get that confirmed. Marisa and I are flexible with the dates and prefer option 2. Make sure to check out the pics of the boat and the amenities and suggested itinerary.
        https://www.sunsail.com/yachts/catamarans/sunsail-424-lagoon

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    4. Payments can be made at https://www.sunsail.com/myaccount/make-payment
      Use DM7070 as the Booking Reference
      Use Listro as the lead booker last name
      Click on the calendar to select 03--07-2026 for the charter state date

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    5. https://www.sunsail.com/about-us/legals/booking-terms

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    6. Booking-payment instructions.... We need to pay $6000 with in the next couple of weeks. (half of the total cost of the trip) you can use the link https://www.sunsail.com/myaccount/make-payment to make payments. Each couple owes $2000. See above comment section for payment instructions.

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    7. Check out the Tortola E-guide - https://indd.adobe.com/view/a7a62d46-66e8-48c6-b434-02775dac12aa

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    8. Payment portal https://www.sunsail.com/myaccount/make-payment

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    9. We have completed the initial deposit of $6000 The balance does not have to be paid until 2026.

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      1. Correction.... balance to be paid before December 7th 2025

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    10. Balance

      $6,113.10

      Payment of the remaining balance to be done before 07 Dec, 2025

      Amount paid

      $6,060.00

      total price

      $12,173.10

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    11. the onboard freezer (26 gallons) seems small, do we need to bring a cooler?
      Do we pack and ship our own meats- chicken, steak and burgers?

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    12. On Friday, August 8, 2025, 11:35 AM, dave listro wrote:

      Hey Barb, hope your summer is going well. We are discussing our trip to BVI and were considering packing and checking our own meat in a cooler as you suggested.
      But during the research I saw this....
      While it's possible to ship meat to the British Virgin Islands (BVI), it's not recommended due to potential restrictions, high shipping costs, and the availability of quality meats locally
      You may need a permit from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, and it's wise to declare all food items at customs.
      Elaboration:
      Permits:
      Importing meat into the BVI requires a special permit from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. This is due to regulations related to diseases like Mad Cow and Hoof and Mouth.
      Did you have any problems with customs? What did you have to do if anything?


      thanks,

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      1. Hi Dave. Our summer is going great.

        We just went to the BVI in May. My check in bag at the airport was a cooler filled with frozen meats, wrapped with a strapped down strap Bungee cords are not allowed we did not have a problem at all paul’s check in bag was a suitcase full of all dry goods, which were either food, aluminum foil, baggies, garbage bags, etc.

        Our clothes were in carry-on backpacks because basically you don’t need a lot of clothes when you’re on a boat for a week

        Let me know if this answers your question.
        Also, keep your receipt for the meats because when you go through customs, they may tax you on The value.

        The nice lady at customs this time said to Paul what do you have in the cooler? Is that your clothes and Paul said yes, so we weren’t taxed at all. Lol

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