Catamaran Charters in the BVI - Why Chartering a Catamaran?

As catamaran charters grow more popular, individuals begin asking about the advantages of a catamaran over a monohull. While you choice will depend on your own tastes, the benefits listed below will help you make that decision.

Reduced Seasickness: Seasickness often ruins a yachting vacation. Yet with a catamaran’s double hulls, the boat is less likely to roll. The movement of the waves rarely transfers to the living areas on board. So whether you are anchored or sailing, the deck remains level and you will feel comfortable.

The View : The lounging area onboard a catamaran is up on top, allowing for a 360-degree panoramic view. You won’t need to worry about the size of the windows, because you’ll be able to view that sunset from the spacious salon. This layout will give you the sense that you are involved in everything around you, instead of viewing it from a television-like window pane. Even with large open decks that are typical at either the bow or stern of monohulls, your view is still somewhat obstructed.

Privacy: The privacy provided by the layout of a catamaran is beneficial to many individuals. Since the cabins are in separate hulls, your room is secluded not only from the other sleeping area but also from all of the activity in the salon and lounging areas.

Shallow Water Cruising: Since catamarans do not need deep waters to float, they can enter areas that monohulls cannot, such as shallow bays or harbors. This is especially advantageous during the busy season when waters become overcrowded. With a catamaran, you have the option of anchoring in areas that mono-hull yachts cannot even enter.

Speed: The faster cruising speeds of catamarans may not be noticeable when touring the inlets and bays of an island. However, when planning a week-long vacation, faster cruising speeds give you a wider range of destination options. Then there’s the fact that it’s simply more fun to go fast.

Safety: On charters, all possible precautions are taken in regards to safety. Yet, there are some added safety benefits to chartering a catamaran. Because of the steady sailing of a dual-hulled yacht, there is less chance of being thrown overboard as with boats that may rock more in rough waters. Also, in the rare instance of the hull being pierced, a catamaran will not sink, not only because of the buoyancy of the building materials, but also because the hulls are made of numerous watertight compartments.

Water sports : Catamarans usually carry a wide selection of water toys - from paddle boards to kayaks and water skis. Catamaran charter is a perfect choice for active people who enjoy a variety of water sports.

Here are some of our favorite catamaran charters:

	67' MARMOT Max guests: 8 Rates from $22,000/week More info on Marmot
	62' AVALON Max guests: 10 Rates from $26,000/week More info on Avalon
	60' FREEDOM Max guests: 10 Rates from $10,500/week More info on Freedom
	51' ADEIA Max guests: 8 Rates from $15,000/week More info on Adeia
	44' HYPNAUTIC Max guests: 6 Rates from $10,500/week More info on Hypnautic

 

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