Having bareboat chartered sailboats through a variety of the main charter companies in the Carribean for a span of 30 years, we - for the first time - chartered through Horizon Yacht Charters, in January of 2026. We selected a 50' catamaran which had 3 years of chartering with Horizon Yachts. With a family group of 13 on-board, we were thrilled with the entire experience. No surprises, no hassles, easy checkin/checkout and immaculate yacht. With 13 people and 6 heads, a person must be amazed at the flawless week of shear reliability of equipment of this complexity and size. Thank you, Horizon, for the entire experience.
Dylan Forney
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June 28, 2025
6-13—>6-20-2025 we chartered rhythm and blues a 2024 Jeanneau 440 with a skipper/instructor. Completed ASA 103 and had a great time. Martin our skipper had 40 + years of experience and didn’t make us reef the sails, so we had a blast. Boat was clean and well stocked. Nothing broke everything was in great condition.
We met Andrew and others in Annapolis and just felt like we discovered a quality, straight shooter, and cheaper charter company. They also have new boats just like the other big name
charter companies.
Only complaint is Horizon should have a bag of ice on boat for late arrivals. We couldn’t get any ice after 8pm at the dock. Probably my favorite vacation.
Just some other fun facts 1. Indians was our favorite snorkel spot. 2. We ran the generator 10-12 hours every night for a/c, only used the big motor for mooring, we only used 31 gallons of diesel for 7 nights.
Brian S.
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December 01, 2025
Chartered a Nautitech 44 Open in November 2025. The whole process with Horizon was flawless. Boat was spotlessly clean and very well maintained. The staff are excellent with a ton of experience on all the boats and deep knowledge of the islands. Booking, boat briefing, chart advise, and technical support were all great.
Small thing, we ran out of propane for the barbeque, I called support to ask if there was a spare on the boat that I missed. Nope there wasn't. But, Horizon insisted that they will send one to us and meet us at our next mooring. Awesome service.
The Nautitech 44 was a joy to sail. We easily hit 8-9 knots without really trying hard. Only thing that would make it better would be a mast camera to give better visibility when mooring or docking. We loved the standup bar in the saloon.
We have been to the BVIs many times. First time with Horizon and we will definitely charter with them again.
Teresa deWitt
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May 23, 2024
This was a great experience as captain of bareboat catamaran cruise. The staff was friendly and helpful. I got lots of good tips about the boat and our planned trip. The boat was clean and spacious and comfortable for 8 people. I called back a few times for some minor issues. Terry was helpful and prompt. All of the crew had a fantastic trip and look forward to further adventures. I would definitely book with Horizon again.
Lewis
Carlos-Nicholas Lee
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July 07, 2025
Addendum:
We just completed our fifth charter with Horizon Yacht Charters in the BVIs, and once again, the experience was seamless from start to finish. Horizon continues to raise the bar with their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail.
Pre-charter communication was prompt and helpful, with quick email responses and thorough answers to any questions we had from Sandra and Courtney. One of the standout features is Cara's boat-specific briefing videos and digital operations manuals—a huge asset for any bareboater. The videos and PDFs are tailored to each vessel in their fleet, allowing you to familiarize yourself with everything from the anchor windlass to the electrical systems before you even arrive. This added level of preparation gave us confidence and saved time at the dock.
From the moment we arrived at the Nanny Cay Marina, the experience remained exceptional. Jalon made sure we had everything we needed to set off smoothly, while Imogen was always ready to assist with any needs that arose during our week at sea.
The marina itself is impressively well-equipped—featuring a beach, pool, marina club, and a variety of excellent restaurants all just steps away. Convenient provisioning services located right next to the docks made stocking the boat effortless and efficient.
After five unforgettable charters, Horizon Yacht Charters remains our go-to. The confidence and skills we’ve gained through our time with them have even empowered us to explore new waters in places like Croatia and Sicily—adventures that once felt out of reach.
What sets Horizon apart is their unwavering commitment to the customer experience. From seamless onboarding to tailored prep materials and boat-specific videos, they make the process easy, stress-free, and enjoyable.
Thanks to you, my family has created memories that are truly priceless. Every business should aspire to the level of care, consistency, and excellence you provide. We can’t wait to sail with you again.
Thank you.
— Nick L.
Review from a 2022 Charter:
5-stars isn't sufficient. Excellent customer service. Sandra Ambrose helped us immensely with a super last minute bareboat on Casbah II, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 in perfect condition. Jon McKenna and the dock team were super friendly and helpful. But to top it off, their base at Nanny Cay Marina is clearly the best in all of the BVIs: the facility, store, restaurant and resort help to frame a sailing vacation.
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Having bareboat chartered sailboats through a variety of the main charter companies in the Carribean for a span of 30 years, we - for the first time - chartered through Horizon Yacht Charters, in January of 2026. We selected a 50' catamaran which had 3 years of chartering with Horizon Yachts. With a family group of 13 on-board, we were thrilled with the entire experience. No surprises, no hassles, easy checkin/checkout and immaculate yacht. With 13 people and 6 heads, a person must be amazed at the flawless week of shear reliability of equipment of this complexity and size. Thank you, Horizon, for the entire experience.
6-13—>6-20-2025 we chartered rhythm and blues a 2024 Jeanneau 440 with a skipper/instructor. Completed ASA 103 and had a great time. Martin our skipper had 40 + years of experience and didn’t make us reef the sails, so we had a blast. Boat was clean and well stocked. Nothing broke everything was in great condition. We met Andrew and others in Annapolis and just felt like we discovered a quality, straight shooter, and cheaper charter company. They also have new boats just like the other big name charter companies. Only complaint is Horizon should have a bag of ice on boat for late arrivals. We couldn’t get any ice after 8pm at the dock. Probably my favorite vacation. Just some other fun facts 1. Indians was our favorite snorkel spot. 2. We ran the generator 10-12 hours every night for a/c, only used the big motor for mooring, we only used 31 gallons of diesel for 7 nights.
Chartered a Nautitech 44 Open in November 2025. The whole process with Horizon was flawless. Boat was spotlessly clean and very well maintained. The staff are excellent with a ton of experience on all the boats and deep knowledge of the islands. Booking, boat briefing, chart advise, and technical support were all great. Small thing, we ran out of propane for the barbeque, I called support to ask if there was a spare on the boat that I missed. Nope there wasn't. But, Horizon insisted that they will send one to us and meet us at our next mooring. Awesome service. The Nautitech 44 was a joy to sail. We easily hit 8-9 knots without really trying hard. Only thing that would make it better would be a mast camera to give better visibility when mooring or docking. We loved the standup bar in the saloon. We have been to the BVIs many times. First time with Horizon and we will definitely charter with them again.
This was a great experience as captain of bareboat catamaran cruise. The staff was friendly and helpful. I got lots of good tips about the boat and our planned trip. The boat was clean and spacious and comfortable for 8 people. I called back a few times for some minor issues. Terry was helpful and prompt. All of the crew had a fantastic trip and look forward to further adventures. I would definitely book with Horizon again. Lewis
Addendum: We just completed our fifth charter with Horizon Yacht Charters in the BVIs, and once again, the experience was seamless from start to finish. Horizon continues to raise the bar with their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail. Pre-charter communication was prompt and helpful, with quick email responses and thorough answers to any questions we had from Sandra and Courtney. One of the standout features is Cara's boat-specific briefing videos and digital operations manuals—a huge asset for any bareboater. The videos and PDFs are tailored to each vessel in their fleet, allowing you to familiarize yourself with everything from the anchor windlass to the electrical systems before you even arrive. This added level of preparation gave us confidence and saved time at the dock. From the moment we arrived at the Nanny Cay Marina, the experience remained exceptional. Jalon made sure we had everything we needed to set off smoothly, while Imogen was always ready to assist with any needs that arose during our week at sea. The marina itself is impressively well-equipped—featuring a beach, pool, marina club, and a variety of excellent restaurants all just steps away. Convenient provisioning services located right next to the docks made stocking the boat effortless and efficient. After five unforgettable charters, Horizon Yacht Charters remains our go-to. The confidence and skills we’ve gained through our time with them have even empowered us to explore new waters in places like Croatia and Sicily—adventures that once felt out of reach. What sets Horizon apart is their unwavering commitment to the customer experience. From seamless onboarding to tailored prep materials and boat-specific videos, they make the process easy, stress-free, and enjoyable. Thanks to you, my family has created memories that are truly priceless. Every business should aspire to the level of care, consistency, and excellence you provide. We can’t wait to sail with you again. Thank you. — Nick L. Review from a 2022 Charter: 5-stars isn't sufficient. Excellent customer service. Sandra Ambrose helped us immensely with a super last minute bareboat on Casbah II, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 in perfect condition. Jon McKenna and the dock team were super friendly and helpful. But to top it off, their base at Nanny Cay Marina is clearly the best in all of the BVIs: the facility, store, restaurant and resort help to frame a sailing vacation.