The BVI Charter Yacht Show, widely known as the BVI Boat Show, opened at Nanny Cay Marina, bringing 88 registered crewed yachts, charter brokers, captains, chefs and industry professionals together ahead of the Caribbean winter charter season. Photo: Facebook

Organised by the BVI Charter Yacht Society, the show has been held every November since the society’s founding in 1982. It gives brokers a rare opportunity to inspect vessels, meet crews, sample onboard cuisine and assess the guest experience before recommending yachts for upcoming charters. Photo: Facebook

The four-day event began on November 10, 2026, and officially concluded on Friday, November 13, 2026, following a programme day at Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour.

Organised by the BVI Charter Yacht Society, the show has been held every November since the society’s founding in 1982. It gives brokers a rare opportunity to inspect vessels, meet crews, sample onboard cuisine and assess the guest experience before recommending yachts for upcoming charters.

Major showcase for the VI

This year’s fleet spanned roughly 45-foot sailing catamarans to 80-foot luxury vessels, with 15 yachts built in 2026 or arriving as 2027 builds. The line-up included new Fountaine Pajot, Sunreef, Lagoon, Bali, Aquila and Silent Yachts models, underscoring the Virgin Islands’ continued role as a leading base for high-end crewed charters.

Among the most anticipated vessels was Nana Marie, a 2026 Fountaine Pajot 80 based at Nanny Cay. The yacht accommodates eight guests in four king cabins, carries a crew of four, and features onboard diving equipment, Seabobs, sea scooters and a 16-foot tender.

Other notable entrants included Vela, a 2026 Sunreef 70 sailing catamaran; Encore and Sapphire, both 2026 Fountaine Pajot 67s; and Sea Goddess, a 2026 solar-electric 60-foot catamaran designed to operate without a generator. Mischiefous, a 2024 Sunreef 80 Special Edition, was among the largest yachts at the show and can host up to 12 guests.

Closing at Virgin Gorda

Following the Nanny Cay programme, participants moved to Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour for a dedicated show day before the event concluded on Friday. The show was expected to shape charter availability and yacht recommendations for the coming season, particularly for Christmas, New Year and early-2027 bookings.