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A New All-Inclusive Yacht Charter Company in the BVI

Bahamas Looks to Tap Charter Yacht Market

The Bahamas is looking to tap into the increasingly popular charter yacht market, as demand for the industry continues to grow. Accordingly, the destination held a special Bahamas Charter Yacht Show in West Palm Beach this week. The two-day, charter …

Tropic Ocean Airways Launches Pre-Testing for Charter Flights

Tropic Ocean Airways is launching a new program that offers free PCR testing for charter flights to The Bahamas. From now through Jan. 15, 2021, the company is working with local labs in South Florida to cover the cost of …

USVI Governor Urges Airlines on Pre-Flight Testing

US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr is calling for pre-departure testing at U.S. airports in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19. Bryan, who was speaking during a Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association discussion, said mandatory pre-flight testing …

Dream Yacht Charter Expands to St Thomas

Leading yacht charter firm Dream Yacht Charter has expanded in the Caribbean with a new base in St Thomas. The new base is set at Compass Point Marina, the product of a partnership with Virgin Islands Yacht Charters. “St Thomas …

Caribbean Airlines Is Launching a Cargo Charter Service

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, regional Caribbean carrier Caribbean Airlines is launching a new kind of cargo operation: charter service. The company has introduced its new cargo charter service program “to support supply chains within the Caribbean region.” Caribbean Airlines …

A New Way to Vacation in the British Virgin Islands

There’s a moment on this trip when you take it all in, when you look around at the glory of this place and stop to savor it. We have been fortunate enough to have made the journey around the British …

A New Way to Sail Around Panama’s Caribbean Coast

By the Caribbean Journal staff Panama’s San Blas archipelago is one of the most beautiful — and pristine — corners of the Caribbean sea. And now there’s a new way to explore this spectacular chain of islands. Dream Yacht Charter …

Sunsail Adding New Catamarans to Caribbean Fleet

By the Caribbean Journal staff Luxury boat charter firm Sunsail is adding a pair of new Lagoon catamarans to its Caribbean fleet, Caribbean Journal has learned. The company has added two new Lagoon-made models: the Sunsail 464 (Lagoon 46) and …

A New Way to Sail Around the BVI

By the Caribbean Journal staff Sailing around the British Virgin Islands on a charter boat is one of the ultimate Caribbean getaways. But if you’re a solo traveler, a couple or a small group, it’s not always practical or easy …

The Moorings, Sunsail Reopen British Virgin Islands Charter Base

By the Caribbean Journal staff The British Virgin Islands’ rapid tourism recovery got a significant boost this week with the reopening of the charter base of The Moorings and Sunsail in Tortola. The Moorings and Sunsail are reporting a combined …

How to Visit the British Virgin Islands Right Now

By Alexander Britell It’s hard to think of a more remarkable trip in the Caribbean than a sailing journey across the British Virgin Islands. It’s something I’ve had the privilege of doing several times, and each time it felt life-changing …

The British Virgin Islands Is Hosting the Caribbean’s Best Lobster Festival

By Alexander Britell The perfect Caribbean vacation often includes at least one lobster meal featuring some of the freshest, tastiest lobster in the world. But what if you could travel somewhere where lobster is on every menu, at every restaurant, …

A Major Yacht Charter Show in Tortola

By the Caribbean Journal Even in the wake of last month’s storms, the British Virgin Islands remains the sailing capital of the world. In a sign of its renewed strength, the BVI will play host to the important annual BVI …

How to Charter a Superyacht in the Caribbean

If you’re thinking about chartering a super yacht, it’s important to be prepared, whether you’re looking to charter a super yacht this year or simply planning far ahead. When the opportunity comes knocking for your superyacht charter and you sail off into …

The Ultimate Virgin Islands Luxury Yacht Trip

The ultimate Virgin Islands experience By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor OK, so you didn’t win the Powerball jackpot. But it’s never too early to start planning what you’ll do if your numbers come up the next time. Here’s an …

VIDEO: A Caribbean Voyage in 60 Seconds

Sailing the British Virgin Islands By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the Caribbean’s sailing capital: the British Virgin Islands. And the latest Caribbean Journal video takes you to the British Virgin Islands, where CJ recently sailed a Moorings 4800 catamaran to …

The Best Way to See the British Virgin Islands

Above: a Moorings 48-foot catamaran called “Friend Ship” By Alexander Britell IT’S TWO O’CLOCK on Prickly Pear. Lal has just made us some ti’ punches with the last bit of Rhum St James left on the island. It’s not a bottle that will …

JetBlue Launching Charter Flights From New York to Havana

Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue is expanding its charter services to Cuba, the company announced Tuesday. The company said it would be launching charter flights between New York and Havana, making it the first major carrier to …