Why A Crewed Yacht?

When your plane touches down at Beef Island International airport, your BVI sailing holiday will begin. We collect you from the airport and take you to AMICUS, who will be moored just minutes away. You won't lose the first day shopping for your provisions, preparing the boat or attending briefings that you might otherwise have to do. Also, something is always "not quite right" on any bare boat charter yacht.

Within an hour of arrival you will be able to sail away, stop for a swim and a snorkel, have fun and relax aboard AMICUS. Instead of having to spend your first evening in a marina or a hotel, you can enjoy your time at a secluded anchorage or a lively bar - the choice is yours!

Similarly, your holiday continues aboard AMICUS to the time your flight departs. You can enjoy a magical final sail to a landing near your point of departure, a last swim, a laze and a shower. When you step ashore we will take you the short distance to the check in. No fuss and no delay. If you bare boat you may have to return the yacht to it's marina hours, or even the day before your departure. Spend time tidying and cleaning it to ensure your deposit is refunded and then have to hang around waiting for the taxi to take you to the airport usually with hours to spare!

You will be our only guests. All the space on AMICUS will be yours to enjoy and none of the facilities will be shared with anyone else. You will have our undivided attention and we will do our very best to do things just the way you like.

The holiday itinerary is yours and arranged with us to suite exactly what you would like to do and where you would like to go. We will discuss your wishes with you before your arrive in the BVI's and ensure that everything you want is waiting aboard for you. If you want to change the plan on a day by day basis once you are with us then that's fine too.

Perhaps, if you have sailed before, the two of you may be tempted to bare-boat with a 32 footer. But for what may turn out to be a lower total cost you can have AMICUS. She is 40 foot with a centre cockpit and that extra space really matters! Your large, well ventilated double berth with full standing room, ample locker space and private en-suite heads (bathroom) and shower affords you more space and added comfort. The extra deck space means that you can laze in the hammock on the foredeck, have a massage or a personal training session on the aft deck knowing that nothing will disturb you. Some guests really appreciate the spacious secure centre cockpit which is fully protected with an extensive bimini cover.

You will have no food shopping, cooking or washing up worries - all of this is taken care of. Deb will ensure that your dietary requirements are met for all your meals aboard. If you wish to indulge your appetite you will be accommodated. However, if you'd prefer the healthy eating option we will help you to go home without unwanted extra pounds around your waistline! With us you need not avoid isolated anchorages because you are unsure of yourself or conditions. John will discuss with you where you want to stop for lunches, swims, snorkels or overnight. If you want to "skipper" or receive instruction this is encouraged. We are qualified and experienced in education and training so these activities can be very much part of your holiday, fun and sense of achievement.

For the evenings you'll eat ashore, you can choose the location and the restaurant. There are many to choose from and lots of sample menus aboard AMICUS for your viewing. Deb and John will make your reservations for you, take you ashore and collect you at the end of your evening. There are no one else's preferences to have to accommodate - the choice is simply yours.

With us your time is maximised and your added costs minimised.

Your crew are much more than skipper and hostess. AMICUS is our home, and we invite you to join us. We will also be your chef and guide, your personal trainer and therapist, your instructor and companion.

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