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Passports
Passports are required to enter in to the British Virgin Islands.
What should I bring?
Travel light - you won’t need much! Like the lifestyle,
clothing in the BVI is casual. Bring as many changes of swim wear as you can muster and a few pairs of shorts and T-shirts. It is a good idea to pack one lightweight sweater and a pair of long pants as it can be cool on
the water at night. This will be an essentially barefoot vacation, but for trips ashore and for the rare occasion when you might want to wear shoes on deck, a good pair of deck shoes or similar attire are handy.
Beach shoes, such as ‘Teva’s, are a must for this vacation as you will need footwear that can handle getting wet and filled with sand.
Use duffel bags and similar soft-luggage as these can be far more easily stored
onboard than hard-sided suitcases. The sun here is fierce and commands respect; high factor sun creams are a must, (not oils please as they turn the decks into skating rinks), and we prefer ‘PABA free’ lotions as PABA
can stain fiberglass. A good pair of sunglasses are essential as are a couple of sun-hats or visors, (a spare in case one blows overboard).
Carry your toothbrush, swimming costume and any vital medications in your
hand-luggage; if by some unlucky chance your luggage goes missing you’ll be able to get on with your vacation whilst the airline traces it! If your journey involves a complicated flight plan, label your luggage
‘Voyage Charters, Frenchman’s Cay, Tortola, British Virgin Islands’ with the telephone number ‘1-284-494-0740’.
How do we reach VOYAGE charters BVI base on Tortola?
Upon arrival take a taxi to;
VOYAGE charters, Sopers Hole Marina, West End, Tortola.
Can we board our yacht right away?
You may board your yacht after noon on the first day of your charter. If you arrive the day before your charter, you should arrange to stay in a hotel. Ask your
charter coordinator for assistance with a hotel reservation. Your charter time commences at 12.0.Clock noon (with your briefing), and finishes at 10 am of the finishing date.
Is there a means of self-provisioning nearby?
There is an “Ample Hamper” at our
base. If you prefer more variety, you will need to go to the Rite-Way supermarket in Roadtown. This requires a taxi both ways. Ample Hamper offer a provisioning service so you can relax and enjoy your
well-earned vacation. They offer 3 packages and list all their stock on line for you to order from:-
Evenings ashore $15 person/day
Split provisioning $18 person/day
Full provisioning $23 person/day
For more details please view www.amplehamper.com
How do we get started?
One of our Tortola base staff will take you aboard your yacht so you can stow your personal gear. After you have made yourselves at home, you will be given a technical briefing to familiarize you with your yacht above and below decks. Also, we will review your cruising itinerary and resume, then give you a thorough chart briefing. As soon as everyone is familiar with the yacht, one of the VOYAGE Skippers will help you cast off.
How are the yachts equipped?
Our yachts are all equipped for your safety and enjoyment. In addition to the standard safety equipment, each of our yachts offer a stereo CD player , VHF radio, bed
linens, pillows, towels, tableware, pots and pans, a full set of cooking utensils, GPS and navigation instruments, charts, first aid kit, flashlight, hot and cold running water, 12 volt refrigeration and a large fixed
bimini. We also have a gas BBQ Grill.
Will the yacht have a dinghy and outboard?
Each yacht is equipped with a ridged inflatable dinghy and outboard engine. These dinghies are very stable and easy to get in and out of, which makes them great for
snorkeling. We urge you to be careful, to be sure to secure the dinghy under way and when ashore. When dock space is limited, when beaching the dinghy, use the dinghy anchor as a stern anchor and secure the
painter either to the dock or to something solid on the shore. This will prevent chaffing and possible swamping of your dinghy and outboard! When going ashore at the baths please only tie the dinghy to the dinghy
mooring lines provided and swim ashore as there is often too much surge to safely beach the dinghy.
What if the yacht is disabled?
All yachts in Tortola have a cellular phone
aboard. Should you experience any problems you can call on the cellular phone to the base free of charge at 494 0740. We suggest that you leave the cellular phone on at all times, incase the base needs to contact
you. Our operational staff will do their best to assist you. Of course, some repairs can be handled by using common sense, but please call us for assistance first. We recommend you also bring your own cell phones for personal calls.
What do we do upon returning to base?
Call the base when you are several miles off the
marina for docking instructions. All garbage should be bagged, anchors and rode neatly stowed in the locker, and your personal gear packed. Your yacht should be as neat and tidy as when it was delivered to you.
Remember that the yacht must be returned before 10 am on the last day of your charter, or you will be subject to a prorated charge for the extra time.
If the yacht is returned in a poor untidy condition and cleaners need to be paid extra time, to clean up after you this will be billed to your credit card.
Is there a number where the family can reach me?
Please give your family the phone number of our base in the BVI, 284 494 0740. Should they need to reach you in an emergency, we recommend you activate your own personal cell phones for use in the BVI’s (outgoing calls are $4 a minute, incoming $2 a minute), but useful for emergencies.
If there is anything we missed or you need additional information about accommodation for overnighting on island don’t hesitate to give us a call a 1 888 869 2436.
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