Ritzy Charters® Blog

Due to the pandemic, this year the BVI Yacht Show had to take place virtually, except for local brokers who attended the celebration in person. So, nothing could stop them from celebrating this beautiful show. So, we decided to cover the whole event so you can find out who the winners are and which crew has the best cocktails! 

Did you know that the USVI are completely open to tourism? Enjoy a few days off in one of our best crewed yacht charters. Here you can see our available yachts, as per COVID-19 protocols to charter across the USVI. 

After months of confinement we would all like to take a few days, isn’t it? Well, a few weeks ago we were happy to announce that the BVI’s government had officially declared they would re-open the borders for tourists, starting December 1st, 2020.  However, last week some news have been announced by Andrew Fahie, Premier of the British Virgin Islands, has announced the reopening protocols for the territory’s reopening expected for December 1st, 2020.

The 37th Annual BVI Charter Yacht Show and the 2019 VIPCA USVI Charter Yacht Show recently took place from Nov. 6-9 in the British Virgin Islands, and Nov. 11-14 in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Popular highlights from both shows include the BVI Fall Show’s winners from their “Best in Show” and “Culinary Contest” competitions, while the USVI Charter Yacht Show caught attention with their own renditions of the show’s “Competition Winners” and “Culinary Competition.” Read on to learn more...

My ocean home - a perfectly proportioned, elegant navy-blue hulled catamaran - the baby of the New Horizons fleet of three at just 45’ - from the second you spot her this Lagoon 450 packs a powerful punch in terms of design - bouncy trampolines, a divine billowing sail (I am a sucker for a sail). Bearing all this in mind you could certainly become confused stepping aboard New Horizons...

The smell of freshly brewed coffee tickles your nose, gently waking you in your delightful cabin as it fills with dappled morning light. You pull on your swimsuit, step outside into the soft-bright morning and dive straight into the islands’ famous crystalline waters.