The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter provider, and its sister company Sunsail are thrilled to announce positive developments for their charter operations in the British Virgin Islands to kick off the 2024 calendar year.
The Moorings & Sunsail operate the largest fleet of charter yachts in the BVI, and recently welcomed the arrival of 78 new yachts: 19 new monohulls, 35 new sailing catamarans, and 24 new power catamarans to their BVI fleet, with a combined value of $70M. This brings the operators’ combined charter fleet to 254 yachts – a welcome influx of inventory in time for peak sailing season in the Caribbean and another step in the continuous renewal of the sister companies’ fleets.
In addition, The Moorings & Sunsail operation has undergone an extensive hiring process, also in response to increased demand. One of the largest employers in the Virgin Islands, The Moorings & Sunsail Marina now boasts a workforce of 300 employees. “As a business we have invested heavily in our BVI operation,” says Josie Tucci, VP of Sales & Marketing for The Moorings and Sunsail.
“As the largest charter operator in the world’s most popular charter destination, we take great care to ensure a welcoming experience for our guests and have gone to great lengths to maximize the guest experience through our marina revitalization project, and new fleet replenishment. Ultimately our aim is to provide an unparalleled customer experience to the many thousands of visitors we welcome each year.”
Charter business in the British Virgin Islands is enjoying double-digit growth annually, reinforcing the notion that this is the “sailing capital of the Caribbean”. Visitors are also enjoying the improved ease of access with new direct flights from Miami to Tortola. Ultimately, with demand for charter vacations in the islands soaring, The Moorings & Sunsail remain primed to help usher this demand into a successful 2024 and beyond for the territory.