Horizon Yacht Charters is proud to present the largest monohull available to charter in the BVI – our 2025 Jeanneau 55. The owners are on their third yacht in the Horizon fleet, and this beauty combines all the bells and whistles the discerning sailor could possibly want!
The stunning Jeanneau 55 was designed by Philippe Briand for those who appreciate the finer things in life – whether at anchor or under way. Briand is renowned for drawing really good-looking hulls with a performance edge. The 55 fits this mold, with her sleek lines, spacious deck, and genuinely innovative layout, this yacht sets a new standard for cruising in the Caribbean. The unique Jeanneau walk around design allows you to easily access the entire deck without having to climb in or out of the cockpit. The cockpit has a chart table ( desk with a view!) on the port side and a large seating area to starboard. The cockpit arch ensures that the cockpit is free of lines and also facilitates an elegant bimini and cockpit enclosure. The large cockpit can be easily converted from a dining space into full length sun loungers with easy accessibility from the cockpit to the companionway.
She has twin helms well forward, which makes the yacht easier to handle, affords good visibility forward and means there is a lounging area aft more in keeping with a superyacht. One of the standout features is the plancha on the aft deck, which swings out over the swim platform, creating a fantastic outdoor grilling area. Enjoy barbecuing while taking in the beautiful surroundings, making every meal an alfresco experience. This yacht is fitted with upgraded lithium batteries as well as solar panels to keep your onboard systems topped up.
The elegant interior design by Andrew Winch combines functionality with sophistication. Uniquely, the main companionway gives access to the spacious saloon, well-appointed galley and luxurious en suite owners cabin, while the two double guest cabins are accessed via their own companionways from the cockpit. Both have en-suite heads and showers. All the cabins are bathed in natural light, featuring large hull windows that enhance the serene ambiance below decks. The crew cabin forward has 2 bunks, with head and shower.
The Jeanneau 55 is specified to enhance your Caribbean sailing experience: Her 6’2” draft allows you to explore the best anchorages in the BVI, and with easy-to-use controls for the in-mast furling mainsail and electric furling genoa, sailing is a breeze, even when sailing shorthanded.
Some features that set the Jeanneau 55 apart include:
- Spacious cockpit with comfortable seating and sunbathing areas
- Fully equipped galley with modern appliances and exterior plancha
- Panoramic saloon with abundant natural light
- Easy sail handling with electric winches
- Skipper’s cabin with bunk beds for crew accommodations
Please review the list of included equipment and amenities Horizon Yacht Charters provides on all our Yachts.
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- Double Cabins
- 3
- Single Cabins
- 2
- Max People
- 8
- Sleeps
- 8
- Heads
- 4
- Year
- 2025
- Hull type
- Monohull
- Length (LOA)
- 55' 9" / 16.98 m
- Beam (width)
- 16' 4" / 4.99 m
- Displacement
- 40,878 lbs / 18,542 kg
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- No
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Water Maker
- No
- Draft (depth)
- 8' / 2.45 m
- Secondary fuel tank capacity
- 61 gal / 230 L
- Water capacity
-
201 gal / 760 L
- No. of engines
- 1
- Electric genoa winches
- Yes
- Electric mainsail winch
- Yes
- Bow Thruster
- Yes
We frequently get asked “What’s included in my BVI yacht charter?”
Well, apart from guaranteed fun on the water when you charter a yacht with Horizon BVI, we hope the following list of charter yacht equipment provides you with a good idea of what you need to bring with you (and what you don’t!)
In addition to the comprehensive equipment lists below, we also offer wifi and watertoy rental.
Here is a useful list of things to bring with you on charter and not to forget on your shopping list!
Equipment On Board
All of Horizons’ British Virgin Island yachts have the following charter yacht equipment included on board:
- VHF Radio
- Chart plotter
- 10ft – 12ft RIB Dinghy and 15hp outboard motor
- Charts and Virgin Islands Cruising Guide
- Flashlight
- Adult Lifejackets
- BBQ Grill
- Fire Extinguishers
- Through-hull Plugs
- Deck brush
- Cockpit table
- Bimini
- Linens and towels
- Beach towels
- Clothes pegs
- Speedo and depth-sounder
- Wind indicator
- Electric windlass
- Refrigerator
- Cellular Boatphone
- First Aid Kit
- Flare Kit
- Binoculars
- Tool Kit
- Boat Hook
- Signal Horn
- Duct Tape
- Bucket with Lanyard
- Cockpit cushions
- Cooler or deck cooler
- All galley and cooking utensils
- Pillows
- 12V Outlet
- 110 Volt Inverter to charge laptops etc
- Autopilot in all yachts
- Roller furling main or fully battened main with lazy jacks
- CD Player with saloon and cockpit speakers
- Roller furling genoa
Extras
Some of our BVI yacht charter vessels also have the following additional charter yacht equipment included:
- Generator
- Air-conditioning
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Blender 110V
- Wifi (charges apply)
- Watermakers
Bluetooth Headsets
Avoid shouting from the helm to the bow with our Sena Boom headsets, allowing you to communicate with ease when picking up a mooring ball, anchoring, docking, or navigating through shallow waters. Perfect for blind spots and windy conditions on board.
Please contact us for details on availability and pricing.
Watertoys
Why not rent some watertoys to give that extra dimension to your BVI sailing vacation?
- SUPs
- Single Kayaks
- Double Kayaks
- Dinghy ladders
- Floating mats
- Noodles
Please contact us for details and pricing, or visit our watersports page for more information.
Internet & Adapters
Enquire to [email protected] for rates & availability based on your charter dates.
Please click here for useful information on plug adapters for your electronics.
Free Provisions
Complimentary Starter Kit
Upon boarding your yacht for the start of your BVI sailing vacation, you will find we have included a Complimentary Starter Kit provided for your use. This includes:
- Bottle of Rum (Naturally!)
- Bottle of Spring Water
- Dish Liquid
- Roll Paper Towel
- Antibacterial Spray
- Guest Soaps
- Coca Cola
- Complimentary bag of ice
- Condiments (salt & pepper)
- One roll of toilet tissue per head/shower
- Matches
- OFF Insect Repellent
- Handiwipes
- 2 Trash Bags
Snorkel Gear
Please note that we do not supply snorkel gear. We suggest you bring your own mask and snorkel to ensure a good fit, or you can easily rent the full set from Blue Water Divers situated next door to Horizon Yacht Charters. Please contact Blue Water Divers ahead of your arrival to book your snorkel gear. Visit our watersports page for more information.
Nov 1 - Dec 17
Jan 31 - Apr 24
Brochure
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Did you know Horizon’s charters start and finish at noon? This means we can get you out sailing your first afternoon after your briefings – remember to watch your video briefings to speed up your check out! At the end of your trip, you sail back to Nanny Cay to refuel and debrief before your noon departure. This gives you a full 6 nights/7 days chartering around our beautiful islands, unlike some companies that start at 5pm, meaning you will have to sleepaboard* at the docks, and then finish at 10am, again meaning you will probably have to stay overnight on the docks the night before you leave to fly home.
*If available, a sleep aboard can be added the night before your charter start for a small supplement, boarding your yacht after 5pm.
Current Rates
Weekly rates (full 7 days / 6 nights) are listed above as daily rates. Charters start and finish at noon. Our minimum charter duration requirement is 5 nights.
BVI Charter Rates are subject to change without notice.
Horizon Yacht Charters BVI Charter Rates are listed above. Yacht photographs and specifications act as a guide and are for information purposes only. Although we endeavour to ensure that images are accurate reflections of the yachts in our fleet, certain aspects may vary slightly, such as yacht deck, the colour of the hull, dodger or bimini.
All yachts come with rigid inflatables & outboards, biminis, BBQ, Stereo, GPS, linens, towels, safety & galley equipment etc. See What’s Included for a full list.
Key:
C = Cabins, H = Heads, AC = Air Conditioning, S = Skipper first day only
*Additional $700 supplement per week applies from Dec 18 – Jan 4
May we advise that HDW insurance, Cruising Permits and National Parks Permit are payable before departure from the dock in cash or travellers’ cheques, as using a Credit Card will incur a 5% surcharge. Upon return of the vessel, you are required to top off the water and fuel tanks, which you receive full upon boarding the vessel.
BVI Charter Rates shown above are for 6 nights per vessel (min 5 nights except for Christmas and New Year min 7 nights + supplements on selected yachts) with the additional daily rate should you wish to add nights. BVI Charters start and finish at noon. Sleep-aboard (the option of staying on board your yacht at the dock) with the boarding of your vessel available after 5.00 pm, can sometimes be added to the start of your charter at an extra charge of $75.00 per head per night (minimum of $200.00 per night), depending upon yacht availability.
- Hull Damage Waiver Insurance is compulsory for $60.00 (max $600) per day for Monohulls and $70.00 (max $700) per day for Catamarans. Security deposit is $2000 for monohulls and cats 41ft and under, and $5000 for cats 42ft plus. This limits your liability to the security deposit (either $2000 or $5000) per incident relating to the yacht and 3% of hull value per incident if in contravention of the Client Responsibility Agreement or the Charter Contract.
- Skippers are available from $225.00 per day, Instructors from $275.00 per day and Cooks from $225.00 per day (plus food and gratuity).
- Provisioning – Please refer to our provisioning page for more information.
- Windsurfing, kayaks, hammock rentals, SCUBA gear or other water sports are all available at competitive rates. Click here for more information.
- Hotel Accommodations throughout the islands can be arranged. Most major credit cards are accepted. Please check our Accommodations page for more information.
- Learn to Sail – we are an ASA-affiliated Instructing Facility – Please request more details on our courses or click here for more information.
An Environmental levy of $10 per head is payable by all visitors to the BVI on arrival (effective 1st Sept 2017).
Bookings and Cancellations – We require a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation and the balance due of 50% should be received by Horizon Yacht Charters no later than 45 days prior to the charter start date. A full refund less a $200.00 administration fee is given should the reservation be cancelled in writing up to 90 days prior to the charter start date. If the charter is cancelled within 90 days of the charter start date, then a full refund (less $200.00) is made subject to Horizon Yacht Charters reselling the charter space reserved.
Trip Cancellation Insurance: We strongly recommend this as it protects you should anything unforeseen occur before your holiday. Click Here for more details.
Conditions apply to all charters.
Additional Items
- Cruising Permit $4 pp/pd
- National Parks Permit From $25 per week
- VISAR (Optional) $2 per person
- Mobile phone rental $20 (Duration of charter) Mandatory
Super Size your Dinghy
Why not upgrade your yacht tender during your sailing vacation? Get the crew ashore in style and explore more with an upgraded tender. Only $300 per day. Find out more here.