Air Guitar, our Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 was rated Sail Magazine’s Best 40-50ft Cruising Boat 2018 and European Yacht of the Year 2018 in the Family Cruiser category. True innovation is rare in yacht design but Jeanneau’s new “walk-around” side decks make the exception. The side decks gently slope down towards the helm station on each side – so no more clambering over thwarts and coamings to get from the cockpit to the side deck. You simply walk around the helm. The helm itself has forward-facing seats so you can helm without having to twist your body and crane your neck.
With both coamings hinged, you can fold them out to make daybeds on either side. In the case of the starboard pad, it can extend all the way to the cockpit table (with a filler cushion). The cockpit table is also offset slightly allowing a straight walk-through passage even when one table leaves is open. The wide split backstay, twin wheels, and extra-large swim platform offer easy boarding and clear access to the companionway. The engine start panel is incorporated into the central cockpit table together with the autopilot, steering compass table/transom, and light controls. Horizon adds electric Harken winches operated directly from the cockpit and short-handed sailing is easy, safe, and stress-free. The Yanmar 45hp pushes the easily driven hull at 7.5 knots cruising speed. Her cockpit also comes equipped with a coal BBQ – ideal for sunsets on the water!
You can be under full sail thanks to the roller furling mainsail and genoa, within a minute of dropping the mooring. Perfect for short island hopping in the BVI. The Jeanneau 440 also offers the option to upgrade to a spinnaker for some more exhilarating high-speed sailing. This versatile sail is user-friendly and a game-changer for downwind performance. It can maintain stability at apparent wind angles from 90 to 170 degrees without collapsing, making it an excellent choice for sailors seeking both ease of use and enhanced sailing capabilities.
Air Guitar’s 3 cabin/ 2 head layout will appeal to groups of 4 – 6 people, looking to sail in spacious luxury. The forward master cabin, with en-suite head and shower, has double doors to access and when open it accentuates the sense of space you get below. In this three-cabin, two-head version, there are double berths to port and starboard aft, with the starboard aft en-suite head and shower also accessible from the saloon for use by the port aft cabin guests. There is a generator onboard, air conditioning throughout and all the heads are electric. There is a forward-facing chart table with a navigation station to port and forward is the galley. The galley itself has an island with storage and also works as a useful brace underway. There is a three-burner stove and oven, double sink, freezer, refrigerator, french press, blender, toaster, microwave and coffee machine. There is additional wine bottle storage under the cabin sole. To starboard, there is a generous folding dining table with a central bench seat and there is plentiful storage under the seats. The light below is exceptional, with hull and deck port lights supplemented by multiple hatches.
Some features that set her apart include:
- The option to upgrade to a furling spinnaker
- Forward cabin doors that open wide to create an open-plan living interior
- Sloped walk-around side decks
- A coal BBQ
- Large cockpit table with storage
- Heads have a separate shower compartment
- Electric winches
Please review the list of included equipment and amenities Horizon Yacht Charters provides on all our Yachts.
You can check the availability of this Sun Odyssey 440 by submitting a Request Form and we will advise straight away! Perhaps you would like to buy this yacht or something similar? Visit our yacht sales pages here.
Charter Air Guitar from Horizon, and you are guaranteed a fabulous sailing vacation.
Please note that some images are stock images and the actual charter yacht may differ slightly.
- Double Cabins
- 3
- Max People
- 6
- Sleeps
- 6
- Heads
- 2
- Year
- 2024
- Hull type
- Monohull
- Length (LOA)
- 43' 11" / 13.39 m
- Beam (width)
- 14' 1" / 4.29 m
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- No
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Water Maker
- No
- Sail area
- 972 ft2 / 90 m2
- Draft (depth)
- shoal keel, 5' 3" / 1.6 m
- Primary fuel tank capacity
- 53 gal / 200 L
- Water capacity
-
140 gal / 530 L
- Engine make
- Yanmar
- Engine size (standard)
- 45 hp / 33 kW
- No. of engines
- 1
- Rig type
- In-mast furling
- Electric genoa winches
- Yes
- Electric mainsail winch
- Yes
- Bow Thruster
- No
Technical Specifications
Additional features include:
- The option to upgrade to a furling spinnaker
- Sloped walk-around side decks
- BBQ
- Large cockpit table with storage
Richard Bannister, 7-19 May '24The greatest holiday of our lives. Everything was perfect from Horizon Yacht Charters, from the info during reservation and the build-up to the trip, to the whole support and sailing experiences. “Air Guitar” was appointed really well and sailed beautifully. On leaving the boat the support and help offered was first class and we would like to thank Tubes, John, Sandra and Courtney in particular for being there for us every step of the way.
I always recommend Horizon Yacht Charters to those I meet when sailing, as I am confident that the boats and the team there will ensure the best ever holidays for those others.
Ian Mast, 24-29 May '24Courtney and Jalon made our charter very smooth, thank you!
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
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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.
Super Tender your Vacation with Horizon Yacht Charters!
Licensed for 6 persons, this 15ft RIB with 60HP Yamaha outboard will get you and your crew to snorkelling spots and the beach in style and comfort.
Make your charter yacht vacation a breeze – enjoy the comfort of being able to tie up your yacht for the night and then continue exploring the surrounding bays! You can pick up your mooring ball at the Bight and then head to the Indians or the Caves for a snorkel. If you visit the Dogs, there’s no need to choose only one snorkel spot for your lunch stop, zip around them all! A swim ladder makes boarding easy from the water.
For popular spots where it’s trickier to find a mooring, the RIB is the perfect alternative. Settle into Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke for the night and then take the RIB to White Bay for the afternoon to enjoy painkillers without the hassle of finding a mooring ball or having to move your yacht for the night.
The North Sound boasts a selection of some of the best dining options in the BVI. There’s no need to settle for only one spot when you have the RIB. Pick up provisions from Leverick Bay, enjoy the plunge pool at Nova in Deep Bay, and then zip back to the sound for sundowners at Saba Rock before enjoying dinner at The Bitter End.
If you have a mix of snorkelers, beachgoers, shoppers and sailors onboard then give your group flexibility by taking the standard dinghy included in your charter as well. This will also remove the need to make multiple dinghy trips ashore for larger groups.
Get more out of your sailing vacation with Horizon- ‘Super Tender’ it!
Contact our reservations team for more information. Exclusively available only to Horizon Charter guests.