The Nautitech Open 44 design builds on the successful Nautitech ‘Open’ concept and so delivers a ‘wide grin’ sailing performance, making her probably the fastest cruising catamaran available for a bareboat charter. She can point higher than any other cruising cat (that does not have daggerboards -which consume interior space), thanks to her high aspect sail plan, tight sheeting angles, high aspect rudders, a draft of 4ft 9“and an excellent sail area to displacement ratio. The Open 44 remains stable, comfortable, and downright fun to sail on and off the wind.
Optimized cruising speeds are a result of the low wetted surface area enabled by narrow, hydrodynamic hulls below the waterline. While the hard-chined stepped hulls above the waterline give more interior living space. Thanks to the double aft helm station positions, you have an unobstructed view of the sails and the sea, while being able to communicate and enjoy the sailing with all the crew members in the cockpit.
In a change from the design of the Open 40, the lower mainsheet track positioning is easy to adjust and see for perfect sail trim from the helm station. A low boom above the coach roof allows for extra efficiency from the mainsail, more sail area and easy access to the sail bag. The high aspect furling, and self-tacking jib, with all control lines led aft to electric winches for both sails, means the 44 Open is a breeze to sail short-handed.
There is rich joinery in the interior of the 44 Open which gives a warm and modern ambience aboard. The cockpit flows seamlessly into the saloon (the ethos of the Open concept) giving you the ideal indoor/outdoor living space for a yacht in the tropics. The galley conjoins the saloon and cockpit, so matter where the crew are, the chef is part of the socialising. Thanks to a double-drawer fridge, cockpit fridge and freezer unit, there is excellent fridge capacity aboard.
The interior saloon area is cosy and offers a modular seating arrangement with cushioned cubes that can be moved around and converted into a double bed, a footrest, or stools. With the almost 360-degree view from the entrance of the saloon, you can happily escape (rare!) inclement weather or socialize at the cockpit table whilst still keeping an eye on your surroundings.
Both hulls feature 2 cabins. The aft cabin has a queen-sized island bed and the forward cabin has a forward-facing double bed. The seamlessly integrated companionway benefits from extra storage lockers. Both hulls have separate shower units and toilets allowing for easy living between guests. The toilet unit also has its own hand basin. There are also two bow cabins on board access from both the top hatches and forward cabins, perfect for larger groups. There is an integrated solar array on the coach roof as well as solar panels mounted on the dinghy davits. This removes the requirement to run your engine or generator to charge the lithium batteries on board on sunny days.
Some defining features that set SempreVerde apart are:
- Starlink High-Speed Internet which is included for all charters in 2024
- Nespresso Original Line Machine (remember to bring your own Nespresso pods as these can be hard to source in the BVI)
- Three B&G Chartplotters (one at each helm station and one at the nav desk)
- Multiple 110V outlets
- Large lithium battery bank and large solar array (essentially eliminating the need to charge batteries using engines or generator)
- Fresh-water hot/cold deck shower
- Fresh-water deck hose
- Exterior window coverings to keep the interior cool
- Two fully finished forepeak cabins with USB outlets and lighting
- Mast camera to make mooring ball retrieval easier
- Two VHF radios (one handheld)
- Separate throttle controls at each helm station to make docking and close-quarters maneuvering a breeze
“A catamaran built by sailors for sailors” – Gildas Le Masson, General Manager Nautitech
If you would like to book this excellent example of the Nautitech 44 open, then please contact the Horizon Yacht Charter team today. Please also review the list of included equipment and amenities Horizon Yacht Charters provides on all our yachts.
Would you like to check availability on this Nautitech 44 open? Submit a Request Form and we will advise straight away! Perhaps you would like to buy this yacht or something similar? You can visit our yacht sales pages here.
So, join Horizon Yacht Charters in the British Virgin Islands where you will enjoy the Caribbean sailing vacation of your dreams!
- Double Cabins
- 4
- Single Cabins
- 2
- Max People
- 10
- Sleeps
- 10
- Heads
- 2
- Year
- 2024
- Hull type
- Catamaran
- Length (LOA)
- 43' 8" / 13.3 m
- Beam (width)
- 24' 2" / 7.36 m
- Displacement
- 23,589 lbs / 10,700 kg
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Water Maker
- Yes
- Draft (depth)
- 4' 9" / 1.45 m
- Primary fuel tank capacity
- 132 gal / 500 L
- Water capacity
-
2 x 79 gal / 2 x 300 L
- Engine make
- Volvo
- Engine size (standard)
- 50 hp / 37 kW
- No. of engines
- 2
- Electric genoa winches
- No
- Electric mainsail winch
- Yes
- Bow Thruster
- No
Ian McIntyre, 25 April - 1 May '24The entire charter experience for us was excellent. Everything went according to plan without a single hitch. The entire staff at Horizon are wonderful, knowledgeable and willing to lend a hand. I highly recommend Horizon Yacht Charters for the courteous and professional environment that they and the staff provide.
Andrea J Smith, May 2023, BVIDear Horizon, Courtney, Sandra, Henry, and Jalon,
We can’t thank you enough for all you have done over the years to make this dream trip possible for us. Stan and I have been sailing the BVI since our honeymoon in 1986 and sailing with Horizon since 2000. Through the years we have sailed with our own children and this year also sailed with 3 generations to include our 3 and 4 year old granddaughters for a perfect week. We can always count on everyone at Horizon to take great care of us and we are so very grateful for this week where our lives came full circle and we were able to share this beautiful place with the 3rd generation of our family.
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!
Please note that the Super Tender is towed as it is too large for davits and tenderlifts. You can choose to take your 10ft Rib as well on catamarans (stored on the davits or tenderlift), or leave it behind. On monohulls we recommend just taking the Super Tender.
Contact our reservations team for more information. Exclusively available only to Horizon Charter guests.