It is mandatory to bring your passport if exploring the BVI is a part of your charter vacation itinerary.

However, passports are NOT necessary for chartering in the USVI (St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix), or the Spanish VI (mainly Puerto Rico, Culebra, Culebrita, Vieques).

Both the USVI and the Spanish VI are U.S. Territories and traveling to either are like traveling to any other states for Americans. Only government issued identification is required (driver’s license, state ID card, or passport, if you have one).

Anytime except during hurricane season (August-October). The average temperature in the Virgin Islands is about 85°F degrees year-round, rarely falling below 80°F or exceeding 88°F.

Yes! Your luxury vacation includes a daily full breakfast, lunch, appetizer, dinner, dessert, snacks, plus ship's bar.

You also have 2 additional vacation packages to choose from (both include daily appetizers, snacks, plus ship's bar)

i. Half-Board package - includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners

ii. Local Fare package – includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

For the USVI, you will be flying into Cyril E. King (STT) on St. Thomas. For the Spanish VI, you will be flying into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (IATA code: SJU).

For the BVI, you can either fly to St. Thomas and then take a ferry or private water taxi to the BVI, or you can fly into Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island, which is connected to the main island of Tortola.

Here is a link to the ferry schedules. The crew is happy to review the best options to book for your vacation itinerary.

We highly recommend Island Time BVI. Feel free to send them an email inquiry at info@islandtimeltd.com or call them directly at +1 284-340-0357. Let them know Makin' Memories recommended their services—they’ll appreciate the referral and take great care of you!

If we have availability, we do offer a sleep aboard option. We offer a Sleep Aboard option the night before your charter starts. This allows you to stay aboard the yacht the night before your charter starts.

If you choose to add this option, you can check in any time after 4 PM. When you arrive, you are welcomed with cocktails and a light snack, plus a continental breakfast in the morning. Dinner is not included.

Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and includes cocktails and a light snack, plus a continental breakfast in the morning. Dinner is not included. Guests enjoy this option because it avoids checking in and out of a hotel, packing and unpacking hassles, and your charter starts earlier as we typically set sail for our first destination after breakfast.

Charters begin and end at noon.

Absolutely! The boat is equipped with Starlink, which provides WiFi almost everywhere in the Virgin Islands and Caribbean.

• Passports, if your vacation itinerary includes exploring the BVI.

• Medication - please bring all prescribed medications in their prescription bottle, or bring a list, with label information, for these medications, just in case of any emergencies. If you have ever owned or need[ed] an EpiPen, please bring one with you! We carry a limited supply of some over-the-counter medications, but please also pack any you anticipate you may need for your sailing vacation.

• Emeterm bracelets (if you have them)

• Liquid IV/Hydration packets (not necessary, but we highly recommend Live It Up Vital Minerals, please feel free to use this code for a discount on your purchase: rc-refer.com/courtney-m3ver4)

• Collapsible luggage (e.g. duffel bag, large backpack, etc.) No hard-shell luggage due to storage space limitations.

• Your favorite music if you’d like to connect to our many different Bluetooth speakers

• 2-3 of your favorite bathing suits

• Comfortable sandals or shoes for excursions ashore

• UV swim shirts/shorts for extra protection from the sun (we have special Makin’ Memories UV shirts for sale, if you are interested)

• Sun protection hat – preferably one that will stay on in the wind

• Light clothing as the temps are typically in the mid-80’s. Note – the Virgin Islands are very casual – shorts, shirt, sundress, flip flops, sandals are acceptable attire at even the top restaurants.

Yes, spray tan products – professional or over-the-counter products (they can make floors VERY slippery and can permanently stain boats)

You do not need to pack any of the following as they are all available for your convenience aboard Makin’ Memories:

• *Sunscreen – we have a full array and supply of reef safe sunscreen

• *Shampoo/conditioner/body wash/body lotion – we have plenty of reef safe products for everyone

• Beach and bath towels, linens

• Insect repellant

• Water bottles – each person is assigned their own water bottle for the duration of your stay aboard Makin’ Memories

• Hair dryer, curling irons, flat irons, etc. These items require a lot of electrical power to operate. If these are absolutely necessary, please let us know.

*All of our sunscreens and body products are from Stream2Sea

No, they are not provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!

We have quite an array of games for guests to choose from:

1. Multiple decks of playing cards (4)

2. Cribbage

3. Battleship

4. Clue

5. Poker

6. Chess

7. Uno

8. Backgammon

9. Pictionary Air

10. Sequence

11. Relative Insanity

12. Moose Master

13. Flash

14. Left Right Center

15. Pass the Pigs