The Best Yacht Charter Destinations for Scuba Diving
Scuba diving yacht charter destinations ranked: the BVI's wrecks, Belize's Great Blue Hole, French Polynesia's shark passes, and the easy reefs of the Exumas.
The Yacht Warriors Blog
Yacht charter insights from 15+ years on the water
Itineraries, planning guides, and trip reports from the BVI, Exumas, and beyond — written from firsthand experience.
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Caribbean
Jost Van Dyke: How to Spend the Perfect Day
Add Jost Van Dyke to your BVI itinerary: Sandy Spit, a quiet night at Diamond Cay, the Bubbly Pool, and sunrise at White Bay's Soggy Dollar.
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Bahamas
Matt's Exuma Picks: 5 Crewed Yachts for 2026-2027
When you're ready to branch out from the BVI, these are the five crewed yachts I'd recommend first for an Exumas charter in the 2026–2027 season.
The Best Yacht Charter Destinations for Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding yacht charter destinations ranked: Anegada's flats, the Grenadines, the Exumas, Anguilla's boat-only cays, and French Polynesia — plus wind seasons.
South Pacific
Best Time for a French Polynesia Yacht Charter
Planning a French Polynesia yacht charter? Here's the best time to go for the Society Islands, Tuamotus, whales, diving, fishing, and sailing weather.
Guides
Montenegro vs Croatia: Which Adriatic Trip Should You Take?
An honest Montenegro vs Croatia comparison for travelers choosing the Adriatic — Dubrovnik, Kotor, crowds, cost, food, and how a Croatia yacht charter differs from a Montenegro yacht charter, including the Dubrovnik to Kotor one-way.
Guides
Greece or Croatia? How to Choose Your Mediterranean Charter
Greece or Croatia? Compare destinations, sailing style, and pricing to choose the right Mediterranean charter for your trip.
South Pacific
Tahiti Yacht Charter: A Rare Window Opens for 2026-2027
A rare Tahiti yacht charter opportunity with luxury service, limited availability, and pricing that finally makes French Polynesia accessible.
Trip Reports
BVI Charter Recap - 3x Firsts For Me
A first time BVI charter recap—great sailing, lively anchorages, and three surprising moments that made this trip completely new.
Caribbean
Spring Break BVI Charter: Our Day-by-Day Float Plan
Planning a spring break BVI charter? Here's our day-by-day float plan — North Sound, Anegada, the Soggy Dollar, and Peter Island's new marina.
Caribbean
Christmas Yacht Charter BVI: Celebrating the Holidays on a Crewed
Christmas yacht charter BVI guide: discover what the holiday season in the British Virgin Islands is like aboard a fully crewed yacht.
Caribbean
St Martin Sailing Itinerary For a Weeklong Crewed Yacht Charter
St Martin sailing itinerary for a luxury crewed yacht charter including St. Barts and Anguilla—snorkeling, beaches, and island culture.
Caribbean
The Best Tortola Hotels Before You Start Your BVI Yacht Charter
The best hotels on Tortola to stay before your BVI yacht charter including Nanny Cay, Long Bay Beach Resort, Sugar Mill, and Scrub Island.
Caribbean
Emilia's top picks from the Virgin Island Yacht Shows
Fresh insights from the VI charter shows: the standout yachts, crews, and details that truly impressed this season.
Caribbean
Anegada: How to Spend the Perfect Day
A perfect day in Anegada: snorkeling, lagoon swimming at Cow Wreck, and dinner on the beach. Here’s why this BVI stop is worth adding to your trip.
Caribbean
Virgin Islands Charter Yacht Shows Debrief
Discover key insights from this year’s charter yacht show and what they mean for your 2025–2026 crewed charter plans.
Guides
Top BVI Webcams to Check in on the Action
Check out these BVI webcams from some of the most popular BVI bars, restaurants, and hotels such as the Soggy Dollar Bar and Scrub Island.
Bahamas
Top 5 Moments in the Exumas
We finally pulled off our first family yacht charter. Here's our Top 5 moments from the week that reminded us what this lifestyle is really all about.
Trip Planning
5 tips to elevate your next BVI charter
Whether this is your first time chartering or it's your annual island escape, here are five ways to make this season’s trip one for the books.
Caribbean
When to Charter for Your Next BVI Yacht Charter
We break down when to charter in the British Virgin Islands — from peak season perfection to underrated shoulder gems.
Caribbean
Bars & Restaurants Closed for 2026 BVI Hurricane Season
Many British Virgin Islands businesses close for BVI hurricane season. These are some closings for 2025 and expected re-opening dates.
Bahamas
Sailing the Exumas with Kids: Our Plan for a Family Yacht Charter
Join us on our first family yacht charter in the Exumas. Real float plan, kid-friendly adventures, and unforgettable core memories at sea.
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Caribbean
New BVI Regulations Are Changing How You Charter: Need to Know
New 2025 BVI charter rules affect foreign-based yachts. What you need
Guides
The BVI Beach Top 10 List
I built the BVI Beach Top 10 List after years of sailing the British Virgin Islands. Grab a sundowner and let's dive in.
Guides
Crewed Catamaran Charter Bahamas: The Ultimate Experience
Embark on a luxury crewed catamaran charter in the Bahamas. Enjoy all-inclusive sailing, stunning beaches, turquoise blues, and unforgettable adventures.