Never Chartered a Yacht Before? Most of Our Guests Hadn't Either.
A guide to what your week actually looks like — from the moment you arrive at the marina to the moment you reluctantly step off.
You Don't Need Any
Sailing Experience
Your captain is USCG-certified and handles all navigation. Most guests never get involved with the sailing — they read on the foredeck, swim, snorkel, or watch the islands go by.
If you're curious about how it all works, Captain Nim enjoys explaining what's happening and answering questions throughout the week.
If you're curious about how it all works, Captain Nim enjoys explaining what's happening and answering questions throughout the week.
"Watch the islands go by. Ask a question or don't. The boat takes care of itself, and so do we."
A typical day
on LUNA.
No two days are identical — we move with the wind and weather and your mood — but most weeks settle into a rhythm something like this.
07:00
A.M.
Coffee on deck
Sunrise over a quiet bay. Just the sound of the rigging and a few seabirds. Stay in pajamas as long as you like.
08:30
A.M.
Breakfast onboard
Fresh fruit always, with the rest of the menu changing daily. Chef Fabiola will ask what you like — and remember.
09:30
A.M.
First stop of the day
Snorkel, paddleboard, or relax on the beach. The dinghy goes wherever you'd like; the gear is ready on deck.
01:00
P.M.
Lunch in the cockpit
Shaded, breezy, set with care. Often something fresh from the morning's market run before we left.
~03:00
P.M.
Sail to the next anchorage
An hour or three on the water, sails up. Doze in the netting, swim off the back, or just watch the BVIs slide past.
06:00
P.M.
Sundown cocktails
Appetizers in the forward cockpit. The good chairs. The good light. Captain Nim's signature painkiller, if you're asking.
07:30
P.M.
Dinner — onboard or ashore
Chef Fabiola plates something quietly excellent, or we tender in to sample local cuisine. A few anchorages have bars worth wandering to first.
What if I
get seasick?
Catamarans are dramatically more stable than monohulls — there's no heeling, the boat sails flat. The Virgin Islands are protected waters with very mild conditions, and we anchor every night in calm bays.
We carry remedies onboard, and Captain Nim can adjust the route if anyone is sensitive to motion. In nine years, it's been a non-issue for nearly everyone.
We carry remedies onboard, and Captain Nim can adjust the route if anyone is sensitive to motion. In nine years, it's been a non-issue for nearly everyone.
<5%
of past guests have ever felt unwell on a charter.
0°
of heel under sail — catamarans stay flat where monohulls lean.
12+
protected bays we cycle through, each one chosen for calm anchorage.
How private
is 'private'?
'Private' means exclusive use — you've chartered the entire yacht, so it's just your group. No strangers, no shared spaces, no other guests.
Captain Nim and Chef Fabiola are present throughout the day, often working in the galley (which sits in the main salon). Most guests end up enjoying the conversation as much as the sailing itself — but if your group wants quieter moments, that's easy too. Just say the word.
Captain Nim and Chef Fabiola are present throughout the day, often working in the galley (which sits in the main salon). Most guests end up enjoying the conversation as much as the sailing itself — but if your group wants quieter moments, that's easy too. Just say the word.
What should
I pack?
Less than you think. Use soft duffel bags — hard suitcases don't fit well on yachts and there's nowhere to stow them. Almost everyone overpacks the first time.
You bring
From your side
- Swimwear (more than you think — it dries on deck)
- Light layers for the rare cool evening
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A hat and sunglasses
- One casual outfit for evenings ashore
- Soft duffel bags only — no hardshell suitcases
We provide
From ours
- Beach and bath towels
- Snorkel masks, fins, and paddleboards
- Basic toiletries and shampoo
- All meals, drinks, and house cocktails
- A full bar and a stocked galley
- The detailed packing list — once your charter is confirmed
We send a detailed packing list once your charter is confirmed.
How Do We Get There?
Fly into St. Thomas (STT) for USVI charters or Tortola (EIS) for BVI charters. You can also fly into STT and take either a 45-minute scenic ferry or a private water taxi to Tortola — many guests prefer routing through STT since flights have more options. We send a detailed arrival guide once your charter is confirmed, including ferry schedules and transfer recommendations.
Still have questions?
We've answered hundreds of first-time charter questions over the years. Reach out — no commitment, no pressure. We just love talking about this.
