Right after the excitement of the USVI show, the industry traveled across the channel to Nanny Cay for the 2025 BVI Charter Yacht Show, and this year’s event delivered some of the most impressive talent and yacht presentations we’ve seen yet. With world-class chefs, polished crews, and beautifully maintained catamarans preparing for the upcoming Caribbean season, the BVI show highlighted the yachts that will be the most in-demand for charters in 2025–2026.
Below is a full breakdown of this year’s official award winners across crew performance, cuisine, cocktails, table settings, and Best in Show.
⭐ Best BVI Charter Yachts: Crew Excellence Awards
The foundation of an outstanding charter is its crew. This year’s show highlighted professionalism, warm hospitality, and seamless teamwork.
- Runner Up: Bastian Tromp, Kiki Bouman, Dylan Holm & Sarai Ben Ari — Siete Mares
- 1st Place: Hylton & Amy Wessels & Candace Flatley — C’EST LA VIE
These crews consistently deliver guest-centered service, making their yachts top contenders for the best BVI charter yachts of the season.
🍽️ Culinary Winners on the Best BVI Charter Yachts
Cuisine is a key element of any luxury charter, and this year’s chefs showcased creativity, flavor, and presentation.
Honourable Mention
- Loic Doan Jausoro — Jan’s Feline
Best Appetizer
Best Dessert
- Runner Up: Bianca Cox — Paloma
- Winner: Ulrika Fredrikson — Endless Horizon
Best Entrée
- Runner Up: Ulrika Fredrikson — Endless Horizon
- Winner: Kiki Bouman — Siete Mares
These culinary achievements place these yachts high on the list of the best BVI charter yachts for food lovers.
🍸 Cocktail Competition: Hospitality That Elevates the Experience
Refreshing, balanced cocktails are part of what makes a charter unforgettable.
- 3rd Place: Candace Flatley — C’EST LA VIE
- 2nd Place: Luke Holloway — Azuria
- 1st Place: Milla-Emilia Mikaela — Andiamo
These winning cocktails reflect the elevated service guests can expect from the best charter yachts in the BVI.
🖼️ Table Setting Awards: Attention to Detail on the Best BVI Charter Yachts
A beautifully set table elevates every meal onboard.
House Judges’ Note:
“The standard was excellent this year. We were impressed by the number of entries and grateful for the creativity and commitment from every yacht.”
- Honourable Mention: Coty Fernandez — Jan’s Feline
- Honourable Mention: Kristen Wells — Azuria
- 3rd Place: Olivia Cameron — Awatea
- 2nd Place: Ariel Thrasher — Stella Mares
- 1st Place: Sarai Ben Ari — Siete Mares
🏆 Best in Show: The Best BVI Charter Yachts by Size Class
These yachts earned the highest recognition across service, cuisine, décor, guest experience, and overall presentation.
Best in Show: Up to 50 ft
- Runner Up: On a Whim — Henru Strampe & Clara Nicolai Balina
- Winner: Purpose — Florian Rutsch, Michael Makonnen & Sisi Eva Helgadottir
Best in Show: 51–59 ft
- Runner Up: Rhapsody II — Ruth & Terry Ross
- Winner: Stella Mare — Ariel Thrasher & Matea Kosovic
Best in Show: 60 ft & Up
- Runner Up: Huntress — Christian Klopper, Lida Fourie & JD Veldsman
- Winner: Aeolus — Keith Allen, Casey Strickland, Chene Nel & Christo Theron
Best Motor Yacht
- Runner Up: C’EST LA VIE — Hylton & Amy Wessels & Candace Flatley
- Winner: Sieite Mares— Bastian Tromp, Kiki Bouman & Dylan Holm
These yachts represent the best BVI charter yachts of the 2025 season, offering top-tier experiences for families, couples, and groups.
⚓ Planning a Luxury Yacht Charter in the BVI?
After attending the show and touring every yacht, we can confidently match your group with the best BVI charter yachts based on your preferences, travel style, budget, and itinerary.
If you’d like help choosing between these yachts, or want to check availability:
👉 Reach out to check availability for the top BVI catamarans for 2025–2026.
Your perfect yacht is just a conversation away.