Every November, the USVI Charter Yacht Show marks the official kickoff to the Caribbean yacht charter season, bringing together the finest catamarans, the most talented crews, and the industry’s top brokers to preview what’s coming for winter in the USVI and BVI.
This year’s show delivered unforgettable competitions, standout performances, and a fleet of beautifully prepared yachts ready for guests. If you’re planning a luxury crewed catamaran charter in the Virgin Islands this season, these are the boats and crews that impressed industry judges and attending brokers the most.
🌴 Why the USVI Charter Yacht Show Matters
The USVI show is where charter brokers preview yachts firsthand—touring layouts, meeting crews, sampling menus, and experiencing the service level you’ll receive on charter. This ensures we send clients onto the yachts that offer the best:
- Quality of service
- Cuisine & cocktails
- Crew chemistry
- Yacht condition
- Water toys & amenities
For travelers, this means you get real, firsthand insight into which catamarans are performing at the top of the industry this season.
⭐ USVI Boat Show Winners 2025
The competitions this year showcased the best of the best—from cocktails to cuisine to overall yacht experience. Here are the official standouts:
🍹 Water Contest Winners
These yachts showcased their creativity with water-based beverage pairings and presentations:
- 🥇 Atlas – 1st Place
- 🥈 Altesse – 2nd Place
- 🥉 Whiskey Sunset – 3rd Place
🍸 Cocktail Competition Winners
Vodka Category
- Judges’ Choice: Sundaze
- People’s Choice: Little Giant
Rum Category
👨🍳 Chef Competition: “Culinary Nostalgia”
This year’s theme highlighted comfort foods reimagined in elevated, artistic ways.
🏆 Best in Show Awards
These yachts excelled in overall presentation, service, cuisine, and guest experience.
40–54 ft Category
55–59 ft Category
- Winner: Whiskey Sunset
- Runner Up: Hourglass
60 ft+ Category
- Winner: Reverie
- Runner Up: Little Giant
👥 Outstanding Crew Awards
Best Crew in Show
- Winner: Reverie
- Runner Up: Little Giant
Exceptional service, warm personalities, and polished guest hospitality helped these crews stand out.
⛵ What This Means for Your USVI or BVI Charter
Visiting the show gives us firsthand, up-to-date insight into:
- Which crews are strongest this season
- Which yachts are in the best condition
- Which boats offer the best culinary and guest experience
- New upgrades, amenities, and toys onboard
- Which catamarans are perfect for families, couples, or groups
Whether you’re planning a honeymoon, family adventure, or friends’ getaway, the boats that won big this year are shaping up to be the top-performing charters for the 2025 Caribbean season.
🌊 Ready to Charter One of These Award-Winning Yachts?
We personally inspected each of these catamarans and met their crews—so we know exactly which options fit your group’s style, budget, and expectations.
👉 Reach out today to check availability for the 2025–2026 USVI/BVI season.