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David Morgan the owner has sailed most of the idyllic areas in the world, Greece, Turkey, Spain, and Croatia in the Mediterranean, the East Coast of the States and the Caribbean down to Mexico and Central America. As part of our expansion into all areas of sailing we can offer you bareboat and skippered charter in these areas and others by acting as Charter Agent to selected reputable charter companies.

Above Photos courtesy of the Croatian Tourist Board.

We will advise you and select the best area and company that best suits you and your family, booking and all arrangements are made through us, for which we receive a commission from the charter company, from time to time we will share some of that commission with you in the form of “Special offers”. Flights are not included and are arranged by you, but we can advise you on the best routes and airline carriers with the best prices.

Please call with your requirements and we can quote you a price.

Special offers at this time! ... coming up for the Caribbean

Join me (David Morgan) and Vega A, our Gib'Sea 364 for a week or 2 weeks skippered charter based in Tortola on the British Virgin Islands an idyllic setting for a sailing/snorkelling holiday. With several islands within a couple of hours sail and constant wind when you want it, ideal air and sea temperatures. Starting from January 2011 untill end of March, we will be available for 7 day charter for families, couples and singles, with 3 cabins available for a price of £2,000 for the yacht for the week or £400 per person single, plus food and drink. I will take you to some of the greatest places on earth and enjoy the caribbean at it's greatest! See below for a sample itenerary:

Day 1: Depart Tortola and make the short sail to Norman Island. Swim and snorkel around the famous Indians or The Caves, a great spot to see the wide variety of marine life in the BVI waters. Head into The Bight for an overnight mooring, where you can visit the famous Willy T floating bar or Pirates Bight for dinner.

Day 2: Set sail for Cooper Island and arrive in time to secure one of the overnight mooring buoys at the Cooper Island Beach Club. Spend the day on the beach, within easy reach of the beach bar…or do some more snorkelling off Cistern Point.

Day 3: A short trip from Cooper Island takes you to the world famous Baths National Park. Arrive early pick up one of the mooring buoys and take the dinghy ashore. Spend the morning exploring the boulders and rocks that form this natural wonder and take a short hike up to ‘The Top of The Baths’ or ‘Mad Dogs’ for lunch. After lunch make your way to Trellis Bay off Beef Island for an overnight stop. Be sure to make dinner reservations at The Last Resort – an experience not to be missed.

Day 4: Set sail for the North Sound in Virgin Gorda in the morning – if you sail via The Dogs you will find more great snorkelling. You can choose from a number of great mooring spots in North Sound itself including Leverick Bay, a Pussers Resort, Biras Creek for a more sophisticated, formal dinner or Bitter End Yacht Club for lots of entertainment and things to see and do. We at ulitimatebvi.com love Bitter End, you can learn to windsurf here, hire a Hobie Cat, enjoy the many lovely beaches, visit the shops or enjoy the busy bar and restaurant.

Day 5: Sail to Monkey Point on Guana Island in the morning for lunch and some snorkeling. Then set off down the North shore of Tortola towards Great Harbour in Jost Van Dyke. This is a great place to spend the night, and you can visit the world famous Foxy’s bar and restaurant for dinner, drinks… and entertainment from the man himself.

Day 6: Take a short trip over the Sandy Cay – the perfect desert island. This magical little island is a great place to stop and reflect on your wonderful stay in the BVI. You can snorkel, swim or just enjoy the beach here and then set off after lunch to Cane Garden Bay on Tortola for your overnight anchorage. In the evening be sure to take your dinghy ashore for live music and dancing at Quitos.

Day 7: Set sail for Sopers Hole, where you can stop for lunch and some last minute gift shopping before heading back to Road Town in the afternoon to prepare for your trip back.

The cost for a weeks fun packed vacation is £2,000 for the yacht, that's for 6 persons, or £400 per person on a single's week, plus flights and victualling. On flights, I have contacted the local www.travelcouncillors.com agent Sarah Butler and we have quotes for flights in Jan, Feb and March '11 for £800 per person flying from Gatwick to Antigua with Virgin Airways then onto the BVI's via LIAT, there could be special offers running at certain times so check in with her and this website.