Have you ever tried planning a dive trip and ended up feeling more stressed than excited? Between booking yachts and renting gear, it can feel like more work than fun. That’s why we offer the best catamaran charters in the BVI with scuba diving gear already onboard.
No more juggling dive shop schedules or hauling heavy gear. With BVISAIL, your dive charter yacht vacation begins the moment you arrive. The gear is onboard, the crew is ready, and the dive sites are waiting for you to explore. Whether you’re chasing wrecks or drifting over coral gardens, your dive adventure starts the moment you step aboard.
If you love scuba diving, a catamaran yacht charter in the BVI is the perfect way to enjoy it. Catamarans give you lots of space to move around, set up your gear, and relax between dives. They’re super stable, so you won’t have to deal with rocking while getting ready.
You’ll have a dive master or instructor on board to guide you, refill tanks, and help you explore safely. Additionally, most yachts include all the gear you need, so you can travel light and dive deep.
And with swim platforms and ladders, getting in and out of the water is quick and easy. You can enjoy the freedom to explore amazing reefs and wrecks whenever you want. Whether you’re experienced or newly certified, a catamaran with onboard scuba gear makes your trip a floating dive resort.
8 Guests | 4 Queen Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran Odyssea offers three guided dives per guest with every Full Board charter. Gear rental is $230/week and includes BCD, regulator, weights, and tanks. Extra dives are $100 each. Overall, it’s an easy way to explore the BVI’s underwater beauty.
10 Guests | 5 Queen Cabins | 3 Crew
Catamaran Seven offers up to three guided dives for certified divers, including gear. You can arrange extra dives with the captain for $50 each. Discover Scuba Diving is available for $175 per person.
Seven can host up to five divers at a time. Moreover, diving depends on the weather and itinerary, and isn’t available on the first or last day. For special gear sizes, the crew can connect you with a local dive shop.
6 Guests | 3 Queen Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran Emysa includes up to three guided dives for certified divers per weekly charter. You can rent gear from the marina for $65 per week or bring your own onboard. Extra dives are $50 each, arranged with the dive master.
Diving depends on the weather and itinerary, and isn’t available on the first or last day. In addition, the crew refills tanks onboard.
8 Guests | 4 Queen Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran Big Nauti offers up to three dives for certified guests per 7-night charter. Extra dives are $50 each. Gear rental is $150/week, including BCD, regulator, weights, and tank. Moreover, you can rent wetsuits separately, and the crew will arrange to have your gear onboard when you arrive.
8 Guests | 1 King and 3 Queen Cabins | 3 Crew
Catamaran Colibri offers diving with onboard instructor Matilda Money-Kyrle. Certified guests get three free dives per week (up to five total), with extra dives at $50 each. Non-certified guests can enjoy a free Discover Scuba Dive.
Referral certifications are available for $350. All gear is included. Before arrival, you must complete medical forms and waivers, and certified divers must show proof of training.
8 Guests | 1 King and 3 Queen Cabins | 3 Crew
Catamaran Tru North offers onboard diving for certified guests, with up to three dives included per 7-night charter. Extra dives are available for $50 each. Guests must rent wetsuits separately if needed.
10 Guests | 4 King and 1 Double Cabins | 4 Crew
Catamaran Blessed makes diving easy and stress-free. Up to four guests can dive together at a time. Each charter includes one dive per day, with up to four dive days available per week. Both certified and beginner (resort-style) dives are available.
8 Guests | 4 Queen Cabins | 3 Crew
Catamaran C’est La Vie offers onboard diving led by a Dive Master captain. It also features a dive compressor for easy tank refills throughout your trip. Dives cost $75 per person and include everything you need to explore the BVI’s abundant marine life.
6 Guests | 1 King and 2 Queen Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran Earnout offers onboard diving with instructors Bill and Ashley. Dives cost $75 per person. You may also try the Discover Scuba course for $200. All guests must complete a dive waiver before diving.
10 Guests | 1 King and 4 Queen Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran Kelea offers onboard diving for certified and non-certified guests. Certified divers get three free dives per week, with extra dives available for $50 each (up to seven total).
New to diving? Try the Discover Scuba course for $150. It includes training and a shallow reef dive. She provides all gear, and you can request night dives and wetsuits.
8 Guests | 3 Queen and 1 Double Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran Wanderlust offers onboard diving for certified and beginner guests. On charters of 6 nights or more, certified divers get three dives included, with extra dives available for $50 each.
New to diving? Try the Discover Scuba course for $200. Referral certification courses are also available with advance notice for $400. Group sizes vary based on diver experience.
6 Guests | 3 Queen Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran On a Whim III offers onboard diving for certified guests. Charters of 6 nights or more include three dives per week. Extra dives are available for $50 per person. It’s a great way to explore the underwater world during your BVI adventure.
10 Guests | 5 King Cabins | 4 Crew
Guests from a tandem vessel are welcome to dive on Ohana with extra waivers and at the agreed scuba rates.
Catamaran Ohana offers guided diving for certified and beginner guests. Certified divers can enjoy up to five dives during a 7-night charter at $100 per dive. Try Scuba is $150, and certification courses are available with advance notice. All gear is included.
6 Guests | 3 Queen Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran Hazel Della offers onboard scuba diving with a PADI-certified divemaster. She includes all gear, and charges $60 per person for each dive. It’s a fun and easy way to explore the underwater world during your BVI charter.
8 Guests | 4 Queen Cabins | 2 Crew
Catamaran Kismet offers scuba diving for certified and insured guests. To dive, your last dive must be within six months of your charter date.
The BVI is a diver’s paradise. Expect warm waters (26–29°C), visibility up to 100 feet, and encounters with turtles, rays, reef sharks, and dazzling schools of fish.
Here are just a few must-see sites:
Keep exploring the BVI’s top scuba destinations.
For a crewed BVI diving catamaran charter, packing is easy. Most yachts come fully equipped with all the scuba gear you’ll need, so there’s no need to pack heavy. Reef-safe sunscreen, swimwear, a rash guard, and a dry bag are great extras.
Add casual clothes, flip-flops, sunglasses, and motion sickness remedies for comfort. Don’t forget your passport and travel documents. With the crew handling everything else, you’re free to relax and dive right in!
Flexibility is everything on a BVI yacht charter. Dive in the morning and paddleboard all afternoon, or choose a sunset dive followed by cocktails under the stars. Well, BVISAIL customizes your trip just for you.
Your itinerary follows your pace, your preferences, and your dive dreams, so every moment feels just right. Below are sample sailing routes that include amazing scuba diving experiences:
Most yachts require guests to be certified divers. However, many offer Discover Scuba Diving experiences for beginners, and some even provide referral certification courses during your charter.
Yes, on select yachts. You can arrange night dives, deep dives, and wreck dives like the RMS Rhone.
Yes, if they meet age and certification requirements. Scuba diving is often available for ages 10 and up.
Dive insurance is highly recommended. Some yachts may require proof of coverage before diving.
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