It is mandatory to bring your passport if exploring the BVI is a part of your charter vacation itinerary. However, passports are NOT necessary for chartering in the USVI (St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix), or the Spanish VI (mainly Puerto Rico, Culebra, Culebrita, Vieques). Both the USVI and the Spanish VI are U.S. Territories and traveling to either are like traveling to any other states for Americans. Only government issued identification is required (driver’s license, state ID card, or passport, if you have one).

Anytime except during hurricane season (August-October). The average temperature in the Virgin Islands is about 85°F degrees year-round, rarely falling below 80°F or exceeding 88°F.

Yes! Your luxury vacation includes a daily full breakfast, lunch, appetizer, dinner, dessert, snacks, plus full open bar all day and night. You also have 2 additional vacation packages to choose from (both include daily appetizers, snacks and full open bar all day and night) i. Half-Board package - includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners ii. Local Fare package – includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

For the USVI, you will be flying into Cyril E. King (STT) on St. Thomas. For the Spanish VI, you will be flying into Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico (IATA code: SJU)

We typically meet charter guests at Yacht Haven Grande Marina, which is 3.6 miles from the airport, about a 15 minute drive. Note: when departing it is recommended to arrive at least 3 hours before your flight departure time.

No. We are happy to arrange for transport from the airport to the yacht. However, there are many taxis always located at the airport exit, which are usually cheaper than private transport arrangements.

If we have availability, we do offer a sleep aboard option. We offer a Sleep Aboard option the night before your charter starts. This allows you to stay aboard the yacht the night before your charter starts. If you choose to add this option, you can check in any time after 4 PM. When you arrive, you are welcomed with cocktails and a light snack, plus a continental breakfast in the morning. Dinner is not included. Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and includes cocktails and a light snack, plus a continental breakfast in the morning. Dinner is not included. Guests enjoy this option because it avoids checking in and out of a hotel, packing and unpacking hassles, and your charter starts earlier as we typically set sail for our first destination after breakfast.

Charters begin and end at noon.

Absolutely! The boat is equipped with Starlink, which provides WiFi almost everywhere in the Virgin Islands and Caribbean.

Passports, if your vacation itinerary includes exploring the BVI. Medication - please bring all prescribed medications in their prescription bottle, or bring a list, with label information, for these medications, just in case of any emergencies. If you have ever owned or need[ed] an EpiPen, please bring one with you! We carry a limited supply of some over-the-counter medications, but please also pack any you anticipate you may need for your sailing vacation. Emeterm bracelets (if you have them) Liquid IV/Hydration packets (not necessary, but just recommended to help with hydration) Collapsible luggage (e.g. duffel bag, large backpack, etc.) No hard-shell luggage due to storage space limitations. Your favorite music if you’d like to connect to our many different Bluetooth speakers 2-3 of your favorite bathing suits Comfortable sandals or shoes for excursions ashore UV swim shirts/shorts for extra protection from the sun (we have special Makin’ Memories UV shirts for sale, if you are interested) Sun protection hat – preferably one that will stay on in the wind Light clothing as the temps are typically in the mid-80’s. Note – the Virgin Islands is very casual – shorts, shirt, sundress, flip flops, sandals are acceptable attire at even the top restaurants.

Yes, spray tan products – professional or over-the-counter products (they can make floors VERY slippery and can permanently stain boats) You do not need to pack any of the following as they are all available for your convenience aboard Makin’ Memories: *Sunscreen – we have a full array and supply of reef safe sunscreen *Shampoo/conditioner/body wash/body lotion – we have plenty of reef safe products for everyone Beach and bath towels, linens Insect repellant Water bottles – each person is assigned their own water bottle for the duration of your stay aboard Makin’ Memories Hair dryer, curling irons, flat irons, etc. These items require a lot of electrical power to operate. If these are absolutely necessary, please let us know. *All of our sunscreens and body products are from Stream2Sea

No, they are not provided, but you are welcome to bring your own!

We have quite an array of games for guests to choose from: i. Multiple decks of playing cards (4) ii. Cribbage iii. Battleship iv. Clue v. Poker vi. Chess vii. Uno viii. Backgammon ix. Pictionary Air x. Sequence xi. Relative Insanity xii. Moose Master xiii. Flash xiv. Left Right Center xv. Pass the Pigs