Blue Vibes – Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 Catamaran Charter in the BVI
Launched in 2024, Blue Vibes is a Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47, a modern French catamaran designed for comfort at anchor and easy sailing. Based at Hodge’s Creek Marina on Tortola, she offers five cabins for up to 10 guests and is one of the best-value new catamarans in the British Virgin Islands.
Choose a bareboat charter if you are an experienced skipper, or add a professional skipper and chef and let the crew take care of sailing, anchoring and meals while you enjoy the islands.
Two Ways to Charter Blue Vibes
| Bareboat | With skipper & chef | |
|---|---|---|
| Who sails | You, as qualified skipper | Professional skipper |
| Meals | Self-catered | Private chef (provisions extra) |
| Guests | Up to 10 | Up to 8–10 (crew use one cabin) |
| From (per week) | €12,000 | €18,328 |
🛏️ Accommodation & On Board
Five double cabins with five bathrooms, a bright saloon with panoramic windows and a spacious cockpit for meals in the open air. A dinghy on a hydraulic lift, snorkelling gear and a generator with air conditioning make her a comfortable base for a week of island hopping.
💶 Weekly Charter Rates 2026/27
| Period | Bareboat | With skipper & chef* |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2026 – 5 Jan 2027 | €15,000 | €21,328 |
| 6 Jan – 29 Apr 2027 | €14,000 | €20,328 |
| 30 Apr – 29 Jun 2027 | €13,000 | €19,328 |
| 30 Jun – 31 Oct 2027 | €12,000 | €18,328 |
| 1 – 29 Nov 2027 | €13,000 | €19,328 |
| 30 Nov – 15 Dec 2027 | €12,000 | €18,328 |
*Skipper and chef at €452 per day each; their food and guest provisions are extra. A holiday surcharge applies to crew over Christmas and New Year.
Also payable
- Damage waiver: €79 per day
- Final cleaning: €355 per charter
- National parks permit: €160 per week
- BVI cruising tax: €4 per guest per day
- Starter pack: €55 per charter
- Security deposit: €1,000 (bareboat)
All costs are confirmed in your written offer. A licence or sailing résumé is required for bareboat charters.
⚙️ Technical Specifications
| Model | Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Length | 13.94 m (47 ft) |
| Beam | 7.7 m |
| Draft | 1.2 m |
| Cabins / bathrooms | 5 (+1) / 5 |
| Engines | 2 × 60 hp Volvo |
| Fuel / water | 938 l / 696 l |
| Base | Hodge’s Creek Marina, Tortola, BVI |
Where to Cruise
From Tortola you can reach Norman Island, The Baths, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke in a few hours. See our BVI yacht charter guide and US Virgin Islands guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many guests can Blue Vibes take?
Up to 10 guests in five cabins on a bareboat charter. With a skipper and chef, one cabin is used by the crew.
Is Blue Vibes good for families?
Yes. Catamarans are stable at anchor, spacious and easy to move around, which makes them ideal for families with children.
Where does the charter start?
At Hodge’s Creek Marina on Tortola, near Beef Island Airport (EIS).
When is the best time to go?
December to April. See our month-by-month guide.
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