BVI Bareboat Charter Requirements: Passport, ED Card & Sailing Resume

Planning a bareboat charter or sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands? Before you arrive in the BVI, there are a few important things you need to have ready. In this video, we cover the basic BVI charter requirements, including why you need a passport, how the British Virgin Islands are separate from the U.S. Virgin Islands, when to complete the BVI ED Card, and why your charter company will want to see a strong boating or sailing resume before handing over the boat. The BVI may be close to the USVI, but it is a separate country with its own immigration process. If you are flying or ferrying into the British Virgin Islands, make sure your passport is ready and complete the online BVI ED Card within the required pre-arrival window. We also explain why your sailing resume matters. Charter companies want to know that you have recent experience operating a boat similar in size and type to the one you plan to rent. That is not just paperwork — it is a major part of keeping the boat, crew, and cruising grounds safe. This video is for anyone planning a BVI bareboat charter, catamaran charter, sailing vacation, or first trip to the British Virgin Islands. #sailing #britishvirginislands #bareboatcharter #boat #catamaran