Do you do single-day charters?
No, we do not currently offer single-day charters. A typical charter is 1-2 weeks  — however, if you are looking to charter a yacht for less than 6 nights, please contact us to discuss your options.
Is there WiFi on a yacht charter?
Wifi onboard, really? Yes! It’s actually the second most asked question we receive. A vast majority of the yachts do provide WiFi service onboard and in the Caribbean the coverage is quite good. While there are certainly areas without a signal, the captains know exactly where to go for the strongest signals and thus …
Where is the easiest place outside mainland US to travel to and from at this time?
If you're in the US and ready for a tropical getaway and looking for the least amount of challenges when traveling, the US Virgin Islands (USVI) should be #1 on your list. Unlike international air travelers coming into the US, you are not required to present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 3 …
Is a COVID-19 test required to return to the US from the US Virgin Islands?
No, no test is required. If you're ready for a tropical getaway and looking for the least amount of challenges when traveling, the US Virgin Islands (USVI) should be #1 on your list. Based on the latest travel requirement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): starting January 26, 2021, all international …
Can I book a yacht charter now for a departure date six months away?
Absolutely! In fact, we recommend it. Whether it's related to your concerns with COVID or you are just a planner, booking early will guarantee more yacht options to consider than booking last minute. At Canvas Yacht Charters, our client average has been steady at five months or more, especially when booking school vacation or …
What are the current entry requirements when flying into the US Virgin Islands (USVI)?
The entry requirements related to flying into the US Virgin Islands (USVI) as of September 19, 2020, are outlined below. We monitor this daily and communicate with our clients openly so that they have full confidence when traveling that everything will go smoothly.  Step 1: Each traveler aged five (5) and older will …
Am I able to cancel my charter if I am concerned about traveling?
When you book a charter yacht, the process to officially confirm the booking comes through an executed agreement between you and the yacht owner. Within that agreement, you will find a cancellation provision as well as a Force Majeure clause. Depending on the agreement being used by the owner, fear of travel - you're …
How are yachts responding to COVID?
The yacht charter industry is well-established and works closely with local associations and government bodies to ensure that they are adhering to the highest levels of safety. There are many eyes watching the yacht charter industry and those involved know that they must take proper action or return to closed borders and lost revenue. …
Is it safe to charter a yacht during these COVID times?
Chartering a yacht has often been considered one of the safest ways to enjoy a vacation. In an easily controlled environment, the itineraries, activities, cuisine and interaction with people can be designed to safeguard you and your guests. The yachts are immaculately clean and industry best-practice safety measures are continually being improved upon to …
Is the water safe to drink?
Yes, your yacht will provide plenty of safe-to-drink water from the yacht as well as bottled water. Most yachts have reverse osmosis filtration system that will supply water during your vacation. Guests are asked to bring along their own personal refillable water bottles to assist with the lack of local plastic recycling facilities on …