Check in, Check out and Getting There 🇦🇮

The Yacht Week

By The Yacht Week

Posted on 27th March 2023

Full Yacht Bookings, BVI

If you haven't already, please check in and fill out your full profile details on your Yacht Week Profile page. If forgotten then it will cause delays to your check in day and more importantly delays in you boarding your yacht!

To check in you need to fill out the following information:

  • Passport Information
  • DOB
  • Nationality
  • Gender
  • Email

Once all is complete, the last thing to do is press that ‘Check in’  button!

*Don't forget you will need to have at least 6 months validity on your passport to travel so don’t forget to check its expiry!

Check In Day: 🫵

The day has finally arrived! You can smell the exclusive parties and a week of sun! 

Your skipper will be in touch with you and the crew regarding when your yacht will be ready. Check in will be onboard your yacht with The Yacht Week Event Staff. 

Please be in contact with your skipper on Saturday to learn when your yacht is ready. You should have access to your yacht between 4-6pm, your skipper will let you know what marina your yacht will be docked at (Scrub Island Marina or Road Town Marina).

Please be advised delays can occur as the yacht is being cleaned and prepared after the previous week’s charter. The Yacht Week is not responsible for any delays to your yacht but we will do our best to work with the charter companies to get you your yacht as early as possible. 

While waiting for check in, we advise you, your crew and host (if you have one included) to head to the supermarket to collect your provisions for the week. There are small shops on the islands but they can be expensive, so we recommend you to stock up on the mainland! There is a big supermarket in the middle of Road Town, you can take a taxi to the supermarket to do your shopping for the week.

For those without a host, we recommend shopping close to the marina. The team onsite will be able to direct you to the nearest supermarket.

Once you are on board The Yacht Week team will come to your yacht to say hi and give you your official TYW wristband. On your first night, you won’t leave the marina, so late arrivals make your skipper aware in advance.

Check out: 👎

You will get back to the marina you departed from on Friday between the hours 1-3pm, the charter company will come onto the yacht to do a check before you leave and you will receive your deposit back provided that no damages have occurred. You will need to depart the yacht at 5pm on Friday.

Please note that this could vary depending on weather conditions or if you would like to head back early to catch a flight.

*We recommend booking your flight home for Saturday to save any stress and delays. There are plenty of hotels/hostels in the town.

Getting there: 🗺

Flights: ✈️

Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) is on the BVIs island of Totola, a short water taxi from the marina on Scrub Island and a land taxi to the marina in Road Town. Cyril E. King Airport (STT) is on the USA side of the BVIs from where you can take a ferry to Road Town.

*Just remember you’ll need to go through US and British customs. We recommend using a search engine to find the best flights:

Expedia

Skyscanner

Ferry:

If you are flying into the US Virgin Islands you’ll need to get a ferry to Tortola, prices are around €60 per person and the journey time is 45 minutes.

Terrance B. Lettsome Airport to Scrub Island Marina:

It’s a 5 minute walk to the ferry terminal at Trellis Bay from the airport. If you have heavy bags you may wish to take a 2 minute taxi.

The ferry is free of charge and runs every 45 minutes from 6:45pm to 10:30pm and from Scrub Island between 6:30am and 10:15pm. The ferry journey takes 10 minutes.

Terrance B. Lettsome Airport to Road Town Marina:

Take a 45 minutes taxi from Road Town Ferry Dock to Trellis Bay to pick up the Scrub Island ferry. Prices are around $15 per person. The Scrub Island ferry is free of charge and runs every 45 minutes from 6:45am to 10:30pm and from Scrub Island between 6:30am and 10:15pm. The ferry journey takes 10 minutes.

Terrance B. Lettsome Airport to Village Cay Marina:

Take a 45 minute taxi from the airport to Village Cay Navigare Marina. Prices are around $15 per person.

It's a 10 minute walk or 5 minute taxi journey from the Road Town Ferry dock to the marina.

Security Deposit: 💳

The charter companies require payment of a refundable deposit on your first day. Log in to your booking to see your yacht security deposit amount. Insurance papers should be stored with the yacht documents and should be safe on board the yacht.

Full yacht booking, credit card is the best way to pay the yacht security deposit and this can be split onto a maximum of 2 cards or you can pay with cash.

When the yacht is returned it will be checked and, if everything is in order, the yacht security deposit will be refunded.

Covid Restrictions: 

There are currently no COVID restrictions regarding entry to Croatia.

Visas & Passports:

All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 6 months following your departure date from Croatia. Make sure your passport has blank Visa pages. Check www.visahq.com for Visa requirements for all nationalities.

Travel Insurance:

Do you know how many phones are lost to the Poseidon?! In accordance with our bookings terms and conditions, we strongly recommend that you get travel insurance. Travel Insurance can provide valuable protection and peace of mind when you’re traveling. It can cover unexpected events such as; trip cancellation, trip interruption, or medical emergencies while you’re away from home. With travel insurance, you may be reimbursed for non-refundable expenses if you have to cancel your trip due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a sudden illness or a natural disaster. Travel Insurance can also cover emergency medical expenses, including hospitalization, medical evacuation, and repatriation. Additionally, some policies may provide coverage for lost or stolen baggage, travel delays, or accidental death and dismemberment. Having Travel Insurance can help you avoid financial losses and protect you from unexpected situations while you’re on the road.

Any questions, please reach out to our customer service team, hello@theyachtweek.com

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