Connect with a Booking Agent

How would you like to reach us?

Fill out an inquiry form Message us on WhatsApp

Island Hoppin’ 55

Island Hoppin’ 55 | All-Inclusive BVI Catamaran Charter

A 2024 Lagoon 55 sailing catamaran in the British Virgin Islands — four ensuite cabins for up to eight guests, fully crewed and all-inclusive.

Cabins: 4  ·  Length: 55 feet
Preferred pick-up: Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI  ·  Flag: BVI
Rate: From $37,000/week (2 guests)
Island Hoppin’ 55 is a 2024 Lagoon 55 with four ensuite cabins for up to eight guests. This 55-foot sailing catamaran pairs full air conditioning around the clock and an onboard water maker with a full watersports lineup and attentive, all-inclusive crewed service across the British Virgin Islands.
Full-board dining plan — 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners onboard, prepared by the yacht’s chef (standard in the charter rate)Customs fees and cruising permitsFull air conditioning, including overnight ACOnboard water makerOnboard WiFiWater toys and sports gear (beach games, dinghy, fishing gear, floating mats, kayaks – 1 man, sea scooters, snorkel gear, and more)
  • Four ensuite cabins — up to eight guests
  • Full air conditioning including overnight AC and an onboard water maker
  • Minimum charter length is 6 nights
  • For 6-night charters, divide the weekly rate by 7 and multiply by 6; for 5 nights or fewer, divide by 6 and multiply by the number of nights
  • Holiday weeks (Christmas & New Year’s) are full-board only, 7 nights
  • Preferred pick-up and drop-off is Tortola, Nanny Cay, BVI
  • Full lineup of water toys and snorkel gear
  • Onboard WiFi included
  • Half-Board Meal Plan: $150 per person discount off the charter rate — includes 7/4/3 BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER aboard
  • Children: $250 per child aged 15 and under. Age is taken at the charter date.

Discounts are per-person deductions from the standard full-board weekly rate for guests who choose to dine ashore for some meals, based on a 7-night charter.

Island Hoppin' 55 sails with a professional crew of two: 2026-27 Season Captain Kyle Mealand and 2026-27 Chef Tilly Painter Jones.

Kyle Mealand, 2026-27 Season Captain
Kyle Mealand
2026-27 Season Captain
Nationality: Scotland
Languages: English
Tilly Painter Jones, 2026-27 Chef
Tilly Painter Jones
2026-27 Chef
Nationality: Scotland
Languages: English
A week in Chef Tilly Painter Jones’s galley
Tilly Painter Jones, Chef aboard Island Hoppin’ 55
Breakfast aboard Island Hoppin’ 55, cooked by Chef Tilly Painter Jones — BVI crewed catamaran charter1 / 9
Breakfast
All served with yoghurt, tropical fruit platter & fresh sourdough. · Eggs Benedict · Brown butter hollendaise, poached egg, scottish smoked salmon, crispy capers and microgreens, served on a warm English muffin · French toast · Shakshuka · Tomato and pepper stew, baked eggs and smokey chorizo finished with labneh, pistachio and fresh pitta · Banana bread chocolate muffins with candied walnuts · Avocado toast · Toasted sourdough, smashed avocado, poached egg and hot honey halloumi, finished with rocket and crispy bacon crumbs · Cinnamon rolls · Soft and sticky cinnamon rolls with whipped maple and cream cheese frosting · Croque madame · Gruyere cheese and honey roast ham sandwiched between sourdough, finished with mustard béchamel, fried egg and chives
Lunch
Peach and prosciutto salad · Chargrilled peaches, fresh mozzarella and prosciutto over dressed leaves, served with homemade rosemary and smoked salt focaccia · Chicken chimichurri salad · Flamegrilled chicken breast with homemade chimichurri dressing, avocado roses, pickled onion, served with homemade jalapeno cheddar bread. · Tuna poke bowls · Sushi grade ahi tuna in a ponzu and ginger sauce, a rainbow of vegetables and sticky rice, finished with spicy sriracha mayonnaise · Greek flatbreads · Oregano and lemon marinated chicken thighs wrapped in a homemade greek flatbread with fresh tzatziki and sumac onions, served with mediterranean salad · Pork bao buns · Slow cook pork belly bao buns with sticky korean gochujang sauce, pickled carrots and fresh coriander, served with crunchy peanut noodle salad · Bacon and leek tart · Crispy bacon and white wine poached leeks wrapped in crispy filo pastry, served with tomatoes, burrata and balsamic pearls
Dinner
Salmon croquettes · Dill and lemon poached salmon and potato cakes rolled in panko breadcrumbs, served with homemade garlic aioli · Hummus and crudites · Smoked paprika and whipped tahini hummus with fresh pitta bread and cucumber dippers · Sushi · Freshly made spicy tuna uramaki, california rolls and cucumber maki · Charcuterie · A selection of cheeses, cured meats and chutney · Nachos · Pulled pork barbecue nachos with sour cream, guacamole and peach salsa · Whipped goats cheese · Goats cheese whipped with lemon on a pitta triangle finished with hot honey and pistachio · Bruschetta · Toasted baguette in garlic oil with confit cherry tomatoes and fresh basil · Lamb and couscous · Harissa and date glazed lamb rack with pearl couscous, pomegranate and chermoula · Fish tacos · Blackened mahi with pineapple and jalapeno salsa, avocado crema, chipotle mayonnaise and purple slaw · Beef short rib with pumpkin · Four hour braised red wine short rib with roasted pumpkin and maple purée and finished with chili parsley sourdough breadcrumbs and asparagus · Risotto with cod · Lemon infused risotto with pan fried cod, served with crispy capers and dressed lemon rocket salad · Burgers and wedges · Jerk salmon and rice · Quick cured salmon with local jerk seasoning served with mango slaw, black bean rice and crispy plantain · Steak and potatoes · Filet mignon steak with duck fat potato pavé, parsnip puree and roasted heirloom carrots.
Dessert
Pavlova · Chocolate pavlova nests with macerated strawberries and raspberries · Sticky toffee pudding · Spiced banana and date sponge served with homemade salted caramel and brûlée bananas · Chocolate brownie · Brown butter chocolate brownies with homemade tonka bean ice cream and chocolate soil · Pannacotta · White chocolate and rosemary pannacotta with marinate orange and pine nut praline · Olive oil cake · Olive oil polenta cake soaked with lemon and thyme syrup and served with homemade salted honey ice cream · Poached pears · Red wine poached pears with whipped mascarpone, sesame praline and candied orange peel · Celebration cake · Four layers of chocolate sponge with vanilla icing and salted caramel sauce. A perfect way to celebrate!
A taste of what Chef Tilly Painter Jones cooks, not a fixed menu — and some of the best nights aboard are the ones where dinner is a surprise.
“Dear Bryan and Patti,
Thanks for being a part of the Howe 30 year adventure. The trip was a blast, the food was outstanding. Thanks for being such accommodating hosts! Good luck on the new adventures. I am sure you'll adopt to the new changes with grace and aplomb.
Tim

Dear Bryan and Patti,
Thank you for a wonderful vacation. I so appreciate your hospitality! The food was delicious and the land outings were so much fun. Thanks for accommodating our requests nad for celebrating our 30th in style.
Teresa

Dear Bryan and Patti,
Thank you so much for an incredible week. The food was amazing and always plentiful. The drinks were del…”
Charter Guest · 2026
“Dear Bryan and Patti,
Thank you so much for a wonderful BVI adventure. Great swimming, snorkeling, and hiking. Water and travels were perfect and we lloved the excursion to the bubbly pool! 🙂 Food was so delicious Patti, we enjoyed it all and such good homemade bread. We are filled with memories now that will be with us for a long time. Best of luck on all of your adventures!
Andy and Lisa

Dear Bryan and Patti,
Thank you for hosting this magical trip, we will never forget the food and your epic painkillers. But most of all thank you for showing us the islands and the scuba lesson. We wish you all the best and a wonderful future ahead!
Eric and Momo”
Charter Guest · 2026
“Bryan and Patti,
What amazing hosts you both are! The Island Hoppin' is great but you truly made it home for our short time aboard. Patti- I can't think of one sip or bite that was just "meh". Literally every meal was spot on and as close to perfect as I've had! We've eaten lots of great food over the years and know good food when we taste it! Simply wow. And your service was ALWAYS accompanied by your warm smile-no matter what keep smiling-it's a god given gift! Bryan- Thank you for helping us "check ALL the boxes", even those we didn't know need checking! The morning dives, perfect anchorages, afternoon sail and the unnecessary dinghy rides to Soggy Dollar as we passed all the swimm…”
Charter Guest · 2026
Nights
Guests

Available Booked Hold Unavailable 48h turnaround Your charter Boarding / departure day (half day) Closed — hurricane season

Added to your proposal
Island Hoppin' 55 photo gallery - BVI crewed catamaran charter