RumRunner | All-Inclusive BVI Catamaran Charter
A 2026 Heysea Seaview 59 sailing catamaran in the British Virgin Islands — five ensuite cabins for up to ten guests, fully crewed and all-inclusive.
Preferred pick-up: British Virgin Islands · Flag: Marshall Islands
Rate: From $43,000/week (2 guests)
About This 2026 Heysea Seaview 59
What’s Aboard
Worth Knowing
- Minimum 5-night charter; shorter stays are pro-rated (6 nights = weekly rate Ă· 7 Ă— 6; 5 nights or fewer = weekly rate Ă· 6 Ă— number of nights)
- Sleep-aboard option available at half the daily rate (boarding after 4pm, welcome cocktail, and breakfast the next morning)
- Standard embarkation/disembarkation is 12pm/12pm; 72-hour turnaround required between charters (24-48 hour turns available on request)
- 2026 Christmas charter: 7-night minimum, $55,000 for 2-10 guests, must end no later than Dec 26
- 2026 New Year’s charter: 7-night minimum, $72,000 for 2-10 guests, must start Dec 28 or later
- Scuba diving is rendezvous-only (no compressor or dive gear aboard); Captain Bertie is a certified Dive Master
- Rate does not include special guest requests, cancellation/travel insurance, airport transfers, or personal expenses
Discounts
- Half-Board Meal Plan: $150 per person discount off the charter rate — includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners aboard; remaining meals ashore at guest expense
- Local Fare Meal Plan: $100 per person discount off the charter rate — includes 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners aboard; remaining meals ashore at guest expense
- Children: $100 per child under 12. Infants: $500 per infant.
Meal-plan discounts are applied per person against the weekly charter rate for guests who choose to dine ashore for a portion of their meals.
Meet the Crew
RumRunner’s two-person team is led by Captain Bertie, an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Dive Master from South Africa with a background in mechanical and electrical engineering, who has cruised extensively through the Caribbean. In the galley, Chef Michelle, who traded a career in distribution and logistics for training at the Superyacht Culinary Academy, builds menus around local ingredients and guest preferences.


Sample Menu
Guest Reviews
Captain Chrisjan and his beautiful and charming wife, Chef Cleona, made sure we were very comfortable while sailing with them on the "Rum Runner". I cannot say enough about Chrisjan and Cleona. They are a decent, caring, fun loving and kknowledgeable couple. I couldn't have ask for a better trip. Being with family, on a beautiful boat, with a fun crew, outstanding food and drink and cruising the BVI's…wow!Â
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We have two families and spend 7 nights on the water. Chrisjan and Cleona our captain and chef took amazing care of both families. We saw all the sites and wasn't disappointed about with one thing. Highly recommend.
Very professional, very clean and amazing food.”
Captain Christjan was outstanding his knowledge of the islands, thoughtful itinerary planning, and professionalism made the entire experience seamless, while still keeping things fun and relaxed. We always felt like we were in the best hands.
Chef Cleona absolutely blew us away with her cooking. Every meal from breakfast to lunch to dinner was delicious and beautifully prepared. Her special South African dessert was such a unique and memorable touch!
Together, they made the perfect team. They anticip…”

