Insurance

Eventually | Fountaine Pajot, Helia 44

"Buying a boat for the first time, in a different country, during a pandemic is not for cowards! This is especially true when there are only a few Helia 44 owners’ version catamarans for sale in the world. We were so lucky to have Giles Starkey from Horizon Yacht Sales as our buyer’s broker.  We cannot imagine how we could have ever landed the purchase of “Eventually” without him.  From providing advice about anything you can ever dream up, to working with our foreign broker in Turkey, including helping us understand the different legislation and rules and navigating all the differences in the process, to helping organize our Canadian registration and ensuring that we had all the required documentation, including translation of several documents.  Giles was there at all hours given that the boat was in a time zone 7 hours ahead; you cannot imagine how much we appreciated his efforts.  He always made us feel like we were his priority and that all our questions deserved a researched answer…and there were a lot of them.  He gave us total peace of mind!  Once we owned Eventually, you’d think your buyer’s broker would disappear, not Giles!  We got a call in Kusadasi, Turkey from Giles after he heard about the nearby earthquake just to make sure we were ok and that Eventually was unharmed.  How’s that for service!

It was a terribly complex process from start to finish and Giles was there making it as easy for us as he could, with many laughs along the way.  Thanks, so much Giles, can’t wait to see you in the BVI when we bring ‘Eventually’ to the Caribbean. Sincerest Thanks Giles."

Brian Field & Tara Tyson

"Buying process was excellent, very knowledgeable personnel and complete service. Boat quality and maintenance was very good."

René Mirabal

Rope the Wind | Lagoon 46

"We were looking to buy a catamaran during 2022 when buying was almost impossible. Not having much experience in yacht ownership we relied heavily on Horizon’s team to educate us and walk us through the process. They handled everything flawlessly, from getting all documentation together to helping us find a lender and organizing insurance - all done on our needed timeline. This has been one of the best things that we’ve done in our lives, allowing us to have a second home in the Caribbean that is maintained and cared for beautifully. Now being a little more seasoned as owners we understand the importance of a company like Horizon helping to retain our investment value with superb maintenance and having a caring professional team to keep our investment in top working and clean condition. We feel so lucky to have become part of the Horizon family where we are treated like family. Things like having a cab arranged, provisions placed on board and being always greeted with a smile. Simply the BEST."

John & Sharon

Happy Client

“I had an extremely positive and smooth sales experience – all thanks to Giles”

James Coomes

Fairline 52 Targa | British Virgin Islands

“This is to place on record my appreciation of the support provided by Horizon Yacht Sales  during our recent purchase of our Fairline 52 Targa in BVI. It was quite difficult for me to exercise the purchase arrangements as I am based in Panama and the craft was being sold ex BVI. 

It was therefore purchased without my personally sighting the yacht but thanks to the support from Horizon and in particular Giles Starkey we were able to conclude the sale and most importantly the post sale arrangements. Covid restrictions and shipment limitations meant that I had to rely entirely on Horizon to not only assist in the insurance of the boat but in looking after her whilst we decided how to get her down to Panama  …eventually having to sail her down the whole way .

 We were also entangled in pre departure local tax clearances and the delays seemed endless . Giles and Horizon came through brilliantly throughout the process and indeed continue to assist us in our ongoing education of the ins and outs of this new acquisition. Thank you to Giles and  all at Horizon BVI!”

John Meredith

Translated From French

"Purchasing Swift from Horizon Yacht charters has been a very positive experience. Before leaving Canada to go to Tortola, Giles has provided us accurate answers to the numerous questions we had. Therefore, we flew to Tortola confident that Swift would be as described, and it was. We had no major bad surprises, and things that revealed to be faulty were repaired without complaint. Giles has been very helpful throughout the process, from inspection to paper transfer all went smoothly. It is not the first time we purchase a decommissioned sailboat from a charter company, but we have to say that Horizon Yacht Charters does take care of their fleet, and it shows in the overall condition of their boats."

Carole Girard & Daniel Vallée

Owner 7.5m Island RIB

“I bought an Island RIB from Horizon as a versatile water sports platform, capable of getting from Tortola to Anegada in any sea state. The boat has exceeded my expectations in every regard, but its dry ride, even in rough conditions, is one of its most impressive features.”

Christian Thompson

2015 Lipari 41 | British Virgin Islands

“We’d been looking for our next adventure dream yacht and found one on Tortola. It was a long way from home and in an unfamiliar place so I was hesitant to come to see it but thanks to the outstanding help from our contact Giles Starkey from Horizon Yacht Sales not only was the trip down easy but the sales process and handover also went smoothly. We purchased a 2015 Lipari 41. Giles worked with us for the first week to make sure everything was organized and correct. He even organised dockage for us. I couldn’t be happier with the whole process. A solid five stars for this guy! If you’re looking for a great yacht with a smooth sales process, you need to talk to this guy.”

Tim Dacosta

Second Wind | Charter Yacht Owner

"We had a great trip on the boat, and wanted to pass on some comments about the staff – everyone we met was exceptional and reinforced my feeling that Horizon would be the best company to place SECOND WIND with.

Dale MacDonald

Detour | Fountaine Pajot Elba 45

"When you partner with Horizon you are treated like family and your yacht is maintained like a family member’s yacht. While almost every boat has reasons to commend it, we chose the Fountaine Pajot ELBA 45 for many reasons. First, FP builds good-looking boats! While this may sound superficial, there is a sense of pride in owning a handsome vessel, plus they sail great too! Our entire crew enjoys the upper area, whether underway or stargazing in the evenings. The owners and management are fellow sailors and ensure that those who charter your yacht are properly vetted, and they garner a very strong repeat clientele. Without question, I highly recommend partnering with Horizon Yacht Charters to make your charter yacht dreams a reality!"

Bob & Amanda Burke

From New To Pre-Owned

“I highly recommend Horizon Yacht Sales to anyone considering the purchase or sale of a boat in the Caribbean. Although I had already identified the model I wanted, and first made contact with Horizon because they had one listed for sale, I still had many questions about the boat, the practicalities of ownership, and the positives and potential negatives of keeping it in a charter fleet. Giles Starkey, our broker at Horizon, was consistently patient, forthright, and fun to work with. Every transaction is different, and ours had some unique challenges due to the pandemic, requirements of the seller, etc. With the help of Giles and his colleagues at Horizon, we sailed through them all smoothly. (As a bonus, Nanny Cay, where Horizon has its base, is easily the nicest commercial yacht basin you’ll find. I would hang out at the adjacent beach bar even if I didn’t have a boat there.)  I don’t believe in the old cliche about the two best days of boat ownership being the first and the last, but I can tell you that both of those – as well as many in between – will be greatly enhanced if you choose Horizon.”

Bill Bryan

Multiple Yacht Owner | 2002-Today

“I have bought four yachts through Horizon; Bavaria 44 | 2002, Beneteau 523 | 2008, Bavaria 46 | 2018, Jeanneau 490 | 2021 – all of which have been based in the BVI and managed by Horizon Yacht Charters. From the very first purchase, Horizon made the entire process seamless and turnkey — recommending specifications, handling upgrades, coordinating with the yard, managing insurance, commissioning, and delivery. I even saw my first yacht for the first time when she was ready at the dock in Nanny Cay!

For my second yacht, Andrew Thompson personally met me in St Gilles, France, and helped prepare her for our transatlantic passage. Horizon managed her delivery and ongoing maintenance in the BVI, ensuring every detail was taken care of.

Over the years, Horizon has facilitated countless memorable sailing adventures across the Caribbean. From delivering yachts to preferred destinations, to managing my list of requests after every holiday, the team has consistently delivered a hassle-free, 100% enjoyable experience.

The amazing Horizon team — friendly, professional, and reliable — has made something I once thought impossible a reality. Being part of the Horizon family has truly made my sailing dreams come true."

Jamie Brown