The Horizon Group
The Horizon Group
When you buy a yacht through Horizon, our experienced team will guide you every step of the way. Whether you’re looking for a brand-new yacht fresh from the factory or a carefully selected pre-owned yacht, we make the process straightforward and stress-free.
Our sales team will help you compare models, layouts, and sizes — from monohulls to catamarans — and specify a yacht that matches your lifestyle and sailing goals.
Once you’ve chosen your yacht, you’ll sign a straightforward Purchase and Sale Agreement.
A 20% deposit secures your build slot at the manufacturer’s yard.
When your yacht is completed and ready to leave the yard, you’ll pay the balance of the purchase price.
Horizon commissions and delivers your yacht to your chosen base in the Caribbean. Your yacht will be ready for you to step aboard and sail away.
Full specification and customization
Commissioning and sea trials
Transatlantic delivery logistics
Insurance guidance: Horizon has a fleet policy for charter, with each policy in the name of the owner of the yacht. Horizon can also advise on insurance for private ownership.
Vessel registration and coding (if needed)
This streamlined process applies whether your yacht is for private ownership or for placement in our highly regarded charter fleets. As the dealer for the yacht you purchase and the management company when you place your yacht in charter or choose our private management services, you have the peace of mind that the yacht and all her systems are under warranty and that we will maintain your yacht and deal with any warranty issues. This is hassle-free yacht ownership that you deserve as a yacht owner.
Our sales team will help you compare models, layouts, and sizes — from monohulls to catamarans — and specify a yacht that matches your lifestyle and sailing goals.
A 10% deposit holds the yacht off the market pending your decision after the prepurchase survey.
A thorough inspection of the boat's structural integrity and systems is done.
Accepting the boat on mutual terms and preparation for closing.
When you buy through Horizon, you’re choosing more than a yacht — you’re choosing peace of mind. From your first enquiry to stepping aboard your new yacht, we handle everything.
with no hidden surprises
from contract to delivery
with over 25 years’ experience
purchasing environment
Horizon partners directly with the world’s leading yacht builders, most models can be customized to your exact preferences and delivered throughout the Caribbean, including the BVI, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, and Grenada.
Founded in 1998 in the British Virgin Islands, Horizon Yacht Sales has grown into the Caribbean’s largest independent yacht sales, charter, and management company. Our commitment has always been the same: immaculate yachts, exemplary service, and unbeatable value.
At Horizon, you’ll be guided by passionate sailors and seasoned professionals who live and breathe the Caribbean lifestyle. Our New Yacht Sales Manager, Robin Hodges, Brokerage Manager Giles Starkey and our dedicated support team will be with you at every step — from choosing your yacht to your first sail.
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... Read more
Tim Dacosta
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
Happy Client
“I had an extremely positive and smooth sales experience – all thanks to Giles”
James Coomes
Happy Client
“I had an extremely positive and smooth sales experience – all thanks to Giles”
James Coomes
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 ... Read more
Jamie Brown
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
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"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. Ther... Read more
Carole Girard & Daniel Vallée
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"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
"Buying process was excellent, very knowledgeable personnel and complete service. Boat quality and maintenance was very good."
René Mirabal
"Buying process was excellent, very knowledgeable personnel and complete service. Boat quality and maintenance was very good."
René Mirabal
Happy Client
"We had a great experience with your Horizon crew. They are very detail-oriented and took good care of SOBEN. Thanks to all."
Thomas C
Happy Client
"We had a great experience with your Horizon crew. They are very detail-oriented and took good care of SOBEN. Thanks to all."
Thomas C
Transitions | Beneteau 41
“As a die hard monohull sailor, I owned Jeanneaus, Bavarias and Beneteaus in the Horizon fleet. Our Beneteau 41 was perfect for us as a couple, sailing short handed, or with family aboard.&rdquo... Read more
Ed Malone
Transitions | Beneteau 41
“As a die hard monohull sailor, I owned Jeanneaus, Bavarias and Beneteaus in the Horizon fleet. Our Beneteau 41 was perfect for us as a couple, sailing short handed, or with family aboard.”
Ed Malone
"Giles did an excellent job of selling our boat. He made sure to keep us informed on the market and was very consultative on getting the boat sold. We appreciated all the effort and time in showing th... Read more
Joe Adams
"Giles did an excellent job of selling our boat. He made sure to keep us informed on the market and was very consultative on getting the boat sold. We appreciated all the effort and time in showing the boat and presenting it in its best light."
Joe Adams
Bavaria Cruiser 35
“Recently I purchased a Bavaria Cruiser 35 from Horizon Yacht Sales and I am a very happy owner. I live in Puerto Rico and was looking for something in the 30-foot range to cruise around the isl... Read more
Damian
Bavaria Cruiser 35
“Recently I purchased a Bavaria Cruiser 35 from Horizon Yacht Sales and I am a very happy owner. I live in Puerto Rico and was looking for something in the 30-foot range to cruise around the islands near Puerto Rico and the US and the British Virgin Islands. Through a search, I found Horizon in Tortola and Giles Starkey, a broker for Horizon representing Bavaria.
Giles was outstanding. He understood the big picture and the details. It felt as though Horizon partnered with me on the purchase. Giles and Horizon also made me feel like a member of the Horizon family. Giles worked hard to address the suggestions made by my surveyor and was committed to making them right before I took possession.
I bought the boat from charter not despite the fact that it was in charter but because it was in charter and Horizon takes good care of its boats. It came with a very well crafted manual and all the owners’ manuals. The boat in charter was named Nemo and I renamed her Second Wind. I am now looking forward to many days cruising the islands and look forward to a return trip to Tortola for a sail and visit with Giles and Horizon.
I highly recommend Giles and Horizon.”
Damian
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... Read more
Christian Thompson
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
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 H... Read more
Bill Bryan
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
Gray Jay | Nautitech 40 Open
"We recently purchased a boat from Horizon Yacht Charters and couldn't be happier with the entire experience. The team provided outstanding support as we transitioned from being part of their charter ... Read more
Jesse Capon
Gray Jay | Nautitech 40 Open
"We recently purchased a boat from Horizon Yacht Charters and couldn't be happier with the entire experience. The team provided outstanding support as we transitioned from being part of their charter fleet to embracing full-time sailing life. Their professionalism, knowledge, and personal attention made the process smooth and enjoyable. The entire Horizon team was there for us every step of the way, answering our questions, giving us helpful advice, and ensuring we felt confident in this new chapter. Highly recommended for anyone looking to embark on their own sailing adventure!"
Jesse Capon
