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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

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

Happy Client

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

James Coomes

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

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

René Mirabal

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

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 the boat and presenting it in its best light."

Joe Adams

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

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

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