Horizon Yacht Charters Flotilla - Spanish Virgin Islands

PR Log (Press Release) – Sep 17, 2009 – Horizon Yacht Charters BVI – May 2009 – has launched details of its 7 night Flotilla in the Spanish Virgin Islands taking place in November this year when tradewinds are moderate and water temperatures are balmy. Aimed at sailors seeking adventure in quiet but exceptional cruising grounds, the 7 night flotilla will depart from the British Virgin Islands with an experienced lead yacht and embark on a wonderful voyage through the Spanish Virgin Islands off the beautiful Eastern end of Puerto Rico – just a day sail away from the BVI. Ideal for sailors who want to ‘sail back in time’ discovering new and seldom visited sailing grounds, the flotilla will visit a variety of irresistible islands with crystal clear waters, friendly locals and rich in charm.

Consisting of a myriad of islands, including Vieques, Culebra and La Cordillera, Culebra’s outlying cays, there is plenty to see and do. There are abundant snorkeling and diving opportunities. Culebrita has a mile long reef extending south east and snorkelers can explore the coral outcrops just off the white sand beaches. La Cordillera is a 12 mile chain of cays and reefs forming Puerto Rico’s East coast marine reserve. Diving expeditions can be executed by dinghy and the painted drop offs are iridescent in the morning on Eastern shores and warmly illuminated in the afternoon on Western dive sites.

There is also the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge which protects large seabird colonies amongst its 23 cays as well as the bioluminescent bays of Vieques, famous for its night time underwater light shows! If you are looking to escape the crowds and find some beautiful anchorages, whilst enjoying incredible tradewind sailing then look no further.

Charter a yacht for 7 nights from as US$525 per person depending on size of yacht and number of cabins required for the cruise! Skippers are available from US$150 per day for those who like to have an extra pair of hands on board or for non-sailors who prefer to let someone else take the helm. If you wish to spend some time discovering the cosmopolitan island of Puerto Rico, one way fees are available as Horizon can arrange for you to leave your yacht in Puerto Rico and a skipper will return your charter boat back to the BVI on your behalf.  To find out more about the package contact the reservations team info@horizonyachtcharters.com  

Horizon Yacht Charters has an extensive fleet of yachts – catamarans and monohulls - throughout the Caribbean with bases in Antigua & St Martin, Grenada and in the British Virgin Islands. Horizon is the authorized Caribbean dealer for Fountaine Pajot catamarans and the regional dealer for Bavaria Yachts. For details on all the Horizon Yacht Charters bases in the Caribbean visit: http://www.horizonyachtcharters.com or e-mail: info@horizonyachtcharters.com

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