Boat rental in Tortola

Compare boats in Tortola, British Virgin Islands — with or without a skipper, by the day or the week.

8 boatsfrom €495 / day

Boating in Tortola

Tortola is the main charter base of the British Virgin Islands, where the sheltered Sir Francis Drake Channel and steady trade winds make short hops between islands easy. In a day you can reach Norman Island or Jost Van Dyke; a week covers most of the archipelago.

Where to go by boat

  • Norman Island

    The Caves for snorkelling and a sheltered anchorage in the Bight.

  • Jost Van Dyke

    White Bay’s sandy beach and relaxed beach bars.

  • RMS Rhone

    1867 shipwreck off Salt Island, a protected dive and snorkel site.

  • The Baths

    Giant granite boulders and pools on Virgin Gorda.

Tip: Hurricane season runs from June to November, peaking around August to October, and the national park moorings require a permit.

Tortola at a glance

Boats

8

Price from

€495

Typical price

€813

With skippered trips

0

Boat prices in Tortola

Boat typeBoatsFromTypical
Sailboats2€495€513
Catamarans6€700€845

When to go boating in Tortola

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Boat rental in Tortola: questions and answers

How much does it cost to rent a boat in Tortola?+

Boats in Tortola start from €495 per day; the typical price is €813 per day. The most affordable boat type here: Catamarans, from €700 per day.

Can I rent a boat without a licence in Tortola?+

There are no licence-free boats listed in Tortola at the moment. Many owners offer a skipper as an option; check the listing on Click&Boat.

When is the best time to rent a boat in Tortola?+

The boating season in Tortola runs from November to June. The busiest months are December – April, so book early for those dates.

How many boats can I rent in Tortola?+

Merboat currently lists 8 boats in Tortola: Sailboats (2) and Catamarans (6).

How does booking work?+

Merboat compares boats; you book on Click&Boat. Choose a boat, press “View on Click&Boat” and check the dates, price and conditions there. Booking through Merboat costs you nothing extra.

How Merboat works

  1. 1

    Compare

    Browse 8,035 boats with prices, photos and local tips in one place.

  2. 2

    Book on Click&Boat

    Check the dates and conditions and pay on the rental platform. The price is the same.

  3. 3

    Set sail

    Meet the owner at the marina and enjoy your day at sea.