Charter “New Beginnings” – Bavaria Cruiser 37 in the BVI
New Beginnings is our sleek and spacious Bavaria Cruiser 37, designed by the renowned Farr Yacht Design and purpose-built for comfortable, performance-oriented sailing. With modern lines, exceptional handling, and generous living space, she’s the ideal choice for couples or small families looking to enjoy a bareboat charter in the BVI.
Fast, responsive, and easy to sail short-handed, the Bavira Cruiser 37 was awarded 4 out of 5 stars for sailing performance by Sailing Today magazine — a testament to her pedigree on the water.
Exterior: Smart Design Meets Effortless Sailing
New Beginnings is built for easy handling and top-notch sailing performance. Her roller-furling mainsail and 106% genoa make for fast sail deployment and quick tacks. She’s easily managed solo or with a small crew and is equipped with a full Garmin electronics suite, including autopilot, an innovative 8-inch Garmin chartplotter that folds out from the cockpit table and twin helms for excellent helm visibility and control on both tacks.
She has a spacious cockpit layout with generous seating and a large cockpit table as well as a bimini sunshade to keep the cockpit cool under the Caribbean sun and a drop-down transom/swim platform, adding 4ft of fun and easy water access.
Interior: Bright, Airy, and Made for Life on Charter
Step below and you’ll find a beautifully appointed interior with 6ft 5in of headroom, light finishes, and well-placed hatches and portlights for excellent ventilation. This 2-cabin layout is ideal for couples or small families looking for a balance of privacy and open-plan living.
Interior highlights include two comfortable double cabins with good storage and hanging lockers, as well as plenty of storage in the large cockpit locker for gear and provisions.
She has a bright saloon with speakers inside and out for your soundtrack at sea, energy-efficient LED lighting to reduce battery use and engine time and a functional galley with fridge, dual sinks, stove, and clever storage.
Highlights & Key Features
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Drop-down swim platform adds extra 4 feet of living space at anchor
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Large cockpit locker and a storage table for practical organization
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BBQ grill for cooking up fresh meals at anchor
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Ventilated, energy-efficient interior with 6ft 5in of headroom
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Feels like a 40-footer thanks to wide beam and clever interior volume
Ready to charter “New Beginnings” in the BVI? Review our list of included equipment and amenities Horizon Yacht Charters provides on all our Yachts.
You can submit a Request Form to check availability – we’ll reply right away! Interested in ownership? View our yacht sales page to learn more about purchasing a similar yacht.
Join Horizon Yacht Charters in the British Virgin Islands and set sail on the Caribbean yacht vacation of your dreams.
Please note: Some images are stock and the actual yacht may vary slightly.
- Double Cabins
- 2
- Max People
- 4
- Sleeps
- 4
- Heads
- 1
- Year
- 2017
- Hull type
- Monohull
- Length (LOA)
- 37' 1" / 11.3 m
- Beam (width)
- 12' / 3.67 m
- Displacement
- 15,432 lbs / 7,000 kg
- Headroom in saloon
- 6' 5" / 1.95 m
- Air Conditioning
- No
- Generator
- No
- Solar Panels
- No
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- No
- Water Maker
- No
- Sail area
- 700 ft2 / 65 m2
- Draft (depth)
- 6' 7" / 2 m
- Primary fuel tank capacity
- 40 gal / 150 L
- Water capacity
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55 gal / 210 L
- Engine make
- Volvo-Penta
- Engine size (standard)
- 28 hp / 20 kW
- No. of engines
- 1
- Height of mast above water
- 55' 2" / 16.82 m
- Rig type
- In-mast furling
- Electric genoa winches
- No
- Electric mainsail winch
- No
- Bow Thruster
- No
Technical Specifications
Additional features include:
- Large cockpit storage locker
- Large cockpit table with storage
- A BBQ
- Drop-down swim platform
- Full suite of Garmin electronics
Marentia DeVilliers, 21-23 March '25The service was excellent and great opportunity for new sailors to learn in a safe environment and affordable to the crew – thank you very much!!
Edward Barbanell , 5-10 December '24This is the fifth time I have done a bareboat charter with Horizon, four times here in the BVI and once in St. Vincent. The staff was great getting it all set up, the boat was in great shape (I’d actually chartered this same boat 3 years ago, and she’d been maintained extremely well) their online briefing and charting materials meant that we were on the boat and out of the marina in an hour. Similarly, when we were done, we were checked out and off the boat very quickly.
Leonard Andrychuk, 21 February - 2 March '24We have chartered many times from Horizon, most often in the BVI but also Antigua and the Grenadines. Service has always been excellent and we have had no issues with boat equipment to speak of. Any minor issues that we did have over the years (one or two in about 18 years) were handled quickly and our charters were never delayed or interrupted by them. The charter process is seamless and the staff invariably friendly and helpful.
John Page, 24 November - 1 December 2018Loved Horizon Charters, wonderful personal attention to detail in every aspect.
Eric & Cynthia Sunstrum, February 2019The staff at Horizon were friendly and accommodating. Every little detail was attended to when requested e.g. bigger coffee pot, extra bedding, etc Nice fluffy towels 🙂 Crisp white sheets!
James Mahoney , February 2022We had a great time on our charter. Sandra was especially helpful with everything.
We’re already looking forward to another trip with Horizon.
Jason Nye, January 2023This was our first bareboat charter and it was amazing! Horizon staff was very helpful with the booking/reservation process and follow up on the paperwork. We also appreciated receiving the video briefings ahead of time so we were prepared when we finally boarded the yacht. The staff at check out and check in was very helpful and friendly. The yacht was clean, well-equipped and functional.
Overall, a great experience and looking forward to our next charter!
Nathan McElmurry , April 2023Captain Dom is the greatest! As is all the staff at Horizon. We had to alter our dates last-minute due to a death in the family and everyone was very sympathetic and accommodating. Even prior to that incident, the whole Horizon family made our trip a breeze (no pun intended) and ensured that we had everything we needed as first-timers. Highly recommend this company.
Jan Osburg, 24 June - 2 July 2023We’re back home after an amazing week of sailing. The boat was in excellent condition, the admin side was handled efficiently, everyone was super friendly, and the marina was top-notch, too. Thanks again to everyone on the Horizon team who made this such a great experience! Hopefully we’ll be back soon for another charter.
We frequently get asked “What’s included in my BVI yacht charter?”
Well, apart from guaranteed fun on the water when you charter a yacht with Horizon BVI, we hope the following list of charter yacht equipment provides you with a good idea of what you need to bring with you (and what you don’t!)
In addition to the comprehensive equipment lists below, we also offer wifi and watertoy rental.
Here is a useful list of things to bring with you on charter and not to forget on your shopping list!
Equipment On Board
All of Horizons’ British Virgin Island yachts have the following charter yacht equipment included on board:
- VHF Radio
- Chart plotter
- 10ft – 12ft RIB Dinghy and 15hp outboard motor
- Charts and Virgin Islands Cruising Guide
- Flashlight
- Adult Lifejackets
- BBQ Grill
- Fire Extinguishers
- Through-hull Plugs
- Deck brush
- Cockpit table
- Bimini
- Linens and towels
- Beach towels
- Clothes pegs
- Speedo and depth-sounder
- Wind indicator
- Electric windlass
- Refrigerator
- Cellular Boatphone
- First Aid Kit
- Flare Kit
- Binoculars
- Tool Kit
- Boat Hook
- Signal Horn
- Duct Tape
- Bucket with Lanyard
- Cockpit cushions
- Cooler or deck cooler
- All galley and cooking utensils
- Pillows
- 12V Outlet
- 110 Volt Inverter to charge laptops etc
- Autopilot in all yachts
- Roller furling main or fully battened main with lazy jacks
- CD Player with saloon and cockpit speakers
- Roller furling genoa
Extras
Some of our BVI yacht charter vessels also have the following additional charter yacht equipment included:
- Generator
- Air-conditioning
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Blender 110V
- Wifi (charges apply)
- Watermakers
Bluetooth Headsets
Avoid shouting from the helm to the bow with our Sena Boom headsets, allowing you to communicate with ease when picking up a mooring ball, anchoring, docking, or navigating through shallow waters. Perfect for blind spots and windy conditions on board.
Please contact us for details on availability and pricing.
Watertoys
Why not rent some watertoys to give that extra dimension to your BVI sailing vacation?
- SUPs
- Single Kayaks
- Double Kayaks
- Dinghy ladders
- Floating mats
- Noodles
Please contact us for details and pricing, or visit our watersports page for more information.
Internet & Adapters
Enquire to res@horizonyachtcharters.com for rates & availability based on your charter dates.
Please click here for useful information on plug adapters for your electronics.
Free Provisions
Complimentary Starter Kit
Upon boarding your yacht for the start of your BVI sailing vacation, you will find we have included a Complimentary Starter Kit provided for your use. This includes:
- Bottle of Rum (Naturally!)
- Bottle of Spring Water
- Dish Liquid
- Roll Paper Towel
- Antibacterial Spray
- Guest Soaps
- Coca Cola
- Complimentary bag of ice
- Condiments (salt & pepper)
- One roll of toilet tissue per head/shower
- Matches
- OFF Insect Repellent
- Handiwipes
- 2 Trash Bags
Snorkel Gear
Please note that we do not supply snorkel gear. We suggest you bring your own mask and snorkel to ensure a good fit, or you can easily rent the full set from Blue Water Divers situated next door to Horizon Yacht Charters. Please contact Blue Water Divers ahead of your arrival to book your snorkel gear. Visit our watersports page for more information.
Nov 1 - Dec 17
Jan 31 - Apr 24
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Did you know Horizon’s charters start and finish at noon? This means we can get you out sailing your first afternoon after your briefings – remember to watch your video briefings to speed up your check out! At the end of your trip, you sail back to Nanny Cay to refuel and debrief before your noon departure. This gives you a full 6 nights/7 days chartering around our beautiful islands, unlike some companies that start at 5pm, meaning you will have to sleepaboard* at the docks, and then finish at 10am, again meaning you will probably have to stay overnight on the docks the night before you leave to fly home.
*If available, a sleep aboard can be added the night before your charter start for a small supplement, boarding your yacht after 5pm.
Current Rates
Weekly rates (full 7 days / 6 nights) are listed above as daily rates. Charters start and finish at noon. Our minimum charter duration requirement is 5 nights.
BVI Charter Rates are subject to change without notice.
Horizon Yacht Charters BVI Charter Rates are listed above. Yacht photographs and specifications act as a guide and are for information purposes only. Although we endeavour to ensure that images are accurate reflections of the yachts in our fleet, certain aspects may vary slightly, such as yacht deck, the colour of the hull, dodger or bimini.
All yachts come with rigid inflatables & outboards, biminis, BBQ, Stereo, GPS, linens, towels, safety & galley equipment etc. See What’s Included for a full list.
Key:
C = Cabins, H = Heads, AC = Air Conditioning, S = Skipper first day only
*Additional $700 supplement per week applies from Dec 18 – Jan 4
May we advise that HDW insurance, Cruising Permits and National Parks Permit are payable before departure from the dock in cash or travellers’ cheques, as using a Credit Card will incur a 5% surcharge. Upon return of the vessel, you are required to top off the water and fuel tanks, which you receive full upon boarding the vessel.
BVI Charter Rates shown above are for 6 nights per vessel (min 5 nights except for Christmas and New Year min 7 nights + supplements on selected yachts) with the additional daily rate should you wish to add nights. BVI Charters start and finish at noon. Sleep-aboard (the option of staying on board your yacht at the dock) with the boarding of your vessel available after 5.00 pm, can sometimes be added to the start of your charter at an extra charge of $75.00 per head per night (minimum of $200.00 per night), depending upon yacht availability.
- Hull Damage Waiver Insurance is compulsory for $60.00 (max $600) per day for Monohulls and $70.00 (max $700) per day for Catamarans. Security deposit is $2000 for monohulls and cats 41ft and under, and $5000 for cats 42ft plus. This limits your liability to the security deposit (either $2000 or $5000) per incident relating to the yacht and 3% of hull value per incident if in contravention of the Client Responsibility Agreement or the Charter Contract.
- Skippers are available from $225.00 per day, Instructors from $275.00 per day and Cooks from $225.00 per day (plus food and gratuity).
- Provisioning – Please refer to our provisioning page for more information.
- Windsurfing, kayaks, hammock rentals, SCUBA gear or other water sports are all available at competitive rates. Click here for more information.
- Hotel Accommodations throughout the islands can be arranged. Most major credit cards are accepted. Please check our Accommodations page for more information.
- Learn to Sail – we are an ASA-affiliated Instructing Facility – Please request more details on our courses or click here for more information.
An Environmental levy of $10 per head is payable by all visitors to the BVI on arrival (effective 1st Sept 2017).
Bookings and Cancellations – We require a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation and the balance due of 50% should be received by Horizon Yacht Charters no later than 90 days prior to the charter start date. A full refund less a $200.00 administration fee is given should the reservation be cancelled in writing up to 90 days prior to the charter start date. If the charter is cancelled within 90 days of the charter start date, then a full refund (less $200.00) is made subject to Horizon Yacht Charters reselling the charter space reserved.
Trip Cancellation Insurance: We strongly recommend this as it protects you should anything unforeseen occur before your holiday. Click Here for more details.
Conditions apply to all charters.
Additional Items
- Cruising Permit $4 pp/pd
- National Parks Permit From $25 per week
- VISAR (Optional) $2 per person
- Mobile phone rental $20 (Duration of charter) Mandatory
Super Size your Dinghy
Why not upgrade your yacht tender during your sailing vacation? Get the crew ashore in style and explore more with an upgraded tender. Only $300 per day. Find out more here.
