Charter Jeanneau SO 440 “Rhythm & Blues” in the BVI!
Rhythm & Blues, our Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, is the perfect blend of style, innovation, and liveaboard comfort. Designed by Jean-Marc Piaton and Rafael Bonet, this award-winning yacht was named Sail Magazine’s Best Cruising Boat (40–50ft) and European Yacht of the Year in 2018. With a 2-cabin / 2-head layout, plus a convertible third cabin, she’s ideal for couples or small families seeking space, luxury, and smooth, short-handed sailing.
Exterior: Innovative Design for Effortless Sailing
What sets Rhythm & Blues apart is the innovative sloped walk-around side decks—a Jeanneau hallmark that eliminates the need to clamber over cockpit seating. Instead, guests can stroll comfortably from the helm to the foredeck. Twin wheels, forward-facing helm seats, and a wide split backstay make for an ergonomic and intuitive helm station, while a large swim platform invites easy access from sea or shore. Fold-out cockpit coamings transform into daybeds, and a generous cockpit table—cleverly offset for walk-through convenience—doubles as a command center, housing the engine panel, autopilot, and lighting controls. Electric Harken winches, a roller furling mainsail and genoa, and optional spinnaker upgrade make for effortless sailing in any conditions. She cruises at 7.5 knots with her powerful 45hp Yanmar engine and handles beautifully under sail.
Interior: Spacious, Comfortable and Modern
Below deck, the space opens up with wide companionway steps, dual doors to the forward master suite, and exceptional natural light from multiple hull ports, hatches, and deck windows. The forward master cabin includes a queen berth, plentiful storage, and an en-suite head with separate shower. Aft, you’ll find a second queen cabin to starboard and a convertible utility room to port that can be outfitted as a third cabin with a double berth or used as valuable storage. The saloon features a fully equipped galley with a central island that doubles as a bracing point underway. Amenities include a 3-burner stove, oven, double sink, refrigerator, freezer, extra wine bottle storage, microwave, blender, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, and French press. A large dining table with central bench seat and abundant under-seat storage completes the living space. For comfort, air conditioning, a generator, and electric heads are all part of the package. Top it off with a coal BBQ on deck—perfect for dinner with a view.
What makes Rhythm & Blues special?
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Additional third cabin for storage or guest accommodation with a convertible double bed
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Jeanneau’s sloped walk-around side decks for easy movement
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Comfortable daybed-style coamings and offset cockpit table
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Coal BBQ for open-air dining
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Large forward cabin with double doors for open-plan living
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Separate shower compartments and electric heads
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Electric winches for effortless sail handling
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Optional spinnaker upgrade for downwind sailing excitement
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Additional freezer and wine bottle storage for provisioning convenience
Check availability for “Rhythm & Blues” today! Please review the list of included equipment and amenities Horizon Yacht Charters provides on all our Yachts.
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Chart your course with Horizon Yacht Charters in the BVI and enjoy a sailing vacation you’ll never forget aboard Rhythm & Blues.
Please note: Some images are stock. The actual charter yacht may vary slightly.
- Double Cabins
- 3
- Max People
- 6
- Sleeps
- 6
- Heads
- 2
- Year
- 2024
- Hull type
- Monohull
- Length (LOA)
- 43' 11" / 13.39 m
- Beam (width)
- 14' 1" / 4.29 m
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- No
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Water Maker
- Yes
- Sail area
- 972 ft2 / 90 m2
- Draft (depth)
- shoal keel, 5' 3" / 1.6 m
- Primary fuel tank capacity
- 53 gal / 200 L
- Water capacity
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140 gal / 530 L
- Engine make
- Yanmar
- Engine size (standard)
- 45 hp / 33 kW
- No. of engines
- 1
- Rig type
- In-mast furling
- Electric genoa winches
- Yes
- Electric mainsail winch
- Yes
- Bow Thruster
- No
Technical Specifications
Additional features include:
- Additional cabin with a convertible double bed which can be used for storage or as another cabin
- BBQ
- Large cockpit table with storage
- Extra freezer
- Option to upgrade to a furling spinnaker
Mann Family, 27 December '24 - 6 January '25Best charter yet! We had a great time thanks so much! The service from Horizon, the boat itself and the amenities were excellent. I always carry a small toolbox when we go on a charter and this is the first time in a lot of years that I didn’t need it a single time! Very likely to come back!
Joe Shepard , 3-9 February '24Excellent!
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.
Super Tender your Vacation with Horizon Yacht Charters!
Licensed for 6 persons, this 15ft RIB with 60HP Yamaha outboard will get you and your crew to snorkelling spots and the beach in style and comfort.
Make your charter yacht vacation a breeze – enjoy the comfort of being able to tie up your yacht for the night and then continue exploring the surrounding bays! You can pick up your mooring ball at the Bight and then head to the Indians or the Caves for a snorkel. If you visit the Dogs, there’s no need to choose only one snorkel spot for your lunch stop, zip around them all! A swim ladder makes boarding easy from the water.
For popular spots where it’s trickier to find a mooring, the RIB is the perfect alternative. Settle into Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke for the night and then take the RIB to White Bay for the afternoon to enjoy painkillers without the hassle of finding a mooring ball or having to move your yacht for the night.
The North Sound boasts a selection of some of the best dining options in the BVI. There’s no need to settle for only one spot when you have the RIB. Pick up provisions from Leverick Bay, enjoy the plunge pool at Nova in Deep Bay, and then zip back to the sound for sundowners at Saba Rock before enjoying dinner at The Bitter End.
If you have a mix of snorkelers, beachgoers, shoppers and sailors onboard then give your group flexibility by taking the standard dinghy included in your charter as well. This will also remove the need to make multiple dinghy trips ashore for larger groups.
Get more out of your sailing vacation with Horizon- ‘Super Tender’ it!
Contact our reservations team for more information. Exclusively available only to Horizon Charter guests.
