Sail the BVI Aboard ‘Island Riff’, 2025 Lagoon 42
Step aboard Island Riff, a 2025 Lagoon 42 catamaran that blends award-winning design with modern upgrades and premium features. Originally named “Boat of the Year” by both Cruising World and Sail Magazine in 2017, this popular model has evolved into one of the most refined and charter-ready yachts in the Lagoon range. Loaded with all the essential options—and many extras—Island Riff promises an unforgettable BVI sailing experience.
Exterior: Spacious, Streamlined & Safe
With a beam just over 25 feet and a full 42-foot length overall, Island Riff offers an open, uncluttered layout that feels remarkably spacious both on deck and below. The wide, flush decks and integrated handholds in the coachroof ensure easy and secure movement around the yacht.
The saloon flows seamlessly into the cockpit, where you’ll find a large dining table and ample seating for the entire crew (and friends!). A cockpit fridge keeps your drinks chilled, while a composite bimini with sliding hatches provides shelter and ventilation at the helm. The bulkhead helm position on the port side offers excellent visibility and easy communication with crew members in the cockpit and on deck.
For smooth and powerful sailing, Island Riff features a high-aspect mainsail and larger self-tacking genoa, thanks to Lagoon’s aft-set mast design. Sail controls and winches are conveniently placed at the helm, and an electric winch makes hoisting the full-batten mainsail simple. Additional cushions on the coachroof create relaxing spaces whether you’re anchored or underway.
Upgraded 57hp engines deliver effortless cruising at 7 knots, while their wide placement (over 20 feet apart) makes docking and maneuvering in tight spaces exceptionally easy.
Interior: Modern Comfort with Italian Flair
Inside, Island Riff exudes comfort and style with an Italian-designed interior, featuring a luxurious lounge, navigation station, and a fully equipped galley. The saloon includes a large dining table and panoramic windows that flood the space with natural light and stunning views.
The catamaran sleeps up to 10 guests in four double cabins, each with its own ensuite electric head and shower. There’s also a port bow cabin accessible from either the forward cabin or top deck—perfect for children or an extra guest. Each cabin is equipped with USB and 110V charging ports, offering modern convenience throughout.
The galley includes everything you need for meal prep on board: a freezer, microwave, blender, coffee machine, and an additional cockpit fridge for entertaining outdoors. A powerful sound system and 48,000 BTU of air conditioning complete the comfort package, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable stay onboard.
Key Highlights:
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Award-Winning Design – Lagoon 42 voted “Boat of the Year” by Cruising World and Sail Magazine
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Spacious Layout – Open saloon-to-cockpit design, wide decks, and coachroof lounging cushions
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Sleeps 10 – 4 ensuite double cabins + port bow cabin, ideal for families or groups
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Fully Equipped Helm – B&G electronics, autopilot, chart plotter, and electric winch
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Smooth Sailing – Aft-set mast, self-tacking genoa, and high-aspect mainsail for top performance
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Upgraded 57hp Engines – Cruise at 7 knots; easy maneuvering in tight spots
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Well-Appointed Galley – Includes freezer, microwave, blender, coffee machine, and more
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Comfort Upgrades:
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Additional cockpit fridge
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Generator
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48,000 BTU air conditioning
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Premium sound system
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USB & 110V outlets in every cabin
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With a refined design, thoughtful upgrades, and Horizon’s exceptional customer service, Island Riff is ready to deliver a first-class sailing vacation in the beautiful British Virgin Islands.
Please review the list of included equipment and amenities Horizon Yacht Charters provides on all our Yachts.
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- Double Cabins
- 4
- Single Cabins
- 1
- Max People
- 9
- Sleeps
- 9
- Heads
- 4
- Year
- 2025
- Hull type
- Catamaran
- Length (LOA)
- 42' / 12.8 m
- Beam (width)
- 25' 3" / 7.7 m
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- No
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Water Maker
- No
- Sail area
- 969 ft2 / 90 m2
- Draft (depth)
- 4' 1" / 1.25 m
- Primary fuel tank capacity
- 159 gal / 600 L
- Water capacity
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79 gal / 300 L
- Engine make + Drive
- Yanmar / 57
- No. of engines
- 2
- Electric genoa winches
- No
- Electric mainsail winch
- Yes
- Bow Thruster
- No
Ted Bardasz, 2-9 April '25This was a terrific charter from front to back with super helpful staff, excellent equipment, and service. Dom, our 114 instructor, was great and really made us comfortable and capable of handling the boat. Really, you guys were great. We will be back!
Don Fraser, 2-9 March '25We really enjoyed sailing in the BVI and are very pleased with Horizon Yachts and would have no hesitation in coming back or recommending you to friends. Thanks again to you and the Horizon team for a fantastic holiday in BVI!
Rod Thompson, 25 January - 1 February 2025Super boat! Imogen was great throughout our orientation. We love Horizon and Nanny Cay!
Willis Family , 13-21 December '24We had a wonderful once-in-a-lifetime experience. BVI didn’t disappoint and Noah was an amazing captain! Thank you!
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.
