Charter Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 “Cosette II” in the BVI
The award-winning Sun Odyssey 490 “Cosette II” builds on the revolutionary design concepts of her Jeanneau siblings, including the 410 and 440. She offers cutting-edge innovation, spacious accommodations, and effortless performance—making her the perfect choice for larger groups looking to charter in luxurious comfort.
Exterior: Innovative Design and Incredible Sailing
Cosette II brings Jeanneau’s signature innovation to life with walk-around side decks that gently slope down to the twin helms. Say goodbye to clambering over cockpit seats—simply stroll around the helm to reach the side decks. Her wide beam carried well aft provides unimpeded cabin space, while the fold-down cockpit coamings transform into comfortable daybeds—ideal for lounging in the Caribbean sun.
A hard chine hull enhances both stability underway and interior volume, and the twin rudders and helms paired with a roller furling mainsail and Genoa deliver smooth, powerful performance. Electric winches for the Genoa and main make sail handling simple, whether short-handed or fully crewed. A coal BBQ and a large cockpit table with storage round out the deck for exceptional outdoor living.
Interior: Bright, Modern and Spacious
Step below deck and you’re welcomed by a bright, modern, and intelligently laid-out interior designed with both functionality and style in mind. A unique Jeanneau innovation: all drawers and cabinets open parallel to the centerline, so nothing flies open when underway—an exceptional feature for extended charters.
Cosette II features four double cabins, each with en-suite heads and showers, making her ideal for groups or families. An additional skipper’s cabin in the bow with its own toilet can also be used for storage if not crewed. (Note: this cabin is accessed via a top hatch and is not air-conditioned.)
The galley is fully equipped with a kettle, French press, blender, toaster, microwave, coffee machine, 3-burner stove, oven, refrigeration, and ample workspace for gourmet meal prep. With air conditioning throughout the main cabins (powered by a generator) and ambient lighting, you’ll feel right at home on the water.
What makes Cosette II stand out?
- 4 double en-suite cabins + separate skipper’s cabin with head
- Award-winning design: Cruising World’s Best Imported Boat of the Year 2019
- Walk-around side decks for easy movement
- Hinged cockpit coamings that fold into sun loungers
- Electric winches for Genoa and mainsail handling
- Coal BBQ and 3 burner stove– perfect for dinners on deck
- Generator and full air conditioning (excluding skipper’s cabin)
- Ambient interior lighting
- Large cockpit table with built-in storage
- Full bimini and dodger for sun protection
- Roller-furling mainsail for easy, comfortable sailing
Ready to charter Cosette II? Please review the list of included equipment and amenities Horizon Yacht Charters provides on all our Yachts.
Submit a Request Form and we’ll confirm availability immediately. Thinking about ownership? Visit our Yacht Sales page to learn more about buying this model or a similar one.
Charter Cosette II with Horizon Yacht Charters in the British Virgin Islands and discover why the Jeanneau 490 is one of the most talked-about yachts in the Caribbean.
Note: Some photos may be stock images. The actual charter yacht may vary slightly.
- Double Cabins
- 4
- Single Cabins
- 1
- Max People
- 9
- Heads
- 5
- Year
- 2020
- Hull type
- Monohull
- Length (LOA)
- 47' 4" / 14.42 m
- Beam (width)
- 14' 9" / 4.49 m
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- No
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Water Maker
- No
- Draft (depth)
- 5' 5" / 1.65 m
- Primary fuel tank capacity
- 63 gal / 240 L
- Water capacity
-
169 gal / 640 L
- Engine make
- Yanmar
- Engine size (standard)
- 80 hp / 59 kW
- No. of engines
- 1
- Rig type
- In-mast furling
- Electric genoa winches
- No
- Electric mainsail winch
- No
- Bow Thruster
- No
Technical Specifications
Additional features include:
- Ambient lighting
- Folding coamings that create sunbeds
- BBQ
- Large cockpit table with storage
- A full coverage bimini with dodger
Mike Clancy, 14-21 February '25The staff at the Nanny Cay Base were extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you all for contributing to a very successful charter. I will be back!
Thomas Loftus, 31 January - 9 February '25Courtney and Sandra are both extreme examples of wonderful employees and caregivers to me as a client!
Stephanie Erjavec , 26 May - 1 June '24Firstly, thank you for one of the most amazing experiences we’ve had. We did a 7-day charter on Cosette II with Captain Dani as our instructor for ASA101, ASA103, and ASA104. Everything about the trip was perfect. When we arrived, the boat was just as pictured, clean, and well-maintained. We loved our week in BVI and Captain Dani went above and beyond to teach us while also making sure we had fun. She was the real high point of our trip. She was absolutely amazing and we couldn’t imagine a better person to spend 7 days on a boat with and learning from. Not only was she a knowledgeable and fantastic teacher, but she was also so fun and lovely to be around. We couldn’t imagine a better captain/instructor and would recommend her to everyone, any of our future sailing trips will absolutely be with Horizon/Captain Dani. It was an absolutely perfect trip and we hope to be back soon! We could not recommend enough. Thank you again.
Brian McEwing, 6-11 May '24Great as always!
Reese Bullen , December '21Thanks Horizon, That was a great charter.
Karla Nossaman, January 2023Fabulous experience start to finish – Cosette II was a very clean & beautiful boat. Our boat sailed beautifully and was very roomy with four couples – Nanny Cay marina was a perfect beginning and end to the trip with a pool, bath house and restaurant, and store for provisions.
All Horizon team members were friendly and professional making the check-in and check-out process seamless – We were definitely spoiled by Horizon and will choose them for future sails!
Thank you!
Charles Grassl, 5-12 March '23Thank you again for your service. My crew and I had a wonderful sailing on Cosette 5-12 March. We look forward to working Horizon again.
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!
Please note that the Super Tender is towed as it is too large for davits and tenderlifts. You can choose to take your 10ft Rib as well on catamarans (stored on the davits or tenderlift), or leave it behind. On monohulls we recommend just taking the Super Tender.
Contact our reservations team for more information. Exclusively available only to Horizon Charter guests.
