Conch Charters

SOUND OF AFFORDABLE YACHTING IN BVI

Conch Charters is a well-known yacht charter company that focuses their service expertise exclusively in the British Virgin Islands which they started aquiring in 1987. Founded by Cindy Chestnut and Brian Gandey, Conch Charters began as a small, family-owned business driven by a dream to create an affordable, high- quality bareboat charter company with a personal touch. Their passion for sailing and dedication to customer satisfaction quickly set them apart in the Caribbean yacht charter market. Over the years, they have expanded their fleet of meticulously maintained yachts, complemented by a team of experienced and dedicated staff and an unwavering focus to deliver outstanding sailing experiences. As one of the region's most reputable and long-standing charter companies, they have since built upon their entrepreneurial vision, their legacy as passionate sailors, and their commitment to deliver exceptional experiences in one of the world's top sailing destinations. Conch Charters became synonymous with quality, reliability, and sailing passion.

YACHT CHARTERS WITH A TWIST

Conch Charters now offers a wide range of both Bareboat and Crewed Charters designed to cater to clients of all experience levels and budgets. Their fleet includes 19 Monohulls and 27 Catamarans, ranging from 32 to 54 feet, located in beautiful Fort Burt Marina in Road Town. The company follows a unique business model by taking on yachts that are either brand-new or up to five years old into their fleet. However, what sets them apart is that they acquire well-maintained boats from other charter companies, refurbishing and integrating them into their fleet. Their consistent yacht sales businees philosphy manfiests in having a diverse fleet which simultaneusly can cater to luxury and affordable charter demands from their guests. To make that work on such a high level, Conch Charters leverages their extensive experience, know-how and highly proficient maintenance procedures. Catering to the new generation, their unique yacht acquisition model positions their approach as both green and affordable, proving their transformative company spirit and deep understanding of the industry.

Conch Charters also partners with local provision providers to maintain flexibility and guarantee a wide variety of gastronomical options for their clients. To further enhance the client journey, Conch Charters provides detailed sailing itineraries to their clients, ensuring a memorable journey through the beautiful waters of the British Virgin Islands. This stunning destination offers crystal clear azure waters and vibrant marine life at every corner. Renowned as one of the world's best sailing grounds, clients can enjoy various activities, including scuba diving, snorkelling, relaxing on secluded beaches, and more. This tropical paradise promises adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable memories.

"Booking Manager has become a true partner in our business. Their expertise has supported us in marketing, website development, and overall growth. We are deeply grateful for their contributions, so we proudly upgraded our partnership to become an exclusive Booking Manager Golden Partner."

Jeremy Twist

Owner

OVER THE POND INTO A NEW ERA

Getting fully acquainted and ultimately embracing the world's leading digital solution for yacht charter at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in 2020 helped Conch Charters to transform their business in a wholesome manner. Utilising Booking Manager services instantly helped them to keep track of their availability in real- time, expand their fleet offerings to 5000 brokers and save time and money by automating their day-to-day charter operations. This was a great stepping stone to enhance the blooming collaboration further and triggered their decision to keep innovating their business. By co-creating a new custom-built website with MMK, Conch Charters now seamlessly showcases their fleet availability, know-how and team determination to provide excellent charter service in the BVI to any web visitor at any point in time, resulting in even more inquiries and bookings. Ultimately, the continuous collaboration was taken to the next level, and Booking Manager is now proud to state that Conch Charters is an exclusive Golden Partner.