The society represents the organized voice of individual term charter yachts and their crew. Year-round the CYS advocates, educates and promotes on behalf of its members. The following privileges are available to every member of the Charter Yacht Society of the BVI.
List of benefits
- The CYS is the only government-recognized, nonprofit organization representing the unique interests of the crewed yacht industry in the Virgin Islands.
- Established in 1982, we bring decades of experience and a deep understanding of the industry’s evolution.
- We actively participate in government forums and serve on key committees addressing issues that impact the crewed yacht sector.
- As industry partners of the BVI Tourist Board, we benefit from and contribute to global promotional efforts.
- We secure exclusive discounts for members at key businesses, including marinas, chandleries, and telecommunications providers.(see businesses)
- We maintain board representation within the Marine Association of the BVI, and the BVI Yachting Hotel & Tourism Association (BVIYHTA).
- We promote our members through our website, maintain an active social media presence, and foster real-time peer engagement.
- We organize the annual industry-wide Charter Yacht Show each November, with significant discounts for members.
- We provide regular updates on industry news, developments, and opportunities.
- We offer personalized support to help members navigate government processes when needed.
- We provide access to a network of over 200 international charter yacht brokers.