About us
Top Yacht Charter Company in British Virgin Islands
Understanding the Role of a Yacht Charter Broker:
Your Guide to Expert, Cost-Free Support
As a yacht charter broker, my role is much like a trusted travel advisor. Just as travel agents specialize in guiding clients to the right hotels and cruise packages, I offer specialized insight into yacht charters. The difference is that I’m immersed in the industry through yacht shows, crew meetings, and direct yacht inspections—experiences that allow me to understand and personally assess every yacht and crew I recommend.
What Does a Yacht Charter Broker Do?
Simply put, my job is to help you find the best yacht and crew for your unique vacation needs. Yacht charters can vary significantly in terms of size, amenities, activities, and destinations. Navigating these options alone can be overwhelming. As a charter broker, I provide up-to-date information on available yachts, their crews, amenities, and any special offers. My knowledge helps clients pinpoint options that perfectly fit their preferences and budget, saving time, effort, and ensuring an enjoyable charter experience.
Why Book Through a Broker?
Who Pays for the Broker?
One of the biggest misconceptions about yacht charter brokers is the belief that our services come at an extra cost. Actually, yacht owners cover broker fees as part of their operating expenses, so clients pay the same rate whether they book through a broker or directly with the charter company. This means my clients receive personalized service, insights, and support at no additional cost to them.
As a professional broker with the Charter Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA) and a member of our local broker association VIPCA, CYA and PYCBA of the BVI, I am committed to the highest standards of service and ethics. It’s my pleasure to work with clients to craft the perfect yacht holiday and to share my passion for these unforgettable experiences.
Andrea González, Yacht Charter Broker
Owners Steve Varrow & Andrea González
YOUR CREW
My Caribbean Charters is owned and operated by ex yacht crew Steve Varrow and Andrea González, both have extensive backgrounds in the sailing, customer service and water-sports industry spanning 25+ years, running a charter brokerage is a natrual progerssion for the couple who knows what it takes to produce an unforgettable sailing vacation, thier combined skillset sets them apart from the competition and that shows in thier 100% record of 5* review rating for the charters they have delivered in the BVI, Windwards, Leeward Islands and Bahamas.
Yacht Broker Andrea González
Meet Andrea Gonzalez – Your Luxury Yacht Charter Expert in the BVI Andrea Gonzalez, founder of My Caribbean Charters, brings over two decades of experience living and working in the British Virgin Islands. Originally from Colombia and raised along the coast of Venezuela, Andrea has spent her life on the water—first as a national synchronized swimmer, then as the owner of a successful diving business in the BVI for 14 years. As a certified yacht broker, licensed powerboat captain, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Instructor, Andrea curates unforgettable crewed and bareboat yacht charters across the BVI, USVI, and the Caribbean. Her insider knowledge of secret dive sites, hidden anchorages, and local gems sets her apart. Andrea is also a passionate chef with a background in international and organic Latin cuisine, bringing vibrant flavors and sustainability to every experience. She's a member of VIPCA, CYBA, and CYA, and holds a Yacht Brokerage Certificate from the Maritime Training Academy in England. Whether you're planning a luxury yacht vacation, a sailing adventure, or a romantic honeymoon charter, Andrea is your trusted guide to the best of the Caribbean.
Yacht Broker Steve Varrow
Steve has spent his whole life living on or by the sea, at 16 he started as an apprentice with Princess Yachts which started his love for hospitality, sailing and everything to do with the sea. Steve has been a professional sailor for over 15 years and his experience has included, teaching sailing courses in Spain, the Balearics and the BVI, delivering yachts all over Europe and the Caribbean, running charters for the prestigious “Four Seasons resort” and skippering charter and private yachts including a 90’ classic sloop in the Caribbean and Bahamas. He has over 50,000 miles as skipper including 5 transatlantic deliveries but his real love is sailing in the BVI and rest of the Caribbean, which he knows intimately, in fact he has navigated to every Island from Puerto Rico in the North to Trinidad in the south. Steve is an RYA Yacht-master, IYT Master Unlimited, RYA, ASA and IYT sailing Instructor and PADI open water diver, he consistently receives outstanding customer reviews for his relaxed style, unflappable nature and friendly personality from everyone who sails with him. When not sailing you will find him kitesurfing, diving or flying his drone capturing the natural beauty of the British Virgin Islands.
Booking Desk Gabriela Gonzalez
Meet Gabriela – Your Dedicated Booking Agent at My Caribbean Charters Born in Venezuela and raised in the Caribbean, Gabriela brings local knowledge, yachting experience, and a passion for the sea to every booking. As your go-to Booking Desk Agent, she helps match you with the perfect yacht, guides provisioning, and adds those special luxury touches through our concierge services. With years spent working onboard as a stewardess and deckhand—plus experience alongside local fishermen and even on transatlantic deliveries—Gabriela knows what makes a yacht holiday truly exceptional. She’s here to help you craft authentic, unforgettable Caribbean yacht charter experiences filled with nature, culture, and laid-back island style.
Assistant Laura Sofía
Laura Sofía was born in Colombia and from a young age developed a deep passion for the sea. She loved watching movies and often dreamed of living near a beach one day. Ever since, whenever she has the chance, she travels to Colombia’s beautiful coastlines, where she truly feels at home. Laura pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Languages, driven by her love for communication, writing, and her deep appreciation for literature. Over the years, she has nurtured her creative side through writing projects and storytelling, skills that she now brings to her professional work. Since 2024, she has been managing the social media accounts for My Caribbean Charters, creating posts to promote various yachts, and sending out weekly newsletters to clients with exciting updates about the Caribbean, the world of yachts, and life by the sea and the beach!