Penelope (Dufour 430)
2023 · 13.2 m · 3 cabins · 6 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
13.2m · 2023 · Sail boat
Equipment aboard
About the Dufour 430
- Launched
- 2019
Where Charters Went
Yacht charter overnight stops in Tortola and the Virgin Islands
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Tortola and the Virgin Islands during the 2025-26 winter season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Where charter yachts spent their nights
The Bight appeared on 71% of trips, Biras Creek on 63% and Manchioneel Bay on 53%. The Bight also led both the first nights at 40% and the last nights at 27%. The furthest straight-line point from base was under 20 nm on 63% of trips, and 91% of trips had overnight stops in the British Virgin Islands destination group.
Planning your charter route
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Tortola and the Virgin Islands, we're happy to talk through your plans.
- The Bight71%
- Biras Creek63%
- North Latitude56%
These figures cover all charter boats in this area, not this boat alone.
The marina & destination
BVI, Tortola, Nanny Cay Marina
Based at BVI, Tortola, Nanny Cay Marina, British Virgin Islands . Penelope is operated by Waypoints Yacht Charters.
Good to know
- Location
- BVI, Tortola, Nanny Cay Marina · British Virgin Islands
- Licences
- No formal sailing licence required for most charters: operators verify experience via your sailing CV plus a brief on-water handover. A skipper can be added for £150-250 per day.
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
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