Charter Selector

Choose Your Vessel

Pick the vessel that fits your group. Each option opens its own page with photos, durations, and booking.

Private Captained Day Charter
Captained Charter

Private Captained Day Charter

From $500

Settle in for a few hours on the Bay while the captain handles the sailing, route, and timing. Built for sunsets, celebrations, visiting guests, date nights, and easy time together.

Available from 3 hours to 10 hours

Day sail

Aventura 37 Catamaran
Captained or Bareboat Catamaran

Aventura 37 Catamaran

From $2,800

The roomiest option in the fleet, with broad gathering space, multiple staterooms, and a stable catamaran layout for longer Chesapeake Bay trips.

Available from 2 days / 30 hours to 7 days

3 staterooms

Dufour 37 “French Kiss”
Captained or Bareboat

Dufour 37 “French Kiss”

From $2,000

A newer Dufour cruiser with clean accommodations, two staterooms, and the right setup for overnight or multi-day Chesapeake Bay itineraries.

Available from 2 days / 30 hours to 7 days

2 staterooms

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 “Southern Cross”
Captained or Bareboat

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 “Southern Cross”

From $1,600

A proven cruising yacht with an open cockpit, in-mast furling, and comfortable cabin space for longer Chesapeake Bay charters.

Available from 2 days / 30 hours to 7 days

2 staterooms

Blue Destiny
Captained or Bareboat

Blue Destiny

From $500

A flexible Hunter 36 for day sails, overnights, and short getaways, with two private staterooms, a large head, and practical onboard comfort.

Available from 6 hours to 3 days

2 staterooms

Colgate 26
Small-Boat Charter

Colgate 26

From $400

A compact, responsive day-sail boat for smaller groups who want a focused sailing experience close to Willoughby Marina.

Available for 6 hours

Small-boat day sail

Not sure which option fits? Send us a quick note with your date, group size, and occasion, and the team will recommend a vessel.

Ports to Explore

Where the Chesapeake Can Take You

From Hampton Roads to the Eastern Shore, the Middle Bay, and historic towns farther up the Chesapeake, longer charters open the door to a wide range of waterfront destinations. Routes are reviewed based on vessel, duration, weather, and final booking details.

Southern Chesapeake
Norfolk Waterside
Virginia Eastern Shore
Cape Charles
York River
Yorktown
Middle Bay
Annapolis
Eastern Shore
St. Michaels
Southern Maryland
Solomons Island
Booking Process

What Happens After You Request a Charter

  1. STEP 1

    Choose your charter option

    From this page, select the charter, vessel name, or experience that best fits your group.

  2. STEP 2

    Choose your duration

    Within the booking portal, choose your dates and times for that charter or vessel.

  3. STEP 3

    Reserve your preferred booking

    Provide your preferred date, group size, and contact details.

  4. STEP 4

    Sail Virginia reviews availability

    The team checks vessel availability, timing, group size, captain needs, and any manual-review requirements.

  5. STEP 5

    You receive confirmation

    Your charter is confirmed only after Sail Virginia Yacht Charters reviews the details and sends final confirmation.