About Us

WHY REGENCY YACHT CHARTERS?

Unmatched Expertise Since 1983

At Regency Yacht Charters, we have been expertly guiding clients in the art of yacht chartering since 1983. With decades of experience, we intimately know the yachts and their crews, ensuring you receive the best possible charter experience. Our longstanding relationships with yacht owners and crews mean we provide up-to-date, reliable information, and our Caribbean-based office gives us direct access to many of the yachts in our fleet.

Personalized Yacht Charter Planning

Choosing the perfect yacht for your charter can be daunting, but our team is here to make the process seamless. Whether you’re interested in a sailing catamaran, a high-performance cruiser, or a luxury mega yacht, we listen to your vision and recommend the ideal yacht to match your preferences. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, New England to the South Pacific, we offer global expertise to help you create unforgettable memories.

Why Choose Regency?

Personal Knowledge: We regularly interact with crews both inside and outside of charter shows, ensuring our recommendations are based on personal, firsthand knowledge.
Comprehensive Support: Whether you're a first-time sailor or an experienced yachtsman, our team is dedicated to crafting the perfect vacation tailored to your desires.
Global Reach: With our Caribbean office and participation in charter shows worldwide, we stay connected to the latest trends and updates in the yacht charter industry.

Your Dream Vacation Awaits

A chartered yacht vacation offers unparalleled privacy, a completely personalized itinerary, gourmet dining, and visits to exotic destinations. Let Regency Yacht Charters turn your dream into reality with our expert guidance and personalized service.

Explore the world like never before—contact us today to start planning your perfect yacht charter experience!

Unmatched Expertise Since 1983

Personalized Yacht Charter Planning

Your Dream Vacation Awaits

Unmatched Expertise Since 1983

Personalized Yacht Charter Planning

what we offer

Your Dream Vacation Awaits

Expertise and Experience

Regency has decades of knowledge and familiarity with each destination and yacht, offering you the most personalized white-glove vacation planning experience available.

Personalized Service

When you speak with one of our agents, we will personally consider all of your unique needs so you can save time and receive accurate current rates, availability, and recommendations of yachts and crew.

Early Planning Advantage

Because there are so many options, variables, and seasonal considerations, your best option is to start discussing your needs and desires with us early in your vacation planning. Whether you are looking for a yacht charter in the British Virgin Islands, the Mediterranean, or elsewhere, contact us to get our recommendations for your next vacation.

meet the regency team

kathleen mullen

Charter Director

Discovering the perfect yacht for your vacation and launching successful new charter yacht businesses has been Kathleen Mullen’s forte for the past thirty years. Her depth of experience in the yachting industry is what has made Regency Yacht Vacations, Ltd. an industry leader and a highly regarded business. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Kathleen took a job as assistant crew manager on the ten-meter wooden racing boat, CHOICE, and was crew from Boston to St. Thomas. Kathleen has continued racing a variety of sailing yachts ever since. Over the next eight years there followed a series of assignments crewing on boats throughout the Caribbean, Pacific, and the USA. Kathleen has enjoyed traveling and views her continual worldwide assessments of yachts as a pleasure. She swallowed the anchor in 1983 when she bought and took over management of a yacht scheduling and crewed boat charter businesses. In 1987, she expanded into charter brokerage managing Regency Yacht Vacations and later teamed up with Northrop and Johnson as their Caribbean representative for the sale of large yachts. Now selling yachts as well as booking yacht charters under the Regency banner, Kathleen travels often to stay up to date as to yachts available for charter and sale, including the occasional long distance delivery. The yachting business has Kathleen traveling in the spring to the MYBA Charter Show and often Greece and Turkey as well. Summer means seeing yachts at the Newport Yacht Show, while the fall is a very busy time with the VI charter Shows, Antigua, and FLIBS all taking place. There are also new corners of the world to explore whenever possible! Never too busy to discuss the rewards of boat ownership or to explain the advantages of a crewed charter, Kathleen draws on her firsthand worldwide yachting experience. She represents yachts from 65 feet to 300 feet worldwide, both sail and power.

heather wood

Charter Manager

Heather Wood, a native of upstate New York, came to the BVI in 2000 with friends who had a charter yacht based there. Life took a turn when she first met Captain Simon, originally from the UK but who has lived and worked in the BVI since 1989. It was upon returning to Boston where she was a sales manager that she met up with Simon again when he sailed into Boston Harbor. Summer weekends were spent sailing up and down all of New England’s coast line, with as many winter getaways in the BVI as possible. In 2002, Heather moved permanently to Tortola, where she and Simon were married on Sandy Ground Estates with friends and family from the US and England present. For that summer and a few after that, Heather sailed with Simon from Tortola to Bermuda to New England with the return trip in the Fall. Heather has sailed with Simon on numerous deliveries throughout the Caribbean to as far as Belize. In all, she has accumulated over 7000 nautical miles in just a few short years. Deciding to be land based, Simon retired from the Yacht to concentrate on his day sail and rental business. In a very short time, Simon taught Heather how to identify all the reef fish they encountered and what sites were the best for seeing the various species. Heather worked alongside him as a snorkel guide, spending up to 8 hours a day in the water with guests from allover the world. In her free time she still works in the family business alongside Simon and his parents. She spends as much time on the water for pleasure and participating in weekend regattas. Heather is actively involved in the Royal BVI Yacht Club, as a member and as a committee volunteer.

kristen cochran

Charter Consultant

A New Charter Yacht Broker Has Joined the Regency Team…
Meet Kristen Cochran; a professional charter yacht broker and Georgia native who brings a touch of Southern charm to everything she does. Her journey started with a passion for dance, which eventually became her career. Along the way, she transitioned into dance instruction and even took on a leadership role in a prominent dance company.

Kristen’s life took an exciting turn when she met her life partner. Together, they decided to step away from the usual 9-to-5 corporate grind and embarked on an incredible adventure. Their path led them to a thriving career as an award-winning luxury charter crew, with Kristen as the chef and first mate on catamarans over 60 feet long. With over two decades of experience in the yachting industry, she had the privilege of exploring stunning destinations and providing top-notch service.

In addition to her role as a seasoned charter crew member, Kristen played a vital part in their BVI company. She was responsible for overseeing the construction of two Privilege 745 catamarans, destined for luxury yacht charters at Privilege Yachts in Les Sables D’Olonne, France.

In 2015, Kristen decided to expand her horizons and became a charter yacht broker. She began this journey by completing the CYBA new brokers online course and is excited to continue her brokerage career with Regency Yacht Vacations.

If you have any questions or need more information, Kristen encourages you to get in touch. She’s grateful that you’re considering her professional background and expertise.

Corinne Fonseca

Accounting

Cleave Farrington

Vessel & Crew Adiministration

Corinne Fonseca

Accounting

Cleave Farrington

Vessel & Crew Adiministration

Discover the Regency Difference

Expertly curated yacht charters with firsthand knowledge, tailored experiences,
and a global reach—let us craft your perfect vacation.

TESTIMONIALS

See What Others Are Saying About Their Experience With Regency Yacht Charters

    
 
 
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   Will Thornton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I enjoyed an incredible experience of the BVI's on Island Kisses. Stuart the captain was fun and witty and provided great information on all the islands/ locations we visited. Reeve the chef served delicious food and also contributed to a fun atmosphere onboard. Highly recommend Island Kisses to anyone looking to explore the BVI's!
  
 
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   landon thornton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an amazing trip on Island Kisses with Reeve and Stewart. Stewart was a great captain and made everything easy and fun, and Reeve cooked some of the best food I’ve ever had. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. If you’re thinking about a trip in the BVIs, I’d 100% recommend booking with them.
  
 
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   Michael Thornton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just spent the week on island kisses with Stewart & Reeve. Fantastic food & excellent itinerary! Tons of fun! We loved every minute. Awesome!!
  
 
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   Kaylie Thornton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the best time on our Island Kisses boat cruise! We spent so much quality time as a family and didn’t have to worry about a thing. Stewart and Reece took care of EVERYTHING! We were so spoiled. I wish I could take Reeve home and always enjoy her cooking!
  
 
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   sheila szymkowicz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just finished up a fantastic BVI vacation aboard Island Kisses with Stewart and Reeve.  Stewart was witty and shared his knowledge of sailing and the history of the Islands with us all.  Reeve was just a delight and we were amazed at the meals she made for us!
We started as strangers and left as family!
Thanks for all the hat and glasses rescues. You do you Boo!
  
 
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   Barbara Levy 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Stewart and Reeve on Island Kisses went above and beyond to make our BVI sailing vacation extra special.  They were both showed great flexibility in accommodating 6 adults.   Stewart performed 2 overboard hat drills and rescued overboard glasses and shoes.  Reeve is an accomplished chef who was able to effectively manage around food allergies and our likes and dislikes.  We had excellent meals that satisfied all of us.   Sail with Stewart and Reeve for a great vacation!
  
 
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   Kim Dudzik 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great time in the BVI with Stewart and Reeve on Island Kisses!  Reeve is a wonderful chef and really listened to our food wants and needs!  She really provided a touch of elegance in the middle of the ocean. Stewart was a great captain and charted a wonderful vacation plan. He went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were met. The two also did special things that came as a surprise to make this a really memorable trip.   We hope to do this again in the future and will seek them out!  Vacation well done!!!
  
 
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