Fully Customisable Half Day and Full Day Charters in the BVI.

We had an incredible half-day trip with Quintessence Charters on their boat, Apotheoseas, during our visit to Tortola, BVI. Although we couldn’t visit The Baths due to weather (still waiting for Quintessence to figure out how to fix that—hmm!), Captain Keanen made the experience unforgettable by taking us to secluded beaches with breathtaking scenery and some of the best snorkeling we’ve ever had. The variety of vibrant fish was a highlight for our family.

Captain Keanen was outstanding—accommodating, respectful, and always ready with thoughtful suggestions for alternative spots. The Apotheoseas may look a bit unconventional, but it’s super stable and perfectly comfortable, especially in rough waters. It offered plenty of shade for those who needed it, and while boarding from the water was slightly challenging, Captain Keanen was always there to help.

One highlight of the trip was visiting the iconic floating bar and restaurant Willy T’s, where we had a blast jumping into the water from the second deck. Their conch fritters were absolutely delicious—a must-try!

I’d absolutely recommend this charter to anyone visiting Tortola. It’s conveniently located just a short walk from the cruise pier, and the entire process—from communication to execution—was seamless and enjoyable. Quintessence Charters made our trip a memorable adventure!

Captain Andrew and Captain Nathan were both very communicative and informative. They wanted to ensure we had the best time during our trip. However, we paid for an add on (the party and adventure add on), which was extra on top of the amount for the boat, and we were told they don't actually follow those, so it seemed we paid for something we did not get. However, Captain Nathan let us customize our trip with what we wanted, which was great. We were able to visit the spots we wanted, get some food, and relax a little at the end. Overall, it was still a great experience.

We had a great half-day on the Apotheoseas with Captain Nathan. It was just my family of 5 - my wife and 3 kids (ages 11-16) and all of us really enjoyed the day going around BVI. We snorkeled multiple locations, visited The Indians, went to a beach, and ate at a floating restaurant. Overall, the boat and experience was great! I highly recommend!

A group of 8 of us booked Apotheoseas for the day. We had a blast on the Must Seas Tour. Nathan took great care of us and took us to some amazing hideaways and popular spots like The Baths, Pirates Bight, and The Soggy Dollar. It was a perfect mix and a perfect day for both the adults and the teenagers on board. The boat is big, fast, and a comfortable ride. I highly recommend.

Nathan was awesome. He took us to some stunning places we snorkeled and saw turtles, rays, and quite a few varieties of fish. We enjoyed hanging with Nathan, and were impressed with his professionalism, fun personality and his impressive skills navigating the rough waters with ease. We also enjoyed his knowledge of the islands. The boat was great, offering seriously needed shade and comfort. Very happy customers.

This is the perfect boat for those who’d like to see the Virgin Islands, but don’t have the time to spend sailing around for a week or two. Andrew is an excellent boat captain, and he’s very attentive and thoughtful. He took us to some gorgeous locations, and gave us plenty of time to explore. It’s a very comfortable boat and handles beautifully—so no need to worry about inexperienced boaters!

Andrew was an amazing Captain. He was very knowledgeable and attentive to all guests on board. He tailored the trip specifically to our needs so that it was an amazing experience. Would definitely book this trip again!

Andrew was great. We hit all the hot spots and could stay as long as we wanted to. He had drinks and snacks and the boat got us everywhere fast.

I would recommend Andrew and his services.