YACHT MANAGEMENT
Virgin Islands charter operations
At the Center of the World’s Leading Charter Market
The Virgin Islands are the most active yacht charter destination in the world. Short passages, protected waters, and hundreds of anchorages create ideal cruising conditions and a high level of charter activity throughout the season.
From our base in St. Thomas, Soluna works throughout the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, maintaining close relationships with marinas, provisioning companies, service providers, and charter clearing houses across the region.
Professional Crews.
Technical Discipline.
Exceptional Charters.
Charter Yacht management is an active, hands-on role. Boats break, charters turn quickly, and crews require constant support and direction.Â
Soluna maintains close operational oversight to ensure vessels remain well maintained, crews are supported and accountable, and every yacht is consistently prepared to deliver exceptional charter experiences.
Our Management Services
Soluna’s management program is designed for a curated fleet of Moon Yachts, built around active oversight, professional crew leadership, and disciplined vessel care.
Alongside full management, we also provide a range of targeted operational services for owners who require support with specific aspects of vessel operations or charter preparation.
Moon Yacht Management
Crew Recruitment & Support​
Soluna’s team has spent years working within the Caribbean charter industry and maintains strong relationships with experienced captains and crew throughout the region. Our background in yacht operations and technical management attracts professionals who value strong support and clear operational structure.
Having previously worked onboard ourselves, we understand the realities of life at sea and what crews need to perform well. This perspective helps us recruit dedicated crew members and maintain strong, motivated teams onboard.
Charter Readiness​
Preparing a yacht for charter requires careful coordination between crew, provisioning, guest preferences, and onboard presentation. Soluna works closely with crews to ensure vessels are consistently prepared for guest arrivals and smooth charter turnarounds.
Attention to detail – from equipment readiness to onboard presentation – helps create the conditions for exceptional charter experiences.
Maintenance Coordination
Reliable yachts are the result of disciplined maintenance planning. Soluna coordinates routine service schedules, vendor appointments, and preventative maintenance programs to keep vessels operating safely and efficiently.
Our technical background allows us to work closely with engineers, service providers, and shipyards to ensure work is completed to required warranty standards and vessels remain in excellent condition.
Detailed information on Soluna’s technical services, maintenance coordination, and project management is available on the Technical Services page.
Operational Oversight​
Effective yacht management requires constant operational awareness. Soluna maintains active oversight of vessel operations, supporting crews while ensuring professional standards are maintained across daily activities.
This approach helps keep yachts organized, crews supported, and vessels consistently prepared for owner use and charter operations.
Financial Management & Reporting
Soluna maintains active oversight of vessel finances, including budgeting, crew expenditure review, and coordination of supplier payments. This ensures operating costs remain controlled while vessels continue to receive the resources required to operate professionally.
Where applicable, Soluna coordinates purchasing through established supplier and distributor networks, ensuring available trade discounts are passed through to owners. Detailed monthly reporting and end-of-season financial summaries provide owners with clear visibility of operating performance.
A La Carte Consultancy
Compliance Services​
Operating commercially requires careful management of both vessel and crew documentation. Soluna assists owners and captains with regulatory compliance across the Caribbean.
Services include vessel safety inspections, commercial documentation management, cross-border crew compliance, and assistance with vessel flagging and home port registration.
Charter Vessel Setup​
Preparing a yacht for charter involves far more than placing it into a booking calendar. Soluna assists owners with the full operational setup of charter vessels, from equipment selection and vessel fit-out to crew recruitment and onboarding.
We also support the business side of charter operations, including financial setup and ongoing reporting for charter activity.
Maintenance Coordination​​
Soluna provides technical coordination and project support for routine maintenance tasks, system upgrades, and equipment installations. Our team works closely with trusted service providers to ensure projects are planned coherently and completed to a high standard.
Detailed information on Soluna’s technical services, maintenance coordination, and project management is available on the Technical Services page.
Financial Setup & Performance Review
For owners who prefer to manage vessels independently, Soluna can assist with the financial structure of charter operations. Services include setup of operating budgets, financial systems, and reporting frameworks tailored to the vessel.
Ongoing support may include monthly financial reviews, expense auditing, and performance analysis to help owners understand operational costs and positioning relative to comparable charter vessels and industry trends.
Bespoke Owner Advisory
Every yacht and every owner’s objectives are different. Soluna structures management around the level of involvement each owner prefers, adapting our approach to suit the vessel, the operational model, and the owner’s expectations.Â
Some owners remain closely engaged in operational decisions, while others prefer a fully managed structure with minimal day-to-day involvement. In either case, Soluna provides clear guidance on crew structure, charter positioning, and operational planning so the yacht performs in line with objectives.Â
This flexible advisory approach allows management to be tailored to each vessel, balancing owner priorities with practical industry insight to ensure the yacht operates efficiently and delivers long-term success.