@velocibot/mcp-charter-planner

MCP tool for planning BVI (British Virgin Islands) sailing charters. Returns complete itineraries with real anchorages, weather considerations, provisioning lists, and local tips.

Features

• Real BVI Anchorages: The Baths, Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, Cooper Island, North Sound, and more
• Experience-Based Routing: Routes tailored for beginner, intermediate, and expert sailors
• Seasonal Weather: Trade wind patterns, hurricane season awareness, swell risks
• Smart Provisioning: Guest-count-scaled provisioning lists with BVI-specific tips
• Local Knowledge: Customs clearance, mooring ball protocols, national park fees, restaurant recommendations

MCP Server Configuration

Add to your MCP client configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "charter-planner": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@velocibot/mcp-charter-planner"]
    }
  }
}

Or if installed globally:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "charter-planner": {
      "command": "mcp-charter-planner"
    }
  }
}

Tool: plan_charter

Input: | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-------------|----------|----------|------------------------------------------------| | start_date | string | yes | Charter start date (YYYY-MM-DD) | | end_date | string | yes | Charter end date (YYYY-MM-DD) | | guests | number | yes | Number of guests (1–20) | | experience | string | yes | "beginner", "intermediate", or "expert" | | interests | string[] | no | e.g., ["snorkeling", "fishing", "photography"] |

Example:

{
  "start_date": "2026-04-01",
  "end_date": "2026-04-08",
  "guests": 4,
  "experience": "intermediate",
  "interests": ["snorkeling", "cuisine"]
}

Output includes:

• itinerary — Day-by-day plan with locations, activities, sailing notes
• weather_notes — Seasonal conditions, wind, swell, and hurricane risk
• provisioning — Complete shopping list scaled to guests and duration
• tips — Experience-appropriate tips on customs, mooring, safety, and local knowledge

BVI Anchorages Covered

| Anchorage | Island | Highlights | |-----------|--------|------------| | The Baths | Virgin Gorda | Granite boulders, snorkeling grottos | | The Bight | Norman Island | Pirates Bight, Willy T, The Caves | | Great Harbour | Jost Van Dyke | Foxy's Bar, customs clearance | | White Bay | Jost Van Dyke | Soggy Dollar Bar, Painkillers | | Setting Point | Anegada | Lobster dinners, Horseshoe Reef | | Cooper Island | Cooper Island | Eco-resort, microbrewery | | North Sound | Virgin Gorda | Bitter End Yacht Club, Saba Rock | | Cane Garden Bay | Tortola | Beach bars, Callwood Rum Distillery | | Soper's Hole | Tortola | Provisioning, fuel, customs | | The Dogs | The Dogs | World-class diving |

Important BVI Information

• Customs: Clear in at Road Town, Jost Van Dyke, or Spanish Town ($4/person/day cruising permit)
• Mooring Balls: $25–35/night at most anchorages
• National Park Fees: $5/person at The Baths, The Dogs, and other parks
• Hurricane Season: June 1 – November 30 (peak Aug–Oct)
• Currency: USD accepted everywhere

License

MIT