Are catamarans better than yachts?

Catamarans are yachts — the comparison most charterers actually mean is “catamaran vs monohull sailing yacht” or “catamaran vs motor yacht”. Against monohull sailing yachts: catamarans win on stability (no rolling at anchor), interior space (massive saloons, four equal cabins), and shallow-draft anchoring; monohulls win on upwind sailing performance and feel under sail. Against motor yachts: catamarans win on weekly cost (typically 30-50% cheaper to charter) and fuel efficiency under power; motor yachts win on speed, range, and weather independence. For the BVI specifically, catamarans dominate the charter fleet because protected waters and short passages favor stability over performance. See yacht types available.