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The Caribbean's Sailing Playground, 60 Islands Deep

The British Virgin Islands are widely considered the best sailing destination in the Caribbean, made up of over 60 islands and cays wrapped in crystal clear water, gentle trade winds, and easy, line of sight navigation. Warm weather holds steady year round, and short distances between anchorages mean no two days on the water ever feel rushed.

Tortola, the largest island, sets the tone with shimmering beaches, quaint coastal towns, and spots like Soper's Hole for a laid back lunch or Cane Garden Bay for live music and rum. Head to Virgin Gorda to climb through The Baths, massive granite boulders that form natural grottos and sea caves along the shoreline, then drop anchor off Norman Island to explore its sea caves and keep an eye out for legendary buried pirate treasure. Jost Van Dyke rounds things out with White Bay's famous Soggy Dollar Bar, home of the original Painkiller cocktail.

With calm waters, world class snorkeling, and beach bars scattered across nearly every anchorage, the BVI has earned its reputation as one of the most effortless and rewarding charter destinations anywhere in the world.

Charter Itinerary

For a full itinerary, or to build your own experience, please inquire.

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DAY 1

Tortola

Tortola is the largest British Virgin Island and is known for its shimmering beaches that stretch for miles and quaint towns tucked alongside the coves. Amongst Tortola’s sharp peaks and hillsides, you’ll find an abundance of activities just waiting for you to explore. Soper’s Hole is perfect for a beachside lunch or simply follow your nose as the wafting aromas of an authentic island BBQ at the Jolly Roger Inn float by. Get lost in the melodic bamboula drumming circle or go shopping in quaint market streets like Main Street, the choices are endless. There is plenty to see and uncover from this beautiful island, with alluring streets lined with brightly colored British colonial houses.

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DAY 2

Jost Van Dyke

The pale blue ocean is the perfect indicator that you’ve made it to another paradise destination. Jost Van Dyke has a mixed packet of colorful beaches, so pick your favorite and wash it down with a local Caribbean rum. Find Foxy’s Bar, a famous watering hole that attracts sailors and islanders from all over the world and perhaps Foxy himself will be there, playing his guitar, entertaining and telling stories.

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DAY 3

Long Bay, Tortola

Head back to Tortola, this time its north-western shores, where the island’s best beaches are found. Drop anchor at Smugglers Cove or Cane Garden Bay for white sand and picture-perfect views. Spend the afternoon having fun in the water.

A large sea turtle swims gracefully in clear blue ocean water with sunlight filtering through.

DAY 4

Norman Island

With a kaleidoscope of marine life to be discovered, it is no wonder that these caves inspired the classic novel Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson. Just around the corner from the world famous Norman Island Caves, is The Bright, our next anchor point. This is a tremendous snorkeling spot where you can venture deep into the many natural caves and perhaps find sunken pirate treasure! Whether you decide to grab Caribbean themed drinks and food at Pirate’s Bright Restaurant, go underwater and see the colorful coral and marine life or keep your head above board and admire the exotic birds, you are guaranteed to come home with plentiful stories and tales!

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DAY 5

Virgin Gorda

Spend your fifth and sixth day at Virgin Gorda is home to ‘The Baths’ a series of beachside boulders that form a series of warm pools and grottoes. Don’t forget your camera as the granite and grottoes. Don’t forget your camera as the granite boulders and palm trees create a radiant backdrop and a spa-like setting. Spend the day sunbathing on the rocks, swimming in the magical cerulean water or hit the waves with some kiteboarding or surfing.

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DAY 6

Virgin Gorda

North of The Baths, North Sound is a calm, reef protected lagoon perfect for island hopping by dinghy. Saba Rock offers a lively waterfront bar and its famous 5 pm tarpon feeding, while Leverick Bay brings shops, dining, and rum punch at Jumbies Bar. Prickly Pear Island has some of the easiest snorkeling around, right off the beach near the Sandbox Beach Bar, and nearby Eustatia Sound offers a quieter reef snorkel in good weather, with views across to Sir Richard Branson's private Necker Island. Compact and scenic, North Sound is an easy, laid back extension of any Virgin Gorda stop.

Scuba diver with a fish exploring a vibrant coral reef underwater.

DAY 7

Salt Island

After visiting so many sweet places, it’s time to try something different, perhaps something salty? Salt island received its name from the two salt ponds that fill up with seawater and then dry out, leaving behind a salt crust around the pond’s rim. Back in the day, the locals would bag this salt up and sell it to the passing boats, but today there are no permanent residents, ensuring total privacy and peace whilst you visit.

Elevated view of a tropical beach with blue ocean waves, green hills, and a red roof.

DAY 8

Tortola

Wake in the morning and enjoy one last swim before heading back to Beef Island, Tortola for disembarkation at noon.

Yachts for Charter in the BVI's

VOYAGE 590e
VOYAGE 590e

59’ VOYAGE yacht|2022

12 Guests 6 Staterooms

Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many islands make up the British Virgin Islands?

The BVI consists of more than 60 islands and cays, with Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada among the most visited.

Is the BVI good for beginner sailors?

Yes, the BVI is known for easy, line of sight navigation and short distances between anchorages, making it ideal for first time charter guests.

What is the best time of year for a BVI yacht charter?

December through April is the best time for a BVI yacht charter, offering steady winds, warm weather, and less rainfall than the summer months.

What is the Soggy Dollar Bar known for?

The Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke is credited as the birthplace of the Painkiller cocktail, and its name comes from guests swimming ashore and paying with wet dollar bills.

Can you really see a full moon party in the BVI?

Yes, Trellis Bay on Tortola hosts lively full moon parties with music, food, and fire sculptures, a tradition dating back to the late 1980s.