Sailing Itinerary for the British Virgin Islands
With these caveats, we've outlined in red a possible 7 day itinerary starting and ending in Road Town that will give you a bit of everything: sandy beaches, excellent snorkeling, beach party bars, upscale moorings at internationally famous hotels, places of interest, and of course beautiful sailing. It will certainly keep most people happy! |
Your itinerary depends on many things – such as how aggressive you want to be, how much time you have, the desires of your party, and your taste and budget.| Route | Comments | |
Day 1 |
Road Town to the Bight, Norman Island | A perfect sail for your first half day, you can snorkel at the Indians on your way to Norman Island. When you arrive at the bight, pick up a Mooring ball and have dinner at the William Thornton, a great floating bar and restaurant that will definitely get you in the BVI mood after your long travels. |
Day 2 |
Norman Island to Cooper Island | Sail to the Caves and do some spectacular snorkeling and then check out the Wreck of the Rhone. Continue on to pick up a Mooring buoy at Cooper Island |
Day 3 |
Cooper Island to North Sound, Virgin Gorda | The main attraction today is the huge rock formation called the Baths, on the south western tip of Virgin Gorda. Moor here to explore the rocks, and then continue on to North Sound, and anchor at the Bitter End Yacht Club. |
Day 4 |
Virgin Gorda to Beef Island (or Anegada) | Experienced or aggressive sailors may want to make the trek to Anegada for unbroken sandy beaches and a great lobster cookout, but if you want a more leisurely sail, just head for The Dogs for some snorkeling, and then on to Trellis Bay on Beef Island and drinks/dinner at the Last Resort or De Loose Mongoose restaurant |
Day 5 |
Beef Island to Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke | Today is a long sail down wind to Jost Van Dyke, with a stay for lunch at a quintessential deserted tropical island – Sandy Cay. It’s nice that you will have a relaxing day, because there’s plenty to keep you awake until the wee hours with Foxys and Sidney’s Peace and Love in the Harbour! |
Day 6 |
Jost Van Dyke to Peter’s Island | Head south to Sopors Hole if you need provisions, and then on to Peter’s island for some time on the beach. Stay at whichever of the Harbours suit your taste. Visit, but do not spend the night at Deadman’s bay, as the anchorage does not hold well. |
Day 7 |
Peter’s Island to Rode Town, Tortola | Sadly, all that remains now is a sail up to Road Town. Check your connection schedule, and give yourself plenty of time to sail and bring your boat back in and get to the ferry or airport! |
Chartering in the BVI
Please see our BVI page f or more information about chartering in the BVI, We have plenty of beautiful and well maintained yachts, monohull and catamaran, selected from only the best operators in the BVI (we have a close relationship with all of the best charter operators and skippers and have personally inspected many of these boats). Please browse through these yachts we have on the site, and let us know which one(s) may be of interest. If you don't find the perfect boat or have specific needs, we can search for it for you, so just fill out our custom booking form and we'll get right on it!
