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British Virgin Islands

sand, breeze & serenity

British Virgin Islands are home for any seaman. Pleasant winds, a laid-back lifestyle, and remarkable white sandy beaches make this place a true Caribbean dream holiday. With steady 30C high temperatures that offer year-round sunshine, no wonder this destination is one of the most inviting for yacht charter.

Turquoise Caribbean sea, which luxuriates with colorful sea life, surrounds almost 60 islands and inlets. The short distance between them, easy anchorages, and steady winds make BVI an ideal cruising platform for first-time charters. The underwater world affords stunning diving and snorkeling, as it consists of colorful coral reefs and attractive wrecks while stepping onshore just allures to accept the Caribbean lifestyle.

British Virgin Islands are home for any seaman. Pleasant winds, a laid-back lifestyle, and remarkable white sandy beaches make this place a true Caribbean dream holiday. With steady 30C high temperatures that offer year-round sunshine, no wonder this destination is one of the most inviting for yacht charter.

Turquoise Caribbean sea, which luxuriates with colorful sea life, surrounds almost 60 islands and inlets. The short distance between them, easy anchorages, and steady winds make BVI an ideal cruising platform for first-time charters. The underwater world affords stunning diving and snorkeling, as it consists of colorful coral reefs and attractive wrecks while stepping onshore just allures to accept the Caribbean lifestyle.

British Virgin Islands

sand, breeze & serenity

Turn the world off, take your shoes off, step onto a beach, have a rum, and turn the holiday mode on.

Enjoy life and relax.

BVI Charter Experience

Yacht charter in the British Virgin Islands offers a real Caribbean holiday. The tranquility and relaxation that can be found here are unrivaled. Group of islands lying in the Northern Caribbean, the BVI have long been the sailors’ heaven. Found in 1493 by Christopher Columbus, the archipelago has attracted all kinds of yachtsmen over the centuries. Today, it’s one of the most famous yacht charter destinations in the world.

Located at the center of BVI, Sir Francis Drake Channel is one of the most idyllic cruising grounds in the whole Caribbean. Surrounded by the formation of hilly green islands and islets that create protection from open-water swells and offer an abundance of protected anchorages. Steady easterly winds and small distances between the islands make beautiful sailing and the ability for island-hopping adventures. These advantages will make things easy, even for less experienced sailors.

The most visited spots are the largest island, Virgin Gorda on the East, and the beach party island Jost van Dyke, sitting on the West part of the BVI. Norman Island, Peter Island, and Cooper Island are just a few of many to be mentioned. Keep an eye on the forecast and set sail to Anegada to spend one of the most memorable days while in BVI. A mix of these glorious islands will provide a full Caribbean experience: miles of beautiful sandy beaches, constant gentle breeze, and staggering national parks – above and under water.

EXPERT ADVICE

One of the locations we highly recommend you visit while in the BVI is Anegada. Set sails from Virgin Gorda early in the morning, catch the trade winds and enjoy some good sailing that will make the 15 NM distance seem much less.

To be able to fully soak up the vibes of this Caribbean gem, we recommend you rent a scooter and visit some of Anegada’s signature beaches, like Loblolly or Cow Wreck. If you’re a lobster fan, you can enjoy Anegada’s local lobster dinner.

EXPERT ADVICE

General Information

– The British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, along with more than 50 other smaller islands and cays. About 16 of the islands are inhabited.

– British Virgin Islands, British overseas territory in the eastern Caribbean Sea.

– Sea: Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean.

– Population: estimated around 35,000.

– Official language: English.

– Currency: US Dollars (USD).

– Temperature: Temperatures vary little throughout the year, and a daily maximum ranges between 29C and 32C all year round.

– Sea temperature: between 25C and 29C throughout the year.

– Gastronomy: a mix of American, European, West African and Dutch cuisine.

Sample Itineraies

ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA

DAY1 Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island (6NM)
DAY2 Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda (11NM)
DAY3 Anegada (14NM)
DAY4 White Bay, Guana Island (19NM)
DAY5 Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke (11NM)
DAY6 The Bight, Norman Island (11NM)
DAY7 Back to Road Town (6NM)

SCRUB ISLAND

DAY1 White Bay, Guana Island (4NM)
DAY2 Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke (11NM)
DAY3 The Bight, Norman Island (11NM)
DAY4 Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island (9NM)
DAY5 Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda (11NM)
DAY6 Anegada (14NM)
DAY7 Back to Scrub Island (18NM)

PRO TIP: The proposed route is valid only for ideal weather conditions; in severe weather conditions change the course using nautical charts and guides. A day or two before the end of the charter period sail as close to a home port as possible.