British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands
- DAY 1Tortola - The BathsDistance10nmDuration50m
- DAY 2The Baths - Prickly Pear IslandDistance8nmDuration40m
- DAY 3Prickly Pear Island - Virgin GordaDistance7nmDuration40m
- DAY 4Virgin Gorda - Peter IslandDistance10nmDuration55m
- DAY 5Peter Island - Jost Van DykeDistance12nmDuration1h 0m
- DAY 6Jost Van Dyke - Beef IslandDistance14nmDuration1h 10m
- DAY 7Beef Island - Dog IslandsDistance5nmDuration25m
- DAY 8Dog Islands - TortolaDistance11nmDuration55m
Tortola - The Baths
The unrivaled star of the Virgin Gorda - The Baths is a fairytale destination for any yacht charter crowd. As one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, you will love this landscape of pink granite slabs, hidden coves, cathedral-like caves, and shimmering saltwater pools all perched on the edge of the sea. The boulders have been adorned with ladders and ropes so you can climb and cross this natural obstacle course. Wallow in the warm rock water pools, soak up the sun on your favourite boulder, and be enchanted by the natural grottos. When you need a hint of refreshment, the nearby yacht club will tempt you in with long lavish lunches and afternoons being pampered at the spa.
The Baths - Prickly Pear Island
This tiny islet, measuring just 50m north to south and east to west, is perfect for an afternoon of swimming and snorkeling. Prickly Pear Island was awarded national park status in 1988 and is a favored spot for an easygoing charter stop. With its Indigenous lizards scuttling around and its boat-up bar and grill, it's a gorgeous way to soak up the BVI's salt, sand, and sea vibes. Nature lovers will also be in their element as the skies, sands, and sea brim with life, including hawksbill turtles on the beach, salt ponds thick with mangroves, and birds like blue-winged teals and black-necked stilts.
Prickly Pear Island - Virgin Gorda
The third largest island of the BVI, is located at about 12 miles from Tortola, on the western side of Aguilla. The name Virgin Gorda is said to have been given by Christopher Columbus, who thought the shape of the island resembled a woman lying on her side, giving rise to the name "Fat Virgin". This is the quintessential Caribbean destination, with natural beauty, national parks, unspoiled beaches, safe anchorages & quiet coves for you to explore. One of the island's most well known attractions is "The Baths", which are an unusual geological formation of huge granite boulders lying on the beach, which form scenic grottos and pools.
Virgin Gorda - Peter Island
Peter Island lies 4 kilometers from the island of Tortola, and is a hotspot for Caribbean luxury charters. It is the largest private island in the BVI. As it is largely underdeveloped, featuring only one hotel, you can enjoy nature trails and walks to discover the wonderful fauna & flora, and enjoy the idyllic Deadman's Bay beach. You will also be able to spot various species of turtle around the island and dive or snorkel to discover the beauty offered by the surorundings.
Peter Island - Jost Van Dyke
Named after an early Dutch settler, Jost Van Dyke is a small picturesque island northwest of Tortola. At 4 miles long, the island is home to only a few hundred permanent residents and is known for its idyllic yacht anchorages. It is the ideal spot for those who want to get away from it all. You will be spoiled by its lush green forests, powdery beaches, turquoise waters and not much else!
Jost Van Dyke - Beef Island
Beef Island is located just east off the coast of Tortola, with the two islands being connected by the Queen Elizabeth Bridge. The Terrance B Lettsome International airport can be found here. Moor at Trellis bay for a laid back, family friendly vibe and enjoy great food and powdery white, palm lined beaches.
Beef Island - Dog Islands
Named by sailors who would pass through these parts and assume that the noise of barking seals were actually dogs, Dog Island boasts five uninhabited islands sitting west of the Virgin Gorda. George Dog offers a national trust mooring and with exceptional visibility, a movie set like backdrop, and a local favourite lunch spot, it’s a must for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts. Beneath the blue you can swim alongside rays, garden eels, the brightest shoals of fish, and wise old turtles. The other dogs have no real beaches to speak of, but for those who want to visit a number of top tier snorkelling spots, including Bronco Billy which is rumoured to be a favourite of Jacque Cousteau's, the dogs are a dream
Dog Islands - Tortola
Tortola is the largest island of the British Virgin Islands, and is one of the best known yacht spots in the Caribbean. The busy harbour is the charter boat capital of the Caribbean and with good reason – along with some interesting ruins and the fabulous National Park at the top of Mount Sage, Tortola offers spectacular powdery white, sandy beaches offering wonderful snorkeling opportunities with fantastic restaurants & bars which serve local brew.
The Captain retains overriding authority and shall not be bound to comply with this itinerary nor any order or request which might, in the Captain’s sole discretion, put the safety of the vessel and persons onboard at risk.
This itinerary is not binding and may be modified before or during the charter subject to prevailing weather and sea conditions, at the discretion of the Captain.
This itinerary is not to be used as a navigational tool, chart plotting tool or nautical reference guide.