BVI sailing itinerary - 7 days

Duration: 7 Days

Distance: 89 nm

Itinerary description by day

Day 1

Road Town

Most of the boat charters in BVI start between 1pm and 5pm. We recommend to all the groceries, thoroughly check the boat and prepare for the next day morning departure.

Distance: 0nm

Duration: 0 hours

Day 2

Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda)

Head to Virgin Gorda and the Baths Marine Park for a snorkel or hike. The Baths are known as geological wonder, comprised of massive granite boulders that appear to tumble into the sea. Enjoy your day exploring Devil’s Bay National Park and then make a short passage to Spanish Town. Overnight at moorings or in the marina.

Distance: 12nm

Duration: 3.5 hours

Day 3

Pricky Pear Island

Relaxed morning and then you may set up sails to Gorda Sound passing by majestic Savannah Bay of Virgin Gorda. Shallow and well sheltered Gorda Sound is great for swimming and snorkeling as well as water sports such as paddle boarding, windsurfing and kiteboarding. You may take a mooring near The Bitter End Yacht Club, Saba Rock, or anchor west of Prickly Pear Island for a more secluded evening under the stars. Overnight at moorings

Distance: 9nm

Duration: 3 hours

Day 4

Anegada

Early morning passage to the low-lying coral island of Anegada to see flamingos, salt ponds and white sandy beaches. You may try local lobsters and rum smoothies at the Reef Hotel or at Big Bamboo, Loblolly Bay. Be careful approaching Anegada, as it surrounded by coral reefs with quite narrow passage. Overnight at moorings

Distance: 15nm

Duration: 5 hours

Day 5

Trellis Bay (Beef Island)

Trellis Bay is an appealing small village destination with a small market available for basic provisioning. Scrub Island and Guana Island offer sightseeing and recreation along the beaches. For the night you may stay at anchor at White Bay or Monkey Point (Guana Island), or pick up a mooring in Scrub Island or Marina Cay. Overnight at moorings

Distance: 20nm

Duration: 6 hours

Day 6

Jost Van Dyke

Is a must see destination during your BVI sailing itinerary. Jost Van Dyke is home to number of beach bars and restaurants. You may anchor right in front of White Beach or find a mooring in Great Harbour. Overnight at anchor or moorings

Distance: 15nm

Duration: 5 hours

Day 7

Norman Island

One of the most beautiful anchorages in BVI. Probably it was a true inspiration for famous Treasure Island. Here you will find plenty of restaurants and well protected large mooring field. Overnight at moorings

Distance: 12nm

Duration: 4 hours

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Grigory

United States

Dec 2024

“Fly Direct to the BVI from US”

American Airlines now offers direct flights from Miami to Beef Island Airport (EIS) in the British Virgin Islands. Upon arrival, you can easily take a land taxi to the charter base. Taxi rates are approximately $18 per person from the airport to the base.

Grigory

United States

Dec 2024

“From St. Thomas to BVI by Ferry”

If you're flying into St. Thomas (STT), plan to arrive no later than 2:30 PM to ensure you have enough time to take a water taxi or ferry over to Tortola, BVI.

Once you arrive in St. Thomas you would then catch the hour-long ferry to Tortola with one of public Water Ferry Options:

www.nativesonferry.co

www.smithsferry.com

www.aquaticrentalsvi.com

Charlotte Amalie Ferry Dock in St. Thomas is just 10 minutes from the Airport. You can also catch the ferry from Red Hook with Aquatic Adventures. You should consider booking your tickets in advance.

Grigory

United States

Apr 2025

“Provisioning in the BVI”

Provisioning in the BVI can be ordered online via www.bobbyssupermarket.com

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