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The Caribbean yacht charter capital
Tortola is a sailor’s paradise, blessed with year-round warm weather, steady trade winds, calm, cobalt-blue waters and bougainvillea-clad hillsides. This is the yacht charter capital of the Caribbean, and arguably the most famous sailing destination in the world.
Throughout the BVI, you’ll find sheltered harbours, sun-soaked beaches, pirate bars and jaw-dropping shipwrecks. Give island life a go, and you won't want to leave. Relax and bask in the spectacular scenery; taste the French-Caribbean fusion cuisine; and explore the tiny villages scattered along the shores of the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
Head for the dramatic rock formations of The Baths on Virgin Gorda to see immense boulders, grottos and natural pools, or let your imagination loose with tales of pirates and treasure caves on Norman Island, the model for ‘Treasure Island’. See sunken shipwrecks and a spectacular range of tropical sea life while diving Anegada, the BVI's unique coral atol.
Ideal for families, groups and couples, the BVI offers easy deep-water island hops, line-of-sight navigation and plentiful sheltered anchorages. We've even based one of our fantastic sailing schools in Tortola, so you can up your skills and learn while you sail in this Caribbean idyll.
Bareboat routes
BVI one-week bareboatFlotilla routes
BVI one-week flotillaSuggested bareboat itineraries
Enjoy the freedom of a bareboat charter holiday in the BVI. You’ll start your sailing holiday in Tortola and head for the azure waters of the Caribbean. From here you have complete freedom to stop at any of the thousands of white sand beaches, laid-back bars or island restaurants, swim with hawksbill turtles or explore shipwrecks.
With easy island hops, line-of-sight navigation and sheltered anchorages, bareboat charter holidays in the BVI are perfect whether you’re a new sailor or a skilled skipper. There’s no better way to explore the delights of the BVI than from the deck of your own sail boat.
Flotilla itineraries
The perfect blend of freedom and support, flotilla holidays from Tortola offer a sailing holiday with a difference. During the day you’ll sail your own boat while expert crews guide you and your sailing group to some of the BVI’s best locations. And at night you have the social scene. Sip a cocktail as the sun slips below the horizon—the BVI are the destination of choice for the social sailor.
Sailing schools
Learn to sail at one of our bases. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Thailand to Australia, or even a bit closer to home at our Port Solent base, our RYA qualified instructors teach you all the skills you’ll need on your sailing holiday.
View CoursesExperience required
Sailing experience level
1
At least 5 days or 100 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht
Level 1 destinations offer the easiest, most forgiving sailing ideal for novices and less experienced sailors. Lazy line mooring, line-of-sight navigation and calm conditions mean you won’t sail outside your comfort zone.
Try a skippered holiday
- Relax and let your skipper take charge
- Be as hands on or laid back as you like
- Learn from an expert skipper
- Gain local knowledge and recommendations
- Peace of mind and safety on the water
- Discretion and privacy when you need it
Sailing conditions
| Max temp (°C) | Min temp (°C) | Avg precipitation (mm) | Avg wind speed (knots) | Dominant wind direction Beef Island (Tortola) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 21 | 68 | 10 | ESE |
| February | 28 | 21 | 54 | 10 | ESE |
| March | 28 | 21 | 56 | 9 | SE |
| April | 29 | 22 | 88 | 10 | SE |
| May | 29 | 23 | 129 | 10 | SE |
| June | 30 | 24 | 73 | 10 | ESE |
| July | 30 | 24 | 85 | 11 | ESE |
| August | 31 | 24 | 124 | 10 | ESE |
| September | 31 | 24 | 143 | 9 | SE |
| October | 30 | 24 | 161 | 9 | SE |
| November | 29 | 23 | 161 | 9 | E |
| December | 28 | 22 | 119 | 10 | E |
Address
Wickams Cay II
PO Box 139
Road Town
Tortola, BVI
Base opening hours
Mon-Sun from 8am-5pm
Nearest airport
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
Call us to book your quote
Yasmin
Holiday Planner
Call our expert holiday planners on
020 3468 6770
Mon-Fri: 8am-7pm | Sat: 9am-7pm | Sun: 10am-5pm
