We are happy to announce that our Tortola marina is open. Please be aware that additional entry requirements and restrictions may still apply for this destination.
The Caribbean yacht charter capital
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a sailor’s paradise, blessed with year-round warm weather, steady trade winds, calm, cobalt-blue waters and bougainvillea-clad hillsides. The main island of Tortola 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.
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Bareboat and Flotilla Itinerary
Enjoy the freedom of a sailing holiday in the BVI. You’ll start in Tortola and head out into the azure waters of the Caribbean. Add a sociable dimension and discover together on flotilla, or go your own way on a bareboat charter. Once underway, you can stop at any of the thousands of white sand beaches and laid-back bars, swim with hawksbill turtles and explore shipwrecks.
With easy island hops, line-of-sight navigation and sheltered anchorages, bareboat and flotilla holidays in the BVI are perfect for new sailors and skilled skippers alike. There’s no better way to explore the delights of the BVI than from the deck of your own yacht.
Bareboat routes
BVI one-week updated itineraryFlotilla routes
BVI One-Week FlotillaBareboat itineraries
Enjoy the freedom of a sailing holiday in the BVI. You’ll start in Tortola and head out into the azure waters of the Caribbean. Once underway, you can stop at any of the thousands of white sand beaches and laid-back bars, swim with hawksbill turtles and explore shipwrecks.
With easy island hops, line-of-sight navigation and sheltered anchorages, holidays in the BVI are perfect for new sailors and skilled skippers alike. There’s no better way to explore the delights of the BVI than from the deck of your own yacht.
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.
Experience required
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
Yacht mobility statement
The layout and structure of our yachts may not be suitable for those people with reduced mobility, please contact one of our holiday planners to discuss your individual needs