Trade winds, treasure islands
Reliable trade winds, easy line-of-sight sailing and beautiful sun-warmed scenery make the BVIs one of the world’s best sailing destinations.
Embark on a bareboat or skippered sailing holiday and discover the splendid variety of the British Virgin Islands, where you’ll swim with turtles above vibrant reefs, lounge on unspoilt white sand beaches and kick back in friendly waterside bars.
BVI itinerary
Highlights
- Lobster dinner on Anegada
- Rum punch in the sun
- The Baths National Park
- Explore the beach bars on Jost Van Dyke
- Adventure and watersports in Virgin Gorda
- Treasure hunting on Norman Island
Wickhams Cay II to Spanish Town
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
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Exploring
Leaving from our base at Wickhams Cay II, you’ll embark on the first leg of your Caribbean sailing adventure. Cruise east from Tortola toward Virgin Gorda, with the sun warming the deck beneath your feet. First stop, The Baths! This famous, awe-inspiring geological wonder is comprised of massive granite boulders that appear to tumble into the sea. Spend time exploring with a short hike to the restaurant and bar at the “Top of the Baths”, or discover the magical path leading through the boulders to Devil’s Bay. Later, a short sail northward takes you to Spanish Town where you can go ashore and enjoy shopping or a waterfront dinner.
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Spanish Town to Gorda Sound, Virgin Gorda
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
- Watersports
- Sunbathing
- Snorkelling
- Hire a car
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Exploring
From Spanish Town, you’ll trace a meandering path northwards towards Gorda Sound. Sail the length of majestic Virgin Gorda, passing broad Savannah Bay, before rounding the headland and entering Gorda Sound. A shallow, sheltered sound surrounded by reefs and islands, Gorda Sound is great for swimming and snorkelling as well as water sports such as paddleboarding, windsurfing and kiteboarding. Book a slip or pick up a mooring for an evening at Leverick Bay Resort, The Bitter End Yacht Club, Saba Rock, or anchor west of Prickly Pear Island for a more secluded evening under the stars.
Discover Gorda Sound
Gorda Sound to Anegada
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
- Watersports
- Sunbathing
- Snorkelling
- Hire a car
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Exploring
A little over 15 miles to the north of Gorda Sound, the island of Anegada awaits your arrival. Enjoy a prolonged spell of blue water sailing as you leave Virgin Gorda in your wake and cruise through the blue to this flat coral atoll. Sparsely populated and teeming with wildlife, Anegada is a must see for nature lovers. Visit the Salt Ponds to view Anegada’s resident flamingos, and keep an eye out for the rare ground iguanas that live only here and on Guana Island.
Discover Anegada
Anegada
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
- Watersports
- Sunbathing
- Snorkelling
- Hire a car
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Exploring
A little over 15 miles to the north of Gorda Sound, the island of Anegada awaits your arrival. Enjoy a prolonged spell of blue water sailing as you leave Virgin Gorda in your wake and cruise through the blue to this flat coral atoll. Sparsely populated and teeming with wildlife, Anegada is a must see for nature lovers. Visit the Salt Ponds to view Anegada’s resident flamingos, and keep an eye out for the rare ground iguanas that live only here and on Guana Island.
Discover Anegada
Anegada to Trellis Bay
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
- Watersports
- Sunbathing
- Snorkelling
- Hire a car
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Exploring
Your next stop is on the east end of Tortola, where you’ll find quaint Trellis Bay. There is a small market available here for basic provisions. A highlight at Trellis Bay are the monthly full moon parties featuring fire balls on the water and live entertainment. Scrub Island and Marina Cay are not currently open, but you have the option of picking up a mooring at Marina Cay. Another serene overnight option is nearby White Bay on Guana Island. Here, you can enjoy a stunning sunset and walk the pristine white sand beach. Guana Island is private, but you’re free to explore along the shore up to the high-water line.
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Trellis Bay to Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
- Watersports
- Sunbathing
- Snorkelling
- Hire a car
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Exploring
To the west of Tortola you’ll find Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the four main British Virgin Islands. Leave Cane Garden Bay in your wake as you sail past little Sandy Cay, heading for the southern shores of Jost Van Dyke and the welcoming mouth of Great Harbour. Great Harbour and nearby White Bay offer some of the best bars and nightlife in the BVIs, so enjoy lounging on the beach and snorkelling in the sea by day and sipping rum cocktails to the sound of live music by night. Adventurous sorts can hike into the tall, rainforest covered hills behind Great Harbour.
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Great Harbour to The Bight, Norman Island
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
- Watersports
- Sunbathing
- Snorkelling
- Hire a car
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Exploring
Sail the border between two countries as you navigate The Narrows separating St. John from Tortola. Pick your way between Great Thatch and Little Thatch islands before bearing southeast towards Norman Island. Norman Island is said to be the inspiration behind Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, and many visitors still explore the coves and bays in the hope of discovering long forgotten pirate booty.
Discover The Bight
The Bight to Wickhams Cay II
The day's sailing
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Suggested activities
- Watersports
- Sunbathing
- Snorkelling
- Hire a car
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Exploring
Use your final day to return to our base at Wickhams Cay II. The journey will take you past Peter Island, with its multitude of bays, coves and reefs, so take the opportunity to stop off and explore. Take your time and return to base at your own pace or hurry back early to spend the day exploring Tortola—it’s entirely up to you.
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