Sailing Itinerary BVI – 7 days Route in the British Virgin Islands (Tortola)
Sailing BVI - British Virgin Islands in One Week
The British Virgin Islands are a perfect charter destination for a luxury Caribbean yachting experience. With volcanic peaks playing home to national parks, stunning coral reefs, and a year-round tropical climate, there’s never a bad time to visit. Get Ready for an unforgettable Yacht Holiday in the BVI - an archipelago of over sixty islands wants to be discovered!
7 days Sailing Itinerary British Virigin Islands (BVI) - 1 week Route Suggestion TortolaThis trip from Tortola will take you on an island adventure into the heart of the Caribbean. Beautiful sandy beaches (the BVI has some of the best beach bars in the world), caves, ruins and impressive rock formations, well equipped marinas, diving and snorkeling lessons available. Those are only a few highlights while you are visiting BVI.
1 Week Sailing Route BVITortola - Norman Island - Peter Island - Dead Chest Island - Salt Island - Cooper Island - Ginger Island - Tortola |
|
|
|
Day 1: Road Town
Road Town Harbour, the capital of the British Virgin Islands is the best place to begin a charter to the surrounding islands from Tortola. Collect the boat, supplies, and bottles of rum to fill your tum from the town. |
|
|
Day 2: Norman Island or Treasure Island
After setting sail, make your first stop at legendary Norman Island, a former pirate den and the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Anchor at the Bight and then explore the famous treasure caves. |
|
|
Day 3: Peter Island
From Norman Island it is easy to sail the short distance to Peter Island. On this island you will find Honeymoon beach, listed as one of the most beautiful and romantic beaches in the world. If watching the sun set behind the ocean isn’t your thing, enjoy a hearty meal in Dead Man’s Beach Bar and Grill like the blood thirsty pirate you are! |
|
|
Day 4: Dead Chest Island
From Peter Island, we suggest sailing to Dead Chest Island where according to folk lore, Captain Blackbeard left 15 of his men to perish. |
|
|
Day 5: Salt Island & Cooper Island
Next, Salt Island - home to the wreck of the RMS Rhone. Scuba trips go to the wreck from Salt Island and it is possible to dive amongst the ruins. Be aware that the area is a national park so it is not possible to anchor here. On nearby Cooper Island you can anchor at Manchioneel Bay. Cooper Island is surrounded by coral reefs and is a great snorkeling spot. |
|
|
Day 6: Ginger Island
Nearby Ginger Island is an uninhabited island with more out of this world snorkeling opportunities, the best being called ‘Alice in Wonderland’ on South Bay. Take in the beauty of the uninhabited Island and swim in wonderland. |
|
|
Day 7: Brandy Wine Bay
Relax on the sands before returning to Road Town. Finally, if exploration has tired you out, relax on the sands of Brandy Wine Bay before rejoining the land lubbers back at Road Town. |
Sailing Conditions and Weather in the BVI
This is the perfect route for a family adventure or a first bareboat charter. The sheltered Sir Francis Drake Channel has calm seas and is a good area for beginners. Be sure to anchor safely by nightfall as navigation is done by sight, and make yourself aware of unsafe or sensitive sea areas unsuitable for anchorage. This route is perfect for a short family adventure or group charter to explore the area.
The BVI enjoy a tropical climate year-round, with low humidity and average highs ranging from 26º in January to 31º in July and August. This climate is moderated by easterly trade winds. Rainfall varies, but in general September to November are the wettest months. Between June and November, it’s hurricane season in the Caribbean, so sailors should pay particular attention to local weather reports.
|
|
Moorings and Marinas in the BVI
|
|
 |
|
 |
| Modern Marinas | Amazing Bays | Beautiful Anchorages |
CHARTER YACHTS BVI
SAILING YACHTS BVI | CATAMARAN YACHTS BVI | MOTOR YACHTS BVI | Bareboats and Crewed Yacht Charters BVI
Spectacular Scenery - Perfect Sailing Conditions - Fantastic Opportunities for Exploration - Sailing around Tortola!