Hodges Creek – Nice bay on south of the Cooper Island
DAY 1: Sailing Tortola - Cooper Island
Sail the gorgeous & warm waters of the Caribbean aboard a charter yacht from Navigare in the British Virgin Islands. Enjoy crystal clear turquoise waters, unspoiled white sandy beaches, superb snorkeling, and a world-famous vacation destination with excellent restaurants and a relaxed, fun-loving atmosphere.
The luxurious British Virgin Islands include more than 60 sun-and-sand islands located in the northeast part of the Caribbean Sea. All these islands are breathtaking epitomes of paradise, with warm tropical weather year-round. Consistent trade winds and line-of-sight navigation make the British Virgin Islands one of the best sailing locations in the world. The perfect location for epic diving and snorkeling, as well as sailing.
When you embark on a sailing charter with Navigare Yachting, you'll also enjoy the BVI's smaller and more intimate islands and keys, perfect to explore the dramatic beauty of the underwater world, huge variety of tropical fish, pristine coral reefs, and more.
For the latest guidelines ahead of your arrival in BVI, please read here. Travel protocols are subject to change, so please check back often.
Yacht Charter BVI - Dock on Virgin Gorda Island
Sailing in the British Virgin Islands with Navigare Yachting is family friendly, relaxing, and absolutely stunning!
Experience the freedom of sailing the idyllic Sir Frances Drake Channel at your own pace. Sail between larger islands and enjoy the attractions of Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, and Tortola. Enjoy the island of Anegada, home to famous lobster specialty cuisine. Embark on a tropical holiday, with stops at the smaller and more intimate islands and cays, perfect to explore the dramatic beauty of the underwater world,
The British Virgin Islands are known as one of the most attractive sailing destinations in the world, and Navigare Yachting strives to deliver the best charter experience. We look forward to welcoming you, so you too may experience the Navigare difference.
Yacht Charter BVI - Snorkeling in
Whether you're looking for a long & luxurious holiday or a short tropical getaway, we offer plenty of yacht charter options and excursions for you in BVI. Choose from a selection of the area's highest standard for catamarans and sailing yacht, either fully-crewed yachts, or
Best of all, we make your BVI charter vacation planning simple and affordable. We offer an extended payment plan – create a payment plan with up to six monthly installments, so you can get the best vacation and the best deal!
Book your charter vacation online, it's convenient and fast – you can review our BVI fleet of charter boats and choose the package that best suits your requirements.
Sailing the Caribbean is a holiday that can be enjoyed year-round, thanks to gorgeous tropical weather and sailing conditions. The local Navigare Yachting home base is located at Road Town, on the island of Tortola.
Charter duration is a minimum three days, and typically a full seven days - but you may start any day of the week!
Visit our fleet of BVI sailboats and BVI catamaran fleet to learn more, we have a full selection of sailboats, catamarans, luxury crewed catamarans, and
We specialize in planning unforgettable sailboat charter BVI excursions for families, groups, and couples. All of our vessels ranks high in quality and maintenance, and our professional staff is at the ready to ensure you enjoy the vacation of a lifetime!
Yacht Charter BVI - Tortola - Virgin Gorda - Deadman's Bay (Peter Island)
The British Virgin Islands are known for sensational beaches, epic diving
Our charter base at Nanny Cay Resort & Marina is a naturally sheltered and located only minutes away from our previous base in Village Cay. Facilities include a full boatyard, luxury showers and restrooms, a hotel, bars and restaurants, convenience and marine stores, a swimming pool, laundry, and postal service.
One of the finest and most modern marinas with the best facilities in the BVI, Nanny Cay Resort & Marina has emerged as the premier location for bareboating in the British Virgin Islands and the Caribbean in general. The marina is located about a 30-minute drive away from the BVI International Airport on Beef Island (EIS) and a short cab ride from the ferry dock.
If pristine sheltered harbors, gorgeous & warm white
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We're ready to thrill you with our selection of fleet of well-equipped monohulls and catamarans in BVI for the charter holiday of a lifetime; choose a bareboat charter if you are an experienced sailor, or a fully crewed yacht charter for a truly turn-key and relaxing experience – the perfect vacation package is waiting for you!
Yacht Charter BVI - Sailboats at a marina on Tortola
Winter is the high season for Caribbean sailing. The most popular time of year for visits to the British Virgin Islands is mid-December through
The Caribbean hurricane season lasts from August until October. In the unlikely event of a hurricane watch or warning for the islands, your charter will be refunded. We'll also be happy to reschedule your charter for a time when the weather is favorable.
All of the
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Navigare Yachting, British Virgin Islands
Nanny Cay Marina,
Waterfront Drive Sea Cow Bay, Tortola
Compton Wintz - Base manager BVI
Mobile: +1 284 346 5643
Email: compton@navigare-yachting.com
Avril Hypolite – Client Coordinator
Mobile: +1 284 346 5632
Email: avril@navigare-yachting.com
Patrice Bridgelal – Client Coordinator Assistant
Mobile: + 1 284 346 5711
Email: patrice.bridgelal@navigare-yachting.com
Yacht Charter BVI - British Virgin Island
LOCAL LANGUAGE: English
LOCAL CURRENCY: US Dollar; cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks accepted at most restaurants, businesses, and destinations
LOCAL CUISINE: The British Virgin Islands
Dining options range from cozy beach
The British Virgin Islands are located approximately 90 miles east of Puerto Rico and can be reached in a variety of ways. Because Tortola's landing strip is too small for large commercial aircraft, there are no direct flights from any mainland location.
However, you can reach the BVI via four Caribbean hubs, including Puerto Rico, St Thomas, Antigua, and St Martin. There are several carriers that fly to each of these destinations. Depending on your party's size, you can also organize a private air charter from any of the Caribbean Islands; prices are only marginally higher than those for commercial airlines.
There are many airlines that fly into San Juan, Puerto Rico, with connecting small aircraft flights to Tortola. For flights to San Juan, check American Airlines, Air Canada, Jet Blue, Spirit, Delta, US Air, Condor, United Airlines, Continental Airlines, and Iberia. For connecting flights to Tortola, use Seaborne, Cape Air, or Air Sunshine.
For flights to St Thomas, check American Airlines, Delta, US Air, Continental Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Jet Blue, Air Canada, West Jet, and United Airlines. From St Thomas, you must take a ferry to Tortola. There are three services, each service running three times daily, at similar times. The last ferry departs from St Thomas at
When flying from the UK, the most direct route is typically through Antigua. Virgin and British Airways fly from the UK to Antigua and you will need a connecting small aircraft flight to Tortola, which will be with LIAT. If you are based elsewhere in Europe, both Air France and KLM fly
Book today, it's simple and fast – you may also opt for Navigare Flex for free rescheduling or a full refund up to 21 days before departure (minus the Navigare Flex fee - learn more).
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Base Tortola
Nanny Cay Resort & Marina
Tortola
Compton Witz– Country Manager BVI
Mobile: +1 284 346 5643
Email: compton@navigare-yachting.com
Avril Hypolite – Client Coordinator
Mobile: +1 284 346 5632
Email: avril@navigare-yachting.com
Patrice Bridgelal – Client Coordinator Assistant
Mobile: + 1 284 346 5711
Email: patrice.bridgelal@navigare-yachting.com
Post Irma times sailing in the BVI is quite different. It is recommended to those sailing enthusiasts who want to enjoy peace, and the atmosphere of BVI as it was a long time ago before being overpopulated by tourists as well as the ones who enjoy intact nature with few tourists!
Hodges Creek – Nice bay on south of the Cooper Island
Experience the Baths like it was 30 years ago. With very few visitors the stop offers a unique experience. This is a must stop winter 2017/18. Lunch on the buoy and then continue up to Leverick Bay, Virgin Gorda. Leverick bay is already in November 2017 operational and have food and drinks. It will most probably have water supply in December 2017.
Irma’s effect on Anegada was limited. Loblolly bay and Cow Wreck Bay is open for business.
Scrub should be open for Christmas, but call/email ahead and book to make sure it is open. It should then also have water. If Scrub is not open, I suggest stopping by Leverick Bay to fill water, perhaps to spend a day longer in Anegada.
Beautiful beach and night anchorage.
Foxy`s is open for business and offers a nice beach and good afternoon party. Most probably will Soggy Dollar and Ivan`s be open as well in White Bay for Christmas.
Pirates club will be open for business in December. Day stop at the caves on Norman Island. Another water possibility is West End/Sopers Hole, which should be up and running by Christmas. Pusser`s in West End is already in operation.
Norman Island – Back to base, Hodges Creek
7 DAYS The Caribbean sailing route
The 7-day sailing route that includes Norman Island, Cooper Island, Trellis Bay, Virgin Gorda, Peter Island and much more.
Your Caribbean journey starts at a place called The Bight (Norman Island). To get to there, you will have to pass the Sir Francis Drake Channel and two islands, The Indians and the Pelican Island. The Bight offers you everything you could need to start the journey: a well protected area with good anchorage spots, a couple of restaurants (most popular being Pirates and Willy-T) and sport activities. From there, we suggest you visit The Caves, a national park nearby rich with sea life that you can explore by snorkeling. Head back to The Bight for an overnight stay.
The next stop is The Indians, a nearby island that you passed by the day before. You will be amazed by the beautiful natural rock formations and rich sea life (time to go snorkeling again!). On your way to the Cooper Island, visit The Wreck of The Rhone close to the Salt Island for more sea life exploration. Your anchorage spot for the night is in Manchioneel Bay close-by. There you can enjoy more water sport activities or just relax by the beach in a restaurant.
Going once again through the Sir Francis Drake Channel, you will approach Virgin Gorda, an island which you will explore in several locations. You will moor in The Baths, from where you can explore the “eighth wonder of the world” as some people like to call it: it is the sea area around the island, with many tunnels, caves and rock formations. After The Baths, continue sailing towards Trellis Bay, where your anchorage spot for the night will be. Once there, you can enjoy in gastronomic offer and the local nightlife. If you want to spend some quiet time, we suggest anchoring in the Marina Cay.
Moving to your next stop on Virgin Gorda, North Sound. On your way there, we suggest you stop by the Dogs islets, a national park with rich sea life and abundant nature. At North Sound you will find numerous gastronomic and nautical offers as there are many restaurants and marinas. Some of the iconic places are Bitter End Yacht Club, Leverick Bay, Saba Rock and Birds Creek. Besides that, you can spend some time enjoying the surroundings: you could go turtle spotting or just lay back and relax.
Moving to your next stop on Virgin Gorda, North Sound. On your way there, we suggest you stop by the Dogs islets, a national park with rich sea life and abundant nature. At North Sound you will find numerous gastronomic and nautical offers as there are many restaurants and marinas. Some of the iconic places are Bitter End Yacht Club, Leverick Bay, Saba Rock and Birds Creek. Besides that, you can spend some time enjoying the surroundings: you could go turtle spotting or just lay back and relax.
The next destination, Jost Van Dyke, is the farthest one to sail to, so we suggest you first stop at the national park Monkey Point (Guana Island) to enjoy the crystal sea, hot sun and local wildlife. Continue your journey towards Jost Van Dyke, where you will anchor for the night. It is a great family-friendly place where you can enjoy a nice dinner while watching the sunset. The most iconic places are Foxy and Soggy Dollar Bar.
On your last day of sailing, it is time to get some gifts and souvenirs! That you can do at Soper’s Hole. After that, continue to Deadman’s Bay (Peter Island) to enjoy the last glimpse of Caribbean wonders. Feel free to climb to the top in order to view the islands from above, but make sure you don’t stay there for the night as it can be unsafe. Great Harbor is a better anchorage spot and it will give you a quieter ambiance in a local atmosphere.
On the last day you can explore the rich sea life, as there are a lot of reefs and tropical fish. After that, disembark across the channel at Joma Marina in Road Town.
7-day Itinerary
People all over the world dream of sailing the British Virgin Islands, one of the world's most exclusive and famous yacht charter destinations. Navigare Yachting brings the islands to you, with our amazing BVI charter yacht vacations. Gorgeous warm weather, cobalt blue tropical waters, brilliant white sand beaches, secluded coves and romantic cays – experience them all on a BVI sailing holiday.
Check out this sample BVI sailing holiday itinerary and see what you could be experiencing:
Book online right now and you'll not only enjoy the best rates, you can use our exclusive payment plan that allows you to pay for your yacht holiday in up to six convenient monthly installments. So what are you waiting for?
Visit the Navigare Yachting fleet page to review our large selection of boats and dates available. This is your chance to enjoy a true sailing vacation, with the best yacht charter provider in the business!
From our base at Road Town, you'll sail east and enjoy a stop at The Baths, a world famous sailing landmark. Natural granite boulders descend dramatically into the sea, creating an epic destination to explore. There's a restaurant and bar at the top of The Baths and a scenic trail that winds down to Devil's Bay. A brief sail northward ends at Spanish Town, which hosts lovely shopping and waterfront dining options.
The journey to Virgin Gorda is a lazy and fun sail towards the Gorda Sound, down the length of the gorgeous island. You'll pass through Savannah Bay and enter a beautiful, sheltered sound surrounded by wonderful places to play, including scenic reefs and tiny islands. This is an ideal area for swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and exploring. When night falls, go ashore to sample the island's dining and entertainment delights, or anchor for a romantic evening beneath the stars.
The island of Anegada is only 15 short miles away, along a glorious route of blue water sailing that lets you thrill amid the endless sun & sea. Anegada is a flat coral atoll, the only feature of its kind in the BVI. The location is almost totally pristine, with an amazing variety of island and undersea wildlife. Nature lovers can't miss Anegada and its amazing flamingos and ground iguanas.
Curving around to the east end of Tortola, rustic Trellis Bay is an appealing small village destination. Scrub Island and Guana Island offer sightseeing and recreation along the beaches. This is a day for exploring, playing in the water, and relaxing beneath the warm sun.
Jost Van Dyke is the smallest of the four main British Virgin Islands but it's the most densely packed with sights and adventures. At Great Harbour and White Bay, you'll enjoy some of the most fun bars, restaurants, and nightlife in the islands, sipping tropical cocktails and swimming by day, listening to live music in a festive atmosphere by night. Nature lovers will enjoy the scenic hike into the rain forested hills above Great Harbour.
The Narrows is the beautiful area of sea that separates Tortola from St. John. You'll thread the needle between Great Thatch and Little Thatch Islands, then curve southeast toward Norman Island – this quaint destination is said to be the inspiration for Treasure Island. There are dozens of secluded coves and sunny bays to explore, and the warm waters are teeming with marine wildlife. This is a diving and snorkeling can't-miss destination.
It's your last day of sailing the unforgettable British Virgin Islands and there's still an adventure or two to be had. A stop at Peter Island is one last opportunity to explore sun-splashed bays, coves, and reefs. It's a short route and you can take your time returning to base, or arrive and explore Tortola to your heart's content.
7-day Itinerary
People all over the world dream of sailing the British Virgin Islands, one of the world's most exclusive and famous yacht charter destinations. Navigare Yachting brings the islands to you, with our amazing BVI charter yacht vacations. Gorgeous warm weather, cobalt blue tropical waters, brilliant white sand beaches, secluded coves and romantic cays – experience them all on a BVI sailing holiday.
Check out this sample BVI sailing holiday itinerary and see what you could be experiencing:
Book online right now and you'll not only enjoy the best rates, you can use our exclusive payment plan that allows you to pay for your yacht holiday in up to six convenient monthly installments. So what are you waiting for?
Visit the Navigare Yachting fleet page to review our large selection of boats and dates available. This is your chance to enjoy a true sailing vacation, with the best yacht charter provider in the business!
Departing from the Navigare Yachting base at Road Town, Pelican Island is just a short sail away, across the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Both Pelican Island and Peter Island next door are famous for excellent snorkeling, diving, and water recreation. Marine life is abundant and the numerous small coves and cays provide wonderful opportunities for relaxation.
These neighboring islands offer another day of fun in the sun & sea. Salt Island is a noted sea turtle location and favorite among experienced sailors for its scenic bays. Cooper Island is a relaxing and fun excursion, home to the famous Cooper Island Beach Club and one of the most romantic spots at the end of the day to watch the sun disappear behind the islands.
Anegada is a flat coral atoll and one of the most unique natural locations in the BVI. It's a can't-miss destination for snorkeling and diving, with an impressive variety of undersea sights and marine life. A short jaunt southwest are “The Dogs,” a collection of several islands that are named for the barking seals that frequent them. End the day at Scrub Island, where you can go ashore to enjoy the Scrub Island Resort and Spa, or simply dine at anchor beneath the stars.
A brilliant day of sailing begins with stops at Monkey Point and White Bay, named one of the best snorkeling spots in all the BVI. An invigorating blue water sail to Jost Van Dyke is just what you need to recharge your batteries. Jost Van Dyke is home to an almost endless variety of bars, restaurants, and nightlife, some of the most fun places in the BVI. Hike the island's lush rainforest hills to appreciate thrilling sights on land.
Sail through the dramatic Narrows, a gorgeous area of sea that separates Tortola from St. John, then turn southeast to thread the needle between Great Thatch and Little Thatch Islands. You'll enjoy lovely sights of the open ocean and great opportunities for play in the water. Curve back up Tortola to Cane Garden Bay, one of the area's favorite anchorages. Here is one of the BVI's best beaches, along with a local rum distillery where you can pay a dollar to sample four shots of their finest!
Norman Island is a last chance to explore in the water, at some truly epic underwater locations. The Indians is a series of rocks that jut dramatically out of the ocean, and the legendary Caves (inspiration for Treasure Island) are on everyone's must-see BVI list. Anchor in The Bight and watch the sunset, or venture ashore to enjoy the bars and restaurants that make this island famous.
It's time to head back to base, but there's still plenty of fun to be had along the way. You'll skirt around Peter Island to see some amazing little coves and beaches, then the decision is yours: take some more time enjoying the fun & sun at sea, or head back and explore the adventures that Tortola has to offer.
