With gentle Caribbean breezes and calm crystal waters, the British Virgin Islands are an ideal yacht charter vacation destination for anyone on charter for the first time. This delightful collection of 60 tropical islands sits closely together, allowing travel through short, protected passages rather than longer at-sea cruising.
Each island offers secluded bays that provide relaxed sailing conditions during passing weather. And most importantly, these islands ensure unquiet and memorable experiences for guests of all ages.
Throughout the British Virgin Islands, countless reefs and harbors make swimming and snorkeling, even for beginners, especially fun. Look for colorful parrotfish amid the fan coral, or simply soak in the warm surf as it laps against a sandy beach.
As the very first stop on most British Virgin Islands yacht charter vacations, Tortola is a fantastic introduction to all the islands have to offer.
Much of the action in Tortola can be found on the Cane Garden Bay, where the glittering sapphire seas create the perfect conditions for snorkeling, surfing, and kayaking. Head for dinner at Quito’s Gazebo to enjoy soft reggae tunes, or pull up a chair at Pusser’s in Soper’s Hole, where the rum-laced Painkillers live up to their name.
With its pristine beaches, beautiful seas, and many nature sanctuaries, it’s no wonder that Virgin Gorda is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. At The Baths National Park, you can swim through a cornucopia of natural rock pools, tunnels, and grottos formed from enormous slabs of granite.
No British Virgin Islands luxury yacht charter vacation is complete without a visit to the world-famous Bitter End Yacht Club. Anchor within dinghy distance, then enjoy cocktails or dinner at one of the club’s several restaurants or swim at the beach or the club’s pool.
This island is best known for the Anegada Horseshoe Reef, the largest barrier coral reef in the Caribbean and the fourth largest in the world. Along with miles of white-sand beaches, the reef conceals hundreds of shipwrecks inhabited by gorgeous tropical fish, giving you an unbeatable opportunity to dive.
Above water, you’ll also discover the famous Conch Mounds. These huge dunes of empty shells were created thousands of years ago by the indigenous Arawak people, and are still added to by local fishermen.
And if you want to enjoy some peace and quiet, take a walk along Cow Wreck Beach where you can stroll for hours without seeing another person.
Despite being one of the smaller islands, Jost Van Dyke still offers plenty to do and see on your British Virgin Islands yacht charter vacation.
Settle in for a tranquil waterfront dining experience, then take a drink at one of the many award-winning bars on White Bay Beach. Take a few more steps away from the sea and discover a lively beachfront shopping and bar district.
While you’re here, be sure to stop at Foxy’s for live music and spicy island cocktails. And if you’re visiting in December (a peak time to go) take part in the bar’s famous New Year’s Eve party.
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