7 Day British Virgin Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary
Seven days of short hops between Tortola, Norman Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, with a new anchorage, a new beach bar and a new reef every day.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Departure
- Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Best season
- December to April
- Route
- 11 stops
- Ideal for
- Families, First time charterers
In short
The Sailing Capital of the Caribbean
A 7 day British Virgin Islands yacht charter starts and ends in Tortola and visits Norman Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda and The Baths, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. Passages are short, usually one to two hours, so most of each day is spent swimming, snorkelling and ashore. The best season is December to April. A crewed week typically costs around €49,000 plus expenses.
The British Virgin Islands are the easiest and most rewarding cruising ground in the Caribbean. Around sixty islands sit inside a sheltered channel, the trade winds are steady, and no passage is longer than a couple of hours.
This route covers the classics in one relaxed loop from Tortola: the caves of Norman Island, the granite boulders of The Baths, the lobster and empty beaches of Anegada, and the beach bars of Jost Van Dyke.
- Families
- First time charterers
- Sailing lovers
- Groups of friends
- Snorkelling and diving
Day by day
Your sample itinerary
Every charter is private and fully flexible. Your captain adjusts the order of islands around the weather and your pace, and we can extend the route to the US Virgin Islands or St Barths.
- 01
Day 1
Tortola to Norman Island
Board in Tortola in the early afternoon and cruise across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Norman Island, the island said to have inspired Treasure Island. Snorkel the sea caves at Treasure Point and anchor for the night in The Bight.
- Tortola embarkation
- The Caves snorkelling
- The Bight anchorage
- Sunset on deck
- 02
Day 2
Peter Island, Salt Island and Cooper Island
A morning swim at Deadman's Bay on Peter Island, then dive or snorkel the wreck of the RMS Rhone off Salt Island, one of the best wreck dives in the Caribbean. Overnight off Cooper Island with dinner ashore at the beach club.
- Deadman's Bay
- RMS Rhone wreck
- Cooper Island Beach Club
- Turtles at Manchioneel Bay
- 03
Day 3
Virgin Gorda and The Baths
Arrive early at The Baths, where giant granite boulders form pools and grottoes on the beach. After lunch on board, cruise up the coast of Virgin Gorda into the sheltered North Sound.
- The Baths
- Devil's Bay
- Spanish Town
- North Sound
- 04
Day 4
North Sound
A full day inside North Sound, a natural lagoon made for water sports. Kitesurf, paddle and wakeboard off the yacht, then go ashore at Saba Rock or the Bitter End for a sundowner.
- Water toys day
- Saba Rock
- Bitter End Yacht Club
- Prickly Pear Island
- 05
Day 5
Anegada
Cruise north to Anegada, the only coral island of the group. Miles of empty white sand, the reef at Loblolly Bay, flamingos in the salt ponds and the famous grilled lobster dinner on the beach.
- Loblolly Bay
- Horseshoe Reef
- Flamingo ponds
- Anegada lobster dinner
- 06
Day 6
Jost Van Dyke
Sail downwind to Jost Van Dyke with a stop at the sandbar of Sandy Cay. Spend the afternoon at White Bay, home of the original Painkiller cocktail, and the evening at Foxy's in Great Harbour.
- Sandy Cay
- White Bay
- Soggy Dollar Bar
- Foxy's
- 07
Day 7
Cane Garden Bay to Tortola
A last swim off Cane Garden Bay on the north shore of Tortola, a relaxed brunch on board and a short cruise back to the marina for disembarkation before noon.
- Cane Garden Bay
- Farewell brunch
- Tortola disembarkation
The charter
What is included
Every Navélia charter is private and fully crewed. You receive a written price before you book, and the yacht is confirmed with a 50% deposit. How charter pricing works
- Private yacht with captain and crew
- Soft drinks, water and towels
- Onboard chef on most yachts, provisions paid from the APA
- Fuel, food, wine, cruising permits and mooring fees paid from the APA (advance provisioning allowance), charged additionally
- Snorkelling gear and water toys carried on board
- Airport and ferry transfers can be arranged (additional cost)
the Caribbean week charter yachts and superyachts
Navélia books crewed multi day and weekly charters in the Caribbean, from 20 metre crewed yachts to 100 metre flagship superyachts, drawn live from a worldwide fleet of 1,300+ vessels. Every charter includes full crew; most weekly rates fall between €40,000 and €130,000, and flagship superyachts reach €3,000,000.
Questions
Planning this route
When is the best time for a BVI yacht charter?
December to April is the prime season, with steady trade winds, dry weather and temperatures around 28°C. May and June are quieter and still pleasant. The hurricane season runs from July to November and most yachts leave the area.
How much does a week in the British Virgin Islands cost?
A crewed week in the Caribbean typically costs around €49,000, with most yachts between €34,000 and €77,000 and superyachts from €150,000 to more than €500,000 per week. An advance provisioning allowance of 25 to 35 percent covers fuel, food, drinks and fees.
Where does a BVI charter start?
Most charters start in Tortola, at Road Town or Nanny Cay, reached by a short flight or ferry from St Thomas or San Juan. Some superyachts embark in St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Is the BVI good for a first charter?
Yes. Short passages, sheltered water and line of sight navigation make it the easiest cruising ground in the Caribbean, which is why it suits families and first time guests so well.
Make this route yours
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply with available yachts and a written price in about 10 minutes.
