British Virgin Islands

Tortola, located at the heart of the British Virgin Islands, is where you will spend day one, acclimatizing to a slower pace of life and meeting the cheerful population. Start at the horseshoe-shaped Cane Garden Bay for world-class beaches with plenty of amenities. Ready for your first taste of the Caribbean? Walk to the village where plenty of restaurants, shops and bars are infused with local character. When the sun sets, the bay really comes alive. Try a rum tasting at the Callwood Rum Distillery. By the end of the day, you will feel like a local.

Jost Van Dyke is a must-visit stop for yachters in the British Virgin Islands. The beaches on this tiny island are unparalleled but it isn’t just the beaches that make this a memorable day. Jost Van Dyke offers a feast of traditional Caribbean specialities like spicy jerk shrimp, local lobster and fresh mahi-mahi. Visit Foxy’s Bar if you crave live music with a local legend to accompany your dinner! No visit to Jost Van Dyke would be complete without having a drink at the raucous Soggy Dollar Bar.

Day Three starts at the picturesque village of Soper’s Hole for some retail therapy at the independent boutiques where you’ll find local crafts and hand-made jewellery. Soon delectable smells from an array of eateries serving up authentic island BBQ will whet your appetite. A short sail away, you’ll arrive at what is rumoured to be the real-life setting of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island,” nowadays called Norman Island. Here you can let your inner adventurer play through snorkelling or caving before heading to the renowned floating bar Willy T’s for an unbelievable night of dancing and drinks.

*** ISLAND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE DAMAGE. ***

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Make port in Dead Man’s Bay for a restful day on privately-owned Peter Island, dominated by a world-class spa and resort. A half mile north-east (800 meters) you’ll find Dead Chest Island- the fascinating site where Blackbeard is reported to have abandoned his crew with only a bottle of rum. Nowadays it is an uninhabited national park, perfect for swimming and snorkelling at one of three dive sites for all levels. Look out for the sea turtles who swim in these clear waters. Offshore, deep-sea fishing is a popular activity, especially at the North Drop where the record-breaking blue marlin was caught.

The British Virgin Islands are made up of over 50 islands and today will be spent enjoying two of the smaller ones: Salt Island and Cooper Island. Divers will want to head straight to Salt Island’s legendary spot, Wreck of the Rhone, to explore the ruins of a ship that sank in 1867. After diving, relax at Cooper Island Beach Club, a family-owned eco-resort. Cooper Island has plenty of excellent mooring spots so you can have a bit of a “city break” browsing Cooper Island’s colourful boutiques, coffee shops and The Rum Bar with over 280 types of rum.

We’ve saved the best for last with a fun-filled final day at the British Virgin Islands’ most popular destination: The Baths on Virgin Gorda. This national park is a geological wonder featuring natural hot springs and grottos. Connect with your inner child as you wind through a maze of rock tunnels and massive boulders. After some vigorous exploration, relax on the stunning white sand of Devil’s Beach, or find your own secret spot in one of the island’s many sun-kissed natural pools. A Caribbean meal with panoramic views at Top of the Bath’s restaurant is the perfect finale to a dream trip.