Relaxing sailing vacation on beaches of the BVI
About this program
About the route
Starting point: Scrub Island
About: The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, located sixty miles east of Puerto Rico and a few miles north of the US Virgin Islands. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the north of the BVI, and the Caribbean Sea lies to the south.
The BVI is comprised of 60 islands and cays with approximately 27 that are inhabited. There are four main islands: Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke. Every island on BVI has its own character and charm.
Most of the islands in the BVI are volcanic in origin and mountainous with lush terrain with the exception of Anegada. With a terrain of limestone and coral, Anegada lies at the northeastern edge of the BVI archipelago. Each island captures a view of the surrounding seascape.
Itinerary
Virgin Gorda is the third-largest BVI island. Spring Bay, located on the southwestern coast of Virgin Gorda, offers crystal clear waters and golden sand for all varieties of beachgoers.
Because of its location bordering the populated Baths on the island, the beach is a nice alternative to the massive crowds and for fun, you can easily access it by swimming from The Baths.
The giant boulders line the beach and there are excellent swimming and snorkeling opportunities for novices and professionals alike.
One of the few remaining privately-owned islands in its part of the world, Guana has seven white powder-sand beaches and 850 acres of tropical forest, mountains, hills, and valleys.
The private island getaway, home to 18 suites, has long been a rarefied, in-the-know retreat, renowned for its natural beauty, its commitment to local and organic sourcing, and its pristine beaches.
Peter Island is a 720-hectare private island located in the British Virgin Islands. It is about 5 miles south-west from Road Town, Tortola.
Norman Island is an island at the southern tip of the British Virgin Islands archipelago. Norman Island is a well-known destination for cruisers and other tourists because of three water-level caves at the base of cliffs just outside the western edge of the Bight.
The caves are ideal for snorkeling, and, if one goes deep enough into the cliffs, darkness makes the experience like a night dive.
Head back to Scrub Island and enjoy your last day exploring the Island and enjoying the beach.
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Picking a boat type
Picking out the type of boat to go with will generally come down to your budget, the group size, and preferred method of sailing. Moreover, different sailboats available can be chartered independently or with a fully-staffed crew.