British Virgin Islands

Home Marina. Most marinas are on the main Island of Tortola, this is where most adventures will begin. You will, on your cruise, not doubt be heading back to the island on more than one occasion, yet you are unlikely to see it’s capital Road Town. You may end up there provisioning, or just to sightsee, but it is worth it. Road Town. The British Virgin Islands Sailing Itinerary’s largest and most developed island includes the chain’s airport (strictly on Beef Island) and is home to a bustling capital Road Town. Here you will find plenty of well-stocked shops selling provisions and souvenirs. Many choose to leave the marina and head for Cooper Island or Peter Island, a short hop over the Sir Francis Drake Channel. As darkness falls the sound of steel bands fill the evening air.

Callwood’s Distillery. Mr. Callwood’s rum distillery affords visiting yachts a glimpse back into history. Panty Dropper. White and gold rum is still produced from the cane grown on the hillsides and bears the label Arundel from the name of the estate purchased by the Callwood family in the late 1800’s. Rums available include the famous Panty Dropper, who could resist a Rum with such an alluring name! It is recommended that you ask permission prior to wandering through the distillery, and the purchase of a bottle or two is expected.

Spoilt for choice. We have given you two options today. you could either head for a resort in North Virgin Gorda Sound or dive in one of the world’s diving hotspots. Diving. The BVI is a great place to dive. You can easily accomplish a ‘try-dive’ as part of a sailing holiday, training on the beach in the morning followed by the main event in the afternoon. North Virgin Gorda Sound . You could quite easily spend all 7 days in North Virgin Gorda Sound still have places there left to visit: On our 7-Day Itinerary, see this as a day to kick back and relax. We recommend either picking up a bouy at Saba Rock or Bitter End, or visiting Leverick Bay (Pussers Franchise) at the end of the sound. For those looking for even more chill, head for Drake’s Anchorage.

Divers’ Dream. For slightly more experienced divers the wreck of the Royal Mail steamer Rhone, the setting for the movie The Deep, starring Nick Nolte and Jacqueline Bissett, is an absolute must. Bear in mind, you can still get a great view of the old steamer with basic snorkeling gear. Enjoy learning all about the highlights and must-sees of any British Virgin Island Sailing Itinerary. Use the links below to see our 7 and 14 Day Itinerary.

Callwood’s Distillery. Mr. Callwood’s rum distillery affords visiting yachts a glimpse back into history. Panty Dropper. White and gold rum is still produced from the cane grown on the hillsides and bears the label Arundel from the name of the estate purchased by the Callwood family in the late 1800’s. Rums available include the famous Panty Dropper, who could resist a Rum with such an alluring name! It is recommended that you ask permission prior to wandering through the distillery, and the purchase of a bottle or two is expected.

Day 6 of the British Virgin Islands, full daily narrative coming as atlas extraction continues.

Day 7 of the British Virgin Islands, full daily narrative coming as atlas extraction continues.

Richard Branson & Neckar island. Celebrity Spotters will know that Sir Richard Branson’s Neckar Island is a boat hop away, but well protected from prying eyes behind fringed reefs. Enjoy learning all about the highlights and must-sees of any British Virgin Island Sailing Itinerary. Use the links below to see our 7 and 14 Day Itinerary.