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The British Virgin Islands...God's swimming pool.

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17 May 2006
4.5 of 5 stars based on 4 votes
Feel like Columbus or Blackbeard as you island hop aboard a private charter for a week. Perfect for those who like to plan every stop or for those who go with the flow...and wind.
  • Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Tortola, Peter Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke
  • Category: Perfect week or more
  • Traveler type: Culture, Shopping, Active/Outdoors, Never been before, Beachgoers
  • Appeals to: Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Seniors, Students, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists, Pet owners
  • Seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Tags: Paradise, BVI, Virgin Islands, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, The Baths
1. Day 1 - Tortola to Norman Island
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Start your amazing journey on the biggest Island in the BVI, Tortola, where you'll meet your captain & boat (or home for the week). It's now time to shove off so be sure to leave your job, worries, responsibilities, and your worrying about all your responsibilities at your job at the dock. From Soper's Hole Marina you'll make your way across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Normad Island. Legend has it this spot was the inspiration behind the novel Treasure Island and after snorkelling through the famed Caves you will know why. After another snorkel stop at the The Indians rock formations make you way to your first night anchorage of the night - The Bight. Dinner can be had onboard or take the dinghy over to the Willy T, an ancored pirate ship where things can get wild.
2. Day 2 - Peter, Salt, and Cooper Islands
Peter Island, British Virgin Islands
After a night of sleeping to the gentle lapping of the caribbean make your way NE to Peter Island. Here you will find plenty of beaches and harbours with the most popular being Deadman's Bay. If there are any divers in your group then sail over to Salt Island where they can explore The Wreck of the Rhone. Those itching to put their feet on dryland can explore the island that was once used to collect, you guessed it, salt.
After that settle down with a few cocktails as your captain takes you to Cooper Island for anchorage.
3. Day 3 - Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Day three will take you to one of the highlights of this journey, The Baths of Virgin Gorda. Giant boulders erupting from the sand and shallow waters create amazing caves, tunnels, and grotto's all flowing with saltwater. The gray boulders, turquoise waters, white sand, and abundance of palms give this a vista not duplicated. Sail up to the Bitter End Yacht Club form where you can explore Prickly Pear, Moskito, and Eustatia Islands. If you want to torture yourself by seeing how celeberties vacation, then now's your chance to sail by Necker Island. Owned by Sir Ricahrd Branson (Virgin) this is a private island for the mega rich.
4. Day 4 - Anegada
Anegada, British Virgin Islands
The outermost and least visited of the BVI's is also the least similar. Unlike her Volcanic formed sisters, Anegada is a coral based island and only reaches 28' above sea level at its highest point. It's because of this that countless vessels have been sunk or stranded along it's shoal protected coastline. Those looking for miles of uspoiled and deserted beach will rejoice in beachcombing here. Spectacular reefs for snorkelling and beach bars for food and drink dot the coast.
5. Day 5 - Guana, Beef, or Dog Islands
Guana Island, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
As you make a way back from Anegada towards Tortola you are presented the choice of stopping at plenty of Islands. Some of the most popular are Guana, Beef, and Dog Island.
6. Day 6 - Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
If you're looking for that perfect beach bar than Jost (pronounced Yost) Van Dyke is your island. Sail to White Bay for a painkiller and the famous Soggy Dollar Bar. The name comes from a lack of a dock - swim from your boat to the bar - use your soggy dollars. In the evening head over to Great Harbor for dinner at Foxy's. Said by some to be the most popular, but not touristy, bar in the BVI.
7. Day 7 - Tortola
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Where has your week gone? What a better way to reflect on you perfect week than beach hopping (via boat) along the NW coast. Endless Bay's to explore with the hotspots including Long, Cane Garden, Josiah's, and Brewer's Bay.
Explore locations featured in this Traveler List: Tortola, Peter Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke