The British Virgin Islands - 7 Day Yacht Charter Itinerary
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A 7-day private yacht charter itinerary visiting the BVI.
Day 1
After completing boat and chart briefings, make sure you have everything on board you need for your cruise. Depart the dock and after a short run across the 'Sir Francis Drake Channel' arrive at The Bight, Norman Island, rumored to be the site of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel, "Treasure Island".
There's time for a swim or snorkel at the Indians before watching a spectacular Caribbean sunset whilst enjoying a sundowner or two. Visit either the Billy Bones restaurant ashore, or the floating bar/restaurant the William Thornton III, each serving great food and offering the utmost in casual dining...
Day 2
After breakfast, take your dinghy over (or the yacht) to The Caves. Pick up a National Park buoy and enjoy the wonders of the coral reef and its colourful inhabitants (don't forget to look for treasure!). Sail to Cooper Island and arrive early enough to pick up an overnight mooring buoy (no anchoring here). Time for more snorkeling off Cistern Point, or while away the afternoon lounging on the beach. Visit the Beach Bar and sample their liquid refreshment!
Day 3
A gentle motor up to The Baths and pick up a buoy plan to spend the morning here and have lunch. Dinghy ashore and explore the magnificent boulders and rock pools created by Mother Nature millions of years ago. This has got to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth. After lunch, sail to Marina Cay or Trellis Bay to spend the night there are many places to go ashore or plan to BBQ on board your yacht. The Last Resort and Loose Mongoose are strongly recommended and have been thoroughly checked out by us at Virgin Traders!!
Day 4
Off to North Sound, Virgin Gorda (great snorkeling at the Dogs or Mountain Point en route) the hard part being which anchorage to choose for your overnight stay. For quiet and tranquility choose Drake's Anchorage go ashore in the evening and walk over the hill to watch the sunset from Honeymoon Beach. If you want entertainment, Bitter End Yacht Club offers music most nights here you can re-provision your boat, visit the shops, rent a Hobie Cat, learn to windsurf , look at the sharks in their tank there is lots to do. Leverick Bay is a Pusser's Resort and has a great store. Biras Creek is for those seeking elegance and first-class service the resort has one of the best restaurants and wine cellars in the BVI (there is a dress code after 7pm).
Day 5
We at Virgin Traders know the Virgin Islands better than most and will let you into some of its secrets. Spend the morning exploring by dinghy there are many beautiful, deserted beaches and Eustatia Reef is a wonderful snorkeling site, or set sail for Monkey Point on Guana Island in time for lunch and some snorkeling. Cruise down the rugged and unspoilt North shore of Tortola and overnight in either Little Harbour or Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. Good place to sample the local lobster!
Day 6
Motor over to Sandy Cay the perfect desert island! Snorkel, swim and beachcombe then enjoy lunch before you sail to Cane Garden Bay for your overnight stop. Enjoy a great BBQ chicken and ribs dinner at Quito's and then dance to Quito and The Edge 'till the early hours! Quito is a ‘must’ if great music is your desire.
Day 7
Start thinking about home again (but not too much!). After playing on the beach at Cane Garden Bay, set course for Soper's Hole, West End or enjoy a longer run to Little Harbour, Peter Island. As you watch the sunset, promise yourself you will be back to visit the many other wonderful places in the BVI that you didn't get to see this time
Day 8
Time for one more swim then back to Nanny Cay Marina and Virgin Traders, making sure you have enough time to complete the check-in procedure at our dock. Your flights will be reconfirmed, your taxi booked and soon you'll be on your way home, already planning your return!
Charter Yachts in British Virgin Islands Itinerary
Client Testimonials
What our clients say about their charter experience.
Dear Crossed Sabre team, we were VERY happy with the entire experience and very appreciative of all that you, your crew and your chef did to accommodate our religious requirements and to provide our family with a beautiful experience. Captain Simon was the best we have had yet, and we liked our previous captain very much. We liked your calm demeanour, your humility and your genuine desire to make sure we had a great experience. We also appreciated how good you were with the children, including playing chess with them and just in general how you were very easy to speak with. All the crew were excellent and very service-oriented and super respectful. I was especially grateful for the sincere concern all the crew had to be sure our religious needs were fully met, and everyone went above and beyond in this regard, which was very much appreciated. The chef had a calm and easy demeanour and was easy to communicate with, and the meals were excellent. As for my father, it was fantastic that he was able to work out regularly with a crew member. We want to make sure you know how much we appreciated all that you and your team did for us; we were very happy with everything. We know that accommodating strict kosher requirements was not easy, but it was done very well.
They absolutely loved the boat and described it as phenomenal. The meeting with the captain at a café the day before departure was excellent and helped establish a great rapport. They loved the flexibility of having the captain tailor each day around their preferences. The boat would typically move in the morning, although some evenings they would travel as well. The food onboard was exceptional. They did not want to miss a single meal and were consistently impressed with the quality. The crew's service was a major highlight. They loved that the crew knew one another well and were all Croatian, which created a very warm and cohesive atmosphere. The crew offered two massages each day, allowing everyone to take turns enjoying them. The captain would regularly go into town to purchase fresh produce and local fish, which added a wonderful local element to the experience. One day, the captain went out diving for octopus and later enjoyed it as part of their onboard meal. Overall Takeaway: The clients were exceptionally positive about the trip, with the yacht experience, crew, flexibility, food, and personalised service standing out above everything else. They repeatedly emphasised how much they loved being onboard and how little they wanted to leave the boat.
What can we say? Unbelievably amazing experience. You are all such wonderful people whom we can now consider friends we hope to have long into the future. Thank you for sharing your hospitality and incredible country with us; we could not have asked for a better experience. We look forward to seeing you all in the very near future – in Croatia or Florida. All the very best and with much affection
To the Reverie team: We want to say a huge thank you for everything you have done for us on this trip. You are the best crew we have ever had on a yacht, hands down. Everything has been flawless. Keith’s food has been healthy, tasty, voluminous, and so varied. The toys and tenders were always ready for us when we needed them, and we loved having 3 Sea-Bobs, 3 efoils and 2 jet skis. Always charged and ready to go, from the moment we woke until we went to bed. Our rooms were cleaned so fast we often wondered if there were fairies who appeared and did it. Our washing was done and returned so quickly we wondered if we dreamed it. Service was perfect (thanks Megan and team!) - always nearby when we needed it, and invisible when we didn’t. We aren’t sure how we will survive at home, and there won’t be a drink, a cold towel and a smile waiting for us. Shane - you found us the best anchorages - exactly where we wanted to be - out of the way, out of the wind, but close to everything. We wanted adventures, and you went out of your way to source e-bikes, which ended up being a highlight. We know it wasn’t easy to find or to get them on and off the boat. The smaller things: remembering everyone’s names; the printed AllTrails maps; taking our kids jet skiing. They have all been noticed and appreciated. We know that it isn’t easy to build a team that can create such an exceptional experience. Congratulations to everyone on board - including those behind the scenes we don’t get to see as much. We would love to come back again next year - only if the crew is the same! Thanks so much!
Thank you all so much for such an amazing week! We had such a fabulous time thanks to each & everyone of you! Looking forward to seeing you in Dublin.
You guys knocked it out of the park again – we had such a super time! Thanks again to all for looking after us so well and all welcome in Dublin at any time!
