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Suggested 7 day Itinerary around the
British Virgin Islands
There are many different ways to explore the British Virgin Islands on your
yacht. The following is just an example of the places you might visit on
the way. Before each charter, we will give you an individual chart briefing
so that you have the opportunity to discuss where you would like to go,
and then we will customize our chart briefing to suit your requirements.
Mooring buoys are available in many locations, and remember to call ahead
of time on your VHF Radio to book in at restaurants for dinner.
If you would like to do some advance planning, ask us to send you the
latest edition of the Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands ($25 inc P&P).
This invaluable book shows aerial photos of all the anchorages, tells
you about the restaurant and shore-side facilities, and has many other
useful tips and information. It also contains a fold-out chart so that
you can log your trip and keep it as a souvenir.
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 please). 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 (get there early) 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!
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 or look at the sharks in their tank.
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
know this area 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 beachcomb
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 until 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 our base at Nanny Cay Marina , making sure
you have enough time to complete the check-in procedure at our dock. Your
flights will be reconfirmed, your taxi already booked and soon you'll
be on your way home, already planning your return!
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