When it comes to Caribbean sailing, there is nowhere better than the Virgin Islands (BVI) : it is one of the finest and safest sailing areas in the world. The Virgin Islands are a group of small and mostly uninhabited islands. For those seeking to get away from it all, this is the place. There is no golf, no gambling, no major entertainment center, only sailing in the water with others seeking the same relaxing enjoyment, with charming local bars and restaurants on the various islands to share the passion. There is a deep sense of peace in the Virgin Islands one finds hard to forget, which keeps bringing the same people back over and over again. The waters are superb for swimming, snorkelling, diving and sailing. Most of the Virgin islands have a volcanic origin which gives character to the terrain.

Boat rental starting point
From Tortola base (BVI) - a full service marina with fuel, water, ice, laundry and shower facilities for provisioning - you can choose from an extensive range of yachts and catamarans from 30ft to 52ft and crewed boat for sailing in this legendary cruising area. Enjoys comfortable trade winds and line-of-sight sailing in crystal clear waters with plenty of sunshine year round.

Boat rental Exp. Level
From 1 - easy to 5 - very experienced: 3 - 4. We could provide a skipper service for your first day's sail from our base to familiarise the crew with the boat

Diving in the Virgin Islands
Undoubtedly among the world's greatest cruising areas, the Virgin Islands are also renowned as one of the world's top diving and snorkelling spots with a vast array of colourful tropical fish at every anchorage and the Wreck of the Rhone regarded by many as the best wreck dive in the western hemisphere.

Airport
There are plenty of regular flights to Tortola's small Beef Island Airport (BVI) from both San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Saint Thomas, USVI.

Local Language
English

Currency
US Dollars and US$ travellers cheques are used throughout the Virgin Islands (BVI & USVI). Major credit cards may be accepted in hotels, restaurants and some shops. There are many places throughout the sailing areas to exchange money from cash, Travellers Cheques and Major Credit Cards.

Strong points
Tortola and the surrounding islands are probably best experienced by boat, making it justifiably popular amongst the sailing and yachting community. Many visitors sail here from other islands or charter a boat upon arrival. Ferries transport passengers to Tortola's West End and Road Town from other Virgin Islands. There are plenty of regular flights to Tortola's small Beef Island Airport from both San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands.
Excellent infrastructures for diving and practising of other water sports in clear warm waters.
Modern infrastructure of nautical support.

Sample cruise
One week yacht charter around the Virgin Islands (BVI).

One way
Puerto Rico, Saint Thomas, St Martin

BVI yacht charter
Bareboat, Crewed Cruise
Luxury Sailing boat and Motoryacht (click here).