There's something in the Virgin Islands for everyone, whetheer afloat or ashore. 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.
With their bays and hidden coves, the Virgin Islands are among the world’s most beautiful sailing grounds. Each island has its own distinct personality with the only similarities being rolling green hills and magnificent views. Crystal clear waters invite diving and snorkeling along vibrant coral and the many wrecks that are home to an abundance of multi colored fish.
Virgin Islands offer all the types of yacht charter such as bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yacht charter, catamaran, sailboat, motoryacht and luxury yachts charter.

Boat rental starting point
Tortola
Whether you're an experienced sailor planning to bareboat your way from island to island, or look forward to hiring a skippered yacht, the harbor at Road Town is the perfect place to start. From Tortola 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. Some of the finest beaches in all of the Virgin Islands are located at Cane Garden Bay & Long Bay, on the north shore, and the restaurants are some of the most highly regarded in the Caribbean.

Sailing the British Virgin Isands
Jost Van Dyke: Named after a Dutch pirate, this island has beautiful secluded beaches, fabulous food, and great music.

Virgin Gorda: If you are ready for a night on shore, than the Bitter End Yacht Club located in North Sound, is a great place to get a mooring and get a room. This is the place where some of the most beautiful yachts spend time. The small deserted island of Prickly Pear is a great lunch and snorkeling spot. On the Southwest side of Virgin Gorda, Spanish Town is a popular stop over for shopping, café’s and provisions.

Anegada: There is great snorkeling with age-old shipwrecks and coral reefs. You will also find deserted beaches and one small hotel.

Norman Island: situated close to the international boundary line separating the BVI from the US Virgin Islands, it is uninhabited. The caves are one of the most popular tourist attractions in the islands. A popular overnight anchorage for the yachting community, many charterers will recall dining aboard the Willy T, sitting at the large galley table, with their feet dangling into the holds below.

Boat rental Exp. Level
From 1 - easy to 5 - very experienced: 2 - 3. The Virgin Islands are very easy for the first time charterer. The islands are all within short sails of each other (2-3 hours). Whether a seasoned sailor or a family on their first charter, you will never be bored sailing the many islands of the BVI.

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.

Weather
During the winter months; the prevailing wind is 15-20 knots from the northeast. This provides for calm pleasant conditions at anchor. On and off all winter, the winds blow at 25-30 knots for several day periods. Beginning in February and finishing in June, the winds move from a northeast direction to southeast when 10-15 knots can be expected.

Currency and Formalities
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.
Sailors must obtain a National Parks Permit, when Customs is cleared, or from the National Parks Trust Office.

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).