British Virgin Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary
Seven Days of Island-Hopping Through the BVI
The British Virgin Islands were made to be explored by water. Sheltered channels and steady trade winds connect an extraordinary collection of islands, each with its own character, from the dramatic granite formations of Virgin Gorda to the low, coral shores of Anegada and the laid-back beaches of Jost Van Dyke.
Here, a single day can take you from a quiet morning snorkel to an afternoon sail, a barefoot drink on the beach, and dinner beneath the stars. The distances are short enough to leave room for spontaneity, whether that means lingering over lunch, finding a secluded anchorage, or following the wind somewhere unexpected.
Every charter is shaped by the weather, the tides, and the interests of the guests onboard. While no two voyages are exactly alike, the itinerary below offers an example of what a week sailing through the British Virgin Islands can look like. Stops, activities, and timing can be tailored to your group’s needs and wishes, while weather and local conditions may also shape the route along the way. Each day brings another island, another anchorage, and another reason to stay on the water a little longer.
Begin Among the Boulders of Virgin Gorda
Day 1
Your journey begins in Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda, with one of the British Virgin Islands' most remarkable landscapes waiting just down the coast. At The Baths, enormous granite boulders create a maze of passages, pools, and hidden spaces along the shoreline. Hike through the formations, snorkel the surrounding water, and make your way to the sands of Devil's Bay.
From there, settle into the slower rhythm of island life at Savannah Bay or Valley Trunk Bay. Walk the beach, snorkel the reef, then close out your first day with cocktails and dinner aboard your yacht or a meal ashore at CocoMaya.
Explore North Sound
Day 2
Sail north toward one of the BVI's great cruising grounds, where bays, islands, and waterfront destinations make North Sound a place worth exploring at your own pace.
Spend the day at Saba Rock or Leverick Bay, get out on the water for kiteboarding or snorkeling, or head up to Hog Heaven for sweeping views across the islands. Bitter End Yacht Club and the Marina Village at Oil Nut Bay offer more opportunities to step ashore, while Eustatia Island provides a quieter alternative for those drawn to a secluded anchorage.
Escape to Anegada
Day 3
Leave Virgin Gorda behind for the sail to Anegada, a low-lying coral island unlike anywhere else on the route. Known as “the drowned island,” Anegada trades the BVI's familiar green hills for long beaches, open horizons, and an atmosphere that feels wonderfully removed from everything else.
Once ashore, rent a scooter or Jeep and explore secluded beaches like Loblolly Bay. As evening settles in, experience another Anegada tradition with a fresh lobster dinner at one of the island's waterfront restaurants before returning to the yacht at Setting Point.
Find Your Own Deserted Island
Day 4
Sail back toward Sandy Spit and Sandy Cay, where brilliant blue water and white sand create the kind of deserted-island scenery that barely looks real.
Step ashore, swim, or simply spend the afternoon doing very little at all. Sandy Spit offers the quintessential castaway experience, with little demanding your attention beyond the water and horizon. Later, settle in near Sandy Spit or Diamond Cay and enjoy a casual evening at Beeline Bar.
Beach Bars, Blue Water & Norman Island
Day 5
Make an early sail for Jost Van Dyke and one of the Caribbean's quintessential beach days. Drop into White Bay for a Painkiller at Soggy Dollar Bar, visit legendary Foxy's, or simply claim a stretch of sand and decide how lively — or lazy — you want the day to be.
By mid-afternoon, continue toward Norman Island for an entirely different kind of adventure. Snorkel among the coral formations at The Indians and explore The Caves before settling into the calm waters around the island for the night. For those who aren't ready for the day to end, there's Willy T's floating bar, while cocktails or dinner at The Bight offer a more relaxed alternative.
One Last Day on the Water
Day 6
Begin the final full day with a morning sail past Peter Island and a stop at Cooper Island, where the famous Rum Bar makes an easy place to linger before lunch. Then turn toward Marina Cay and Scrub Island for one last afternoon on the water.
Snorkel at Diamond Reef or trade the sea for an afternoon by the pool on Scrub Island. If your voyage happens to coincide with the full moon, the Trellis Bay Full Moon Party can make for an unforgettable final night in the islands.
Departure Day
Day 7
Wake up in Trellis Bay with Beef Island just moments away. From here, departure is remarkably simple: step ashore and take the short taxi ride to the airport for the journey home. With the airport less than five minutes from Trellis Bay, there's no need to sacrifice one last quiet morning on the water.
