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                     British Virgin Islands    

British Virgin Islands - Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola
Yachts and Sailing Itinerary

The island of Tortola itself is a tropical wonderland with many breath-taking sights and great places to visit. A gentle cycle ride across the island (low traffic) reveals breath-taking beauty at every turn of the road. The clear crystal waters surrounding Nanny Cay make it one of the finest snorkeling and diving centers in the world. Scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, windsurfing, sailing and sightseeing - it's all here!

Rising up like green gemstones out of the sparkling deep blue sea, you immediately know why the British Virgin Islands are
 known as the "cruising capital of the Caribbean." Where the Caribbean meets the Atlantic, there's a chain of sixty islands called the British Virgin Islands. With hundreds of secret bays and hidden coves, they've been a haven for seafarers for centuries. Columbus visited and named the islands. After Columbus came the adventurers, the pirates, and the buccaneers who took refuge in the protected waters and kept guard from secluded mountain look-outs and who preyed on the Spanish galleons bound for Europe with In can gold. Some say they left buried treasure that is still there. 
British Virgin Islands Tourist Board

Today, the fine sailing and magnificent anchorages attract sailors from around the world, and most visitors still spend much of their time in or on the sea. They pull their boats into one of the marinas to eat lobster at the beach side restaurants. Or they sail through the islands to spend days as castaways on forgotten cays. It is no surprise that the British Virgin Islands is the water sports capital of the Caribbean. The British Virgin Islands hold many more attractions. There are relatively few dangerous reefs, with the exception of Anegada – a favorite spot for divers and fishermen – so

 conditions are ideal even for part-time sailors, with safe waters and a constant breeze to fill your sails. Sparkling sandy bays beneath striking cliffs are favorite stopping-off points for beach picnics or deserted beaches where you can soak up the sun or lie in the shade all day. Shady mountain trails to be hiked. Sophisticated shops. Friendly people to welcome you. And ferries to take you from one enchanted island to another.  The BVI has only 17,000 inhabitants, and more than 30 of the islets are unoccupied. Most of the population of Tortola live in and around the capital, Road Town. The other principal islands are Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost van Dyke. They can be reached by light aircraft, although the islands are also well served by ferries. Throughout the islands, beaches are splendid and the beach bars exceptional. Gourmet cuisine can be found, along with background music from steel pans and guitars. But don’t expect early-hours entertainment – except at summer festival time, when parades and parties rule Tortola.

SUGGESTED SEVEN 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.

DAY 1

After completing boat briefing, chart briefing and making sure you have everything on board you need for your cruise, depart the dock and after a short reach 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 while enjoying a sundowner.  Visit either the Billy Bones ashore, or the floating bar/restaurant the William Thornton – 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

Sail 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.

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 has a marina facility also, a good restaurant & Pussers' Company 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 Horizon Yacht Charters 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

Sail or 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!

DAY 7

Start thinking about home again (but not too much!). After playing on the beach at Cane Garden Bay, set sail for Soper's Hole, West End or enjoy a longer sail 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 Horizon Yacht Charters, 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!

DIVING THE BVI

Some of the best diving in the world is here in the British Virgin Islands, including the Wreck of the RMS Rhone, rated as one of the top ten wreck dives in the world.  Mention that you will be diving before your chart briefing and we will cover the dive sites as well with you.  Our office is located right next door to Blue Water Divers where you can rent Scuba equipment or organize "rendezvous" dives, where the dive boat will meet your yacht at anchor and pick up those wishing to dive (a perfect solution if only some of the crew want to dive).  They supply tank racks so you can safely store tanks on the yacht.  There are refill stations around the islands.