Island hopping in the BVIs

After your journey to the British Virgin Islands, the voyage begins on Tortola, our starting point. Once on board, you meet the crew for the days ahead. At the welcome dinner on deck, you savour your first impressions of the Caribbean.

In the morning it is finally time to cast off. The yacht leaves Tortola and sets course for Virgin Gorda. Under full sail, the route leads through the sheltered Sir Francis Drake Channel, whose calm waters offer ideal conditions for a relaxed sail. Soon the green hills of Virgin Gorda rise ahead of the bow. In the North Sound, we drop anchor in one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the Caribbean. The afternoon is all about swimming, snorkelling and unwinding, as the sun slowly sinks behind the surrounding islands.

The day begins with a plunge into the warm, crystal-clear water. Virgin Gorda delights with its lush tropical vegetation and spectacular coastal scenery. Some guests take the opportunity for an excursion ashore, while others explore the underwater world around the yacht. The sheltered bays invite you to swim and snorkel. In the evening we soak up the special atmosphere of the North Sound and enjoy another Caribbean sunset right from the deck.

Unlike the other volcanic islands of the BVI, Anegada is a flat coral island that barely rises above sea level. While under sail, the island seems to stay invisible for a long time before finally appearing on the horizon. Once at anchor, miles of sandy beaches and crystal-clear water beckon. The peace and openness of the island convey a sense of seclusion that has become rare in the Caribbean. In the evening we enjoy fresh lobster – a speciality for which Anegada is famous far beyond its shores.

After a relaxed morning we leave Anegada and sail back towards Virgin Gorda. The steady trade wind provides ideal conditions for a glorious day of sailing. Along the way, flying fish keep us company and fantastic views of the British Virgin Islands open up again and again. In the afternoon there is time for a swimming stop in a sheltered bay before we drop anchor once more and spend the evening beneath the Caribbean night sky.

The route now heads west to the island of Jost Van Dyke. The short hops between the islands make these cruising grounds especially varied. Once at anchor, we explore the island and enjoy its laid-back atmosphere. Jost Van Dyke is famous for its legendary beach bars, where sailors from all over the world gather. And of course, no visit is complete without a “Pain Killer” – the unofficial speciality of the British Virgin Islands, made with rum, fruit juices and coconut cream.

If you wish, start the morning with a swim in the turquoise water or a snorkelling tour along the coast. Afterwards there is time to explore the island or simply enjoy the peace on board. Then the sails are set one last time. The yacht sets course back to Tortola, gliding through the now-familiar islands of the British Virgin Islands. At the traditional Captain’s Dinner on the final evening, crew and guests come together once more in convivial company, relive the finest moments of the past week and raise a toast to an unforgettable voyage through the British Virgin Islands.

The voyage ends after breakfast. With unforgettable memories of turquoise bays, striking volcanic islands and relaxed days under sail, you set off for home or extend your stay in the Caribbean.