Join your yacht from the island of Tortola and set off to orgeous Guana Island. She may be small but it’s an epic ecological reserve brimming with endemic wildlife, gauzy blue waters, and near perfect beaches. Considered to be the most private and exclusive of the BVI islands, the landscape that coats Guana is as lush as can be – all tropical green foliage and flamingos. There’s incredible hiking for those wanting to explore the cool interiors and several palm thronged beaches to choose from.
Along with flamingos you can make friends with the local donkeys, sunbathe alongside tortoises and watch giant iguanas move slowly into the shade of the trees. Free from any kind of commercialism, Guana Island is as close to untouched Caribbean as you can get.
The third largest island of the BVI, is located at about 12 miles from Tortola, on the western side of Aguilla. The name Virgin Gorda is said to have been given by Christopher Columbus, who thought the shape of the island resembled a woman lying on her side, giving rise to the name “Fat Virgin”. This is the quintessential Caribbean destination, with natural beauty, national parks, unspoiled beaches, safe anchorages & quiet coves for you to explore. One of the island’s most well known attractions is “The Baths”, which are an unusual geological formation of huge granite boulders lying on the beach, which form scenic grottos and pools.
Sailors will be sure they have entered seventh heaven when gliding through the emerald waters of the Virgin Gorda Sound. A yachting paradise, the North Sound is a bright body of water that sits at the northeast of the island and is surrounded by islands that share the same reef complex – creating a calm and protected oasis for all manner of wildlife and watersports.
First class anchorages can be found throughout the Virgin Gorda Sound and there’s always the unbridled delight of heading to the famous Baths close by. Days are balmy and filled with yacht club lunches, snorkelling trips, beach snoozes, kayak adventures, fresh seafood suppers, and sundowners to the soundtrack of the whispering Caribbean Sea.
Anegada is a coral island and the northernmost island of the BVI group. It should not be missed thanks to its beautiful white sand beaches, quaint beach shacks, and the large horseshoe shaped reef that protects its immaculate shores. This unique island is the only inhabited island in the British Virgin Islands that is not volcanic – this low lying island, with a highest point of only 28 ft (8.5m), is made up of coral and limestone and is surrounded by one of the world’s largest reefs. The island is also known for its large salt ponds which used to be home to thousands of flamingos which were caught for food and their feathers during the 19th & 20th centuries. They have recently been re-introduced to the island and the population is flourishing. Anegada also boasts several species of turtles and the endangered rock iguana.
Peter Island lies 4 kilometers from the island of Tortola, and is a hotspot for Caribbean luxury charters. It is the largest private island in the BVI. As it is largely underdeveloped, featuring only one hotel, you can enjoy nature trails and walks to discover the wonderful fauna & flora, and enjoy the idyllic Deadman’s Bay beach. You will also be able to spot various species of turtle around the island and dive or snorkel to discover the beauty offered by the surorundings.
Norman Island is on the edge of the Frances Drake Channel, lying close to Tortola and Peter Island, and part of the British Virgin Islands. Legend has it that treasure is buried here and was perhaps the island behind Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Bight is one of the most scenic harbours, offering over 100 moorings and is an ideal spot from where you can dive and snorkel, or set off on some fantastic hiking trails. Any stop here is not complete without a visit to Pirates Bight oceanfront, pavilion style beach club & restaurant.
Splash in the sea, soak up the flaming sunsets, and snorkel your way through shimmering coral gardens as you fall into island time on Cooper Island. This 480 acre island is home to a private resort and marina perched on Manchioneel Bay. There’s a beach for sprawling, a coast for kayaking, a rum bar for rocking up in the twinkling evenings, and everything you need to make it a magical mooring.
The eco resort that occupies Cooper Island is all barefoot bliss, but even beyond the retreat walls, the island is pure sailors bliss. Just opposite you can find Wreck Alley – a popular diving site in the BVI for those who love exploring sunken shores.
Return to Tortola to disembark. Tortola is the largest island of the British Virgin Islands, and is one of the best known yacht spots in the Caribbean. The busy harbour is the charter boat capital of the Caribbean and with good reason – along with some interesting ruins and the fabulous National Park at the top of Mount Sage, Tortola offers spectacular powdery white, sandy beaches offering wonderful snorkeling opportunities with fantastic restaurants & bars which serve local brew.
63m • Feadship • 12 guests • $465,000 p/w
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126 New King’s Road • London • SW6 4LZ • UK
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