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When it comes to Caribbean sailing, there is nowhere better than the British Virgin Islands for your first or your fifteenth holiday!
This legendary cruising area enjoys comfortable trade winds and line-of-sight sailing in crystal clear waters with plenty of sunshine year round. It is one of the finest and safest sailing areas in the world. Our Tortola base - perfectly placed for exploring the islands - offers an extensive range of yachts and catamrans from 30ft to 52ft and two flotillas for a sociable introduction to island cruising, Caribbean-style. Itinerary at a glance
Day 1 - Hodges Creek Marina
Day 2 - Norman Island
Day 3 - Marina Cay
Day 4 - Virgin Gorda
Day 5 - Cane Garden Bay
Day 6 - Jost Van Dyke
Day 7 - Hodges Creek Marina
The protected harbour of Hodges Creek Marina, Maya Cove on the south eastern shore of Tortola is an ideal starting point for your holiday. Just a ten minute taxi ride from the airport, it is by far the best located and best equipped charter base on the island.
For watersports and diving, Last Stop Sports and Blue Water Diving can help with all of your equipment rentals. Sunsail clients can also obtain a special discount for diving with Sail Caribbean.
Hodges Creek Marina
Hodges Creek has a full service marina with fuel, water, ice, laundry and shower facilities. For provisioning, The Ample Hamper located at the top of our docks takes care of your every need. There are a number of restaurants at the marina, Calamaya is a new waterfront restaurant offering Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner and Pelicans Café, just a short dinghy ride or walk away, is ideal for a snack or cocktail to set the tone for your sailing holiday.
Norman Island
Known as "Treasure Island", Norman Island is steeped in history and legends of pirates and buried treasure - something to think about as you snorkel the caves just outside The Bight.
Marina Cay
Marina Cay is a tiny island off Tortola, protected by a reef which offers you some fantastic snorkelling. There is a Pussers restaurant should you choose to relax with a drink and dine ashore.
Virgin Gorda
Most visitors to Virgin Gorda come to swim at The Baths, a unique rock formation with an exciting walk through the pools and caves to Devil's Bay.
Cane Garden Bay
One of the more beautiful anchorages on Tortola, with its white sandy beach and palm trees stretching the length of the bay. There are bars and restaurants as well as a small supermarket and bakery.
Jost Van Dyke
Named after a Dutch pirate, this unspoilt, secluded island provides a number of perfect anchorages for visiting yacht people. Great Harbour has local shops, restaurants and bars including the famous Foxy's Tamarind Bar and Grill. White Bay has a beautiful white sandy beach ideal for a lunch stop.
Hodges Creek Marina
Hodges Creek has a full service marina with fuel, water, ice, laundry and shower facilities. For provisioning, The Ample Hamper located at the top of our docks takes care of your every need. There are a number of restaurants at the marina, Calamaya is a new waterfront restaurant offering Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner and Pelicans Café, just a short dinghy ride or walk away, is ideal for a snack or cocktail to set the tone for your sailing holiday.
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