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Over 10 nights, you will explore the jewels of the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Sailing from Nanny Cay on Tortola, you will discover Anegada's beautiful flora and fauna, the dramatic boulders at The Baths on Virgin Gorda, and relax at Soggy Dollar Bar while sampling local specialties. Whether you are travelling as a family, a group of friends, or a couple, there is something for everyone to discover.
Flamingos on Anegada, British Virgin Islands
Granite boulder pools at The Baths, Virgin Gorda
Foxy's beach bar, Jost Van Dyke
Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
White Bay, Jost Van Dyke
Explore Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke in this 10-night flotilla holiday, available for just 2 weeks on 20th January and 31st January 2027. Contact our team today to book your place now.
Please Note: All routes may vary due to weather conditions & other factors.
Embarkation is at Nanny Cay, a full-service marina on Tortola's south coast with on-site provisioning and waterfront restaurants.
Start the day by meeting Helen & Harley and the rest of the flotilla, and join the welcome briefing. Sailing south, stop for a snorkel at The Indians, four rock pinnacles rising from the seabed, or pull up at the floating Willy T for lunch. The Bight is a natural harbour in a well-sheltered bay full of history.
Sail east towards Virgin Gorda, stopping at The Baths for the famous granite boulders and tidal pools, or at the Dog Islands for some of the best snorkelling in the BVI. The Bitter End Yacht Club in the North Sound has a choice of restaurants, beach bars and various watersports activities.
Anegada is home to a colony of wild flamingos and a legendary beach-grilled lobster dinner, which is not to be missed. Moorings and anchorage are available at Setting Point.
A day at your own pace. Stay on Anegada to hire a jeep or scooter and explore Loblolly Bay and the salt ponds where the flamingos gather, or sail back towards Virgin Gorda for more time at the Bitter End Yacht Club or a Jungle Bird at Saba Rock as the sun goes down.
A relaxed marina and resort tucked into the western side of North Sound, and a good place to take on water and re-provision. There is a pool, spa and hillside restaurant with views across the sound.
A tiny eight-acre island, sheltered by a reef and best known as the setting for Robb White's Our Virgin Island. There is excellent swimming and snorkelling and another opportunity to visit The Baths or the Dog Islands on the way if you missed them.
Round the top of Tortola to one of the Caribbean's classic vistas, a palm-fringed bay backed by picturesque, green hills. There is the option of a tour of the Callwood Rum Distillery, one of the oldest continuously operating distilleries in the Caribbean.
Jost Van Dyke is home to the most famous beach bars in the islands. Stop off at the Soggy Dollar for the famous painkiller, so named because there is no dock and you swim ashore!
Your second free day. Sail to Diamond Cay at the northeastern tip of Jost Van Dyke for Foxy's Taboo and the walk to the Bubbly Pool, a natural rock pool that froths as the Atlantic swell pushes through. Or head back to White Bay and the Soggy Dollar for one more afternoon of relaxation before heading back to Nanny Cay ready for disembarkation.
A final sail back across to Nanny Cay for disembarkation.
Please note that all routes may vary due to weather conditions and other factors. Your lead crew will confirm the day's plan each morning.
Helen and Harley are not only our most experienced flotilla leaders, but they are also two of the most trusted and beloved members of the Nautilus family. With years of sailing expertise across the Mediterranean and beyond, they bring a rare combination of professionalism, calm confidence, and genuine warmth to every voyage.
Helen and Harley have extensive knowledge of the BVIs and a passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences. In addition, their meticulous approach to navigation, safety, and seamanship creates a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
The British Virgin Islands are a fantastic place to experience a sail and stay holiday. With daily flights, you can really make the most of your time in the Caribbean and combine a yacht charter with a hotel stay in the BVI or even Antigua.
The best time to experience everything the BVI has to offer is November through to May, with temperatures between 28°C and 30°C and constant warm tradewinds at 10-20 knots providing excellent sailing. Hotels, restaurants and bars that are closed throughout the hurricane season (June to October) reopen at the end of October/beginning of November so if visiting between November and May you can be sure that you will be able to visit the top spots in the British Virgin Islands whilst on your yacht charter.
The peak season is December through to April with warm weather and steady winds. It is a lively atmosphere, especially during the festive period with lots of parties and celebrations.
The high season is from February to March, with warm, dry weather and reliable trade winds the sailing conditions are perfect.
The season begins to slow in May - June though the waters are still warm but the winds much milder
Fall (September - November)
This is the tail end of hurricane season, it is fairly quiet during this time but the weather is wetter and there is still a chance a hurricane could affect your charter.
The most cost-effective time
The most cost-effective time to visit is between March and May as they precede the hurricane season. Good travel insurance covering adverse weather conditions such as hurricanes is advised.
The British Virgin Islands see warm temperatures year-round averaging 28-31ºC throughout the year.
The hottest months are August and September when the waters are at their warmest.
It should be noted it is hurricane season between June and October.
The wettest and most humid months are September and October.
Virgin Gorda because you have the iconic Baths, North Sound and some fantastic beaches.
The official currency of the British Virgin Islands is the US Dollar (USD).
As a British Overseas Territory, British Pounds (GBP) were used in the British Virgin Islands once upon a time but the switch was made to US Dollars in 1959.
ATMs are available in the major towns and tourist centres and most larger establishments accept credit or debit cards. Some establishments may not accept American Express. It is recommended to keep cash on you to use at smaller establishments and shops and for taxi rides and tips etc.
A mooring buoy is currently about US$40-55 per night, to dock in a harbour or at a hotel pontoon, prices range from US$100-300 per night, depending on the size of your yacht and the destination.
Although useful to have one, a sailing license, certificate or qualification is not required for a BVI yacht charter, however, our partners will need to see a complete sailing resume.
The sailing resume for a BVI Yacht Charter must demonstrate experience as a skipper of a similar type and size (within five feet) of the yacht as the one you are looking to charter. The experience should also be recent and the company will look for experience within the last five years.
The cost of your yacht charter depends on several factors:
The type and size of the yacht you book will dictate the price. 1 week for a bareboat BVI yacht charter on a 2-cabin monohull starts around £300/$370 per day in low season whereas 1 week on a luxury crewed catamaran in high season could be upwards of £5500/$7350 per day. These are the 2 extremes of the scale for a 1 week charter and we offer plenty of choices in between.
1 week is a popular choice for the length of sailing vacation amongst our American sailors and makes the perfect getaway. However, a longer charter of around 10-14 days, which is more popular with our British and European clients and will give you more time to explore all the BVI has to offer and presents you the chance to be slightly more adventurous in your itinerary. We have a range of offers that can be tailored to your timescale.
Lower-priced yacht charters are available in the low season of July to October and mid-season May to June, November to January (excluding Christmas and New Year) with prices peaking in the high season from February to April and Christmas and New Year.
Don't have any sailing experience? No problem! We offer several skippered and crewed options so you can enjoy the yachting lifestyle without the stress. From a simple skippered yacht to fully crewed options, we can arrange a charter to suit your needs.
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