A 10-day BVI sailing itinerary gives your group time to visit the main islands without turning every day into a long passage. The extra nights also make it easier to keep Anegada flexible and add quieter anchorages when conditions cooperate.
This route is a planning example. Your captain may change the order, timing, or stops because of weather, swell, mooring availability, yacht speed, and guest preferences.
Plan a Tortola round trip with Norman Island, Peter or Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, North Sound, Anegada when conditions permit, Guana Island or Marina Cay, Jost Van Dyke, and a final protected anchorage near Tortola. Keep at least one day flexible.
Share your dates and guest count to start planning. Add your preferred island stops, sailing pace, cabin needs, and budget on the next step.
| Day | Primary stop | Typical travel | Best-known experience |
| 1 | Tortola | Local transfer | Boarding and first protected anchorage |
| 2 | Norman Island | 1-2 hours | The Caves and The Indians |
| 3 | Peter Island | 45-90 minutes | Deadman Bay and quiet coves |
| 4 | Salt and Cooper | 1-2 hours total | RMS Rhone area and Manchioneel Bay |
| 5 | Virgin Gorda | 1-1.5 hours | The Baths and Spanish Town |
| 6 | North Sound | 1-2 hours | Saba Rock, Bitter End, and Prickly Pear |
| 7 | Anegada | 2.5-4 hours | Beaches, flamingos, and lobster dinner |
| 8 | Jost Van Dyke | 4-6 hours | White Bay and Great Harbour |
| 9 | Sandy Spit and Guana | 1.5-2.5 hours total | Beach stop and Monkey Point |
| 10 | Tortola | 1-2 hours | Return and disembarkation |
Tortola Arrival
Settle in • Provisioning • Cane Garden Bay • Soper’s Hole • Dinner onboard
Norman Island
Snorkel The Caves • The Indians • Sunset drinks at Willy T’s
Peter Island
Deadman’s Bay • Beach lounging • Spa • Dinner under the stars
Salt Island & Cooper Island
Dive RMS Rhone • Snorkel with turtles • Cooper Island Beach Club
Virgin Gorda
Explore The Baths • Devil’s Bay • Savannah Bay • Spanish Town shops & dining
North Sound
Saba Rock • Bitter End Yacht Club • Watersports • Prickly Pear picnic
Anegada
Bike rides • Flamingos • Endless beaches • Lobster dinner
Jost Van Dyke
White Bay • Soggy Dollar Bar • Bubbly Pool • Foxy’s party
Sandy Spit & Guana Island
Beach photos • Monkey Point snorkeling • Quiet overnight anchorage
Return to Tortola
Farewell breakfast • Cane Garden Bay stroll • Smooth sail home
Board in Tortola, meet the crew, review safety procedures, and unpack. If embarkation is early enough, make a short move to a nearby protected anchorage. Otherwise, remain close to the marina and begin the route the next morning.
Timing guidance. Allow 60-90 minutes for boarding, the yacht briefing, and any final provisioning. Avoid planning a long first-day passage around flight or ferry arrival times.
Route alternative. Soper’s Hole, Nanny Cay, or another captain-approved Tortola anchorage can replace Cane Garden Bay when swell or late arrival makes the north shore impractical.
Leave after breakfast for Norman Island. Snorkel The Indians when sea conditions permit, explore The Caves, and overnight in The Bight or another protected anchorage selected by the captain.
Timing guidance. Plan roughly 1-2 hours under way, plus a separate snorkel window. Earlier arrival improves your choice of mooring and leaves time for two water stops.
Route alternative. If The Indians are too exposed, focus on The Caves or use a sheltered snorkeling site around Norman or nearby Pelican Island.
Cruise to Peter Island for swimming, beach time, paddleboarding, or a short walk. Choose Deadman Bay only when conditions and access are suitable; the captain may prefer Great Harbour or Little Harbour for the overnight.
Timing guidance. The transfer from Norman Island is often 45-90 minutes, depending on the yacht and chosen bay. Arrive before mid-afternoon if you want time ashore.
Route alternative. Stay a second night near Norman Island or use another protected Peter Island bay if the south-side swell is uncomfortable.
Depart early for the RMS Rhone area. Certified divers can arrange a guided dive with a local operator; non-divers can snorkel at a captain-approved site. Continue to Manchioneel Bay at Cooper Island for the afternoon and overnight.
Timing guidance. Allow 1-2 hours of total sailing, excluding dive or snorkel time. Reserve diving in advance and confirm rendezvous details with the operator.
Route alternative. Skip the wreck area when current, visibility, or sea state is unsuitable. Use Ginger Island, the Dogs, or another sheltered site chosen by the crew before continuing to Cooper.
Leave Cooper Island in the morning and visit The Baths during a reserved or captain-recommended access window. Continue toward Spanish Town or a suitable Virgin Gorda anchorage for the evening.
Timing guidance. The sail is commonly about 1-1.5 hours. Go early to reduce heat and crowds, and allow extra time for dinghy or taxi logistics.
Route alternative. When red-flag conditions, swell, or access restrictions affect The Baths, visit Savannah Bay, Spring Bay, Spanish Town, or continue toward North Sound.
Cruise along Virgin Gorda to North Sound. Spend the day between Saba Rock, Bitter End Yacht Club, Prickly Pear, and the yacht’s water-toy area, based on docking or mooring plans.
Timing guidance. Allow about 1-2 hours from the central Virgin Gorda area. Arrive by early afternoon for shore time and to secure the preferred overnight position.
Route alternative. Leverick Bay offers marina services and shore access. The captain can also keep the day quieter in a protected North Sound anchorage.
Make an early departure for Anegada. After arrival, use a taxi, rental vehicle, or prearranged island tour to reach Loblolly Bay, Cow Wreck Beach, or the flamingo viewing area. Reserve lobster dinner ahead in busy periods.
Timing guidance. Plan approximately 2.5-4 hours under way. Anegada’s reef approach should be made in good visibility and only at the captain’s discretion.
Route alternative. If wind, swell, visibility, or schedule makes Anegada unsuitable, add another North Sound night and visit the Dogs, Marina Cay, or Scrub Island.
Depart Anegada early for the longest passage of the itinerary. Visit White Bay in suitable daytime conditions, then move to Great Harbour or another captain-approved overnight location. Use a taxi or shore transfer if you want to combine White Bay with Foxy’s or the Bubbly Pool area.
Timing guidance. Allow roughly 4-6 hours, depending on the yacht and conditions. An early start protects beach time and avoids a late approach.
Route alternative. Break the passage near Tortola or skip Jost Van Dyke if the sea state makes the crossing uncomfortable. Great Harbour is often a more practical overnight than White Bay.
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Make a short morning stop at Sandy Spit when wind and swell allow. Continue east toward Guana Island for snorkeling at Monkey Point, subject to conditions and access, then choose a protected final-night anchorage near Tortola.
Timing guidance. Allow 1.5-2.5 hours of combined travel, not including stops. Leave Jost with enough daylight to reposition if Monkey Point is exposed.
Route alternative. Sandy Cay, Cane Garden Bay, Brewers Bay, or a protected Tortola anchorage can replace either stop. The final night should support an easy return to the charter base.
Enjoy an early breakfast and a final swim only if the yacht’s return schedule permits. Cruise to the agreed Tortola base, complete the cabin check, settle any onboard account, and disembark at the contract time.
Timing guidance. Keep the final leg to about 1-2 hours and confirm the required return time with the crew the evening before. Do not promise noon unless the charter agreement states it.
Route alternative. If the yacht is already near the base, use the extra time for a calm breakfast or brief local swim rather than adding a distant stop.
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The Anegada legs and exposed anchorages require the most flexibility. Review the BVI Trade Winds guide for seasonal planning, then allow the captain to use current marine forecasts.
If Anegada is unsuitable, add time around Virgin Gorda, North Sound, Marina Cay, Guana Island, Peter Island, or Norman Island.
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Depending on your package, it can include captain and crew, meals, drinks, water toys, fuel, and more.
Yes, crewed charters follow set routes.
Yes, most charters include masks, fins, and snorkels. Some even offer paddleboards and kayaks.
Absolutely! Your captain will work with you to tailor the route based on your preferences and conditions.
Usually, but the passage is never guaranteed.
A popular route includes Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and Norman Island.
December to April offers the best weather, calm seas, and prime sailing conditions.
Yes. Captains often reverse routes to suit weather and logistics.
Some restaurants, marinas, and activities should be arranged in advance.
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