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British Virgin Islands / Day Sails/Boat Trips

By James Henderson

The BVIs has some of the best day sails in the Caribbean. Of course it has some of the best sailing to begin with, but there is also good variety, from day snorkelling and lunch trips or a full-on sail across to Anegada and a party cruise on a large catamaran or a sunset cruise. There are monohull yachts, powerboats, wooden pirate boats and luxury catamarans (the big advantage of the multihulls over mono-hulls is the deck space and the stable platform, which may also be appealing anyone thinking they may suffer from seasickness). Drinks and meals are generally included, and on day cruises there is usually the chance to snorkel or swim with turtles.

If you do not want to be out on the water for too long, then you might choose a power boat, which tend to offer half day trips. Because of their speed they can go farther afield, to places that the sailing yachts do not normally reach. On full day charters, however, they do offer lunch and drinks like the sailing yachts. Finally, if you would like to customize your own snorkelling or day motor boat trip, this is also possible through a couple of companies that provide captained motor boats. You decide where you want to go and you head off.

Tortola

Day sails in Tortola include:

Kuralu Charters, Sopers Hole - Kuralu, a catamaran, has a number of itineraries that take guests to Sandy Spit and Jost van Dyke or to Norman Island’s Caves or the Indians. If there are eight of you, you can charter the whole cat and sail for Cooper Island or charter for up to three nights as a stay sail combination with a villa. Always fun, good value for money with a decent lunch and excellent rum punch. Family run by Gary and Clare Cottreau.

White Squall II, Village Cay Marina - A classic old wooden hulled sailing yacht, White Squall II offers trips either to the Baths on Virgin Gorda with a stop at Cooper Island, or a sail to the Caves at Norman Island and a stop in the Bight at Norman Island.

Patouche Charters, Road Harbour - Both power and sail charters, to the islands in the chain and farther afield to Virgin Gorda. Sail charters are aboard a 48’ catamaran, with a well-informed in-water snorkel guide. They also have a 28’ Bertram.

King Charters, Nanny Cay Marina - A luxurious charter aboard a 50’ motoryacht. They can reach areas not normally covered by the sailboats, including the Bath, the North Sound and Anegada as well as the usual Norman Island and Cooper Island. Smaller groups can be taken aboard one of the company’s fleet of 30’ power boats.

For captained excursions, try Sail Caribbean Divers at Hodges Creek Marina.

Virgin Gorda

Day sails in Virgin Gorda include:

Lady Kelzie, Yacht Harbour - The nicest of the vessels available for charter in the BVI. A 56’ Sunseeker kept in pristine condition, Lady Kelzie specializes in customized trips, for day, evening or short term charters.

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Looking for inspiration?

  1. Charter a yacht and sail by day, bar hop at night
  2. Marvel at the massive boulders at The Baths, Virgin Gorda
  3. Chill out at the Fireball Full Moon Party, Trellis Bay
  4. Enjoy a beach villa holiday with the family
  5. Scuba Dive Sir Francis Drake Channel

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