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Sail the British Virgin Islands
offered by supplier M14399 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
- 7
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 8
people
Destination(s):
British Virgin Is.
Specialty Categories:
Boating and Sailing
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 12000 Pound Sterling (GBP)
Maximum Per Person Price: 12000 Pound Sterling (GBP)
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What the Côte d'Azur is to seeing and being seen, the British Virgin Islands are to lying back and taking it easy. This is a part of the world to escape to when you really want to do as little as possible - even the winds move at a gentle pace! If you dream of desert islands, silver sand and funky beach bars with names like the Soggy Dollar or Bomba's Shack, then this is the place for you. With sixty islands, only fifteen of which are inhabited, and hundreds of secret bays and hidden coves, there's plenty to explore.
There are also many reefs and old wrecks with pirate legends in abundance! Diving is easy to arrange and you can be picked up directly from your yacht before spending a morning sightseeing beneath the waves.
Many people find the proximity of the islands appealing as passages between them can take as little as half an hour and rarely more than two or three hours. Combined with its light, predictable winds and calm seas this makes the BVIs an ideal destination for those who really want to chill.
Who needs an itinerary? Yacht charters normally start in Tortola, as this is near to the airport. Other than that, all you need is a rough idea of what you want to see and do, final decisions can wait until morning! To give you some ideas, here are a few highlights:
Tortola is the hub of the chain of islands and the largest at 21.5 square miles, its Cane Garden Bay is a crescent-shaped beach and anchorage with many bars and restaurants to enjoy. Virgin Gorda is the third largest island and is home to The Baths, where huge boulders provide a myriad of rock pools & secret beach walks.
Norman Island is reputedly the site of buried treasure as 15th century documents link it with Spanish galleons and pirating. It has also been suggested as the prototype for 'Treasure Island' - you'll want to believe this after exploring the underwater Treasure Caves off Treasure Point.
The wreck of the RMS Rhone, which sank in 1867, is one of the most extraordinary dive sites in the Caribbean and is just off Peter Island. For deserted beaches that are reputed to be the loveliest in the Caribbean head to Anegada, a coral island lying only 28 ft above sea level and famous for its fresh lobster. Jost Van Dyke is equally famous for its rum, as well as its bars which include Foxy's Tamarind Bar and the Soggy Dollar (home of the 'Painkiller' cocktail). Nearby Sandy Cay is real desert island material and Prickly Pear Island has some of the most stunning beaches which are only accessible from the sea.
Imagine a luxury cruise in the Caribbean...1st class cuisine...VIP accommodation...an itinerary of desert islands, funky beach bars, and unrivalled water sports. Now imagine that you have the entire cruise to yourself! Expert crew to attend to your every need, and Captain answering directly to you - you decide the itinerary, you set the pace. If you find that ideal secret bay, that hidden cove; there is no need to rush - just call up your Captain and tell him you've decided to stay put for the rest of the week!
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
The prices are per boat, and depend on the type of boat that you choose.
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