A Sample Itinerary
We can do what we want, when we want, but here is just a fun rough plan of our 7 day adventure.
Arrival Day
Crew members will be arriving in the BVI at different times, when you get here, we'll be spending the night on the boat at the Marina.
DAY 1
So many islands to chose from - which one first?? Probably the best bet for a brilliant introduction to the Caribbean is to go to Norman Island and anchor in The Bight. Here you will find the floating pirate ship "William Thornton" where you can have a beer or a body shot, depending on the mood you are in! Also here is "Pirates Cove" a great little restaurant on the beach that is a great place to hang out with your toes dabbling in the warm water, and a frozen cocktail in your hand. Norman Island is Robert Louis Stevenson's inspiration for his book "Treasure Island". Apparently treasure was found here in the cave - The Caves on the island make for amazing snorkeling.
DAY 2
A short beat up the Sir Francis Drake Channel takes you past Salt Island. Here you can pick up the National Parks moorings and either dive or snorkel the wreck of the Royal Steamship Rhone, a relic of the hurricane of 1867. Then onto Cooper Island, where you can anchor up in front of the beach club bar and restaurant. Cooper's island is one of the most picturesque islands, known for it's beautiful sunsets and delicious drink "Cooper's Dream".
DAY 3
On to Trellis Bay, a well protected natural safe harbor where you'll find Marina Cay (pronounced "key"), featuring Pussers that is good for happy hour and casual dining. Marina Cay is small but has beautiful walking trails. It's a must-stop on the BVI adventure.
DAY 4
Sail to the Baths, one of the most unique natural formations in the BVI. Consisting of thousands of smooth boulders, some as big as a house, strewn along the beach on the southern tip of Virgin Gorda. You can explore the many gaps that open into massive rocky grottos filled with sea water. North of the Bath's is the Bitter End Yacht Club, Saba Rock and Leverick Bay- all offering good restaurants and makes for a great anchorage for the night. Leverick Bay has a laundromat which may come in handy right about now. There is also a store at Bitter End for replenishing the beer and ice if needed.
DAY 5
This is longest sailing day - we go from the North side of the BVI to the far south at Jost Van Dyke (pronounced "Yost"). This is a great time to stop at a random deserted beach along the way. Jost Van Dyke offers a few famous drinking establishments in 3 different bays. The Soggy Dollar and Ivan's Stress Free Bar (where country singer Kenny Chesney made the music video for No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem). Foxy's and Sydney's are also great places to visit. Overall, Jost Van Dyke is a lot of fun anyplace you go.
DAY 6
We Before heading to Cane Garden Bay, we'll stop at the quintessential small island, Sandy Spit. It's a tiny island with a great beach to play on. A short sailing day, Cane Garden Bay offers a great beach, shopping, a number of beach bars/restaurants and you can even go farther in, rent a cab and explore more of the main island of Tortola.
DAY 7
Enjoy the sunrise over the hills of Cane Garden Bay, take an early morning swim or snorkel and then weigh anchor for a short sail to the Marina docks. Now that was a week well spent!
Cooper Island
Dinner on the boat
Marina Cay
The Baths
Bitter End Yacht Club and Saba Rock
Ivan's Stress Free Bar
Sydney's
Sandy Spit Island
Cane Garden Bay
