Plan Your
BVI Charter

Captain's Tip

Fly straight into the BVI and skip the St. Thomas ferry. Beef Island (EIS) sits on Tortola's east tip beside Trellis Bay, with Cape Air, interCaribbea…

Beach bar a short walk from the terminal at Trellis Bay — an easy first or last BVI meal.

Espresso, smoothies and sandwiches by the airport — grab breakfast before a crew change.

Well-stocked market right by the airport — produce, deli, wine and ice for a first provision.

The BVI's largest supermarket, ~25 min by taxi — best for a full big-shop on arrival.

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Your charter base. Check in with MarineMax, do the boat walkthrough, and provision at RiteWay (5-min walk) before casting off. This is your best full-…

Marina-side bar & restaurant — live music Thursdays, great rum, local seafood.

Espresso, fresh pastries and breakfast right on the dock — fuel for departure day.

Walk off the dock for cold Caribs and good pub grub with boats everywhere.

Full supermarket a 5-min walk from the slips — the classic charter provisioning stop.

Pre-order online and have a full provision dropped to your boat before you sail.

On-site chandlery for ice, fishing gear, snorkel kit and last-minute boat bits.

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The legendary pirate island, an easy first sail south. The sea caves are unmissable — dinghy over and swim through with a waterproof light. The Indian…

An 85-ft schooner anchored in The Bight — cold painkillers and legendary party vibe.

Beach restaurant ashore — wood-fired grill, fresh lobster, anchorage views.

Small shop ashore for ice, water, snacks and souvenirs — provision before you arrive.

Three sea caves at water level with tarpon schools — magical in morning calm.

Four volcanic pinnacles draped in coral — turtles almost guaranteed.

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Short sail from Norman. The Cooper Island Beach Club has the BVI's best artisanal rum collection and the reef starts right off the beach. A side trip…

Award-winning eco-resort restaurant — fresh fish, housemade ice cream, world-class rum bar.

Resort boutique with ice, cold drinks, snacks and its own bottled rum — top up only.

Healthy coral garden off the beach — octopus regularly under the ledges.

The rocky point at the edge of Manchioneel Bay — sea turtles, rays and schooling fish over healthy coral. Easy dinghy snorkel.

1867 Royal Mail Ship — huge intact hull, nurse sharks, incredible soft coral.

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Arrive before 10am to beat the charter fleet to the boulder grottos — a UNESCO-recognised natural wonder. Spanish Town is a short hop for a proper gro…

Hilltop restaurant with a pool and sweeping views — great breakfast and lunch.

Beach bar right at the trailhead — burgers, rotis and the coldest beer after the boulders.

Famous piña coladas and toasted sandwiches under the trees by the Baths entrance.

Virgin Gorda's main supermarket — full grocery a short taxi from the Baths dinghy dock.

Gourmet market in Spanish Town — deli, cheese, wine and prepared meals for the boat.

Granite boulders forming hidden sea grottos — tidal pools, arches, crystal water.

Calm cove at the end of the boulder trail — clear water and reef fish.

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Friendly marina resort at the entrance to North Sound. Fuel up, provision at the well-stocked market, then head up the hill to Hog Heaven for panorami…

Casual marina restaurant with Michael Beans' popular live show most nights.

Hilltop BBQ bar above the marina — panoramic views across North Sound and the whole BVI.

Well-stocked marina grocery — produce, ice, wine and chandlery with fuel dock.

Protected reef off the sound's mouth — pristine coral and huge fish diversity.

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A huge protected sound ringed with bars and resorts — the social heart of the eastern BVI. Provision at Leverick Bay Market, sundowner at Saba Rock, d…

Tiny private island with free dinghy dock — fresh lobster, rum bar, unbeatable sunset.

The BVI's storied sailing club, rebuilt post-Irma — live music nightly, great restaurant.

Boat-access luxury resort at Virgin Gorda's eastern tip — Nova fine dining, a beach club and Pizza Pesca.

Waterfront restaurant at Biras Creek in North Sound — wood-fired Caribbean plates and sunset cocktails.

Intimate chef's-counter omakase sushi experience at Biras Creek — reserve ahead.

Casual waterfront café — best breakfast in the sound, good wraps and salads.

Marina restaurant with Michael Beans' show — Hog Heaven up the hill has the BVI's best view.

Well-stocked marina grocery with a fuel dock — produce, ice, wine, chandlery next door.

Branch of the VG supermarket near the Gun Creek dinghy dock — solid full provision.

Rocky islets between VG and Tortola — spotted eagle rays are common.

Protected reef off the sound's mouth — pristine coral and clouds of fish.

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A unique pairing: tiny 4-acre Marina Cay (made famous by Robb White's 'Our Virgin Island' and home to a great Pusser's bar) beside the full-service Sc…

On the dock of a tiny island — famous rum, grilled fish and an unforgettable setting.

Elevated BVI dining (Donovan's Reef & Tierra Tierra) with marina views and a spa on-site.

Resort marina market — provisions, ice, wine and grab-and-go right on the dock.

Healthy reef on the island's east side — diverse fish and good coral coverage.

Calm, clear shallows around the cay — ideal for an easy morning snorkel.

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The birthplace of the Painkiller (Soggy Dollar Bar, 1971). There's no dock — you swim ashore through the surf and order with sand between your toes. A…

The original home of the Painkiller — swim-up bar on a perfect crescent of sand.

Friendly White Bay bar with great rum punch and conch fritters.

Laid-back beach shack for tacos, cold beer and shade between swims.

Uninhabited NPS islet east of JVD — pristine reef wraps it, turtles and rays, no crowds.

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JVD's main harbour and a calmer overnight than White Bay. Foxy's has been an institution since 1968 — famous BBQ nights, live music and a guest book s…

Foxy Callwood's legendary bar since 1968 — BBQ nights, live music, 50+ years of history.

Home-style West Indian cooking — fresh grilled lobster brought whole to your table.

Pizza, pasta and famous breakfasts with a pirate theme and strong coffee.

Great Harbour's marina — moorings, fuel dock and dockside provisioning: ice, water, cold drinks and groceries.

Great Harbour's small markets for ice, water, eggs and basic groceries to top up.

Dramatic drop-offs with lobster under the ledges — usually uncrowded.

A picture-perfect sand islet with reef around the edges — pure desert-island swim.

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Tortola's most beautiful beach — a kilometre of white sand backed by green hills. Quito Rymer, a local legend, plays most nights. Walk to the Callwood…

Quito Rymer performs most nights — fresh fish and cocktails on Tortola's finest beach.

Right on the beach — Caribbean fusion, full rum bar and a lively crowd.

Classic beach bar with conch, ribs and a famous gift shop — toes in the sand.

Small beachside market for ice, drinks, eggs and basics on the north shore.

Centuries-old distillery at the edge of the bay — taste and stock up on local rum.

Calm fringing reef along the bay edge — easy morning snorkel before heading back.

Remote west-end beach with clear water and a fringing reef — worth the dinghy ride.

Captain's Tip

Your charter base. Check in with MarineMax, do the boat walkthrough, and provision at RiteWay (5-min walk) before casting off. This is your best full-…

Marina-side bar & restaurant — live music Thursdays, great rum, local seafood.

Espresso, fresh pastries and breakfast right on the dock — fuel for departure day.

Walk off the dock for cold Caribs and good pub grub with boats everywhere.

Full supermarket a 5-min walk from the slips — the classic charter provisioning stop.

Pre-order online and have a full provision dropped to your boat before you sail.

On-site chandlery for ice, fishing gear, snorkel kit and last-minute boat bits.

Captain's Tip

Fly straight into the BVI and skip the St. Thomas ferry. Beef Island (EIS) sits on Tortola's east tip beside Trellis Bay, with Cape Air, interCaribbea…

Beach bar a short walk from the terminal at Trellis Bay — an easy first or last BVI meal.

Espresso, smoothies and sandwiches by the airport — grab breakfast before a crew change.

Well-stocked market right by the airport — produce, deli, wine and ice for a first provision.

The BVI's largest supermarket, ~25 min by taxi — best for a full big-shop on arrival.