Virgin Islands
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Virgin Islands Catamaran Charter Sample Itinerary
The below is a sample, some of the favourites a Virgin Islands Catamaran Charter has to offer. However, the times, adventures & itinerary can be tailored just for you! Choose your destination & we will take care of the rest. Effortless luxury!
Day 1
St. Thomas to Trunk Bay, St. John
In St. Thomas, USVI, you can shop for souvenirs inside centuries-old warehouses that used to supply sailors with molasses, rum & spices, or meander through the modern promenade at Yacht Haven Grande marina. From here, your journey is 11 nautical miles & will take 1 1/2 hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & just shy of 2 hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. After the scenic cruise to Trunk Bay, the crystal-clear waters will beckon. This is the home of the Virgin Islands National Park Underwater Snorkel Trail, with underwater signs to help you learn about the coral & more.
Day 2
St. John to Norman Island
Wake up to a leisurely breakfast onboard. The next stop will be a short journey to Soper's Hole on the island of Tortola, 5 nautical miles & will take 1 1/2 hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & less than an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Here, you will do a quick clearing in procedure to the BVIs. Once completed, it is a short tack down to Norman Island (Treasure Island). Snorkel the caves at Treasure Point or for the more adventurous, head out to the Indians - four rocky pinnacles rising straight up about 100' from the ocean floor. On land, you can hike to the top of Spy Glass hill, a known lookout point for the pirates with exceptional views, be sure to take your camera! In the Bight, where you will be anchored, perhaps a visit to The Pirates Beach bar or the infamous Willy T.
Day 3
Tortola to Peter Island
Your journey is 9 nautical miles & will take just under an hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about an 1 1/2 aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Peter Island boasts white, sandy beaches that are ideal for swimming and snorkelling, or just taking a romantic walk at the end of a fun-filled day. Dozens of scuba-diving sites are nearby, making Peter Island a must-see for anyone interested in water sports. In the evening, dine on your yacht with a private view of the coastline after the day-trippers have gone. After dinner go forward to the trampolines and count the shooting stars, making a wish on each one you see!
Day 4
Peter Island to The Baths, Virgin Gorda
Your journey is 15 nautical miles & will take 1 1/2 hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about 2 1/2 hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. The Baths are an interesting geological formation and protected National Park that make Virgin Gorda one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of the Virgin Islands. Climb and swim within formations of natural boulders that form tidal pools, tunnels, arches, and grottoes, many within view of your charter yacht’s anchoring location. Simply spectacular!
Day 5
Virgin Gorda to Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
Your journey is 15 nautical miles & will take 1 1/2 hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & about 2 1/2 hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Cane Garden Bay is home to everything from pretty beaches to restaurants and music-filled bars. A special treat here is a walk from the beach to Callwood Distillery, whose buildings are believed to date to the 1700s. Today, Callwood is one of only two rum distilleries in the British Virgin Islands, making 80-proof rum from pure sugar cane without any preservatives.
Day 6
Cane Garden Bay to Jost Van Dyke
Your journey is 5 nautical miles & will take 1 1/2 hours aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & less than an hour aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. Jost Van Dyke is home to two of the most popular beach bars in the Virgin Islands: Foxy’s on Great Harbour, and the Soggy Dollar Bar on White Bay. Few places in the world are better for sipping drinks, taking a refreshing swim, and then singing well into the night. Great Harbour is particularly popular on New Year’s Eve, when countless boaters jam the local watering holes.
Day 7
Jost Van Dyke to St. John
Your journey is 13 nautical miles & will take about an hour and 15 minutes aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & a little more than two hours aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. St. John marks your return from the BVI into the USVI with a blanket of beaches that are protected as a National Park. The parts of St. John that are developed tend to be more upscale than other island villages, with jewellery shops, fine restaurants and luxury hotels. Trunk Bay on St. John is regularly ranked on lists of the top beaches in the world.
Day 8
St. John to St. Thomas
Your journey is 10 nautical miles & will take 1 hour aboard a yacht that cruises at 10 knots & a little more than an hour and a half aboard a sailing yacht that cruises at 6 knots. The international airport on St. Thomas is within quick driving distance of your charter yacht’s marina, making transfers from the boat easy. Depending on your flight time, you can enjoy last-minute shopping or a leisurely breakfast onboard before departing at the end of a memory-filled yacht charter vacation.
