Navigating through breathtaking uninhabited islets, bays, and islands has never been easier. After all, the Virgin Islands are also known as a “sailor’s paradise” for a good reason. Enjoy!
The British Virgin Islands
With only a 30-minute ferry ride from the USVI St.Thomas or 30-minute plane ride from San Juan we also have the British Virgin Islands. Just as exotic and beautiful, they offer their distinctive taste into the tropical world of the Caribbean.
The subtropical climate allows a mild and pleasant climate to be present throughout the year. This, together with great accessibility opens up a powerful potential for exploring BVI. Volcanic origins of over 50 islands, with paths winding through tropical beaches and verdant mountains, offer a stunning potential for an outdoor adventure. Even the rusty pirates were dazzled by the British Virgin Island’s charm and those turquoise waters and idyllic beaches soon became a notorious haunt for pirates.
But as stunning as nature is here, another key piece is the gentle and consistent tradewinds from the East that blow from 10 to 20 knots. Not only they temper down tropical heat but also deliver ideal sailing conditions. This combination of location and weather patterns makes it simple for itinerary planning and scheduling.
The subtropical climate allows a mild and pleasant climate to be present throughout the year. This, together with great accessibility opens up a powerful potential for exploring BVI. Volcanic origins of over 50 islands, with paths winding through tropical beaches and verdant mountains, offer a stunning potential for an outdoor adventure. Even the rusty pirates were dazzled by the British Virgin Island’s charm and those turquoise waters and idyllic beaches soon became a notorious haunt for pirates.
But as stunning as nature is here, another key piece is the gentle and consistent tradewinds from the East that blow from 10 to 20 knots. Not only they temper down tropical heat but also deliver ideal sailing conditions. This combination of location and weather patterns makes it simple for itinerary planning and scheduling.
There is nowhere on Earth better to take a crewed, bareboat, or cabin charter vacation than the beautiful British Virgin Islands.
How to get here
BY SEA / Private Charter
At only a 30-minute ferry ride from the USVI St.Thomas or 30-minute plane ride from San Juan. Just as exotic and beautiful, they offer their distinctive taste into the tropical world of the Caribbean.
Soper's Hole: Many visitors arriving by ferry or private boat come into Soper's Hole at Tortola's West End. This former pirate haunt, is now a sheltered yacht anchorage. It is home to Soper's Hole Marina, a picturesque marina and shopping area, which is located across the harbor from the ferry terminal on Frenchman's Cay.
Road Town: Centrally located, Road Town is the capital of Tortola and its seat of government. Here visitors will find shops, restaurants, hotels, a botanical garden and museums. Main Street, a short walk across from the ferry dock contains many shops housed in historic West Indian buildings.
Jost Van Dyke: Great Harbour is a picture postcard pretty bay lined with beachside bars and several shops. For those entering at this sand-rimmed harbour, shoes are not required.
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour: Virgin Gorda is an island gem, which boasts some of the BVI's most beautiful beaches, including the famed Baths; the Coppermine historic site and Gorda Peak National Park. Restaurants, shops and other businesses are walking distance from the Yacht Harbour.
Gun Creek: Located in Virgin Gorda's North Sound, Gun Creek is the BVI's newest port of entry. A number of luxury resorts and a new mega yacht marina are among the Sound's many attractions.
BY AIR
Terrence B. Lettsome Airport: The Territory's main airport is located on Beef Island; it is connected to Tortola by the Queen Elizabeth II bridge. It borders the popular yachting anchorage of Trellis Bay, where travelers can connect to ferries to nearby islands including Scrub, Marina Cay and Virgin Gorda. The airport's hours of operation are from 7am – 10 pm.
Virgin Gorda International Airport: This small airport has a dirt airstrip and is set along Virgin Gorda's scenic east shore in The Valley. It is open to most commercial airlines – private planes must seek permission to land from the Air Safety Support International. Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset.
Auguste George Airport: A mere 28 feet above sea level Anegada and is the BVI's only coral atoll. The airport is centrally located on this small beach-ringed island. Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset.
BY SEA / Private Charter
At only a 30-minute ferry ride from the USVI St.Thomas or 30-minute plane ride from San Juan. Just as exotic and beautiful, they offer their distinctive taste into the tropical world of the Caribbean.
Soper's Hole: Many visitors arriving by ferry or private boat come into Soper's Hole at Tortola's West End. This former pirate haunt, is now a sheltered yacht anchorage. It is home to Soper's Hole Marina, a picturesque marina and shopping area, which is located across the harbor from the ferry terminal on Frenchman's Cay.
Road Town: Centrally located, Road Town is the capital of Tortola and its seat of government. Here visitors will find shops, restaurants, hotels, a botanical garden and museums. Main Street, a short walk across from the ferry dock contains many shops housed in historic West Indian buildings.
Jost Van Dyke: Great Harbour is a picture postcard pretty bay lined with beachside bars and several shops. For those entering at this sand-rimmed harbour, shoes are not required.
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour: Virgin Gorda is an island gem, which boasts some of the BVI's most beautiful beaches, including the famed Baths; the Coppermine historic site and Gorda Peak National Park. Restaurants, shops and other businesses are walking distance from the Yacht Harbour.
Gun Creek: Located in Virgin Gorda's North Sound, Gun Creek is the BVI's newest port of entry. A number of luxury resorts and a new mega yacht marina are among the Sound's many attractions.
BY AIR
Terrence B. Lettsome Airport: The Territory's main airport is located on Beef Island; it is connected to Tortola by the Queen Elizabeth II bridge. It borders the popular yachting anchorage of Trellis Bay, where travelers can connect to ferries to nearby islands including Scrub, Marina Cay and Virgin Gorda. The airport's hours of operation are from 7am – 10 pm.
Virgin Gorda International Airport: This small airport has a dirt airstrip and is set along Virgin Gorda's scenic east shore in The Valley. It is open to most commercial airlines – private planes must seek permission to land from the Air Safety Support International. Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset.
Auguste George Airport: A mere 28 feet above sea level Anegada and is the BVI's only coral atoll. The airport is centrally located on this small beach-ringed island. Hours of operation are sunrise to sunset.
The US Virgin Islands
Made up of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, the laidback USVI offer sophisticated dining, turquoise waters and quaint towns. On St. Croix, Christiansted's colorful Danish Colonial buildings provide a lovely backdrop for dining or sailing. Underwater coral gardens are heaven for divers. On St. Thomas, shopping mecca Charlotte Amalie has hopping nightlife. Tranquil St. John offers quiet trails, secluded coves and lively Cruz Bay's shops and bars. Ferries and local air services link the islands. There are two major airports in the Virgin Islands; the Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas and the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport on St. Croix.
Non-stop and connecting service from the US mainland to St. Thomas and St. Croix are available. Most flights make connections in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Flights on inter-island carriers can be made from San Juan to St. Thomas and St. Croix and between islands. Traveling within the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and neighboring Caribbean islands is easy with the use of inter-island carriers. Fly to Puerto Rico from the US mainland and make a connection from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas or to St. Croix. Visit St. Croix from St. Thomas in minutes or visit other neighboring islands. When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel – including on-line check-in – making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever.
As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland.
Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.
Non-stop and connecting service from the US mainland to St. Thomas and St. Croix are available. Most flights make connections in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Flights on inter-island carriers can be made from San Juan to St. Thomas and St. Croix and between islands. Traveling within the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and neighboring Caribbean islands is easy with the use of inter-island carriers. Fly to Puerto Rico from the US mainland and make a connection from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas or to St. Croix. Visit St. Croix from St. Thomas in minutes or visit other neighboring islands. When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel – including on-line check-in – making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever.
As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland.
Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.
How to get here
When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel – including on-line check-in – making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.
The U.S. Virgin Islands has daily, nonstop flights from New York, Newark, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. Connecting flights are available to and from Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami and Atlanta via the San Juan hub.
In addition, there's connecting service from Canada, Europe, South America and the Far East. Commuter service between San Juan and St. Croix and St. Thomas is also available. Commuter airlines can transport you between islands in as little as 17 minutes. The seaplane is an exciting way to travel between St. Thomas and St. Croix.
When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel – including on-line check-in – making travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands easier than ever. As a United States Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the U.S. mainland. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as for entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required for all but U.S. citizens.
The U.S. Virgin Islands has daily, nonstop flights from New York, Newark, Baltimore, Atlanta, Miami, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Chicago and Fort Lauderdale. Connecting flights are available to and from Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Miami and Atlanta via the San Juan hub.
In addition, there's connecting service from Canada, Europe, South America and the Far East. Commuter service between San Juan and St. Croix and St. Thomas is also available. Commuter airlines can transport you between islands in as little as 17 minutes. The seaplane is an exciting way to travel between St. Thomas and St. Croix.
