Day 1 : TORTOLA
Boarding at 6:00 pm in Hodges Creek Marina
Day 2: NORMAN ISLAND
Sail over to the Caves on Norman Island, a short hop across the fabled
Sir Frances Drake Channel, and you'll arrive at one of pirate history's
most fabled locations. You'll snorkel in and around what is reputed to
be Blackbeard's treasure stash in crystal clear waters surrounded by
thousands of the most colorful fish you can imagine. Your crew will tell
you about the lore and myths of these caves and the treasure troves that
have been found! A very brief motor-sail around the headland brings us
into "The Bight" on Norman Island, home of the infamous "William
Thornton", a floating bar and restaurant known to many as the "Willy T".
(8 miles-2 hours)
Day 3:PETER ISLAND
Awake to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and a glorious breakfast
spread. After your repast take a plunge off the stern of the yacht
before the sail along Peter Island, past Dead Chest and into the
anchorage at Salt Island, all in beautiful protected, calm waters. Salt
Island is the final resting place of the R.M.S Rhone which sunk off its
eastern point in a fierce hurricane with all on board in 1896. The Rhone
is one of the most famous wrecks in the world for scuba divers to
explore. Snorkel over the stern section or take a walk around the
shoreline in search of buried treasure. Next we sail to The Baths at
Virgin Gorda. Walk through the huge granite boulder caves and formations
to Devils Bay where you will see some of the vistas that make the BVI so
famous. Enjoy lunch back on the boat and then off we go for a short sail
up the rugged coast of Virgin Gorda to The Bitter End Yacht Club. Go
ashore after dinner and take in a typical BVI evening with your favorite
Rum Punch and Steel Drum Band. (6 miles to Salt Island 1 ½ hours then 6
miles to The Baths 1 ½ hours then 8 miles to BEYC 2 hours)
Day 4: ANEDADA ISLAND
We set sail and chart our course for a short cruise to the storied
island of Anegada with its endless white beaches. As you stroll along
the deserted beach the soft sand feels almost like powder between you
toes. Anegada is the perfect place to relax on the beaches, make sure
you see Loblolly or Cow Wreck Beach and enjoy the scenery and fantastic
snorkeling. Discover deserted beaches, and see the famous lobster traps
overflowing with the sweet, spinney Caribbean lobsters that are known
the world over. Anegada is surrounded by the world's third largest
living coral reef. (10 miles 2 ½ hous)
Day 5: VIRGIN GORDA
After breakfast we set sail for a spirited romp back to Virgin Gorda
where we stop for lunch and fantastic snorkeling amongst the granite
boulders. From here, we sail through to Marina Cay, a private Island
Resort off the East side of Tortola. Michael Bean will entertain you
with Pirate songs with his guitar and harmonica during happy hour on the
top of the island should you decide to go ashore after dinner. An
incredible dinner on board and a good night's rest in this calm
anchorage will prepare you for the exciting day ahead. (15 miles 3 ½
hours)
Day 6: GUANA ISLAND -
JOST VAN DYKE
After coffee, we move can to Monkey Point on Guana Island for breakfast,
or if you are doing one of our exciting excursions we will meet you in
Soper's Hole after you leave for your day of fun. If you decide to stay
aboard we will take you for a snorkel around the unusual coral outcrops
will reveal some interesting marine life. Lunch is at anchor off of
Green Cay a little Islet right by off Jost van Dyke. This quaint
"Robinson Crusoe" type island is so small you can walk around it in just
five minutes. Happy Hour at the world famous Foxy's on Jost van Dyke is
worth piling into the dinghy for. Pin up an article of clothing with
your name written on it in Foxy's bar to join the many hundreds from all
over the world. (15 miles 3 ½ hours)
Day 7: WHYTE BAY
White Bay, is just around the point from Foxy's, and is the
quintessential Caribbean strip of white sand fringed with coconut palms.
Put your dollars in your pocket and swim ashore to the Soggy Dollar Bar,
where the "Painkiller" cocktail was invented. We spend a leisurely day
here before returning to Tortola, spending the night at the West End of
Tortola in Soper's Hole. (5 miles 1 hour)
Day 8: TORTOLA
After breakfast, we take the short cruise around to our base at Hodges
Creek and disembarking at 10:00 am. (8 miles 2 hours)