Peter Island lies 4 kilometers from the island of Tortola, and is a hotspot for Caribbean luxury charters. It is the largest private island in the BVI. As it is largely underdeveloped, featuring only one hotel, you can enjoy nature trails and walks to discover the wonderful fauna & flora, and enjoy the idyllic Deadman's Bay beach. You will also be able to spot various species of turtle around the island and dive or snorkel to discover the beauty offered by the surorundings.
Named after an early Dutch settler, Jost Van Dyke is a small picturesque island northwest of Tortola. At 4 miles long, the island is home to only a few hundred permanent residents and is known for its idyllic yacht anchorages. It is the ideal spot for those who want to get away from it all. You will be spoiled by its lush green forests, powdery beaches, turquoise waters and not much else!
Sail to Sandy Spit to fall in love with this lick of sand - a wisp of white surrounded by every single shade of blue on a painter's palette. A spectacle of bliss, this stunning little nook is pure eye candy and the perfect place to drop anchor and spend a day lost in a dream. A remote and uninhabited island, you will need to pack a picnic and leave the watch behind. While Sandy Spit may only be an acre in size, hours can be lost swimming in teal shades and keeping your head well and firmly underwater as you discover the kaleidoscopic coral gardens that teem with life under the singular sand dune.
Gorgeous Guana Island may be small but it's an epic ecological reserve brimming with endemic wildlife, gauzy blue waters, and near perfect beaches. Considered to be the most private and exclusive of the BVI islands, Tortola is close by and The Baths of the Virgin Gorda easily accessible too. The landscape that coats Guana is as lush as can be - all tropical green foliage and flamingos. There’s incredible hiking for those wanting to explore the cool interiors and several palm thronged beaches to choose from.
Along with flamingos you can make friends with the local donkeys, sunbathe alongside tortoises and watch giant iguanas move slowly into the shade of the trees. Free from any kind of commercialism, Guana Island is as close to untouched Caribbean as you can get.
Anegada is a coral island and the northernmost island of the BVI group. It should not be missed thanks to its beautiful white sand beaches, quaint beach shacks, and the large horseshoe shaped reef that protects its immaculate shores. This unique island is the only inhabited island in the British Virgin Islands that is not volcanic - this low lying island, with a highest point of only 28 ft (8.5m), is made up of coral and limestone and is surrounded by one of the world's largest reefs. The island is also known for its large salt ponds which used to be home to thousands of flamingos which were caught for food and their feathers during the 19th & 20th centuries. They have recently been re-introduced to the island and the population is flourishing. Anegada also boasts several species of turtles and the endangered rock iguana.
Beautifully positioned between the holy trinity of Prickly Pear, Necker Island, and the impressive Virgin Gorda, Saba Rock is a destination in its own right. The bright and gauzy Baths are just a few kilometers away meaning you can spend all day climbing the ropes and crossing the boulders and finish off with a tropical cocktail and killer sunset at Saba Rock.
This perfectly pint sized island has a bustling outdoor restaurant at its heart. Ever popular with the yachting crowd, there’s an electric yet laid back energy that invites barefoot chic lunches that last long into the afternoon. A tiny sweet beach entices with its formidable fantasy colours and hammocks swing lazily in the soft shore breeze. Close by there’s also a dreamy touch tank peppered with coral crusted anchors from a 19th century shipwreck and a breezy boutique for a spot of island shopping.
The Bitter End in the British Virgin Islands is the perfect destination for luxury yacht guests looking to experience paradise. With its stunningly-beautiful protected coves, anchorages and islands, the area offers the perfect retreat for yachting enthusiasts. Whether you choose to explore the protected coral reefs or lazily float on a cool ocean current, you can be sure to enjoy the stunning blue waters in the surrounding area. On land, the luxurious resort offers an array of amenities that you can enjoy after a day on the water, with a PADI dive center, an on-site spa and numerous gourmet restaurants. For an unforgettable yachting experience, the Bitter End is an unbeatable destination.
Splash in the sea, soak up the flaming sunsets, and snorkel your way through shimmering coral gardens as you fall into island time on Cooper Island. This 480 acre island is home to a private resort and marina perched on Manchioneel Bay. It’s a naturally located stop for those sailing along the blue pearly waters of the BVI as they make their way to The Baths. There's a beach for sprawling, a coast for kayaking, a rum bar for rocking up in the twinkling evenings, and everything you need to make it a magical mooring.
The eco resort that occupies Cooper Island is all barefoot bliss, but even beyond the retreat walls, the island is pure sailors bliss. Just opposite you can find Wreck Alley - a popular diving site in the BVI for those who love exploring sunken shores.
Tortola is the largest island of the British Virgin Islands, and is one of the best known yacht spots in the Caribbean. The busy harbour is the charter yacht capital of the Caribbean and with good reason – along with some interesting ruins and the fabulous National Park at the top of Mount Sage, Tortola offers spectacular powdery white, sandy beaches offering wonderful snorkeling opportunities with fantastic restaurants & bars which serve local brew.