| The best time to sail in the Virgin Islands | | | | Virgin Gorda - huge granite boulders set |
| on a Yacht Charter is from early November | | | | amongst crystal-clear blue waters and powder |
| through late June as this is the typical | | | | white beaches - a must see for any Virgin |
| charter season for most yachts. Many yachts | | | | Island visitor - take an exhilarating sail |
| also charter in the months of July and | | | | out to Anegada and walk its endless beaches - |
| October as these months fall outside of peak | | | | and finally, guests may enjoy a toast to the |
| hurricane season in the tropics. It should be | | | | vacation of a lifetime at ""Foxy's Tamarind |
| noted that the most popular yachts fill their | | | | Bar"" the world-famous beach bar on Jost Van |
| charter calendars well in advance so it is | | | | Dyke! |
| recommended that a Yacht Charter vacation is | | | | |
| booked at least 6 months in advance. | | | | Sailing in the Virgin Islands aboard a Yacht |
| | | | Charter is not only surprisingly affordable, |
| The Virgin Islands are an archipelago of over | | | | but it also serves as an ideal vacation |
| 40 islands, islets and cays lying to the east | | | | destination for a wide variety of groups. A |
| of Puerto Rico in the Northeast Caribbean. | | | | Yacht Charter in the Virgin Islands is |
| This enticing destination offers its visitors | | | | generally referred to as an ""all inclusive"" |
| the opportunity of exploring both U.S. and | | | | vacation where food, beverage, standard bar, |
| British islands. While Sailing in the U.S. | | | | the yacht, the professional crew, and onboard |
| Virgin Islands, featured islands might | | | | water toys are included in the rate. In |
| include St. Thomas with its bustling harbor, | | | | addition, whether your Yacht Charter group |
| busy cruise ship docks, and abundance of | | | | consists of several friends, a group of |
| world-class shops. Meanwhile, St. John, its | | | | couples, or a family grouping, Sailing in the |
| U.S. neighbor lying 2 miles to the east, | | | | Virgin Islands offers something for everyone. |
| offers its visitors something completely | | | | After all, the Virgin Islands are touted as |
| different with 80% of its land protected | | | | the sailing capital of the Caribbean due to |
| within a pristine national park. Here, | | | | the constant trade winds and the close |
| visitors can wander through Cruz Bay, its one | | | | proximity of the islands to one another. |
| quaint town, hike numerous trails, or explore | | | | These ideal conditions create the perfect |
| an abundance of dazzling white sand beaches. | | | | backdrop for first-time charterers in search |
| | | | of protected waters and relaxing coves, as |
| The British Virgin Islands are typically the | | | | well as more experienced sailors in search of |
| highlight of a Yacht Charter as these islands | | | | daily adventure and of course the perfect |
| offer its visitors the perfect blend of | | | | sail! |
| remoteness and Caribbean charm. Guests that | | | | |
| have the opportunity of discovering this | | | | Sailing in the Virgin Islands aboard a Yacht |
| destination via Sailing in the Virgin Islands | | | | Charter provides an exciting and unique |
| aboard a Yacht Charter soon discover why the | | | | experience for those that choose to discover |
| British Virgin Islands have come to be known | | | | it. Visitors may choose from a wide variety |
| as ""Natures Little Secret"". While the main | | | | of featured yachts, including monohulls |
| island of Tortola offers a central hub, | | | | (traditional sailboats), catamarans and power |
| variety of shops, and convenient airport, a | | | | yachts. Yacht charters provide a luxurious |
| majority of any Yacht Charter will be spent | | | | yet intimate setting by a professional crew |
| island-hopping through the remote outer | | | | whose sole desire is to cater to their guests |
| islands of Norman, Peter, Salt, Cooper, | | | | every whim! Private onboard Chefs take great |
| Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke. The | | | | pride in tailoring a gourmet menu based upon |
| uniqueness of this vacation lies in the | | | | each group's specific preferences and dietary |
| ability to set sail to a new island | | | | requirements. Professional Charter Captain's |
| destination each day, each with its own | | | | are happy to teach the basics of sailing, let |
| unique character and charm. | | | | guests take the helm, and share their stories |
| | | | of the high seas. In addition, guests on a |
| While Sailing in the Virgin Islands, charter | | | | Yacht Charter can choose to be as active or |
| guests may opt to: snorkel the Caves at | | | | laid-back as they like. An abundance of |
| Norman Island, the inspiration for Robert | | | | activities await guests, typically including |
| Louis Stevenson's ""Treasure Island"" - visit | | | | sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, waterskiing, |
| a world-class resort on Peter Island or take | | | | shopping, beachcombing, and perhaps diving. |
| in breath-taking views from its many hiking | | | | You'll never run out of things to do while |
| trails - dive or snorkel above the RMS Rhone, | | | | Sailing in the Virgin Islands. However, |
| just off Salt Island, one of the most | | | | guests may choose to sit back, relax, take in |
| spectacular wreck dives in the Caribbean and | | | | the splendid view at each new destination, |
| the setting for the movie ""The Deep"" watch | | | | and leave the responsibilities to their |
| a remarkable Cooper Island sunset from the | | | | professional Captain and crew. |
| deck of your yacht explore ""the Bath's"" on | | | | |