BVI

Virgin Cruising Grounds

Brimming with islands that inspire and impress, the British Virgin Islands offer countless itinerary options

ON LAND + SEA A PLETHORA OF ACTIVITIES

DRINK RUM AT THE CALLWOOD RUM DISTILLERY

SWIM ASHORE TO JOST VAN DYKE’S SOGGY DOLLAR BAR

SEA-KAYAK THE BOULDERS & GROTTOES OF VIRGIN GORDA

RIDE HORSEBACK ON ANEGADA WITH FRANCIS FAMILY FARM

HIKE THE TRAILS AT SAGE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WITH HIKE BVI

LEARN TO KITE SURF IN THE WATERS OFF ANEGADA WITH TOMMY GAUNT

TRY LOCAL DRAFTS AT THE COOPER ISLAND BEACH CLUB MICROBREWERY

ENJOY A SPA TREATMENT AT ROSEWOOD LITTLE DIX BAY, VIRGIN GORDA

DIVE OR SNORKEL THE INDIANS OR THE CAVES, NORMAN ISLAND

TENDER ASHORE TO THE INFAMOUS FOXY’S ON JOST VAN DYKE

JOIN FELLOW YACHTIES AT THE BITTER END YACHT CLUB

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT WILLY T’S, NORMAN ISLAND

STOP BY PARADISE CLUB LOUNGE, TORTOLA

CLIMB MOUNT SAGE, TORTOLA

A fragmented jigsaw of islands in the northern Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands have long been a yachtsman’s haven. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493, throughout the centuries, the archipelago has attracted all manner of seafarers –from pirates to opportunist Europeans – but today, they attract a more sophisticated crowd. Lying at the center of the archipelago, the most popular cruising area is the scenic Sir Francis Drake channel. Surrounded by picturesque hilly green islands and islets, many uninhabited, the channel offers sailors steady easterly tradewinds and an abundance of sheltered anchorages.

The islands are a canvas of natural beauty leavened with an enticing mix of old-world charm and luxury resorts to lure travelers ashore. The must-visit spots include the largest island in the BVI chain, Tortola, the beach party island of Jost Van Dyke, the brush island of Anegada, and the BVI’s home of watersports, Virgin Gorda. In between these lie many more compelling isles – Norman Island, Salt Island and Cooper Island, to name just a few. Their appeal is quite simple: miles of sparkling sandy beaches, unparalleled dive sites and a constant gentle breeze. Let your Northrop & Johnson charter expert steer you to some of the finest ports and anchorages in the Caribbean with a charter through the British Virgin Islands.

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NEOM & IGY

Exciting news from N&J partner IGY Marinas as they announce a partnership with NEOM to build and manage Sindalah Marina, NEOM’s first luxury island development in northwest Saudi Arabia. A main gateway to the Red Sea, Sindalah is expected to start welcoming guests from early 2024, with IGY helping to transform the coast into a significant luxury yachting destination. Tom Mukamal, CEO of IGY Marinas, said, “The addition of NEOM to the IGY platform provides superyacht owners, captains and charter guests unrivaled destinations, service and convenience.”

With NEOM located one day’s cruising distance from the Mediterranean Sea, Sindalah is set to become an alluring cruising ground offering a new season for the superyacht set. The new marina will offer 86 berths for yachts up to 164’ (50m) and additional serviced offshore buoys for superyachts up to 600’ (180m). igymarinas.com