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TREASURE ISLANDS

Brimming with islands that inspire and impress, the British Virgin Islands offer countless itinerary options. Hit hard by the hurricanes of 2017, they are back with a determination to be better than ever. Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, to name just a few – their appeal is quite simple: miles of sparkling sandy beaches, unparalleled dive sites, and a constant gentle breeze.

Old favorites & the latest hot spots Climb Mount Sage, Tortola • Dive or snorkel Ring Dove Rock, Norman Island • Sea-kayak around the boulders and grottoes of The Baths, Virgin Gorda • Navigate your way through locally inspired botanical gins • Swim ashore to Jost Van Dyke’s Soggy Dollar Bar for a famous Painkiller cocktail • Stop by De Burger Man for what is reputedly the best burger in the Caribbean, Tortola • Try local drafts from the on-site microbrewery at the Cooper Island Beach Club • Taste some of the freshest conch in the world, Anegada • Learn to kite surf, Anegada • Dive the Kodiak Queen, an 80-foot underwater art installation built around a sunken World War II ship, Virgin Gorda

B R I T I S H V I R G I N ISLANDS

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1 Tortola Tortola is the largest island in the BVI chain. Board your luxury yacht and gently acclimatize to the Caribbean pace of life as you cruise to Cane Garden Bay for an afternoon of watersports. Anchor in the south of the island and tender to Soper’s Hole for a rum punch.

2 Tortola to Norman Island (12 nm) Cruise through the Sir Francis Drake Passage and anchor off Peter Island. Take a dip in Deadman’s Bay before moving to a new anchorage and snorkeling around The Indians (rocks resembling a Native American headdress).

3 Norman Island to Salt Island (5 nm) Norman Island is said to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel Treasure Island and is a great spot for an afternoon of watersports, or a treasure hunt ashore organized by the crew. Nearby Salt Island offers some great anchorages.

4 Salt Island to Cooper Island (2 nm) Spend the afternoon discovering the wreck of RMS Rhone. Set a course for Cooper Island, a small volcanic island, and step ashore for dinner and drinks at Cooper Island Beach Club.

5 Cooper Island to Virgin Gorda (8 nm) Sunrise cruise to Virgin Gorda and spend the morning bathing in the secluded rock pools of The Baths. Anchor in the huge expanse of sheltered waters in the North Sound – enclosed by reefs and mini islands, it is one of the most popular anchorages in the BVI. Cap the day with sunset cocktails on board.

6 Virgin Gorda to Anegada (18 nm) The waters surrounding the low lying coral island of Anegada are perfect for snorkeling, diving, and fly fishing. Step ashore and explore the interior of the island.

7 Anegada to Jost Van Dyke (27 nm) Jost Van Dyke is one of the liveliest islands in the BVI. Celebrate your final evening at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar, rebuilt and ready to welcome back the yachting crowd.

B V I CHART YOUR OWN COURSE

Northrop & Johnson’s charter specialists steer you to 10 unforgettable things to do in the British Virgin Islands

1 Taking to the water Thanks to their balmy climate, steady easterly trade winds and an abundance of sheltered anchorages, the BVI were made for the waterborne.

2 In the wake of legends Dive the wreck of RMS Rhone. This Royal Mail steamer, which went down in 1867, is one of the premier dive sites in the Caribbean.

3 The Blonde Rock The Blonde Rock dive site is a set of two underwater pinnacles with tunnels, arches and ledges populated with a variety of marine life including large French Angels, Parrotfish, turtles, schools of jacks, cobia, barracuda, and spiny lobsters.

4 Snorkeling The Baths Located on Virgin Gorda, The Baths are a natural formation of colossal boulder-formed pools, caves and grottoes created by volcanoes. Take one of the trails to Devil’s Bay Beach to snorkel in seawater pools teaming with colorful fish and coral.

5 Caribbean cheer Some of the best Caribbean beach bars can be found on Jost Van Dyke. Jump in at Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay and swim ashore for a famous Painkiller cocktail at the infamous Soggy Dollar Bar.

6 Novel encounters Distances between the islands are short, and the islands are therefore ideal for both first-time charterers wishing to test the waters and charterers with younger children.

7 Caribbean revelry Head for a strong dose of Caribbean revelry to the new Willy T’s at Peter Island. The legendary schooner was destroyed in the storms, but rest assured the new Willy T’s promises even more fun-fueled party action than her predecessor.

8 Island inspiration Savannah Bay on Virgin Gorda is a stunning anchorage. Tender ashore to the beautiful arc of secluded sand – the perfect spot for your crew to prepare you a picnic on the beach.

9 Enjoy fresh conch The BVI has some of the freshest conch in the world, as evidenced by the giant mountains of empty conch shells found on Anegada. Try it fried, in a salad, or a ceviche.

10 An original Treasure Island Reputedly the origin of the sea shanty "Fifteen men on the dead man’s chest – yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum," Dead Chest island is said to have earned its name after the infamous pirate Blackbeard left several of his crew there with nothing except a bottle of rum as punishment.

For up to date information on the British Virgin Islands please contact your Northrop & Johnson charter expert, who will be able to advise the best itineraries and the latest openings throughout the archipelago.