British Virgin Islands Yacht Charter Itinerary: 7 Days (2026–2027)
The BVI is the most forgiving charter ground in the world. The islands sit in a ring around the Sir Francis Drake Channel, every anchorage is within sight of the next, the trade winds are steady, and there is almost no open-water passage. It is why first-time charterers are sent here and why experienced ones keep coming back.
This is the route as we would actually plan it, and it matches the week set out on our British Virgin Islands charter page. It is a starting point, not a fixed schedule — your captain sets the final plan around weather and berths.
British Virgin Islands itinerary at a glance
| Region | Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 nights |
| Route | Round trip |
| Embark | Road Town, Tortola |
| Disembark | Road Town, Tortola |
| Distance | every leg short; one open-water passage to Anegada |
| Season | December to April is the dry season; June to November is hurricane season |
The route, day by day
Day 1: Road Town to Norman Island · 7 nm, 90 min
The Bight, and the caves at Treasure Point for the first snorkel of the week.
Day 2: Norman to Cooper Island · 6 nm, 1 hr
Via the wreck of the RMS Rhone off Salt Island — the best wreck dive in the Caribbean.
Day 3: Cooper to Virgin Gorda · 10 nm, 2 hr
The Baths in the morning, the granite boulders and grottoes that are the signature of the BVI, then into North Sound.
Day 4: North Sound to Anegada · 15 nm, 3 hr
The one open-water leg of the week. Anegada is the only coral atoll in the chain, flat, reef-ringed and known for its lobster.
Day 5: Anegada to Jost Van Dyke · 25 nm, 4–5 hr
The longest run of the week. White Bay in the afternoon, Great Harbour in the evening.
Day 6: Jost Van Dyke to Cane Garden Bay · 6 nm, 1 hr
Cane Garden Bay or Soper’s Hole on Tortola’s west end, depending on the swell.
Day 7: Back to Road Town · 8 nm, 90 min
A short final run, with time for a last swim on the way in.
Which yachts suit this route
This week works on anything from a 45ft catamaran to a large motor yacht — the difference is comfort, speed and how much of the day you spend under way. Catamarans sit shallower and stay steadier at anchor. Motor yachts cover the longer legs faster and leave more of the afternoon for the shore.
See what we have available on our British Virgin Islands page, search the full fleet by size and budget, or browse by shipyard.
Planning notes
Two things are worth settling early. Dates first — the best yachts on this route book months ahead for peak weeks. Then your priorities: diving, beaches, food ashore and nightlife pull a week in different directions, and it is easier to build around two of them than to chase all four.
We have been arranging charters since 1992 and we have been aboard these boats. Tell us roughly what you want and we will tell you honestly which yachts fit and which do not.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a British Virgin Islands charter?
Seven nights is the standard charter week and the length this route is built around. Ten to fourteen nights lets you add the quieter anchorages and sit out weather rather than sailing through it. A long weekend works but cuts the route roughly in half.
When is the best time to charter in the British Virgin Islands?
December to April is the dry season; June to November is hurricane season. Shoulder weeks either side of peak are materially cheaper and noticeably quieter at the popular anchorages, with weather that is usually just as good.
Is this itinerary fixed?
No. It is a plan, not a schedule. Your captain reorders or substitutes days based on wind, sea state and berth availability, which is the advantage of a crewed charter over a fixed cruise. Tell us which part matters most and we will make sure it survives any reshuffle.
What does a charter on this route cost?
Rates depend on the yacht rather than the route. Across our fleet the weekly base rate starts around $10,000 for a smaller yacht and runs into six figures for a large superyacht, before expenses. On top sits an Advance Provisioning Allowance covering fuel, food, drinks, dockage and local taxes — usually 25–35% — plus crew gratuity. Our charter cost guide has the detail.
Plan your British Virgin Islands charter
Send your dates and party size and we will come back with real availability and real numbers. Start a charter inquiry or call 1-561-463-6840.