SAILING THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

The British Virgin Islands were among the Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. While there may be some minor changes to the itinerary, all necessary tourist infrastructure on the BVIs is operational, and the islands themselves are as hospitable - and beautiful - as ever.

Travel Style: Marine

Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.

Service Level: Standard

Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 3 - Average

Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 8

Age requirement: 16+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

The British Virgin Islands are among the world’s most popular sailing destinations and you only have to look around to understand why. Laid-back and low-key, the BVIs are flat-out gorgeous to sail and explore. Hop aboard our state-of-the-art catamaran and discover secluded coves, impossibly beautiful snorkelling spots, and breathtaking islands virtually untouched by humans. Added bonus: your expert CEO (Chief Experience Officer) knows this place so well, you’ll discover stuff not even the locals know.

• Sail on a catamaran through the beautiful turquoise waters of the British Virgin Islands
• Snorkel in deep caves and along reefs
• Anchor and jump aboard a floating bar
• Hike to secluded spots
• Relax in the evenings and enjoy the sunset and the Caribbean sounds

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. Traveling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world.

On our BVI sailing trip the G Adventures Skipper/CEO will help you make a food kitty, where $80USD per person, per week will be added to the kitty for small food items on board to cover breakfasts, lunches and the odd dinner.
Breakfasts and lunches are prepared by yourself, and most dinners are taken ashore at local restaurants.

Transport

14m (47 ft) sailing catamaran

About our Transportation

Please note that this is a sailing catamaran, and the skipper will be using wind power when the winds are agreeable. Although this is not a learn to sail program, you may have a chance to learn a few tricks of the trade and assist the skipper with navigation while sailing. There are times when motoring the catamaran will be required, due to unfavourable wind conditions.

Solo Travellers

We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Accommodation

Four double bed cabins, with en suite bathrooms and air conditioning. (6 nts).

About Accommodation

- This catamaran is equipped with 4 double passenger cabins, with ensuite bathrooms.
- If you are traveling alone, you will be paired up in a cabin with another traveler of the same gender. (Please expect the cabins to be very small.)
- Most of our sailors tend to spend very, very little time in their cabins, just using them to sleep and store clothes.
- Power onboard is 220V on European 2 pin sockets. Please note that this is not suitable for sleeping aid machines, as the power source may not always be operating. Bringing a battery pack is recommended.
- The vessel has an onboard kitchenette, interior and exterior common areas and plenty of outside deck space.
- At night we will be at mooring buoys/anchor, in quiet bays, as opposed to alongside quays.

Joining Instructions

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT THE JOINING POINT AT 1:00PM ON DAY 1.

On Day 1, please make your way to the Dream Yacht Charter office on the marina at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina.

Your skipper will greet you at 1pm and organize a short meeting, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. Following the meeting you will be taken to the boat for a safety briefing.

Getting to Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island Airport):

There is a complimentary ferry that will take you from the North Sound Express Ferry dock on Trellis Bay (right beside the airport) to the Scrub Island Marina. This ferry ride is 10 minutes long, and departs every 45 minutes past the hour, beginning from 05:45 to 22:45.

If you would like to arrange a private Ferry prior to arrival, please contact the resort directly at 1.284.394.3440 or www.scrubisland.com. The cost is approximately 30 USD one way.

IMPORTANT CUSTOMS INFORMATION

When filling out your Customs/Immigration Form, the name of the vessel you will be on is "Dream Yacht Charter", and the yacht is located in Scrub Island Marina.

Capacity:
8 passengers.

Cabins:
Four double cabins, all with en suite bathrooms. All cabins have their own portholes.

Boat layout:
Our 40 foot sailing catamaran is equipped with four standard double cabins below deck, as well as two bathrooms with showers. There is an onboard kitchenette, interior and exterior common areas for dining and relaxing, and plenty of outside deck space, including mats which can be used for sleeping under the stars.

Crew:
​​​​​​​This sailing adventure is staffed by a qualified skipper/G Adventures CEO. Your skipper/CEO knows the BVI's extremely well and is passionate about sharing it's hidden secrets with their "crew”.