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2017 British Virgin Islands - January 13th – 20th. Scroll down to Register!

Let’s kick off 2017 with the ultimate, off the beaten path adventure! Island hopping in British Virgin Islands. One unforgettable week. 8-9 islands!

Itinerary for our upcoming adventure:

Norman Island: known as Treasure Island because of legends of pirates and buried treasure. We will be exploring it through snorkeling through the treasure Caves are fascinating rock formations.
The variety of tropical fish, the life-encrusted walls of cup corals and sponges with their brilliant colors, and the abundant waterfowl, make this an incredibly beautiful area.
And of course we’ll be stopping by the legendary Willy T. Located in the southwest corner of The Bight and affectionately known as The Willy T, this always-popular "bistro on the briny" can likely take credit for at least some of the popularity of this truly excellent anchorage.

The Indians: Probably amongst the top 5 most popular snorkeling sites in the BVI. Four Rocky pinnacles rise straight up, about 100’ from the ocean floor. You’ll find both hard and soft corals and colourful sponges. Lots of blue tangs, parrotfish, cow fish, damsel fish, jacks, trunk fish and if you’re lucky, you might spot a queen trigger fish.

Salt Island: Named for it’s salt ponds. It’s a small island south of Tortola with a lot of history. At one time, 100 people lived on Salt Island. You will spend about 1 hr hiking on this beautiful island with stunning vistas. Two salt ponds reminds us of the past, most profitable local commodity.

The Baths National Park: A geological wonder comprised of awe-inspiring granite boulders, which form sheltered sea pools on the beach’s edge. Wading through the colorful coves and granite boulders of The Baths is undeniably, the most notable experience you can have in the BVI. It’s the must-see attraction of the BVI archipelago. Massive smooth ash gray boulders of varying sizes rise from the sea’s crystalline waters, making a maze of sorts for our guests to wade or swim through.

Saba Rock: Island/Restaurant/hotel. Saba Rock is a small island of the BVI, approximately an acre and a half in size. It sits entirely within the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. Saba is among the cluster of serene, scarcely inhabited islands that form the North Sound. It’s a small island, but boasts not only a famouse of the water lounge bar and restaurant, but also an 8 bedroom hotel, 10 slip marina, gift shop, gardens and sun deck.

Anegada Island: The only coral island in the Virgin Islands’ volcanic chain and characterized by it’s nearly flat elevation, the striking coral reefs that surround it, secluded pink sandy beaches and clear springs. It has also became a place known for the best lobsters in BVI!

The Guana Island: 850 – acre private island. We will sail by Muskmelon Bay – rocky cliffs surrounding the bay, and head over to Monkey Point. Monkey Point is a very popular spot for snorkel during the day.

Cane Garden Bay: Favorite for sailors, sunbathers, swimmers and water sports enthusiasts. While moored at this bay, you will get a chance to visit The Bananakeet restaurant that offers magnificent views of US and British Virgin Islands. Sunsets are truly unforgettable here.

The Sandy Spit Island: As many other places, it is accessible by boat only,. This remote beach is one of the most spectacular in the BVI, and offers a relaxed Caribbean vacation experience with sunbathing and snorkeling. Allure of complete, peace, quiet and solitude, attracts many sailors to this small, uninhabited tropical island that was featured on many commercials.

Nature’s Jacuzzi a.k.a. Bubbly Pool: This geological delight can be quite invigorating and a lot of fun! 15 minute picturesque hike will get us to this truly unique rocks formation.

Foxy’s bar: Located on Jost Van Dyke island with about 300 inhabitants. This is a very well known bar that attracted so many travelers to the area. More to explore locally, but It is definitely a must visit location.

White Bay at Jost Van Dyke: Named for it’s long and lovely white sand beach, White Bay, now very popular with boaters, is protected by extensive reefs. We will visit Soggy Dollar Bar, named from the soggy condition of the dollar bills from sailors who swam ashore. Ivan’s Stress Free bar and relax for few hrs at this gorgeous location.

And, depending on how we move along, we might make a stop someplace else as well!