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Beat the January Blues in the British Virgin Islands
Whilst many parts of the globe are subject to the cold winds and rain of the winter months, the Caribbean islands remain a tranquil haven at the start of the New Year. The British Virgin Islands are a blissful location for a winter charter, with a range of activities and experiences for all guests to enjoy. We take an in-depth look at how to spend 48 hours in the BVIs, experiencing this stunning chain of islands to the fullest.
The British Virgin Islands (BVIs) are located in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. It is a diverse chain of over 50 islands with plentiful activities, ranging from relaxation hot-spots to outstanding exploration offerings.
Virgin Gorda is the perfect first location to visit in the BVIs; it is the third largest island and often regarded as one of the most beautiful. This island is home to the world-famous Baths, a collection of granite boulders with pristine beaches and secret rock pools, as well hiking and swimming opportunities and unspoilt panoramic views.
Those who enjoy exploration activities can make their way along a trail through the famous boulders to reach Devil’s Bay, one of Virgin Gorda’s most beautiful beaches. Charter guests can spend their time at this location swimming in the pristine waters, snorkelling, or relaxing on the white-sand beach.
The North Sound of the Virgin Gorda is home to Leverick Bay, a perfect place for an overnight anchorage following a busy first day exploring the incredible natural environment of the BVIs. This marina offers a range of superyacht services from fuel to freshly bagged ice, ensuring that the charter is as smooth-sailing as possible.
After a relaxing evening at Leverick Bay, where guests can dine on board the yacht or at the Marina’s restaurant, head over to Trellis Bay the next morning for a day filled with island culture. Visit the bay’s market to immerse yourself in the island cuisine, with daily barbecues offering a taste of the vibrant local flavours.
If you’re lucky enough to visit this bay during a full moon, Trellis Bay’s full moon parties are a particularly special experience for charter guests, featuring fire balls on the water and live entertainment.
After experiencing the vibrancies of Trellis Bay, head over to White Bay on Guana Island which offers a stunning white-sand beach, snorkelling opportunities and an excellent overnight anchorage option. Watch the spectacular sunset to conclude 48 hours of paradise exploring some of the many exceptional offerings of the BVIs.
Beating the January Blues with a winter charter in the British Virgin Islands is a spectacular start to the year, with guests able to become fully immersed in the islands through a range of exploration and relaxation experiences. The diversity of each island is bound to appeal to every single charter guest, making it a premium superyacht destination.