Itinerary & Country Map

Day 1–3
The adventure begins at our home base on St. Martin. Meet your crewmates, try on your dive gear, store your clothes and prepare your boat for an unforgettable island expedition. In the steady breezes of the Anguilla passage, work on mastering the sailing basics – knots, tacking, jibing and anchoring. Spend the evenings anchored in secret sandy bays on the French side of St. Martin, the ideal spots to try wakeboarding, skiing or tubing. We start our scuba course in the shallow water and quickly learn that diving is easy!

Day 4–6
Set sail to the BVI’s, and arrive at dawn to the sight of paradise off your bow. The first stop is Norman Island, the largest uninhabited island in the BVI’s and the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island”. Rumors say that actual pirate treasure is still hidden there! Grab snorkel gear to explore the caves at Treasure Point and climb Spy Glass Hill for a spectacular view of the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Finish your dive certification by weaving through the four rock pinnacles of The Indians and gliding through the Rainbow Canyons. Sail through The Narrows between Tortola and St. John (USVI), then around Frenchman’s Cay to Soper’s Hole, one of the most protected and popular anchorages in the Caribbean. Head ashore to explore and buy souvenirs in the charming town that is nestled in lush, green hills.

Day 7–9
Set sail to Jost Van Dyke, an amazingly laidback spot… It didn’t even have electricity and only had two phones until the late 90’s. Listen for tunes from the reggae legend Foxy and revel in the relaxed Caribbean lifestyle. Explore underwater at the Playground, and search for tarpon and eagle rays between the Twin Towers. Between dives relax on Green Cay, Sandy Spit and Sandy Cay. These postcard perfect islands boast amazing palm fringed, white sand beaches. Then search for more adventure around isolated Tobago Cay and Little Tobago Cay. Rarely visited and not even included on most maps of the BVI’s, what surprises are waiting to be discovered?

Day 10–12
Sail back to Tortola and dry off with a hike to the top of Mt. Sage, the highest mountain in the BVI’s. Walk past 20 foot fern trees to the peak for a view of all the Virgin Islands. There are still so many places left to visit! Cruise past Cane Garden Bay, snorkel Smuggler’s Cove, play volleyball and have a party on a Lambert Bay beach. Sail to Virgin Gorda to find a mile long crescent stretch of pure white sand known as Savannah Bay. Known for spectacular sunsets, this is one of the best beaches in the BVI’s and our backyard for a few days.

Day 13–15
Next stop, “The Dogs”, a group of six tiny islands with lots of great dive sites. Connecting the islands are canyons, archways and coral passages perfect for exploring. Currents from the north bring larger pelagic species to mix with spiny lobsters, reef fish and entertaining eels. Catch up on some water sports in the North Sound, go for a dinner out on shore and re-provision in town before heading down to the Baths where giant granite boulders the size of houses are scattered on the beach and in the water. Walk and snorkel through improvised tunnels to Devil’s Bay.

Day 16–19
So much more to dive and see! The site Fallen Jerusalem looks like the ruins of an underwater city. Ginger Island’s Alice in Wonderland is stunning with massive coral formations, brightly colored sea fans and elusive butterfly fish. Peter Island and Deadman’s Chest Island are the jumping in points for Blonde Rock and the Painted Walls, the most photographed dive site in the BVI’s. Take a break for Beach Olympics on one of the pristine, uninhabited islands. One final underwater highlight…dive the famous R.M.S Rhone, a giant iron steamer that crashed on the reefs over 100 years ago and is now covered with a brightly colored coral crust. The propeller alone is the size of a small boat, and every nook and cranny is home to jacks, barracuda and turtles.

Day 20–21
Wave goodbye to the BVI’s with the sunset setting behind the islands. Take turns navigating and steering the yacht while others trade stories and make enough brownies and cake to keep the night watches alert. Our night sail back to St. Martin is our last big adventure as a close-knit crew of friends. We take the chance to celebrate places seen, things learned and memories that will last a lifetime.