After checking in to paradise at the Horizon Base in Nanny Cay, you'll set sail across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Norman Island. Legend has it that treasure is buried here and that the island was perhaps the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. The Bight is one of the most scenic moorings and is an ideal spot from where you can dive and snorkel, or set off on some fantastic hiking trails. Any stop here is not complete without a visit to Pirates Bight oceanfront, pavilion-style beach club & restaurant and the infamous floating bar, The Willy T.
After your first night and morning cuppa on the water, take your dinghy or yacht over to The Caves. Pick up a National Park buoy and hop in for a snorkel or a paddle! Take in the wonders of the coral reef and its colorful inhabitants (don’t forget to look for treasure!).
Post-underwater adventure, you'll head for Cooper Island, a private resort perched on Manchioneel Bay. Cooper Island is the perfect example of laid-back luxury as this eco-resort has a boutique, restaurant and fully-stocked rum bar to dive into. It’s a naturally located stop for those sailing along the blue pearly waters of the BVI as they make their way to Virgin Gorda. There's also some great snorkelling off of Cooper Island and the beach is a wonderful setting to lounge the afternoon away.
Gorgeous Guana Island may be small but it's an epic ecological reserve brimming with endemic wildlife, near perfect beaches, and gauzy blue waters - be sure to hop in and explore! Guana Island and Monkey Point in particular, offer some incredible snorkelling and great spot to stop off for a relaxing lunch onboard before your sail up to the North Sound.
Sailors will be sure they have entered seventh heaven when gliding through the emerald waters of the The North Sound. A yachting paradise, the North Sound is a bright body of water that sits at the northeast of the island and is surrounded by islands that share the same reef complex - creating a calm and protected oasis for wildlife and watersports. Days are balmy and filled with lunches ashore, snorkelling trips, beach snoozes, and sundowners to the soundtrack of the whispering Caribbean Sea. We recommend hopping between Saba Rock and The Bitterend Yacht Club for dinner and drinks - both a must-see in the North Sound.
From the North Sound, you'll head over to Cane Garden Bay on the North Shore of Tortola. Offering one of Tortola's most beautiful beaches, this horseshoe-shaped bay is the perfect spot off which to anchor and dip into the sparkling waters. Laze on the soft white sands and enjoy the casual atmosphere of the beach bars for an amazing sunset.
A short sail over to Sandy Spit/Sandy Cay and the set of the famous Corona Commerical! This lick of sand is truly one-of-a-kind and really gives you that feeling of "Wow, I'm in the Caribbean!" As a remote and uninhabited island, you'll need to pack a picnic and leave your clocks behind to laze the morning away.
You'll then head for the iconic White Bay on Jost van Dyke. Here you'll spend your afternoon at the home of The Painkiller Soggy Dollar, or bar hop along this perfect white sand beach. After taking in all White Bay has to offer, you'll anchor in Great Harbour for the night and enjoy dinner and a boogie at Foxy's - another iconic spot on Jost Van Dyke.
After your last breakfast and magical onboard you'll set off for the Horizon Base in Nanny Cay! You'll round Steele Point, past Sopers Hole and take in the last of the BVI until next time!