Every charter starts at Conch Charters in Tortola. Here are the stops we never skip.
Norman Island.
The Bight at Norman Island is a classic first night out. Pick up a mooring, take the dinghy over to the Caves at Treasure Point for some of the best snorkeling in the BVI, then head to the Willy T, the legendary floating bar, or dinner on the beach at Pirates Bight.
Don’t skip a swim right off the back of the boat, either. This octopus was hiding just a short swim from the Willy T!
The Baths, Virgin Gorda.
Climb, crawl and swim through giant granite boulders and sunlit grottos. The moorings fill up fast, so get there early.
Anegada.
The BVI’s flat, wild coral island is a longer sail north, and worth every mile. Grab a mooring at Setting Point, then take a taxi across the island to Tipsy on Cow Wreck Beach, our favorite beach bar anywhere (say hi to Ann!). For dinner, it’s grilled Anegada lobster at Potter’s by the Sea or Sid’s at Pomato Point. Call ahead, because they only catch enough lobster for the night’s reservations.
Snorkel Conch Island.
Book a local snorkel tour out to Conch Island, a small island made entirely of conch shells piled up by fishermen over the years. Your guide might even crack fresh conch and whip up conch salad right on the boat!
Jost Van Dyke.
Swim ashore at White Bay to the Soggy Dollar Bar, home of the original Painkiller, then hop over to Great Harbour for an evening at Foxy’s.
Who you’ll meet underwater.
Pack a mask and fins (or rent them at the base). Here are a few friends our guests have met snorkeling.
Lara’s #1 tip: You’ll overpack. Everyone does! Bring half of what you think you need. You’ll live in a swimsuit all week.
Ready to plan your week?
And when you’re ready for a second country, the US Virgin Islands are just across the water.