Designed for larger motor yachts / superyachts that can comfortably run the longer legs, then slow down for the BVI’s short-hop cruising.
A couple of practical notes before we start: entering the BVI by sea means you must clear Customs/Immigration immediately on arrival—Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda) is a standard port of entry.
The open-water hop from St. Maarten to Tortola/Virgin Gorda is about ~90 nautical miles (route-dependent), which is why doing it overnight is the smart play.
Day 1. St. Maarten: Easy Arrival and a Real Reset
We start you in St. Maarten because it’s the region’s most practical “big airport, big-yacht” gateway—smooth transfers, serious provisioning, and sheltered marinas/anchorages that make day one effortless. Tonight is about settling in and getting the yacht dialed: preference briefing (food, wines, training level for watersports), a short safety orientation, and a calm first dinner so everyone sleeps well. If guests arrive at different times, St. Maarten handles it without stress. This is also where the captain can fine-tune the overnight plan and routing for comfort. You’ll wake up tomorrow ready for St. Barths, not recovering from logistics.
Day 2. St. Barths: Gustavia Glamour + First Swim in Caribbean-Blue
St. Barths is iconic for French-Caribbean polish—Gustavia’s harbor lined with boutiques, galleries, and some of the most photogenic yachts in the Antilles. We plan your arrival timing so you’re not fighting for space, then it’s straight into the good stuff: a clear-water swim stop to shake off travel, followed by an easy tender run ashore for a late lunch or a walk through town. This is where the charter flips from “travel” to “lifestyle.” Sunset is best enjoyed with a view back over Gustavia—either from the yacht or a reservation-led dinner ashore (we’ll steer you to what fits your vibe, not what’s trendy).
Day 3. St. Barths: Beach Club Energy + Quiet-Cove Contrast
The secret to St. Barths is contrast: one high-energy beach moment, one quiet bay that feels private. We’ll map the day so you get the iconic atmosphere without wasting time—early water is best for toys and snorkeling, then a beach-club lunch for the buzz, then a calmer anchorage for a slow afternoon. St. Barths is famous for doing “casual luxury” better than anywhere—great food, immaculate beaches, and a crowd that’s stylish but relaxed. Tonight, the yacht gets prepped for the overnight run—everything secured, cabins comfortable, and the passage planned so guests sleep through the miles.
Day 4. Overnight Passage: St. Barths → Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda)
This is the superyacht advantage: instead of burning a prime day on open water, the yacht runs overnight. You go to bed in St. Barths and wake up in the BVIs—two headline destinations in one charter. Arrival is into Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda, where you clear BVI Customs/Immigration first thing (a necessary step that we plan to be fast and painless). Once cleared, the cruising style changes completely: short hops, protected anchorages, and that classic BVI rhythm where you can swim, explore, and still be at the next stunning bay before lunch.
Day 5. The Baths + North Sound: BVI Icons Back-to-Back
Today delivers the “postcard” and the “playground.” The Baths on Virgin Gorda are famous for their giant granite boulders forming swim-throughs, ladders, and hidden pools—go early and it feels like a private adventure rather than a tourist stop. After lunch, you head into North Sound, the BVI’s luxury hub: calm, protected water and a concentration of legendary yacht stops. We’ll have the crew position you for sundowners at Saba Rock, and you’ll be cruising in the orbit of Necker and Moskito—Branson-owned islands that have become part of Caribbean yachting mythology. Tonight feels like you’ve “arrived” in the BVIs.
Day 6. North Sound: Serious Water Day + Necker Wildlife Moment
North Sound is built for a high-end water day because conditions are typically calm and the distances are short. We’ll have your crew run this like a private resort: dive/snorkel sessions in the morning when visibility is best, toys staged and ready, and a relaxed lunch that doesn’t interrupt the fun. If you can arrange access, a Necker visit adds a genuinely different layer—this island is famous not just for exclusivity, but for its resident animals (think flamingos, giant tortoises, lemurs) and conservation feel. Even if you only cruise by, it’s a great “only in the BVIs” story. Tonight stays protected and comfortable in the Sound.
Day 7. After-Dinner Hop to Sandy Spit: Sleep in a Postcard
We love this move because it manufactures a perfect morning. After dinner, the yacht repositions to Sandy Spit so you wake up in one of the BVI’s most photographed little islands—white sand, palms, clear shallows, and that “deserted paradise” feeling. Sandy Spit is famous for being tiny and ridiculously pretty; it’s the kind of anchorage where guests wander onto the sand with coffee and forget what day it is. The night here is calm, quiet, and cinematic. Your crew will set up sunrise snorkeling, paddleboards, and a beach drop that feels effortless—because it is.
Day 8. Sandy Spit + Jost Van Dyke: Bubbly Pool to Soggy Dollar
This is a “linger” day—two iconic BVI moments with zero rush. Morning starts at Sandy Spit: beach time or a short hop to Little Jost’s Bubbly Pool, famous for its natural wave-powered “jacuzzi” effect when the swell hits right. By afternoon, you’re in White Bay, Jost Van Dyke—home of the Soggy Dollar, iconic because you wade in from the tender and the whole place is unapologetically barefoot and fun. This is where guests float for hours, sip something cold, and feel like the BVIs are doing what they do best: easy happiness. You’ll sleep back at/near Sandy Spit again for serenity.
Day 9. Cane Garden Bay (Tortola): Watersports + Real BVI Beach Life
Cane Garden Bay is famous for being Tortola’s classic beach bay—lively but not chaotic, with a long sandy shoreline and a true Caribbean feel. It’s also one of the better spots for a structured watersports day: the layout is simple, the shoreline is close, and guests can rotate through activities without downtime. We recommend a “menu” approach—wakeboarding/tow toys early, paddleboards and snorkeling mid-day, then a late afternoon beach stretch with cold drinks and music. For something authentically local, Cane Garden Bay also connects to Tortola’s rum-making story—an easy cultural note that feels real, not staged. Night here is relaxed and comfortable.
Day 10. Norman Island Finale → St. Thomas (Yacht Haven Grande)
Norman Island is famous in charter circles for its “pirate legend” reputation and, more importantly, for being a strong final-day playground—great snorkeling spots, caves, and easy water time without a long transit. This is the day to use every toy you haven’t touched yet and squeeze the last drop out of the BVIs. Then it’s a short, clean hop over to St. Thomas for Yacht Haven Grande, a proper superyacht marina that makes departure painless: dock, luggage, quick transfer, and you’re at the airport fast. Guests leave feeling like they pulled off two premium itineraries in one—St. Barths polish and BVI barefoot perfection.
