Chartering the British Virgin Islands - 7 day Itinerary
Day One: Your adventure begins at the well-appointed Crown Bay Marina, which is only 5 minutes from the airport. Stepping on board your charter yacht, feel the worries and stress start to dissipate immediately. Enjoy a frosty island beverage as you glide out of the Marina and along the coast of St. Thomas , crossing the channel to St. John . Anchoring for the evening in large, beautiful Francis Bay. Perhaps you will even be inclined to go for a quick swim in the warm Caribbean waters right away!
Day Two: Leaving the USVI behind, you will make a short passage around the end of St. John, to clear customs at Sopers Hole. Take a short stroll around the wharf and enjoy the local shops. If the urge strikes you, a taxi ride from here is a great way to see the island. When you return, you will be whisked the short distance to Great Harbor on Jost Van Dyke to anchor for the night. A visit to Foxy's is a must-do, as you will sure to be asked by anyone who has visited the BVI."did you go to Foxy's?", and you surely want to be able to answer "Yes!".
Day Three: After a lazy breakfast on board, you will board the tender for a trip to Sandy Cay. Owned by Laurance Rockefeller, it is a botanical garden with an encircling path. The white sand beach is a perfect spot for your beach picnic. In season, you might see humpback whales migrating, or the tell-tale tracks in the sand left by sea turtles as they make a nest to bury their eggs, and return to sea. Returning to the yacht, you will proceed across to Norman Island and anchor in the Bight. The Caves are magical to snorkel, with their schools of tiny fish. Back to the yacht to clean up and take a short ride in the tender over to the Willy T, a 93' replica of a Nova Scotian trading schooner that serves as a floating pub for cocktails. Finally, back to the boat for a leisurely dinner to discuss the day's adventures.
Day Four: Begin your day with a splash as you snorkel or dive the Indians, just a short tender ride from the yacht. Back on board, you will leave the delights of Norman Island for Road Town, Tortola. The boat will dock here overnight, so you can have plenty of time to explore the many shops and pubs of the area.
Day Five: Perhaps you might want to begin your day with a quiet breakfast, especially if you spent rather too much time at Pusser's Road Town Pub the evening before! But more fun beckons you to leave Road Town and head for Virgin Gorda , where your captain will anchor off the famous Baths. The granite boulders that are as large as houses are proof positive to the volcanic origins of the Virgin Islands . After exploring the grottos and swimming in the crystal pools, it's on to the Bitter End to anchor for the evening.
Day Six: Saying goodbye to the BVI, you will have a beautiful cruise back up between the islands, to cross over to the USVI and anchor at Caneel Bay. This beautiful area is part of the Virgin Islands National Park, now leased to Caneel Bay resort. The resort grounds were once the site of a 17th Century sugar factory. A short trip on the tender will bring you to the sugary sand of Honey Moon Beach, where you will enjoy the delights hidden in the picnic hamper that your chef packed for you.
Day Seven: Thoroughly rested, your captain will safely return you to Crown Bay Marina. Make sure you have plenty of time to take the quick taxi ride over to Charlotte Amallie for duty free shopping before you fly out!
Itinerary c/o Jane Potter
Chartering the USVI - 7 day Itinerary
Welcome to the U.S. Virgin Islands . In the next week you will experience all the flavors, scents and lore of the past and present-but without marauding pirates! As you peruse this sample itinerary, it is simply that, a sample. You are in charge, calling the shots and making or changing the plans as the mood strikes you!
Day 1: You will arrive in St. Thomas , greeted by our uniformed crew member as your limousine awaits to whisk you away to Crown Bay Marina and Gloria's Sun. enjoy lunch alfresco as we cruise Charlotte Amalie Harbor. At your desire, we will drop the anchor, launch the tender for you to explore or shop all the island has to offer. We can anchor for the night or return to the marina, the choice is yours.
Day 2: How about a water sports day? After breakfast we can depart for Magen's Bay, St. Thomas. Located on the north shore of the island, protected by land on three sides, it boasts one of the favorite beaches on the island! Snorkel, ski, windsurf, people watch or explore- Magen's Bay is pretty as a postcard; warm, sexy and inviting!
Day 3: A short two hour cruise brings us to bustling Cruz Bay, St. John . Cruz Bay is the heart of this island covered with tropical rain forests and national parks. Lunch in any of the pretty sea-side cantinas promised to be delightful, followed by a walk to Mongoose Junction's exotic shopping haven. Afterwards, we return to the yacht for a quick cruise to the Rockefeller resort-Caneel Bay.
Day 4: Awake beside one of the islands prettiest beaches for a morning swim. After breakfast, discover St. John the best way, by jeep. Your crew will have your jeeps waiting for you, packed for a day of adventure. You may choose to go it on your own, or a crew member will be happy to guide you. After all, this is what we do on our days off! Return to the yacht for a sunset cruise to b 
eautiful Francis Bay.
Day 5: A perfect day for a Blue Water cruise! Today we will cruise to the largest of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix . Four hours to the south lays the part of Christiansted. A walking tour of this town filled with Danish architecture is interesting and fun with your crewman along to indicate the best points of interest. Return to the yacht for a lovely sunset cruise to Green Cay Marina.
Day 6: We will take a quick 30 minute cruise to Buck Island with its shimmering blue water and spectacular coral reefs. The island boasts exceptional wildlife above and below the sea. For the evening we will take a short ride back to the St. Croix Yacht Club at Teague Bay. Dinner and cocktails on the aft deck are a must as the moon and stars watch you dance the night away!
Day 7: Enjoy the morning on the beach, just thirty feet from your yacht. We have made no plans for this morning, as an opportunity for you to explore this beautiful island. Afternoon will find us departing for a leisurely cruise back to St. Thomas. We make landfall under cover of night, stars twinkling above and the beauty of Charlotte Amalie aglow in the moonlight. Cruising into this harbor of lights is a fitting end to your sparkling week on charter!
Itinerary presented by Captain John Cichanowicz c/o Jane Potter
