Discover the Top 5 Islands to visit in the BVI with Sunsail

The BVI - Sailing Capital of the World https://www.sunsail.com/yacht-charter/caribbean/bvi Sailing in The British Virgin Islands (BVI) means warm weather, steady trade winds and cobalt blue waters. Whether your BVI yacht charter is bareboat or skippered, you’re sure to agree it is truly a sailor’s paradise. Your journey starts in Tortola, known as the charter yacht capital of the Caribbean, and arguably the most famous sailing destination in the world. Throughout the many islands of BVI, you’ll discover sheltered harbors, sun-soaked beaches, pirate bars and jaw-dropping shipwrecks. Here's our Top 5 Islands in the BVI Norman Island Pick your way between Great Thatch and Little Thatch islands before bearing southeast towards The Bight at Norman Island. Norman Island is said to be the inspiration behind Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, and many visitors still explore the coves and bays in the hope of discovering long-forgotten pirate booty. Virgin Gorda Sail the length of majestic Virgin Gorda, passing broad Savannah Bay, before rounding the headland and entering Gorda Sound. A shallow, sheltered sound surrounded by reefs and islands, Gorda Sound is great for swimming and snorkeling as well as water sports such as paddle boarding, windsurfing and kiteboarding. Book a slip or pick up a mooring for an evening at Leverick Bay Resort, The Bitter End Yacht Club, Saba Rock, or anchor west of Prickly Pear Island for a more secluded evening under the stars. Anegada A little over 15 miles to the north of Gorda Sound, the island of Anegada awaits your arrival. Enjoy a prolonged spell of blue water sailing as you leave Virgin Gorda in your wake and cruise through the blue to this flat coral atoll. Sparsely populated and teeming with wildlife, Anegada is a must-see for nature lovers. Jost Van Dyke A must on any BVI charter itinerary. Leave Cane Garden Bay in your wake as you sail past little Sandy Cay, heading for the southern shores of Jost Van Dyke and the welcoming anchorage of Great Harbour. Great Harbour and nearby White Bay offer some of the best bars and nightlife in the BVIs, so enjoy lounging on the beach and snorkeling in the sea by day and sipping rum cocktails to the sound of live music by night. Cooper Island Beach Resort Cooper Island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a top Caribbean travel destination known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white-sand beaches, and peaceful island atmosphere. This hidden gem is ideal for visitors seeking an authentic BVI island getaway, offering excellent snorkeling, beachfront relaxation, and stunning ocean views. Cooper Island is also recognised as a leader in sustainable tourism in the Caribbean, making it a perfect choice for eco-conscious travellers looking for a unique and unforgettable tropical escape. Sunsail, a premium yacht charter brand within Travelopia, one of the world’s leading specialist travel groups, combines exceptional value vacations with a cutting-edge fleet of 500 yachts in over 20 of the best cruising destinations worldwide. Driven by freedom and adventure since 1974, Sunsail offers a wide choice of sailing vacations including flotilla, bareboat, skippered, and by-the-cabin options as well as sailing schools and regattas. Sunsail Vacations are carefully crafted for sailors, by sailors, focused on delivering unrivaled performance and service for customers across the world.