Sail the beautiful blue waters of the British Virgin Islands on this 8-day Caribbean cruise. See the fascinating islands of the area, including St. Thomas, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda, so named by Christopher Columbus. Swim, snorkel, and kayak to your heart's content as you cruise along the archipelago.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in St. Thomas and transfer to the Yorktown. Attend a welcome dinner and familiarize yourself with the ship and her crew. Overnight docked at the marina.
Day 2: Jost van Dyke / Sopers Hole, Tortola
In the morning, relax on board as you cruise towards the idyllic Jost Van Dyke. A base for seafarers, pirates, and adventurers for over 400 years, Jost Van Dyke is one of the favorite
islands of yachtsmen in the British Virgin Islands. Anchor at the magnificent White Bay, which is sheltered by a barrier reef and lined with a white-sand beach. Swim, kayak, and snorkel in the warm waters or hike the nearby green hills. In the afternoon, sail to Soper’s Hole, and anchor overnight.
Day 3: Tortola / Peter Island
Depart from Soper’s Hole early in the morning, and dock in Tortola’s Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands. In 1648, Dutch buccaneers arrived on the island, becoming the first European settlers in the archipelago. Tortola’s terrain includes lush rain forest and
pristine white-sand beaches. Explore Sage Mountain National Park and hike through its rain forest. Mount Sage rises to more than 1,700 feet and is the highest point in the British Virgin
Islands. The views of the surrounding islands are superb. Explore quaint Road Town on your own or
enjoy swimming and snorkeling at one of the island’s stunning beaches. In the afternoon, cross to Peter Island, a small island which offers hiking paths and pristine beaches
for swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking.
Day 4: Virgin Gorda
Arrive in Virgin Gorda, and land at the Leverick Bay Marina. Named “Fat Virgin” by Christopher Columbus when he arrived in 1493, the island
is one of the most beautiful in the British Virgin Islands. The island offers many sites for exploration, including The Baths, a geological curiosity where enormous granite boulders lay
scattered along the beach to form sea-filled grottoes and pools which are perfect for snorkeling and swimming; and Gorda Peak National
Park, a nature preserve where trails lead to the summit and offer spectacular vistas of the surrounding islands.
Day 5: Cooper / Norman Islands
Arrive on two of the “Out Islands,” a local
expression for the archipelago’s small and remote islands. Spend the morning at Cooper Island, which is virtually undeveloped. Drop anchor at sheltered Manchioneel Bay, which features a beautiful palm-lined beach. In the afternoon, call at Norman Island, reputed to be Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The Yorktown will anchor at The Caves, an outstanding swimming
and snorkeling area, which features crystal-clear water, colorful corals, and other marine life.
Day 6: St. John
Anchor at St. John’s Cruz Bay, the island’s small, neat, and tidy main town. Explore the verdant and welcoming island, including the Virgin Islands National Park and miles of shoreline and reefs. The park is home to a variety
of flora and fauna and historic buildings and sites. Learn about the Taino, the ancient inhabitants of the island.
Day 7: St. Thomas
In the morning, drop anchor at St. Thomas and spend the day relaxing and exploring
Charlotte Amalie, the island’s capital. Join an optional excursion to the island's historic landmarks, including the Estate St. Peter Greathouse and Botanical Gardens.
Day 8: St. Thomas / Disembark
Disembark in the morning and transfer to the airport for your connecting flights home.
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Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.