The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean, located sixty miles east of Puerto Rico and a few miles north of the US Virgin Islands. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the north of the BVI, and the Caribbean Sea lies to the south. The BVI is comprised of 60 islands and cays with approximately 27 that are inhabited. There are four main islands: Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke.
Tortola is also the largest of the islands, being 24 square miles. Its capital is Road Town, and is connected to Beef Island, the site of the BVI’s international airport, Terrance B Lettsome International Airport (EIS). Most of the islands in the BVI are volcanic in origin and mountainous with lush terrain with the exception of Anegada. With a terrain of limestone and coral, Anegada lies at the northeastern edge of the BVI archipelago. Each island captures a view of the surrounding seascape.
Lounging seaside in the British Virgin Islands is unimaginably blissful – the magic of each island extends to its beaches, from surf-friendly shores in Anegada to the untouched sands of Tortola’s Smuggler’s Cove.
With crystal clear waters and balmy trade winds year-round, the British Virgin Islands is a pristine playground brimming with adventure. From sailing the nearly 600 nautical miles whether as sport or for fun to exploring over 75 dive sites – ship wrecks, artificial reefs and natural caves – the BVI gives underwater adventures a new meaning!
An adventure at sea is in store whether you’re a first-time sailor or an experienced captain thanks to consistent trade winds, clear water and sunshine every day. Find a different cove each day at different islands and pack your boat with all the necessities and set sail for wherever the spirit (or the wind) moves you.
With the Sir Francis Drake Channel and islands close enough to navigate by sight stretching in front of you, the BVI is truly a sailor’s paradise.
