BVI 10 day charter.......Top 8

[Duckwheat]

We are going to the BVI's in late May for 10 days. I have never been there.

I would like the top 8 places you think I should go to.

Thanks,

DW

[TxLnghrn]

You need to get permission from the Charter company, but Anegada is #1 on our list. The Baths at Virgin Gorda are great and probably #2 but get there early (8ish am) so you can beat the tour crowds. I'm sure others will chime in, it would help if you told us what you like. Snorkeling, Bars, Restaurants, quiet beaches, loud parties....etc, etc....

Michael

[MMR]

In no particular order:

Sopher's Hole
Cane Garden Bay
White Harbor
Diamond Caye
Trellis Bay
Colison Point (Spanish Town)
North Sound-Bitter End, Saba Rock, Leverick Bay
Check the moon phases; if you're there during a full moon, then Bomba Shack for the Full Moon Party (Apple Bay)

and when you get on the plane to leave after 10 days, you're biggest concern will be surviving until you can get back to the Islands!

[maestrosid]

I'll be doing my first charter next June in the BVI. I used to divemaster the wreck of the Rhone (used in the filming of The Deep), and would love to take my teenagers for a resort course. Does anyone have experience with any of the diving operators that do "diving experience" classes?

Thanks.

[tonybinTX]

We've done 4 weeks total in the BVI. Here are my tops:

de Diving:
The Indians (good snorkel too)
Rainbow Canyon
Wreck Alley
Wreck of the Rhone

de Party:
Full Moon Party at Bomba Shack
Foxy's
Quito Rymer's place

de Other:
The bubbly pools
The Baths are good, but if there's a crowd, just go another 1/2 mile to Fallen Jerusalem. Same formations, just fewer of them.
Conch Man - blind dude that sells/gives away conch shells - don't buy them at the gift stores. You get a much better price and a much better story from him.

Secluded anchorage:
Sandy Key - but be sure to get clear instructions on how to get into the bay. It has a narrow channel. You have to line up with a white mark on the rocks. The sunset from that anchorage is still burned into my mind.

Anegada: The reef is great for snorkeling, but we didn't go this last time because it takes away a full day to get there and a full day back. We would have missed the BVI Music Festival. We normally do 7 day charters but with 10, it might be worth the trip. Watch the weather - if the wind isn't right, it's a long motor. If you have any experienced divers, and the seas are calm, you might try diving the Chikuzen on the way over. Many people rave over the lobsters at the restaurant there, but I wasn't impressed - Giorgio's is much better (but a lot more expensive too).

My wife keeps a pretty comprehensive diary of our trips. If you want more info, PM me.

[northbay]

I would add Monkey Point to the list. Nice rock wall, plenty of fish,
day and overnight moorings. Good challengeing sailing throught the cut.

[TxLnghrn]

Originally Posted by maestrosid

I'll be doing my first charter next June in the BVI. I used to divemaster the wreck of the Rhone (used in the filming of The Deep), and would love to take my teenagers for a resort course. Does anyone have experience with any of the diving operators that do "diving experience" classes?

Thanks.

Maestrosid,
I highly recommend Mike Rowe at Sail Caribbean Divers :: Scuba diving and water sports in the British Virgin Islands I have been diving for a lot of years so I didn't need to take a course from him, however, he was the most professional divemaster/instructor I have ever dealt with. His operations pick you up in anchorages in the mrning at your boat, take you diving and then return you to your boat in early afternoon. Really neat setup.

Michael

[jgbpa]

What airline are you using or recommend? I'm thinking of flying into San Juan and catching ferry over to USVI/BVI. What ya'll Think ????

[MMR]

We usually fly into St Thomas and take the ferry to BVI. 45 min trip over and you feel like your vacation has already started.

I'd be surprised if there is a ferry from San Juan. That's 50-60 mile trip.

[jgbpa]

Thanks. What about airline?