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Sailing in the British and US Virgin Islands

The chill out charter.

Language: English

Time Zone: GMT-4

Currency: US$

Population: British Virgin Islands: 24,900

Population: US Virgin Islands: 105,870

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British and US Virgin Islands at a glance

The Virgin Islands are the most beautiful, relaxing and stress-free sailing destination in the Caribbean. The pink sandy beaches are perfect for sunbathing, beachcombing and snorkelling, while every anchorage boasts fun island pubs ready for happy hour. Sailing in the Virgin Islands is without doubt a chill out charter.

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Sailing in the Virgin Islands is the Mecca for a Caribbean yacht charter with its mild weather conditions and pleasant sailing passages. Must see British Virgin islands: Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anagada, Cooper island, Norman Island. For the US Virgin Islands the must see locations are St Thomas, St John and St Croix.

Sailing yourself The Virgin Islands are a great yacht charter destination for all levels of sailor with easy line-of-sight passages, short island sailing hops and mild wind conditions.

Your choices for sailing in the Virgin Islands

When to enjoy sailing the Virgin Islands

The winter months and Christmas trade winds from December to May, allow for easy sailing conditions. High season is from November to mid April, when the weather is dry and comfortable. The hottest time of year and hurricane season is typically from July to November.

A sailing license or certificate is not mandatory for sailing the Virgin Islands on a yacht charter or bareboat charter but you will be asked to provide a sailing resume. For a luxury charter, skippered charter or cabin charter, you do not require any experience or certification.

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Discover the Virgin Islands

Depending on your sailing in Virgin island itinerary, visit some of these tropical highlights.

Tortola
Tortola
Norman Island
Norman Island
Salt Island
Salt Island
Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda
Anegada
Anegada
Jost Van Dyke
Jost Van Dyke
St Thomas
St Thomas
St John
St John
St Croix
St Croix