A Water Lover's Dream

Cruise through the Sir Francis Drake Passage and anchor off Peter Island. Take a dip in Deadman’s Bay before moving to a new anchorage and snorkeling around The Indians (rocks resembling a Native American headdress). Norman Island is said to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island” and the waters are the perfect spot for an afternoon of watersports.

Cruise to neighboring Salt Island and discover one of the most famous dive sites in the Caribbean – HMS Rhone. Lying just off Salt Island, this Royal Mail steamer went down in 1867 and attracts divers from all over the world to discover its coral covered wreckage. The island also offers some great anchorages and fantastic snorkeling opportunities.

Set a course for Cooper Island, a small volcanic island, and step ashore to the Cooper Island Beach Club. Spend the afternoon exploring the brilliant coral wall known as Alice in Wonderland. Sloping from 40-feet (12m) to a sandy bottom at 100-feet (30m), the diving here is often referred to as a fantasy due to the vibrant colors and huge coral formations.

After your fill of diving, cruise through the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Virgin Gorda for a morning at The Baths. Explore giant boulders, secluded rock pools and sheltered seawater pools, ideal for snorkeling and swimming. Then cruise to North Sound, one of the BVI’s most popular anchorages, and enjoy sunset cocktails on board.

The waters surrounding the low lying coral island of Anegada are perfect for snorkeling, diving and fly fishing. Take the tender ashore to the beach for a picnic lunch, followed by a hike along the scenic nature trails as you explore the island’s interior.

Jost Van Dyke is the final stop on your itinerary. Visit White Bay, one of the British Virgin Islands’ most beautiful beaches, where ivory sands, calm waters and a nearby reef create ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling. In the evening, celebrate your voyage at Foxy’s Tamarind Bar, one of the BVI’s liveliest island venues.