A First-Timer's Guide to Cruising the British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands are one of the most forgiving cruising grounds in the world — islands sit close together, anchorages are protected, and the trade winds blow steady and predictable most of the year.

A typical week might link Norman Island, the Baths at Virgin Gorda, and the bars of Jost Van Dyke, with plenty of daylight left each afternoon for snorkeling or paddleboarding.

Because our Bali 5.2 will be based right in Tortola, BVI itineraries require no long ocean passages to get started — you can be swimming in turquoise water within the first hour of boarding.