7 DAYS OF HIGH-OCTANE ADVENTURE
AROUND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Prepare for week-long adventure around the British Virgin Islands, but beware—this water-bound journey isn’t for the faint of heart! As we sail eastward, expect choppier waters and more energetic experiences as we go hopping from one island to the next. You’ll be needing a visa (an ESTA is not sufficient) for this route, so please prepare accordingly.
Day 1
SAINT JOHN
SAILING TIME: 2 HOURS
DISTANCE: 12 NM
Located in the USVI territory, Saint John is a small historied island that has been under the rule of Netherlands, France, Spain, and Britain at various points. Today though, most of the island is a national park that was designed for long treks, wildlife spotting, whole days at the beach, and snorkeling among the wide variety of vibrant underwater flora and fauna.
Day 2
CULEBRA
SAILING TIME: 5 HOURS
DISTANCE: 40 NM
Puerto Rico’s little gem off the east coast, Culebra is home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches. Flamenco Beach is a must-see for its long strip of sugary white sand and clear turquoise waters lapping at its shores. This far away from the big cities, Culebra’s skies are clear and offer an unrivaled view of luminous stars and constellations.
Day 3
VIEQUES
SAILING TIME: 3 HOURS
DISTANCE: 24 NM
Vieques is a sleepy little island that offers picture-perfect beaches, lush tropical flora, and Mosquito Bay—the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Record. We’ll travel to Mosquito Bay via dinghy at night and take a magical tour through waters that are bursting with an almost ethereal bright blue light.
Day 4
FAJARDO
SAILING TIME: 3 HOURS
DISTANCE: 24 NM
Known as “the city that guards the sun of the Caribbean,” Fajardo is a lively island that boasts pristine beaches, historic landmarks, stunning wilderness areas, and of course, delicious Puerto Rican food. Go on a gastronomic adventure by visiting Kisokos De Luquillo, a strip of over 60 different family-owned roadside diners and restaurants.
Day 5
ISLA CULEBRITA
SAILING TIME: 3 HOURS
DISTANCE: 27 NM
Isla Culebrita is a small, uninhabited island and a national wildlife refuge off the east coast of Culebra. We can anchor at Turtle Beach to bask along its white sands while keeping an eye out for hatching baby sea turtles. To cool off, we can head to Culebrita’s large natural tidal pools that are nestled against the island’s gorgeous rocky landscape.
Day 6
CHARLOTTE AMALIE
SAILING TIME: 3 HOURS
DISTANCE: 20 NM
Charlotte Amalie is hailed as one of the Caribbean’s grandest shopping meccas. St. Thomas is home to numerous duty-free shops where you can find anything from jewellery and crystals to liquor and linens. Of course, the island also offers other delights such as sandy beaches, ocean parks, historic sites, and stunning panoramas.
Day 7
TORTOLA
SAILING TIME: 5 HOURS
DISTANCE: 40 NM
Our journey comes to an end on the laidback island of Tortola. If you haven’t been yet, visiting the Callwood Rum Distillery is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the island’s history and sample some rum and even purchase a bottle or two as souvenirs. Then end your day at some of the best restaurants to try out Tortola’s scrumptious national dish, “fungi and fish.”
Your Crew
Skipper / Captain
StjepanBorn with an unquenchable spirit for exploration and a taste for adventure, Stjepan has always been drawn to exciting pursuits like speleology, rafting, kayaking, free climbing, diving, and martial arts all his life. So, it’s only natural that he gravitated to sailing.
He first fell in love with sailing during his time as an archaeologist, embarking on an epic voyage across the Mediterranean and tracing the routes of ancient Phoenicians and Greeks. Since then, he’s been chasing the horizon at the helm of ships in search of his next adventure.
With his background in archaeology and numerous years of experience sailing in the BVI and the USVI, Stjepan is an accomplished sailor well versed in local history. He has sailed more than 15,000 nautical miles across the Caribbean, Atlantic, and Mediterranean and can speak fluent English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Croatian.
Chef / Hostess
ANAAna has always been passionate about food and travel. She firmly believes that food—freshly made and lovingly prepared—is the best way to fully experience different cultures.
She’s enjoyed the street food in Thailand and India, embarked on a food safari in Africa, hunted for rare cheeses in France and Switzerland, sailed to the Mediterranean in search of spices and seafood, and even partook in Middle Eastern festivities for a taste of their cuisine.
Outside her gastronomical adventures, Ana’s interests lie in more academic pursuits. She’s well-versed in topics like biology, zoology, and the natural world. She’s also a great conversationalist, fluent in English, French, Croatian.
Ana has several years of experience working as a chef and hostess on many private charters around USVI and BVI. As your chef, she will go the extra mile in accommodating all dietary needs and food sensitivities.
Additional Crew
Depending on your needs, Valinor can add crew members such as:
- Personal trainer, massage therapist, and yoga instructor for a full wellness program.
- Security officer or bodyguard for guests with specific security requirements.
- Dedicated chef and caterer for more complex culinary and nutritional needs.
- Additional hostess and bartender for larger groups.
- Nanny who can organize simple learning exercises and educational lessons for children.
For groups of 6 or more people, a third crew member is mandatory to ensure a comfortable experience.
For groups of 10 or more people, food options may be limited with a crew of only 2. We can serve light breakfast and lunch snacks.
A TASTE OF WHAT TO EXPECT
Destinations
Greece
Skippered luxury charter in Athens from end of May to start of April. Personalized tours can be offered upon request of charter guests.
