Arrival
Captain Jim will arrange to have someone meet you at Tortola's Beef Island airport upon your arrival and escort you to the marina and the crewed yacht Andiamo. Once you are settled, it is time to discuss your itinerary. Below is an example of what you can expect:

Day 1
After lunch, we'll set sail across the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Great Harbour, Peter Island provides a perfect place for water sports. Perhaps you'd like to learn to windsurf. After a sojourn in Little Harbour, Peter Island, soaking in the sounds of silence, the picturesque palm trees and sipping a cool drink, you can look forward to another splendid dinner.

Day 2
Enjoy a refreshing morning swim while breakfast is being prepared, and afterwards maybe the kids would like to try their hand at some of the watersports. Afterwards, we'll depart for Norman Island and the Bight. Often referred to by the locals as Treasure Island, legends of Norman Island include stories of buried pirate treasure! If there is enough daylight, we will explore Treasure Point by dinghy. It is known for the caves, a great snorkel spot. Also, in the Bight is a floating bar, the William Thornton, which was christened in 1986. Handy, too, is a popular beach bar known as Billy Bones. Those who like to walk can try hiking the trail up to Spy Glass Hill.

Day 3
If the seas are calm, we can moor at Pelican Island and The Indians for a snorkel stop. There's a fun tunnel for brave snorkelers to explore! Afterwards we'll set sail for Marina Cay, a tiny, picturesque island surrounded by a beautiful reef. Rob and Rodie White settled on the island right before World War II. You may visit the home that they built and have a drink at the spectacular Sunset Bar, where Michael Beans (at right) holds court at Happy Hour with witty and amusing songs and a chance for guests to enter the "Conch Shell Blowing Contest". There's also a Pusser's Company Store stocked with their nautical and tropical clothing, unique accessories and gifts. We'll show you two super snorkeling spots or you can try some water sports.

Day 4
Today we set sail for the famous Bitter End Yacht Club in the North Sound of Virgin Gorda. If time and weather permit, we can make a lunch stop at one of the islands along the way. Christopher Columbus named Virgin Gorda because, from seaward, it resembled a full-figured woman lying on her back. Maybe he had been at sea too long! It was once the capital of the BVI's and now has a population of 4,000 people. For a one night ashore, you may want to consider dining at the very elegant Biras Creek Resort. This is a wonderful area to stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful scenery. North Sound, as the large enclosed bay is known, is truly a world-class recreational area, and perfect for another go in the water sports department. Perhaps a taste of fly-fishing over on the reef off Eustatia and Necker Islands.

Day 5
This may very well be your favorite day of the vacation! Today we're going to the Baths. Located on the southwest tip of Virgin Gorda, the Baths are a most unusual formation of large granite boulders. Where the sea washes in between the huge rocks, large pools have been created. Shafts of light play upon the water, creating a dramatic effect. The adjacent beach is white and sandy with excellent snorkeling. You'll enjoy the easy 20 minute trail through the Baths over to Devils Bay. Only one other place on the planet, the Seychelles Islands off the coast of Africa, is similar to the Baths.

You may choose to board the complimentary shuttle at 9 or 10am at the Bitter End Yacht Club to ferry across the North Sound to Gun Creek where a cab will be waiting. The fare is 10 dollars per person round trip and the driver is yours for the day. All of our guests really enjoy getting to see this beautiful island, and the drive over the top of Gorda Peak is well worth it. The driver will drop us at the Baths and we usually ask him to pick us up at 3:00 or 4:00. We'll lunch at one of our favorite spots, Mad Dogs Bar and Grill. There's a beautiful view of the Sir Francis Drake Channel on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. It's all very inexpensive and lots of fun! You'll need to wear your swimsuit and a cover-up or T-shirt and shoes that can get wet and don't forget your underwater camera. We will bring the snorkeling gear, a beach blanket and a few towels.

Day 6
Today we head for Jost Van Dyke. Weather permitting, we can make a lunch stop at Sandy Cay, the postcard-picture perfect little deserted island that you may have all to yourself!

Jost Van Dyke is known for its 1000-foot high peaks. We will anchor in Great Harbor, near Foxy's Tamarind Bar and Grill at the eastern end. Over the years, Foxy's has become an institution for cruising boats and was named the Number 3 Place to Be in the world for the millennium. Foxy and his wife Tessa have hosted the Wooden Boat Regatta for many years. You will not want to miss hearing Foxy sing his calypso ballads from 4-6pm and Tessa has a fantastic gift shop open until 6pm with lots of native made gifts and goodies. If we arrive on a Friday or Saturday night, you may want to spend your one night ashore at the restaurant enjoying the bountiful buffet. The fish that is served is guaranteed to be very fresh - usually only 3 hours old! Roasted chicken and barbecued ribs are served alongside Caribbean rice, salads, tropical fruits, vegetables and freshly baked breads. What a super feast and no shoes are required! The band starts around 8:30pm and plays until 11pm. It's a wonderful way to end your sailing vacation!

Day 7
Your final day, and how you will wish you could spend another week! We have truly enjoyed having you onboard and look forward to your next visit! HAPPY SAILING!

Your itinerary is completely flexible depending on how active or relaxed you would like to be during your charter. Prior to your vacation the crew will be in touch to introduce themselves and discuss an itinerary outline with you. Ultimately this is your private yacht, so you can change your plans and stay longer in an area, or head off to new shores whenever you'd like - it is entirely up to you.