Tortola

British Virgin Islands

"Sailing Capital of the Caribbean"

Tortola is the hub for exploring the more than 50 British Virgin Islands, many reachable only by boat. Cane Garden Bay and Smuggler's Cove offer classic beaches, while Sage Mountain National Park preserves rainforest trails with sweeping views. Day sails and ferries reach Virgin Gorda's famous Baths, a maze of giant granite boulders and grottoes, Jost Van Dyke's beach bars, and the snorkeling caves at Norman Island. Bareboat and crewed yacht charters make the BVI a top sailing destination.

Cane Garden Bay, Smuggler's Cove, Sage Mountain National Park, The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke & White Bay, Norman Island caves, Road Town, yacht charter

December–April

Driving is on the left on steep roads; use ferries or a day-sail to visit other islands; book yacht charters well ahead for winter

Top pick for sailing and catamaran charters. Pair with St. Thomas, which is a short ferry ride away.

📍 Cane Garden Bay with anchored sailboats and green hills on Tortola