If you ever get a chance to explore the British Virgin Islands (BVI)… do it! The US Virgin Islands are great too, but there’s something about the beach bars and snorkeling in the British Virgin Islands that I really love. The best way to see the British Virgin Islands? We have BVI Boat Charter of course!

The Virgin Islands are made up of 4 “official” US islands and 15 British islands, there are actually more smaller islands, but these are the inhabited ones.

Each island on its own is enchanting and beautiful, but the best way to see the VIs is together. There are tour group trips you can take, but the real magic happens on private charter boats. These charters, or day trips, can be customized specifically for you. You get a boat and an experienced captain as your personal car and guide and a trip tailored to your tastes.

Are you a snorkel addict? The islands are packed with incredible reefs for beginners and novices alike. There are many guides on what fish can be found where and at what time of year. Virtually every island has a great snorkeling spot and the captain of your charter boat is bound to have some secret spots up his sleeve. The boat will usually have snorkel gear that you can use during the day as well, so there’s no need to bring extra luggage, but be sure to ask before your day trip.

Not a diver? No problem. Land lubbers love to spend the day in a sundeck at the rear of the ship. Many of the popular beach bars have a boat congregation where people are hanging out in the water, playing ball, dancing to the music, and jumping off the boats. These are great places to visit during your day trip. If you’re looking for somewhere a bit more secluded, there are plenty of islands with deserted beaches. Wild horses, donkeys, and iguanas roam freely on various islands. Ask the captain of your charter boat about the best places to see them…or stay away from them!

Does anyone drink? Rum is part of island life and there is as much rum as there is sand and water! There are plenty of watering holes around the islands, and you could even make your whole trip one big beach bar crawl! The Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke doesn’t have a dock, so the soggy dollars make you swim ashore. Try their signature “Painkiller” as you lie in a hammock and listen to island music. Just around the corner, a bay over, is Foxy’s. Foxy’s is an iconic place where Foxy himself will tell you jokes and stories. The Willie T on Norman Island is an old barge set up in the middle of the bay that you can jump off of or drink from, but I wouldn’t recommend doing both. If you bring young children, do it during the day or risk them getting an anatomy lesson from the girls who like to go topless. The Pirate’s Bight is there too, and it’s a great place to eat.

See the islands the way they were meant to be seen: by renting a boat! Whatever your idea or paradise, the Virgin Islands have it!