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You have the choice to
start and end your trip in St, Thomas, US Virgin Islands
(airport code STT) visiting the US (St, Thomas, St, John) and the
British Virgin Islands (Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Peter Island, Norman
Island etc) or
you can start and end
in Tortola, BVI Beef Island (airport code EIS) to visit
the northern part of the BVI like Anegada, Dog Islands, Virgin Gorda
etc.
If you want a
sailing trip more off the beaten track, with le ss crowded
anchorages, choose our one way trip starting in St,
Thomas,
visiting the
Spanish Virgin Islands
(Culebra, Culebrita, Vieques, Palominos etc) and ending in Marina
del Rey in Puerto Rico. You will fly into St, Thomas and out of San
Juan, PR (airport code SJU). This trip can include the visit of the
rainforest EL Yunque and the historic sites of Old San Juan. For a
sample itinerary for this trip
click here.
Sample itinerary St, Thomas to St, Thomas
1st
day:
We welcome you aboard the
sailing yacht BILLY JEAN at 12:00 noon in St.
Thomas, Red Hook in the
Marina "American Yacht Harbor"
with a typical
Caribbean Rum Punch
and something light to eat. We will explain to you, all the
things you have to know about "living aboard". We will
set sail to St. John, anchor in front of the Cannel Bay
Resort, where you can have your first
swim and snorkel in the blue Caribbean waters.
2nd
day:
After
breakfast we head to West End Tortola, Sopers Hole to check
into the BVI waters. You have the opportunity do do some shopping
ashore. After lunch we sail towards Cooper Island.
The Cooper Island Beach Club is known for his excellent tropical
drinks. Dinner al fresco in the protected cockpit of Billy Jean
after the sunset ends another beautiful day in paradise.
3rd
day:
One
to two hours of sailing will bring us to Virgin Gorda,
where we dock in the marina of Spanish Town. From here to
take a taxi to The Top of The Baths and explore one of the most
unique site in this area: the Devils Bay trail through The Baths.
Spanish Town is also the perfect place for you to have a night out
and dine in one of the typical restaurants. Wednesdays and Fridays a
local band is playing live music for you to dance the night away.
4th day:
In
the morning you can take a short walk to one of the most exclusive
resorts on Virgin Gorda: Little Dix Bay. You are welcome on their
palm fringed, picture perfect beach for launching and
sunbathing and for a drink, of course. We leave the marina after
lunch for a nice down wind sail to Peter Island. Great Harbor is the
perfect place for waterskiing and the beautiful beach of the Peter
Island Resort is only a short walk away.
5th
day:
A
short sail brings us to Norman
Island, The Bight. You
can take the ocean kayak for a ride to the snorkel spot The Caves.
We
anchor close to the world famous swimming bar and restaurant Willy
T's (William Thornton). After dinner on board and some drinks to
warm up we dinghy over and party at the bar.
For the more adventurous type: you can experience a "body
shot", get (temporary) tattooed and/or jump from
the second deck for a free t-shirt (woman only receive t-shirt)
6th day:
With
the wind from behind we have a nice sail to St, John and pick up a
mooring in one of the national park coves, Leinster Bay. This is a
very quiet place with Watermelon Cay as an excellent snorkel spot.
Because there is no artificial light at night it makes also one of
the best spots for stargazing.
7th
day:
We set
sail to Cruz Bay, St, John where we check back into US territory. We
have lunch ashore in the local shack "Uncle Joes" for the best BBQ
ribs and chicken on the islands. We overnight in Christmas Cove,
Great St, James. Your last chance to dip into the crystal clear
turquoise water and see rays, starfishes and maybe a turtle while
snorkeling.
8th
day:
After
breakfast and a short trip back to Red Hook you
will have to say good bye to BILLY JEAN, your
swimming home for the past week. We will bring you ashore and the
taxi takes you to the airport. We are sure
you will have an unforgettable week.

This
example is just one of the numerous ways to see the islands. Some
times we also visit Jost Van Dyke with the famous beach bar FOXY'S
or we show you more of the national park of St, John. The final
itinerary is made according to your needs and depending on the
actual weather conditions. The final decision is always made by the
captain.

Talk with your broker about booking us, remember to ask for us by
name "Curt & Victoria on the S/Y Billy Jean".
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