Explore The Islands!
Tortola
Where Your Adventure Begins!

Tortola, the largest and most vibrant of the British Virgin Islands, is where your journey aboard Detour begins. Our catamaran is moored at the beautiful Nanny Cay Resort & Marina—an ideal spot to settle in, unwind, and slip into island time before setting sail.
Just minutes away, Road Town, the capital, offers lively bars and restaurants where sailors gather to "spin yarn". On the north side, Cane Garden Bay boasts a stunning stretch of white sand beach, perfect for a day or overnight stop. Go ashore to sample spirits at the historic Callwood Rum Distillery or enjoy the laid-back beach bars and restaurants that line the shore.
On the West End, Soper’s Hole enchants visitors with its colorful Caribbean architecture, boutique shops, and waterfront cafés. It’s a perfect stop for lunch while cruising between the north side of Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, and the southern islands.
Peter Island
Great First Stop, Beautiful Hiking, and Great Anchorages

Peter Island is a short sail from Tortola, Norman Island, and Cooper Island. It is relatively undeveloped and has some beautiful hiking with wonderful views. There are three great spots to anchor and grill out, Great Harbour, Little Harbour, and Deadman's Bay. Deadman's Bay is a spectacular crescent of white sand and palm trees. Deadman's Beach Bar and Grill lay ashore. For a more formal dinner or experience, you can also grab a mooring in Sprat Bay or walk over the hill from Deadman's Bay or Great Harbour to eat at the Peter Island Hotel.
Cooper Island
Wreck of RMS RHONE, The Beach Club, Brewery and Rum Bar

Near Cooper Island and Salt Island is the wreck of the RMS RHONE. The Royal Mail Steamer was driven aground during a hurricane. While the loss of the vessel was tragic, it has become a beautiful collage of underwater color, hosting an abundance of tropical fish, turtles, and reef life. It is a great wreck to snorkel and an even better wreck to dive.
Cooper Island's Manchineel Bay is a great stop for the night. The Cooper Island Beach Club is an eco resort that which hosts a restaurant, brewery, and rum bar, along with a boutique and other small shops which are all worth the visit. Relax on the patio for dinner or visit the rum bar hosts the BVI's largest selection of rum, over 280 different varieties. The microbrew's are tasty and enjoyable if beer is what floats your boat.
Virgin Gorda
The Baths, Spanish Town, North Sound

The Baths of Virgin Gorda may be the British Virgin Islands most iconic stop. Large boulders extend into the water and form little pools otherwise known as baths. The tropical fish swim in and around the baths offering great swimming, snorkeling and exploring. Grab lunch ashore before proceeding up north to the North (Gorda) Sound. Many cruisers and charterers spend a couple of days exploring the North Sound with good reason. On the west side, you will find a variety of great restaurants and bars in Leverick Bay. Across the sound on the east side are the iconic Bitter End Yacht Club and Saba Rock. Around the corner is the spectacular Oil Nut Resort and Marina. As you sail by, you might even catch a glimpse of Richard Branson’s famous private retreat on Necker Island.. The North Sound is also a playground for water sports, from kiteboarding to paddle boarding, and serves as the perfect jumping-off point for a sail to Anegada.
Anegada
The Sunken Island

North of Virgin Gorda is Anegada island. It takes a bit to get up there, but it is worth it! While the rest of the British Virgin Islands are volcanic and hilly, Anegada is flat with protective reefs and spectacular beaches. Take a dinghy ashore and book a tour, taxi, or scooter. Check out the flamingo pond where pink flamingos are everywhere. On the North shore, check out Cow Wreck Bay and Loblolly Beach. Fun Beach Bars and restaurants close to the harbor are the Lobster Trap, the Wonky Dog, and Anegada Reef Hotel.
Beef Island and Trellis Bay
Full Moon Festivals are fun!
A relatively short bridge connects Beef Island to Tortola. However, Beef Island has plenty to offer all on its own. First, Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport is located on Beef Island. It is the primary airport for arrivals and departures to the British Virgin Islands. Across the street from the Airport is Trellis Bay. Trellis Bay is best known for its Full Moon Festivals. Get there early to get a good mooring ball or anchor location. Large metal figures located in the bay are filled with flammables and set afire in celebration for the monthly occasion. Ashore, Aragorn’s Studio is a small Caribbean Art and sculpture gallery and other local artists set up displays during the festival. After shopping, De Loose Mongoose is a great place to relax after buying a Caribbean original. Good Moon Farm, just down the beach, is a local grocer providing Virgin Island grown organic provisioning.
Jost Van Dyke
Fun Beaches + Fun Beach Bars = Jimmy Buffet & Kenny Chesney Songs

Legend has it that Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney both found inspiration while visiting Yost Van Dyke. The beaches at White Bay and Great Harbour are marvelous. There are four primary places people visit on Yost Van Dyke. Great Harbour is home to the guitar playing Foxy and his bar. White Bay is home to the Soggy Dollar Bar (home of the world famous painkiller), Hendo's Hideout, and Ivan's Stress Free Bar. All of them are fun to share a drink and a yarn. Sandy Cay is a that picture perfect little Caribbean spot that is begging for a walk on the beach. Finally, the East End Harbour is where Jost Van Dyke meets Little Jost Van Dyke. Here, people hike about a half mile to visit the natural Bubbly Pool where salt water tumbles in and out of the pool. Before or after, Foxy's Taboo and the B-Line great spots to relax.
Norman Island
Norman Island. Pirates · Willy T · The Indians
“Arrr, matey!” Norman Island is steeped in pirate lore and brimming with adventure making it one of the BVI’s most popular first or last-night stops.
As you approach, you’ll spot The Indians, a dramatic cluster of rock pinnacles rising from the sea and offering some of the best snorkeling in the islands. On the south side of The Bight, explore a series of sea caves teeming with colorful tropical fish a must for snorkelers.
The Bight itself, a claw shaped bay on the island’s western end, is home to two iconic spots:
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Pirates Bight Beach Bar & Grill – A relaxed, family friendly spot with great food, cocktails, and a sandy beach.
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The Willy T – A floating bar and restaurant famous for its lively parties, rowdy atmosphere, and the tradition of jumping off the upper deck into the turquoise waters below.
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