Sample Itinerary
HQ2's BVI Discovery
Day One
Kick Off Your BVI Adventure With a Custom Pickup - Your Paradise Awaits
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable holiday with a seamless start at one of our exciting pickup locations. Each choice offers its own unique charm and special touches to kick off your journey in the British Virgin Islands.
1. Trellis Bay & Marina Cay: Start your adventure at the vibrant Marina Cay. After being picked up from Trellis Bay, you’ll have the chance to settle into the island’s relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious meal and refreshing drinks at the Marina Cay Restaurant & Bar, and soak up the lively ambiance before joining the famous full moon party festivities. It’s the perfect way to ease into your BVI holiday.
2. Village Cay Marina: Arrive at Village Cay Marina and unwind in style. The marina features a lovely bar and a cool pool, ideal for a relaxing pre-charter experience. Take a short taxi ride to the nearby Cruiseliner Shopping Village for a bit of retail therapy or to explore the local shops. Enjoy the blend of relaxation and convenience before setting sail on your adventure.
3. Nanny Cay Marina: Nanny Cay Marina is the most popular choice for a reason. With top-notch amenities including a sail & spa, diving center, and the charming Arawak Boutique, it’s a hub of activity and relaxation. Kick back and enjoy the fantastic facilities before embarking on your charter, ensuring a perfect start to your holiday.
4. Brandywine Estate Restaurant: For a truly special touch, opt for a pickup directly from the airport to Brandywine Estate Restaurant. Enjoy drinks and snacks with panoramic views of Norman, Peter, and Cooper Islands, while our crew takes care of packing your bags into your cabins. This convenient and scenic option ensures you start your holiday relaxed and ready for the adventures ahead.
No matter which pickup option you choose, your BVI holiday begins with a memorable experience that sets the tone for the days to come. Enjoy every moment as you set sail on your incredible journey through paradise!
Day Two
Brave the Freebooters Gangway & Snorkel the Indians
Cruise to Soper’s Hole for customs and immigration and then, once you are all happily settled in, HQ2 will fill her sails and brave the “Freebooters Gangway” (Sir Francis Drake Channel) heading to the BVI’s notorious Norman Island, reputed to be a favourite hangout for pirates while legends of buried treasure still persist.
Once our anchor is set, we immediately set off in the dinghy for some spectacular snorkeling at The Indians, an
underwater labyrinth of coral gardens and brightly coloured reef fish.
Upon your return, you may notice a bottle floating between the hulls. Pop the cork and find an old weathered
treasure map which will send those willing, off on an epic treasure seeking adventure, all the while discovering all
that Norman Island has to offer.
We highly recommend one of the many scenic hikes on the island, before cooling down with a refreshing drink on a
beautiful beach. Pirates Bight Restaurant is a great spot for a refreshing drink and some afternoon fun with their
beach games. Then head off to the boisterous and lively Willy T’s, a floating restaurant that rides afloat a rather
convincing pirate ship, to have wild nights of partying aboard. The ambiance is casual and often riotously fun! Be
sure to have some “shotski’s with your crew mates before all taking a leap off the pirate boat into the crystal waters
below. End the perfect day with sundowners aboard HQ2, watching a spectacular sunset.
Day Three
Norman To Cooper Island / Peter Island
Enjoy your morning cappuccino out on deck soaking in the incredible views and crystal clear waters. Get some exercise on a paddleboard and then work up an appetite snorkeling the caves at Treasure Point.
After a hearty breakfast, flop yourself into a comfy beanbag on deck and enjoy the lazy sail to Peter Island, a picturesque beach and a great place to stop for lunch where we can anchor stern to the rocks ashore, creating your very own private
swimming pool where you can relax and socialize on floating chairs with the music playing and drinks flowing.
There is not much at Little Harbour, except blissful, wonderful solitude and it’s the perfect spot to experience some fun on the water – tubing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking and under the water scootering, snorkelling and subwinging. The abandoned cigar factory and mansion – first built in the 1920S is also worth a visit for those wanting to stretch their legs.
Some downtime can be enjoyed on the cruise over to Cooper Island. Cooper Island is an eco-resort with a triple
filtered treatment system, solar powered desalination plant, vegetable gardens (Jeffery is the resident horticulturist)
and it’s very own Rum Bar boasting a collection of over 280 Rums. Cooper Island also has it’s own Brewery. They
brew their own beer so as to avoid waste from cans.
Fantastic snorkel sites filled with octopus and lobsters or socialise around a sunken bar table in the crystal clear
ocean waters, sipping cocktails.
Day Four
Cooper to the Enchanting Baths of Virgin Gorda
Wake up in Paradise and enjoy all that’s left unexplored before we set sail to the infamous Baths on the beautiful island of Virgin Gorda.
For the sensible folk, the crew will ensure a prompt taxi ride to the Baths and for the more adventurous, a swim ashore from the mooring lines is always a fun alternative. Nevertheless, both groups get to thoroughly enjoy a day exploring this natural wonder composed of gigantic granite boulders that form caves filled with crystal clear water and soft white sand. Hike through these giant boulders to find Devils Bay, a popular snorkeling site. Enjoy some refreshments at Poor Man’s Bar or a lunch at The Top of the Baths, alternatively, your chef would be happy to pack a delicious picnic for you all to enjoy on the beach. We do recommend dinner at the stunning and festive Coco Moyo Restaurant, alternatively, a beautiful anchorage
awaits.
Optional: Let the crew take you on a tour around the island, after your adventure at the Baths, drive to the very top of Virgin Gorda to Hogs Haven for lunch or a drink and bask in the unbelievable views over the islands, including Anegada. Then, take a short trip down the road for a photo shoot in front of Virgin Gorda sign and then back down the hill to the festive Coco Moyo Restaurant for Dinner.
Day five
The Baths to North Sound
And we’re off to ‘The Millionaires Playground’. North Sound is home to Richard Branson’s two islands, Necker and Mosquito Island as well as Larry Page’s Island, Eustacia. In North Sound you will find Bitter End Yacht Club, Saba Rock, Oil Nut Bay Resort, Biras Creek and Leverick Bay resort. It is another fantastic location to bring out the tubes, wakeboards and water toys.
To Do List in North Sound
- Bitter End Yacht Club
- Boutique, Beauty Spa & Hire windsurfing equipment or Hoby Cats.
- Saba Rock
- Tarpin Feeding Time at 5pm
- Leverick Bay Resort
- Spa, fresh water pool, restaurant, beach bar and two boutiques.
- Michael Beas Pirate Show, a happy hour with a difference.
- Oil Nut Bay Resort
- Lounge in the exclusive Beach Club for the day (Perfect for a special night)
- Biras Creek Resort
- Optional Tours
- Necker Island – Offers private VIP tours
Day Six
North Sound to Anegada
Set sail on an unforgettable day trip to the stunning, remote island of Anegada, known for its pristine beauty and unique charm.
Begin your journey with a 1.5-hour sail at 10 knots (or 2 hours 10 minutes at 6 knots), perfect for fishing along the way.
Upon arrival, dock at one of the welcoming dinghy docks: Potters, Anegada Reef Hotel, Lobster Trap, Wonky Dog, Neptune’s Treasure, or Tipsy. Enjoy lunch at Tipsy, hosted by the friendly owners Ann and Andrew.
Explore Anegada by renting a moke, bike, scooter, or jeep. Visit the fascinating Conch Island, paddleboard to shipwrecks, snorkel, or try kite surfing at Tommy Gaunt’s Kite Surfboarding School.
For lunch, try Potters (Sam is an excellent cook) or Tipsy (known for cocktails and a lively atmosphere). Continue exploring by visiting Loblolly Bay for snorkeling, or relax at Bones Bay and the Anegada Beach Club. Don’t miss the observation deck on the road to Loblolly Bay for flamingo viewing.
End your day with a romantic sunset horse ride on the beach from Francis Family Farm and a delightful dinner featuring Anegada Lobster at Big Bamboo Restaurant & Bar, Lobster Trap, or Potters for a party vibe.
Day Seven
Anegada Adventure to Jost Van Dyke!
Arrive at Jost Van Dyke and prepare for a day of exploration and fun. Begin your journey at the famous Soggy Dollar Bar in White Bay. Known for its iconic “Painkiller” cocktail, this bar got its name from sailors who swam ashore and paid with wet banknotes.
Head over to Foxy’s in Great Harbour Bay. Established in 1968, this legendary bar has hosted famous visitors like Mick Jagger, Kenny Chesney, and Richard Branson. It’s rumored that Van Morrison wrote “Brown Eyed Girl” during his visit here.
Enjoy a scenic hike up to the Bubbly Pool, a naturally created pool surrounded by rocks where the waves create a bubbling effect, perfect for a refreshing dip.
Savour a delicious lunch at Hendo’s Hideaway. Their pulled pork sandwich and conch fritters come highly recommended.
Explore the nearby Sandy Cay , a 14-acre nature reserve. Walk through its natural botanical gardens and follow the nature trail that circles the island. Visit Sandy Spit and Diamond Cay, where your South African crew will introduce you to a ‘Braai’, a coal-fired BBQ delight. Enjoy a taste of South African culinary tradition in a stunning Caribbean setting.
Return to Great Harbour and unwind with a delightful dinner. Corsairs in Great Harbour is renowned for its delicious pizza, the perfect way to end a day of island adventures.
Day Eight
Farewell from Paradise
Set sail from the lively shores of Jost Van Dyke to Cane Garden Bay. Sink your toes into the soft, powdery sand, splash in the inviting turquoise waves, and soak up the sun’s golden rays. End your perfect day with a peaceful beachfront lunch at Paradise Club BVI, or catch a taxi to Smugglers Cove to enjoy Nigel’s Boom Boom Beach Bar & Grill. Relax on board until your return flight and let the crew handle the details.
