BVI Boat Charters:
Tortola, Jost, Baths, Virgin Gorda

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BVI boat charters depart from Cruz Bay, St. John. And include stops to places like Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, The Caves at Norman Island, and The Baths at Virgin Gorda.

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BVI Boat Charters
Book a BVI charter boat trip and set sail with us from St. John to experience top destinations in the British Virgin Islands, such as:

Lava Flows at Tortola, Soggy Dollar at Jost Van Dyke, Sandy Spit, The Caves at Norman Island, The Baths at Virgin Gorda, Peter Island, and much, much more. 

BVI Catamaran Charters 
It’s easy to book a catamaran for your BVI trips. One BVI catamaran charter trip option is booking a luxury 32 ft. World Cat Power Catamaran. Read more about our boats here.

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Popular British Virgin Islands Destinations from St. John:

Aerial view of a rocky Virgin Islands coastline with turquoise water and large boulders surrounded by lush greenery.
A woman in a black bikini walking in the Baths in Virgin Gorda inside a narrow, shaded cave with water on the ground, holding a rope attached to the cave wall.

Distance: 30 miles | Travel Time: 1-1.5 hours 

The Baths at Virgin Gorda are one of our most requested BVI charters. The granite batholith (from where the name of this place comes) that eroded into clusters of large boulders, some up to 40 ft. in length, create a maze of pure exploration where tourists can relax in the warm tidal pools below the boulders or explore the caves, tunnels, and arches that make this place a natural wonder.

St. John to The Baths at Virgin Gorda

An aerial view of a beach dock extending into clear turquoise water. Several boats are moored along the dock, with a sandy beach and palm trees behind it. There are some tents and structures on the beach, with a sandy pathway leading from the beach to the street.
A woman and a man sitting on a boat, looking toward a beach with palm trees and thatched-roof huts in the background.

Distance: 9 miles | Travel Time: 20 minutes

Jost Van Dyke, the smallest of the main British Virgin Islands, is a pristine Caribbean gem known for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and relaxed island atmosphere. With fewer than 300 residents and minimal development, it offers a peaceful escape for those looking to relax. Popular stops include Great Harbour’s lively Foxy’s Bar, White Bay’s iconic Soggy Dollar Bar, birthplace of the Painkiller cocktail and the Bubbly Pool, a natural tidal pool. The island’s charm and beauty have even caught the attention of country music star Kenny Chesney, who filmed his No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems video here and references Jost in several of his songs.

St. John to Jost Van Dyke 

The Caves in the British Virgin Islands showing a large cave opening at the water's edge, clear blue water, and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.
Clear turquoise water near a rocky cave with trees on top, in a coastal landscape under a bright blue sky with a swimmer in the water.

Distance: 15 miles | Travel Time: 35 minutes

Norman Island is known for inspiring Robert Louis Stevenson to write the world’s best known pirate novel, Treasure Island. Norman Island is the quintessential island depicted in pirate stories and fairy tales. For those adventurers, you can pretend to be a pirate yourself and snorkel into The Caves at Norman. The most popular restaurant here is aptly named “Pirates Bight” where of course the menu includes world class meat dishes that pirates would love. For example: grilled Mahi sandwich, pan-fried Snapper, grilled Tuna, angus grass-fed Ribeye.

St. John to The Caves at Norman Island

People jumping from The Willy T boat into the water, with some on a dock and a covered deck on the boat, on a sunny day near a hilly Virgin Island landscape.
Two people are sitting on a boat looking at the Willy T ship off of Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands.

Distance: 15 miles | Travel Time: 35 minutes

The Willy T is a floating bar and restaurant located in The Bight off Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands, offering a lively and unforgettable experience. Housed on a converted schooner, it serves a full menu including burgers, ribs, and salads, along with a variety of cold beer and cocktails. Guests can enjoy the party atmosphere, swim off the boat, or even jump from the top deck for an adrenaline rush and a pirate tattoo! Named after William Thornton, a Jost Van Dyke local and architect of the U.S. Capitol, the Willy T has become a must-visit destination for fun, food, and Caribbean adventure.

St. John to The Willy T 

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Three women sitting on beach chairs with drinks, smiling, wearing swimsuits and sunglasses, under umbrellas with palm trees and beachside buildings in the background.

Distance: 9 miles | Travel Time: 20 minutes

The Soggy Dollar Bar, located on the white sands of White Bay in Jost Van Dyke, is a legendary Caribbean beach bar known for its laid-back vibe and signature cocktail, the Painkiller. With no dock, guests swim ashore from their boats—arriving with wet cash, hence the name “Soggy Dollar.” The bar perfected the original Painkiller in the 1970s, blending dark rum, coconut cream, pineapple and orange juice, topped with fresh nutmeg. It's a must-visit stop for those seeking a true taste of the Caribbean, both in drink and atmosphere.

St. John to Soggy Dollar Bar 

A group of people on a white boat in the water near a rocky island with sailboats in the background and hills on the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.
Two women in swimsuits sitting on a boat with a body of water and rocky islands in the background. One woman is wearing an orange bikini and sunglasses, and the other is in a light green bikini with a smartwatch.

Distance: 14 miles | Duration: 30 Minutes

The Indians are a group of uninhabited rocky islets in the British Virgin Islands, located between Norman Island and Pelican Island. This popular snorkeling and diving site features crystal-clear waters, dramatic rock formations, and a vibrant array of marine life and coral reefs. Snorkelers can explore shallow reef areas, deeper waters on the outer edge, and even swim through a short underwater tunnel. As the second most visited dive site in the BVI, The Indians offer an unforgettable underwater experience for guests on our charter tours.

St. John to The Indians 

A tropical beach with a sandbar surrounded by clear turquoise water, three palm trees on the sand, and a mountain range with a partly cloudy sky in the background.
An aerial view of a small sandy island with a few palm trees in clear turquoise water, surrounded by boats and distant rocky coastline.

Distance: 9 miles | Travel Time: 20 minutes

Sandy Spit is a tiny, uninhabited islet near Jost Van Dyke, known for its iconic "desert island" look with a ring of soft sand, light vegetation, and crystal-clear waters. Often featured in commercials and magazine covers, it offers a classic Caribbean experience ideal for photos, relaxation, and snorkeling. Only accessible by boat, it’s a popular stop for St. John boat charters. Surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and a shallow snorkeling wall on the south side, Sandy Spit is a must-visit highlight of any trip to the British Virgin Islands.

St. John to Sandy Spit 

A young woman in an orange bikini squatting and writing on a blue wood panel filled with signatures and messages at a beach bar. The bar has a yellow and blue color scheme with signs and stickers, and there are drinks in hand of some people in the background.
View of a tropical beach with turquoise water, white sand, a lone palm tree, and green trees on the hillside, with two people walking along the shore.

Distance: 10 miles | Travel Time: 20 minutes 

While it only takes 20 minutes to get to Tortola from St. John by charter boat  (almost faster than flying from St. Thomas), this island serves as the capital of the BVI, and is near The Baths in Virgin Gorda, which is the most popular destination to visit. Tortola’s Northside boasts some of the most beautiful, white sand beaches in the BVI as well as some interesting volcanic rock shorelines.

St. John to Tortola, BVI 

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Two people walking on a wooden dock towards boats in a marina with a Marine flag flying, under a partly cloudy sky.

St. John to Cooper Island & Smaller Private Cays 

Distance: 20 miles | Travel Time: 45 minutes

Cooper Island in the British Virgin Islands is where the yachts cruise, and while it is one of the smallest islands (part of the Little Sisters chain of islands) with only 26 people living there permanently, it features a beach resort some enjoy visiting. The Copper Island Beach Club is a boutique resort completely self sustained offering a unique eco luxury experience. 

Peter Island, Salt Island, and Ginger Island are also part of the eastern BVI that make up the Little Sister chain. 

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There are so many places in the BVI that can only be seen by charter boat or catamaran that many visitors book multiple trips over a period of years to see them all!