BVI sailing vacation by the cabin, on a crewed catamaran
- 6 days, 7 nights
- double cabin
- solo travellers / friends / couples
Book one cabin, not the whole boat. Every winter we sail the British Virgin Islands on the catamaran Good Vibrations with a small group of up to 10 guests, a skipper and a first mate. You get your own cabin with an ensuite bathroom, breakfast and lunch cooked on board, and a week of turquoise anchorages from Tortola to The Baths, Jost Van Dyke and Norman Island.
USD 5,500 per cabin, for 1 or 2 guests. That is USD 2,750 per person when you share a cabin with a partner or friend, and the same USD 5,500 if you come alone and want the cabin to yourself.
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Your BVI sailing vacation at a glance
- Sample route - Tortola, Norman Island, Peter Island, Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Guana Island*
- Departure / Return: Hodges Creek Marina, Tortola
- Check In - Wednesday 6:00 PM
- Check Out - Wednesday 9:00 AM
- Price: USD 5,500 per cabin, 1 or 2 guests (USD 2,750 per person with two in a cabin)
- Season: 30 December to the end of February, weekly departures from Tortola
- Boat: Good Vibrations, a crewed sailing catamaran with up to 5 guest cabins, each with its own bathroom
- Group size: up to 10 guests
- Crew: a skipper and a first mate, who sail the boat, cook breakfast and lunch, and know these islands well
- Experience needed: none. Join in with the sailing if you like, or just enjoy the ride
- Typical stops: The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island and quiet anchorages in between
* Mentioned islands are indicative, as the routes we plan and the islands we visit always depend on sailing conditions. As true Seascapers we always make sure you’ll have the trip of a lifetime.
Our trips begin and end in Hodges Creek Marina, Tortola. We will send you the exact pontoon number of the boat in the WhatsApp group we start before every trip.
The most popular and easiest way to get to Tortola, is to fly to St Thomas airport (STT – U.S.V.I.), and then take a ferry or water taxi, or fly directly to Tortola.
You’ll arrive at the boat on Wednesday evening at 6:00 PM for embarkation in Hodges Creek Marina. We plan to sail on Thursday morning, after we’ve planned the exact itinerary together, taking into account the latest weather conditions and everyone’s preferences.
We arrive back in Tortola on Wednesday morning around 7:30 AM. Disembarkation is at 9:00 AM.
We usually plan the exact itinerary close to the departure, based on the weather conditions, to make sure you have the best possible sailing experience. We include as much of your personal preferences as possible.
Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations is a 50′ catamaran, with several lounging areas making this yacht very spacious even at full capacity of 10 guests.She has 5 double ensuite cabins for 10 guests in total.
1 double cabin
For 2 persons
$ 5500
$2750 per person for the week
All prices are per double cabin (2 persons).
What's included with SeaScape Sailing
Our philosophy is simple: no hidden fees. Here’s everything that’s included in the price of your British Virgin Islands shareboat week.
On board
- Cabin on Good Vibrations, 50′ catamaran | Good Vibrations has five double ensuite cabins, all with airconditioning and USB ports. Bed linens, pillows, and towels included.
- Skipper and first mate | Paul knows all the best swim spots, lunchtime coves, and sheltered anchorages for BBQ nights under the stars.
- Off-grid solar and battery power | Including an inverter, ample for running a CPAP machine all night if needed.
Food & Drinks
- Daily breakfast buffet | Yogurt, fresh bread that we bake on the boat, granola, honey, cheeses, vegetables and fruit, spreads, fried eggs. Dietary preferences accommodated.
- All lunches prepared on board | Chicken curry, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, salads, whatever inspiration and preferences suggest. Plenty of fresh veg.
- Coffee | Coffee machine that can run off-grid. Unlimited coffee and tea.
- Soft drinks | Coca Cola, ice tea, water (sparkling / still), tonic for gin tonics
- A generous alcohol welcome pack | Rum punch and beers. It’s a proper Irish-style welcome pack, so it usually stretches a couple of nights. After that it’s bring your own.
- One BBQ dinner at anchor | At least one evening in a quiet cove.
Everything else sorted
- All provisioning handled | No shopping runs, no supermarket detours.
- Free sailing instruction if you want it | You don’t have to sail at all, but Paul is happy to teach.
- Paddle board
- Full selection of masks, snorkels, and flippers
- All boat running costs | Fuel, final cleaning, electricity, water.
- All local taxes and marina fees
What's not included
- Crew gratuity: tipping is customary in the Caribbean. The industry standard is 10–20% of the charter fee, split between skipper and first mate. We mention it up front so there are no surprises.
- Flights and transfers to and from Tortola
- Dinners ashore
- Alcoholic drinks after the welcome pack is finished: bring your own, the crew will gladly stock the fridge
Why sail the British Virgin Islands with SeaScape Sailing?
The BVI are made for sailing. Steady trade winds blow almost every day of the winter, and the islands sit close together, so most sails take an hour or two. That leaves the rest of the day for snorkelling, swimming off the back of the boat and a cold drink in the cockpit as the sun goes down.
Most BVI charters are built for groups who rent a whole boat. If you are a couple, a solo traveller or two friends, that leaves you with a cruise ship or a resort. We do it differently: you book one cabin, and you share the catamaran with a small group of like-minded people, never more than 10.
SeaScape Sailing has been taking guests sailing since 1994. It is still a small, owner-run company: I skipper the trips myself, and the same small crew looks after you from the first coffee to the last anchorage. No call centre, no fleet of 50 boats, just a crew that knows where to find a calm bay when the wind picks up and which beach bar on Jost Van Dyke is worth the dinghy ride.
- Four reasons guests choose us for the BVI:
You pay by the cabin, so a couple or a solo traveller gets a real sailing vacation without chartering a whole yacht. - Small group: up to 10 guests, enough for good company and never crowded.
- A skipper and a first mate on board, so you never have to sail, cook breakfast or plan the route unless you want to.
- More included than you’d expect, no hidden fees. The price covers your cabin, crew, breakfast and lunch, boat running costs, taxes and marina fees.
Where we sail in the British Virgin Islands
Every week is different. The exact itinerary depends on the wind, and what the group wants. These are some of the places we return to every season:
- The Baths, Virgin Gorda: giant granite boulders, tidal pools and sea caves on a white sand beach.
- Anegada: flat, wild and ringed with coral reefs. Go for the lobster dinner.
- Jost Van Dyke: home to the famous Soggy Dollar Bar at White Bay, barefoot beach bars and a laid-back island pace.
- Norman Island and The Indians: two of the best snorkelling spots in the BVI, with caves, coral and an abundance of marine life.
- The Dogs: another outstanding snorkelling stop, worth the wait for a mooring ball.
- Quiet anchorages in between: the best evenings are often in a bay with no road, no music and only a handful of boats.
Share boat sailing holiday British Virgin Islands schedule
2026-2027
Who this BVI sailing vacation is for
- Couples who want a sailing vacation without chartering a whole boat
- Solo travellers who want their own cabin and good company, at the same cabin price
- Friends travelling together who share a cabin
- Winter sun seekers from the US and Canada: Tortola is a short hop from Miami, San Juan and other Caribbean hubs
You do not need any sailing experience.
Catamaran Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 – 2020
We love Fountaine Pajot catamarans because they do actually sail really well. And we’re always super keen to get the sails up and the engines off. We know this boat very well as we sailed it during the 2025-2026 season. The catamaran has 5 guest cabins for 2 people (all doubles with ensuite bathroom) and can accommodate up to 10 people. A 6th cabin is accommodated by the skipper and first mate. View all technical specifications (pdf)
For share boat, please mention which cabin you would like to book (see boat layout photo below). Cabins 1, 4, and 5 are the largest and will usually sell out first. On the moment of booking, we ask for a deposit payment of 50% of the charter fee. The remaining 50% is due 90 days before departure. You can read our full terms & conditions and cancellation policy here.
Sample Itinerary
After breakfast we’ll be heading out to get an early start and tack up the Sir Francis Drake Channel to The Baths on the southern end of Virgin Gorda. You can spend the whole day exploring the tunnels, caves and crystal-clear pools. Enjoy a little lunch on board before heading back across the channel towards Marina Cay for the night.
We sail north to Saba Rock and Oil Nut Bay area both gorgeous stops for chilling and swimming, tonight we BBQ on board!
We depart Great harbour and sail south to the Indians, this is also a really famous snorkeling spot, in fact one of the best in the BVI’s. We’ll hang out here for a few hours before heading to Norman Island, where the famous floating Willy T bar is.
We depart very early to be back in Hodges Creek Marina around 8:00 AM. Sadly it’s almost time to disembark. We say goodbye for now but not forever hopefully!
What our guests say about sailing the BVIs
“Paul and Anique were absolutely wonderful! They catered to our every need as we sailed through the BVIs. Anique prepared delicious meals each day. Paul was not only a remarkable captain, but easy going and enjoyable to work with. Their knowledge and expertise made for smooth sailing!”
Maria L · BVI 2026
“Had an absolutely wonderful sail cat trip with Anique and Paul in the BVIs! They make it so you don’t have to worry, or think, about a thing. And isn’t that exactly what you want on a wondrous week in the BVIs?”
A · BVI 2026
“The boat was very nice and spacious with a great flybridge to view the sunsets. Paul and Anique are great hosts. Loved being able to sail to Anegada, the sail that day was a great treat.”
Kristine V · BVI 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much does a BVI sailing vacation cost?
USD 5,500 per cabin for a week, for 1 or 2 guests. With two guests in a cabin that is USD 2,750 per person. The price includes your cabin, the skipper and first mate, breakfast and lunch on board, boat running costs, taxes and marina fees. Crew gratuity, flights, dinners ashore and drinks after the first night are not included.
Can I book just one cabin on a catamaran in the BVI?
Yes. That is exactly how our BVI trips work. You book one cabin on the crewed catamaran Good Vibrations and share the boat with a small group of up to 10 guests.
I am travelling alone. Do I have to share a cabin?
No. Solo travellers get their own private cabin. The cabin price is reduced to USD 5250 for solo travellers.
When is the BVI sailing season?
We sail the British Virgin Islands from 30 December to the end of February, with weekly departures from Hodges Creek Marina, Tortola.
Do I need sailing experience?
No. The skipper sails the boat. You are welcome to help, take the helm or learn the basics, but nobody has to.
What is the boat like?
Good Vibrations is a sailing catamaran with 5 guest cabins, each with its own ensuite bathroom. A catamaran is stable and spacious, with a large cockpit for meals and a trampoline at the front for lazy afternoons.
Which islands do you visit in the BVI?
Typical stops include The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island and The Dogs, plus quieter anchorages in between. The skipper plans each day around the wind and the group.
Is crew gratuity included in the price?
No. Tipping the crew is customary in the Caribbean and not included in the price. We mention it up front so there are no surprises.
Can we charter the whole catamaran for our group?
Yes. Good Vibrations is available as a private charter for groups of up to 10 guests. Contact us for dates and pricing.
How do I book a BVI sailing vacation with SeaScape Sailing?
Check the available dates on the schedule, then send a booking request through the Book Now form. We reply personally and confirm your cabin with an invoice. A deposit of 50% is due on booking, with the remaining 50% due 90 days before departure.
Ready for a winter week under sail?
Cabins for this winter are limited, and the boat takes only 10 guests a week. Check the dates, pick your week, and I will see you on board in Tortola.
Paul Ryan
Skipper and owner of SeaScape Sailing
On the moment of booking, we ask for a deposit payment of 50% of the charter fee. The remaining 50% is due 90 days before departure. You can read our full terms and conditions and cancellation policy here.
Please mention which cabin you’d like to book. Cabins 1, 4 and 5 are the largest and usually sell out first.