Virgin Islands Tall Ship Sailing
Virgin Islands Weather and Climate information...
The British Virgin Islands enjoy a gorgeous tropical climate, moderated by trade winds. Temperatures vary little throughout the year. In the capital, Road Town, typical daily high tempertures are around 90°F in the summer and 85°F in the winter. Typical daily low temperatures are around 75°F in the summer and 70°F in the winter. Rainfall averages about 45.3 in per year, higher in the hills and lower on the coast. Rainfall can be quite variable, but the wettest months on average are September to November and the driest months on average are February and March. Hurricanes occasionally hit the islands, with the hurricane season running from June to November. The Liberty Star's schedule is structured to avoid hurricane season.
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Climate data for Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands |
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Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
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Average high °F |
79 |
80 |
82 |
84 |
85 |
86 |
87 |
87 |
86 |
85 |
82 |
80 |
83.6 |
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Average low °F |
68 |
67 |
68 |
69 |
71 |
73 |
73 |
73 |
73 |
72 |
71 |
69 |
71 |
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Precipitation inches |
2.9 |
2.5 |
2.2 |
3.3 |
4.6 |
2.8 |
3.3 |
4.4 |
6.1 |
5.2 |
7 |
4.4 |
48.8 |
Virgin Islands Destinations...
Island-hop through the US and British Virgin Islands where some of the most famous beaches (and beach bars) will call to you each day. Learn about some of the places we may visit on your Virgin Islands sailing cruise.
Some of the places that you may visit...
- St. John: St. John is considered the natural gem of the US Virgin Islands and hosts a large national park. On many of our Virgin Islands sailing cruises we will visit St. Johns the first night!
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- Cruz Bay: The "big town" of St. Johns has lots of great entertainment options. Step ashore for a cold-one...
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- Trunk Bay Beach: Located on the north side of St. John, this beach has been selected as a Top 10 Beach by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine.
- Cinnamon Bay Beach: Located just east of Trunk Bay, this is another beautiful Caribbean beach.
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British Virgin Islands Locations:
Jost van Dyke:
This island, the westernmost of the British Virgins, is home of White Bay beach, the Soggy Dollar Bar, and Foxy's. Named after a 17th century Dutch pirate, Jost Van Dyke has a sleepy Caribbean air and is less developed than other islands in the British Virgins. It is a favorite of sailors who stop for music, dancing and tropical drinks.
- Bubbly Hole: Get "washed" in this little gem. It's a short hike to get to it and our crew will show you the way.
- Foxy's: No trip to the BVI is complete without a visit to this world famous spot!
- Sandy Cay:
- We may anchor just south of Sandy Cay; it's literally a beach island, we love it and think you will too!
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- Tortola:
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- Soper's Hole: Tortola's West-End is a fantastic anchorage, come "swing on the hook" and find out why.
Cane Garden Bay: It's not just famous for the song lyrics, it is also home to the Caribbean's oldest continually operated rum distillery. Head ashore and try a sample.
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- Virgin Gorda:
- When you think of Virgin Gorda, you think The Baths - one of the Caribbean's natural wonders, a spectacular formation of gigantic boulders, creating grottoes and caves that you can explore on foot. The island is home for the famous resort of Little Dix Bay, as well as the Bitter End Yacht Club.
- Norman Island:
- This island is reputed to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Legend has it that pirate treasure is buried at a natural formation called the Indians, which are half-submerged rocks forming an underwater labyrinth for divers and snorkelers. The island is deserted but for a few seabirds, several footpaths, and the Pirate's Bight Bar. One trail leads to Spy Glass Hill, a challenging half-hour hike rewarding you with fantastic views. Pirates once used this lookout to spot Spanish Galleons returning home with gold and treasure. And no visit to the Virgin Islands is complete without a visit to Willy T's Floating Boat Bar, if not for the spectacle at least for the rum.
Cruising Grounds: Things To Do
Visit a different spectacular beach every day.
Relax on the beach or on the ship.
Snorkelling in the Virgin Islands is fantastic.
Relax listening to live music at a beach bar, test out the signature rum drink at each beach bar you find (bring a buddy for this one!)
Dive a wreck. Hike a trail.
Enjoy the food. Enjoy the sailing.
Virgin Islands Pace of Life
Liberty Windjammer Cruises in the Virgin Islands on our Tall Ship Liberty Star offer a very laid back beach and boating vacation. We will sail throughout the British VIrgin Islands on our weekly all-inclusive Virgin Islands sailing vacations. The Virgin Islands are not as remote as the Bahamas, we will share our anchorage each night with a flotilla of other smaller sailing boats. These trips are generally described as:
- Fun - In the Virgin Islands, the next stop is never far away and with unlimited warm water, lots of activities and an abundance of great beach bars, you're sure to have a blast!
- Laid back - take off your watch, turn off your phone and unplug!
- Great Sailing - The Trade Winds keep the sailing fresh and fun and keep the temperature just right!
- Water Focused - Liberty Star offers a lot of water activities: snorkelling, beach trips, paddleboarding, and swimming. The BVI also host some great wrecks that you can snorkel on your sail.
- Intimate - With just six guests per cruise, Liberty Star offers a wonderul intimate experience on a ship large enough so that you'll have plenty of space for yourself.
The appeal of the Virgin Islands lies in the amazing combination of wonderful sailing, warm and beautiful waters and an abundance of shoreside activities and bars that are never far apart. Unplug in the Virgin Islands and leave the worries of your world behind in this sailors paradise. When you leave this vacation, you'll have the right mix of activities, fun and relaxation so that you can go back to life refreshed and recharged and not needing a "vacation from vacation."
Besides goats and hermit crabs there are also beach bars on every island. There will be plenty of opportunity to go a shore and enjoy live music, beach BBQ's, and a different rum drink at every watering hole.
