The British Virgin Islands (BVI)

The British Virgin Islands, or BVI, are located in the Caribbean Sea and are part of the West Indies in the Leeward Island chain. Our capital, Tortola, lies just 8 miles east of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Apart from Tortola, the main, inhabited islands of the BVI are Virgin Gorda, Anegada & Jost Van Dyke.

The British Virgin Islands are amongst the most popular Caribbean vacation destinations, offering one of the finest sailing territories anywhere ... and are home to the world's largest yacht charter fleet.

For detailed information about the British Virgin Islands, including: Government, BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association, weather, history, National Parks, and more ... please visit our General Information & FAQ sections.

BVI Yacht Charters, Boat Rentals, Day Sailing Trips & Water Sports

The British Virgin Islands are exactly what one envisions when dreaming about a Caribbean vacation. You may wish to charter a bareboat yacht for a week or take the family out for a crewed day sail adventure from Tortola to Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke or Anegada or visit some of the other nearby islands. You may prefer to rent a small power boat or sailboat for a day and do some exploring on your own. For the more adventurous types, a little parasailing or a flight in an ultra light plane to see the BVI from a bird's eye view may be in order. Whatever your pleasure; from nature trails to scuba diving, windsurfing, bone fishing, underwater photography, sailing regattas, surfing or bicycle races ... you will find it all in the British Virgin Islands!

Hotels, Resorts & Villa Rentals in the British Virgin Islands

Here you will find information and pricing for various types of accommodations on Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, Peter Island, Cooper Island and all other islands. There are several, lavish, BVI hotels and resorts and a large selection of private villas and intimate Inns as well as a few campgrounds from which to choose. If you prefer to keep things private, you may want to consider renting your own island! There are a handful of small island resorts offering 10 to 30 guests a private oasis in the sun!

You will not find any high rise hotels in the British Virgin Islands, nor beaches where everyone has to scramble to claim their own little patch of sand. There are literally hundreds of pristine, white sand beaches to enjoy in peace and quiet ... while you drink in the fabulous Caribbean vistas.

BVI Ferry Schedule, Restaurants, Weddings, Car Rentals & more

We have included comprehensive information for all BVI ferry companies and a ferry schedule serving Tortola, Virgin Gorda and the North Sound, Peter Island, Jost Van Dyke, Marina Cay , St. Thomas and St. John in the USVI. Naturally, a big part of any Caribbean vacation is the dining experience. Here you will find listings for all BVI restaurants including restaurant specialties and price ranges.

Planning a Caribbean wedding in paradise? See our list of BVI wedding planners as well as a guide for do-it yourself weddings and churches serving all of the British Virgin Islands. You will also find car rental agencies, marinas and marine services, grocery stores, gift and jewelry shops, BVI sailing regattas, information for the August Festival, Bomba's full moon parties, taxi rates, cellular phone rates, yacht sales and air charter services offering transportation to and from the British Virgin Islands and other Caribbean destinations.

There are more than 500 BVI companies listed ... so we are confident that you will find everything you could possibly want or need for your Caribbean vacation!

British Virgin Islands Travel Talk Forum

There are several BVI tourist forums (some good ... some horrible) where those planning a vacation in the British Virgin Islands may trade information and get answers to questions from others who have visited the various islands in the BVI in the past. Click here to visit the best of the available travel forums. Travel Talk Online Forum.

BVI Photo Gallery

Share your digital BVI vacation photos with others planning their BVI vacation! We are constructing a photo gallery and would be happy to display your shots. Please send in jpeg format. Max. size 1000 X 500 pixels.

If there are any topics not already included in this BVI tourist guide ... or should you have information to add, please feel free to send us your suggestions: bvivacations@surfbvi.com

Member

This BVI travel guide is offered as a free service by All-In-One BVI Vacations. To submit or update your URL or BVI company listing, go to: Submissions British Virgin Islands registered companies only please!