Sail privately to Jost Van Dyke and spend an unhurried day at the legendary beach bars of White Bay — Foxy's and the Soggy Dollar, home of the original Painkiller cocktail. This tiny, car-free island is the soul of old Caribbean, accessible only by sea.
What to expect
Your captain departs Tortola or St. Thomas, beating across to Jost Van Dyke under full sail in roughly 45 minutes. You wade ashore at the powder-white beach, order your first Painkiller at the Soggy Dollar, and settle into the effortless rhythm of the island. Snorkel gear is aboard for the afternoon, and the captain finds a quiet cove for a sunset swim before the return sail. This is the Caribbean exactly as imagined.
Good to know
Best accessed from Tortola or St. Thomas port calls. BVI entry requires a valid passport — no exceptions. Book the charter well in advance during high season (Dec–Apr). Confirm all-aboard and allow 90 minutes travel back to the cruise pier.