Navigation
There are a few things that you should be wary of as you proceed with your charter yacht. Some of the lights on the buoys might not work. You might also want to avoid Denmark Bank as it can prove to be dangerous for deep draft keelers during a heavy swell.
General Information
Road Harbor is located in Road Town and is its primary waterfront. It is the commercial seaport and the main port of entry for the British Virgin Islands. Road Harbor and the shores immediately around it form the largest concentration of marinas in the Lesser Antilles, and it is deep and large enough to deal with many cruise ships at once. This is the reason why Tortola is known as a port of call.
You will find quite a few small marinas that serve as yacht charter bases offering services and accommodation to the boaters inside Road Harbor, such as the Road Reef Marina and the Fort Burt Marina. Just next to Customs, inter-island ferries stop at the ferry dock on the northwest tip of Road Harbor.
What to do in Road Harbour?
This is the place where the journey to the BVI by yacht charter usually begins and ends for many charterers. Road harbour consists of a number of marinas that will allow you to stop by. The prominent features within this place are the government dock and cruise ship docks, but they are for commercial and official use.
Places of Interest
Road Reef Marina
This wonderful marina lies along the western side of Road Harbor, located on the north side of Burt Point. This is home to the popular TMM yacht charters. You will find electricity, water and ice on the shore. Tortola Marine Management (TMM) looks after the marina. Fuel docks are not available because of the adverse environmental impact that might be induced by a spill.
Fort Burt Marina
You will find this marina just next to Road Reef Marina on the western shore of Road Harbor. The marina is famous for Conch Charters. There is a fuel dock available on the outer dock. You will find The Pub, which is a bar-restaurant and its terrace is the usual hangout place for yachties.
The Government Dock
This is the primary point of entry to the BVI and the main office of BVI Tourist Department. Vessels coming from outside of BVI will require clearing customs and immigration here. The docks here are used by commercial vessels and ferries. You will find the main ferry dock here as well. You can get a cab or walk into the town from here.
Baugher’s Bay
Baugher’s Bay is located on the eastern side of the harbour and is mainly a commercial port from where the ferry of Peter Island Resort operates. You will find a few restaurants as well, including the Chillin’ Cafe that serves Caribbean food for lunch and dinner, and Capriccio di Mare that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner for a reasonable price.
Wrap up an unforgettable yacht charter journey to the BVI by spending a couple of quiet afternoons in this wonderful place that has so much to offer.
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