- Island Outposts: Detailed information on the anchorages of the Caribbean chain.
- Limin' in Paradise: Anchored in the pristine waters of Eustatia Sound, BVI.
- Dive into the Caribbean Sea: Explore dive sites and the National Parks Systems of the Caribbean.
- The Rhythm of the Islands: People, culture, events, regattas and festivals.
- The Local Route Home: Cruise-planning, navigation, charter and safety.
Welcome to Cruising Guide Publications
Targeted to the cruising sailor, our site is a voyage of discovery through the islands of the Caribbean, offering the reader an intimate perspective of the islands, people and the culture of the West Indies. Here you will find updates to our guides, anchorages, navigation, route planning advice, including GPS waypoints, planning tips and information. A section of the site has been dedicated to both yacht charter and island ecology, including diving and the national marine park system.
The Road Town, BVI ferry terminal reopening date has been pushed from March 1st to mid-April.
The BVI Ministry of Health & Social Development has announced the long anticipated list of approved mooring sites for use while quarantining on a boat.
Cruisers and charterers sailing within USVI waters should be aware of the changing rules and regulations for sailing in the Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean this winter as the various island territories endeavor to successfully manage tourists on land and sea during the current pandemic...
The new 2021-2022 Sailors Guide to the Windward Islands by Chris Doyle and Lexi Fisher is now available!
The BVI Calendar is back with a special, commemorative year honoring the memory of Dougal and his years of dedication and work towards this project.
Please visit this page to see any updates or corrections to the new 2020 cruising guide.
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Oceans & Islands
One of the many fascinations of exploring tropical waters is to appreciate the beauty and diversity of life on and around the coral reefs. Multicolored corals of great size and shape along with hundreds of species of fish, sponges, invertebrates and anemones act as a backdrop for divers and snorkelers who slip beneath the surface to explore the secrets of the deep. As sailors, we possess a heightened awareness of the aquatic environment and therefore we logically assume an ongoing moral obligation to help protect and restore the health of these fragile eco-systems for future generations.
As sailors, we derive great pleasure from snorkeling and diving on the Caribbean coral reef system. In return, we assume…
They can strip a reef of juvenile fish within five weeks and without the fish the reef can choke and die...
Sea turtles are one of the Earth’s most ancient creatures. The species have been around for 110 million years, since the time of the dinosaurs...