- 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.
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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 2022 BVI Calendars are now available for purchase. This year marks the 34th edition of the BVI Calendar, now featuring photography by Dougal Thornton and Friends - a collection of iconic photographs from both Dougal and aspiring BVI photographers alike.
The 40th Anniversary Edition of The Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands is available now!
Starting Oct. 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering the territory will no longer have to register online through the BVI Gateway portal.
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...
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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.
By Captain Colin, JVD Scuba & Eco-Tours Twenty one years ago the BVI Government allowed me to be the first person to discover, explore and chart potential commercial dive sites in the North West British Virgins around Jost Van Dyke and surrounding islands.
Explore how whales change climate, engineer the ecosystem, create conditions that spawn plankton, and keep our oceans healthy in this beautiful story by George Monbiot.
As sailors, we derive great pleasure from snorkeling and diving on the Caribbean coral reef system. In return, we assume…