BVI Sailing & Yacht Charter News

VIPA Unveils Plans for $230 Million Makeover of St. Thomas Airport!

August 27th, 2018

Good news for visitors traveling to the BVI through St. Thomas! The government has announced a $230 million modernization project for the St. Thomas Airport. Of particular interest to BVI travelers should...

10 Months After Irma: BVI Sailing & Yacht Charters Recovery Report

August 26th, 2018

Since the hurricanes struck, BVI Traveller has been covering the recovery effort with daily reports on businesses that have rebuilt and reopened for tourists. With reports on over 300 businesses completed...

Knocked Down, But Coming Back Strong: BVI Tourism 10 Months After Irma

August 8th, 2018

Since the hurricanes struck, BVI Traveller has been covering the recovery effort with daily reports on businesses that have rebuilt and reopened for tourists. With reports on over 300 businesses completed...

August 7th, 2018

Kenny Chesney's Virgin Islands Hurricane Relief Project topped 77,300 in album sales in the first week on the charts. This is good news for the BVI as Kenny will donate all "Songs for Saints" album proceeds...

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Smuggler’s Cove Gets a Major Beach Clean Up with the Help of the British Navy!

August 4th, 2018

More good news! This time it is a major beach clean up at Smuggler's Cove sponsored by Caribbean Cellars. They reported, "We are at it again!!! Evian Beach Clean Up II. This time we got assistance from...

Taddy Bay Airport on Virgin Gorda to Re-open by Mid-September 2018!

August 2nd, 2018

The BVI Airports Authority hereby informs the travelling public that we are diligently working towards re-opening the Taddy Bay Airport, Virgin Gorda by the middle of September 2018.

Majority of Soper’s Hole Reconstruction to Be Completed By December 1, 2018!

July 28th, 2018

There is great news for all of those who know and love Soper's Hole and the marina and the shops there. I just received an updated report from Ian Smith regarding the status of Soper's Hole Marina. He...

July 26th, 2018

MORE GOOD NEWS! On May 28th, 2018 Alton Bertie posted the following on Facebook. He said, "Today I took my #DJIspark for a flight..." Based on his amazing drone photo, it looks like the construction of...

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RFA Ship, Mounts Bay, Returns to Tortola to Help Clear Debris from Hurricanes!

July 8th, 2018

Nine months after a succession of hurricanes smashed through the British Virgin Islands, the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, Mounts Bay returned to Tortola once again to help with the clean-up. Royal Engineers...

Disney Cruise Line Returns to BVI In August!

June 19th, 2018

In a statement from the BVI Government, Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Mark Vanterpool officially announced the return of Disney Cruise Line to the British Virgin Islands. Hon. Vanterpool...

The BVI Reborn… a “MUST SEE” Video!

June 17th, 2018

Nine months after hurricanes Irma and Maria devasted the BVI, The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board has released a MUST SEE video heralding the resilience of the territory and its residents.