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Eco-Tour Sailing Adventures

Explore the nature of the Caribbean Islands on land and in the turquoise waters. Whether you are avid sailors or have never set foot on a boat, cruising the islands by private sailboat enables you to experience the very best that nature has to offer.

Throughout your adventure sailing vacation, you will anchor in several beautiful spots that offer the best in snorkeling and shoreside exploring. Be as lazy or active as you like. Even lounging in the hammock, nature smiles at you - a turtle may pop its head out of the water and pelicans feast on minnows nearby.

For those who want to delve deeper into the magic of the islands natural beauty, your knowledgeable captain or crew will lead the way. We work with many crew members renowned throughout the Caribbean yacht community for their knowledge of local ecology, including coral reefs and tropical birds, and for their love of sharing this with guests. Several crew even have degrees in marine biology. This is the ultimate Caribbean ecotour and eco-friendly learning vacation for the whole family.

SNORKELING: The British Virgin Islands (BVI) offer spectacular snorkeling. The wide variety of reef habitats has opportunities for everyone, from complete novices to experts, for observing the intricate interactions of reef organisms.For those looking for more adventure you can try night snorkeling or go out to more remote reefs and deep drop offs. Discover Xmas Tree Worms, a tiny male Jaw Fish protecting eggs in his mouth, a school of bright blue Tang, Sea Fans, Jewel Fish and much much more. See link for more about snorkeling in the islands.

TURTLES: There are anchorages where turtles are easily seen from the boat or while snorkeling. A dawn walk along a beach may show the nesting activity of a turtle or the tiny tracks of newly hatched babies heading to sea.

BIRD WATCHING: Dinghy by rookeries of Brown Pelicans or sail close by the cliffs where the Red Billed Tropic Birds nest in the winter. Watch for Osprey, Magnificent Frigatebirds, Brown Boobies and several species of terns. Ashore there are Bananaquits, Hummingbirds, and Turtle Doves (for which Tortola is named), and on the salt ponds a variety of wading birds. At Flamingo Pond on Anegada, flamingos have recently been reestablished again after being hunted in the 1800's for ladies hat feathers.

WHALES: From January through mid-April we watch for the humpback Whales - here to breed and give birth.

WALKS: From most anchorages there is access ashore to quiet roads and trails. Your crew can lead you to hilltops with stunning views, along endless pristine beaches, past salt ponds, and historical sites. You'll observe the vegetation of remnant rain forests and dry tropical forests. There are orchids and bromeliads, wild frangipani scenting the air and spectacular flowering century plants attracting Hummingbirds and Bananaquits. See link for more about Hiking in the islands.


There is much much more, but you will discover it when you're on board your private ecotour sailing adventure. And to help you understand the Caribbean ecosystems there will be a library on board with a variety of coral reef and fish guides, history books and bird identification aids.

In the Wild Yacht Charters
P.O. Box 7505 ~ St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, 00801
800-508-1048 ~ 340-715-0472 ~ Skype: inthewild1

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