Sailing: Eco-Adventure with a Purpose
Reducing our carbon footprint when traveling is crucial to preserving our national parks and oceans. While many of us travel by air, an eco-tour on a sailboat is a more sustainable mode of transportation, especially when island
hopping in the Virgin Islands.
Go Sail Virgin Islands offers eco-friendly travel experiences in the Caribbean Sea. Our eco-tours allow you to experience the Virgin Islands up close without disturbing the environment. Discover which eco-adventure is best for you!
Live-Aboard Sailing Courses Teach You New Skills While Traveling
Not only will you enjoy an eco-adventure in the Caribbean Sea, but you’ll also learn new skills when taking one of our courses. A 6-day sailing course will allow you to:
- Learn essential sailing techniques like tacking and jibing.
- Practice anchoring and maneuvering in tight spaces.
- Navigate and utilize tools that help you get through poor weather conditions.
- Communicate with other crew members and your group.
- Snorkel and swim in the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
We offer two eco-tour itineraries when choosing beginner or advanced sailing courses. Learn more about the two sailing routes below.
Visit Stunning Locations On an Eco-Tour
One of the best parts about an eco-adventure is really connecting with the natural landscape around you. When you go island hopping via sailboat, you see more of the Caribbean while minimizing your impact on the environment.
Here’s a look at some of the beautiful places you can visit on a live-aboard sailing cruise.
British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands eco-adventure is a popular choice due to the gorgeous national parks and pristine sailing conditions. You’ll get up close to incredible wildlife, including sea turtles, sting rays, and colorful fish.
When you book an eco-tour in the BVI with Go Sail Virgin Islands, you may visit:
- Norman Island, The Bight: The Bight off of Norman Island is home to dozens of mooring buoys, making it easy to park before exploring the scenic island that inspired the novel Treasure Island.
- Cooper Island: Cooper Island is one of the most eco-friendly destinations in BVI, so it’s a must-visit on an eco-tour. Because the largest resort on the island makes a deliberate effort to use alternative energy and reduce waste, the land and sea are as pristine as you’ll find in the Caribbean.
- Baths and North Gorda Sound: The Baths are a garden of massive volcanic boulders surrounded by pristine pools, secret tunnels, and mysterious caves.
- Anegada: Don’t forget your snorkeling gear. Anegada is a bucket-list stop on a BVI eco-tour, home to one of the most incredible coral reefs in the Caribbean. It’s also packed with pristine white sand beaches if you’d rather just bask in the sun. Keep in mind, this destination is usually reserved for advanced courses with Go Sail Virgin Islands!
US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands itinerary offers a scenic tour of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. This region of the Virgin Islands is renowned for its beautiful scenery on land and in the water.
Book an eco-adventure to the US Virgin Islands and see:
- Virgin Island National Park: Dock in one of several locations in Virgin Island National Park. If you’re lucky, you’ll swim with sea turtles, tropical fish, and other wildlife.
- Coral Bay, St. John: Another popular location with snorkelers and scuba divers, Coral Bay offers plenty of underwater eco-adventures between sails.
- Cruz Bay, St. John: Cruz Bay is a beautiful spot to dock and go hiking on your eco-adventure. You can share a safari-style taxi to Cinnamon Bay Nature Trail for wildlife sightings and gorgeous views.
- Christmas Cove, Great Saint James Island: Ever buy a pizza from a sailboat? Here’s your chance. Pizza Pi VI allows you to grab a pie without leaving your yacht. Pull up at a mooring station and take in the scenic views while enjoying a savory snack.
Conclusion
Ready to experience an eco-tour you’ll never forget? Book a sailing trip with Go Sail Virgin Islands for the ultimate eco-adventure!