Seasafaris
Passport to adventure
February 2026 | British Virgin Islands
Overview
The BVI Passport to Adventure is a hosted sailing and training experience designed for sailors who want to build real cruising competence while enjoying the freedom of exploring one of the world’s premier sailing destinations.
Sailing with a USCG licensed captain and ASA certified instructors, participants develop practical coastal cruising and catamaran-handling skills while working toward ASA 103 (Basic Cruising), ASA 104 (Bareboat Cruising), and ASA 114 (Catamaran Endorsement). Training is conducted underway in beautiful conditions and anchorages, combining hands-on sailing, navigation, docking, anchoring, and systems management with local knowledge of the British Virgin Islands.
This program is ideal for sailors preparing for future bareboat chartering as well as those seeking a structured, small-group sailing experience with professional instruction. Participation can be as active or as relaxed as desired, with instruction integrated naturally into daily cruising rather than delivered in a traditional classroom format.
Day 1 - Marina Cay
Following an afternoon of big boat tacking, crew over boards, maneuvering under power, sail trim, and eyeball navigation, we find our anchorage on the eastern end of Tortola. There are three choices like the one pictured here, Marina Cay. It (like all of your stops) is idyllic with a fringing barrier reef for snorkeling or just staring at calm, clear water where the bottom looks six feet away, but could be fifty.
Day 3 - Anegada
Anegada is actually a sand bar on top of a reef. Its mean elevation is six or seven feet which requires solid navigational skills. Always worth the sail, Anegada is almost completely circled by reef and is surrounded by white beach. After snorkeling the reefs, long walks on the barren beach, or relaxing in a hammock under sea grape trees, you'll have dinner ashore at a fabulous restaurant on the beach.
Day 5 - Norman Island
The snorkeling here is tremendous, and the harbor is always flat and breezy. Whether you enjoy dancing it up on the "Willie T" (a floating bar known by countless visiting boaters) or sitting back on the boat, Norman Island will be on your list of islands to return to.
Day 2 - North Sound, Virgin Gorda
Tuesday you will sail up to Leverick Bay located in North Sound on Virgin Gorda. Head ashore for some of the best water sports in the world or stroll through this world class resort, or stay on the boat and watch the sun go down.
Day 4 - Cane Garden Bay
After a long broad reach, you will sail into Cane Garden Bay. A picture book anchorage with palm trees spotting a white sandy beach, CGB is a small beach community that one will find difficult to leave the next day.
tuition Rates
Training Rates: US$3,145 per person (Includes 10% Sea Safaris discount)
If the 101 is required this can be added for $450 + $115 ASA Certification Fee.
Non-Training Rates: US$2795 per person
Interested in following the flotilla as a bareboat? Get in touch for a quote!
Rate Includes:
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Arrival night Sleepaboard
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Six-day/five-night live-aboard cruising instruction with private cabins
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Breakfasts, lunches, and three dinners onboard; ice and starter kit
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ASA books, certifications, logbook, and membership
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Cruising permit, national parks fee, VISAR donation
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Yacht damage insurance, fuel, cleaning fee
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Dinghy and outboard, linens, towels, galley equipment, propane grill
Not Included:
Dinners ashore (a few nights), beverages beyond drinking water, airport transfers and taxis, departure tax ($20), mooring fees (shared among trainees), instructor gratuity.
For more information see our FAQ and plan your visit pages or contact us.