The intimate Caribbean Private catamaran and exclusive Guana Island

From Saint Martin, it's just a short hop to the British Virgin Islands. Although Columbus named them the Virgin Islands (despite the presence of tribes) out of disappointment at not finding gold, five centuries later, the forests of Tortola, the mangroves of Beef Island, the grey rocky pearls of Virgin Gorda, and the underwater world of Anegada are the true treasures of the “Virgins”. Not to mention the dazzling beaches, lush countryside, and a thoughtful approach to tourism - open to yachts, luxury hotels, and champagne baths, yet still giving pride of place to rum bars and driftwood shacks that favour the gentle breeze of a fan over air conditioning. Add to that tales of pirates and enslaved people, a touch of old empire, the delicious taste of butternut soup, grilled red snapper or lobster, and a painkiller cocktail, all enhanced by a Creole atmosphere: it’s a (virgin) paradise. Your discovery of this paradise unfolds in two stages: first, a stay on a hotel island, set in an elegant and environmentally respectful setting, followed by a roving exploration aboard a private catamaran sailing from island to island. In short, the best of both worlds, for a unique experience of the Caribbean.

Guana Island

This island hotel is our favourite in the British Virgin Islands archipelago. From Trellis Bay on Beef Island (laying off of Tortola), a ten-minute boat ride is all it takes to set the tone. You dock at a wooden pier set at the end of White Bay Beach, the island’s largest beach, with its perfect curve and powdery sand. The staff welcomes you and drives you in an electric cart to the main house - your first panoramic views. This is a cosy gathering place where guests come together to share meals on the veranda, read in the lounge, or help themselves to a fresh juice. All around, white houses and cottages with one or more bedrooms, surrounded by tropical vegetation, are scattered across the heights of the island. Each offers stunning views, secluded corners, and, in most cases, swimming pools. A single cottage sits right at the water’s edge on one of the island’s many secret beaches - perfect for those seeking complete privacy. The interiors are refined, bright, airy and cosy. Time passes peacefully on the island - whether you are relaxing on the sand or your private terrace, enjoying water activities such as diving, kayaking or paddleboarding, exploring the island’s trails, having a revitalising massage, or joining a restorative yoga session. In the evening, sip a cocktail at the water’s edge or up in the island’s hills, meet new people or gather with friends around flavourful cuisine - for which the island’s organic orchard is the main supplier - enjoy an outdoors film screening, then retreat to the privacy of your room or private villa, ready to start again the next day.

Your private cruise

Five days and four nights of island-hopping let you discover the essentials of the British Virgin Islands archipelago, all in exceptional conditions - aboard your private catamaran. With family or friends, this boat is yours - your floating home for sailing from one tiny island to the next. Sailing times alternate with periods spent docked, discovering the treasures of the islands or having dinner on land. Whenever you wish, you can also set off on a kayak or paddleboard trip, try your hand at dragnet fishing or water skiing, or explore the seabed with masks and snorkels… From one island to the next, days pass peacefully, marked by highlights and gentle moments of freedom.