BVI Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
30 ships from 14 cruise lines
BVI cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 129 upcoming sailings on 30 ships from 14 cruise lines visiting BVI, calling at 2 places. Cruises visit BVI as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Caribbean cruises.
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About BVI
The British Virgin Islands combine world-class sailing, dramatic granite boulders, and a laid-back beach-bar culture within a compact, sheltered archipelago. A small-ship or chartered-yacht itinerary is the best match for mature travelers who want the Caribbean's beauty without being herded through crowded mega-ship ports.
Typical routes
- Eastern Caribbean circle - San Juan to St. Thomas/St. Maarten; ships berth at Road Town and sometimes anchor at Spanish Town.
- Virgin Islands yacht route - St. Thomas to Jost Van Dyke and Anegada; the preserve of small sailing vessels and luxury yachts.
Ports overview
BVI cruise calls are dominated by Road Town, but the archipelago's real magic lies in the tender stops at Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and occasionally Anegada. Sea conditions dictate tender access; the best months are December through May.
Cruise season
High season December-May; hurricane season June-November. Winter and spring offer the most reliable trade winds and calmest anchorages.
Find your BVI sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at BVI, earliest departure first.
14 Days One-Way from Bridgetown to Philipsburg St Maarten
Visits BVI. Also visits Barbados, Saint Lucia, Guadeloupe
Emerald Azzurra
17 Days One-Way from San Juan to Miami
Visits BVI. Also visits Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, Antigua and Barbuda
MSC Explora 1
10 Days One-Way from San Juan to Miami
Visits BVI. Also visits Puerto Rico, Saint Barthélemy, Sint Maarten
Azamara Journey
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8 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits BVI. Also visits Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Anguilla
SeaDream I
10 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits BVI. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
MSC Explora 1
7 Days San Juan, Puerto Rico Round Trip
Visits BVI. Also visits Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sint Maarten
Ritz-Carlton Ilma
7 Days One-Way from San Juan to Miami
Visits BVI. Also visits Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Turks And Caicos Islands
Ritz-Carlton Ilma
8 Days One-Way from St Thomas Island USVI to Philipsburg St Maarten
Visits BVI. Also visits Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saint Barthélemy
SeaDream II
8 Days One-Way from Philipsburg St Maarten to Marigot
Visits BVI. Also visits Sint Maarten, U.S. Virgin Islands, Anguilla
SeaDream II
17 Days One-Way from San Juan to Miami
Visits BVI. Also visits Puerto Rico, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda
MSC Explora 3
8 Days One-Way from Marigot to St Thomas Island USVI
Visits BVI. Also visits Sint Maarten, Anguilla, Saint Barthélemy
SeaDream II
20 Days One-Way from Manaus to Miami
Visits BVI. Also visits Brazil, France, St Vincent and Grenadines
MSC Explora 1
Where BVI cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 30 ocean 3 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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BVI cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
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Frequently asked questions about BVI cruises
How many places do cruises visit in BVI?
2 BVI places are visited by 30 ships from 14 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a BVI cruise?
High season December-May; hurricane season June-November. Winter and spring offer the most reliable trade winds and calmest anchorages.
Sources and further reading
Background on BVI draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA World Factbook: British Virgin Islands
- BVI Tourist Board: Visit BVI
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: British Virgin Islands
- Windstar Cruises: Caribbean Cruises
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 30, 2026
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