Traveling from the USA / Canada

via San Juan, Puerto Rico 

From San Juan (SJU), it’s a short flight over to Virgin Gorda (VIJ). As a major international airport serving the Caribbean, San Juan is an easy destination from most countries.

US Air, Delta, Spirit, Air Canada, West Jet, United, Jet Blue and many other regularly scheduled, charter and discount North American airlines have direct flights to SJU.

Alternative flights to St. Thomas (STT) in the USVI may be available, with a ferry or flight to Virgin Gorda.

If travelling from Miami, American Airlines now offers direct flights to Tortola and from there take Speedy’s Ferry from Beef Island Tortola airport to Virgin Gorda, or use Seaborne airlines to get across.

Silver Airways have flight service from San Juan to Virgin Gorda and other charter carriers such as Fly BVI, Virgin Gorda Air Charters and Island Birds also make the flight to Virgin Gorda during daylight hours. Booking with a charter carrier can be an economical option if you have a group of five or more people arriving at the same time into San Juan or St. Martin.  You have the added bonus of a plane waiting for you (even if your aircraft is late).

via Tortola – ferry

Another way to get to Virgin Gorda is to fly into Beef Island airport in Tortola and take Speedy’s Ferry from Beef Island Tortola airport to Virgin Gorda, or use Seaborne airlines to get across.

Traveling from Europe

via St. Martin 

St. Martin (SXM) is a major destination for many European carriers. FLY BVI can take you from St. Martin to Virgin Gorda.

Pick-up:

Upon arrival at your port of entry on Virgin Gorda, you will be met by our onsite manager, Heather, along with your car rental company and you will be guided to the villa.

Important Note:

If your flight is scheduled to arrive after 4pm in Tortola, check to make sure that charter flights or ferry service is available. Otherwise, plan to spend a night in Tortola. Boat charters can be arranged via St. Thomas, Road Town or Beef Island

Car Rentals:

• L&S Jeep Rentals > click here
• Speedy’s Rentals > click here

Driving Instructions:

• You require a valid drivers license from your home country.
• You must drive on the left side of the road in Virgin Gorda.
• Complete the rental agreement and your adventure begins!
• There are two gas stations on the island, both in the Valley.

The official currency of the British Virgin Islands is the United States dollar (US$).

Credit and debit cards are accepted in all restaurants however cash is also appreciated, especially for tips.

If you forget to bring cash with you, there is one ATM machine and one bank on Virgin Gorda located in the Valley in Spanish Town. (Banco Popular)

Virgin Gorda is a safe and quiet island with a welcoming community and all basic necessities, including:

Hospitals: Virgin Gorda has a medical clinic that will help with minor incidences, allergies and prescription re-fills. For more serious incidences, Tortola, the main BVI island, has Peebles Hospital as well as numerous clinics.

Fire Department: Virgin Gorda Fire & Rescue Service

Water safety: Most locals and some tourists drink the local tap water with no harmful effects. Bottled water is readily available in grocery stores.

The best time to visit

All year around! The most popular season runs from December to April, since it is the least rainy period of the year. January through end of March are the driest months and the least hot of all.

In summer, June and July are generally less rainy than August and September, and also have a lower risk of tropical storms and hurricanes, which are most likely between August and October.

Tropical Climate

The sun shines all year round! The climate is typically hot throughout the year with a more pleasant period from December to March, when the daily average temperature is around 24°C (75°F), and a hotter and sultry period from May to October, when the daily average is around 28 °C (82°F).

Sea temperature

The sea is pleasant and warm to swim in all year round, being about 26 °C (79 °F) from January to April and about 29 °C (84 °F) in September and October.

Rainfall

January to April is a relatively dry season and a rainy season from May to December. The least rainy months, when precipitation doesn’t go above 50 millimetres (2 inches) per month, are February and March.

In April and May, there is an increase in rainfall, although there is often a relative decrease in June and July, followed by a recovery from August to November. Generally, the rainiest period is from September to November.

Note: it’s not unusual to see a report that there are showers predicted for each day of your stay.  Do not be alarmed. Typically there will be showers somewhere in the BVI sometime during the day, but the islands are all semi-arid and the chances of prolonged rain lasting more than ten minutes is quite remote.  Just in case, be sure to ask about our exclusive Villa ValMarc rain guarantee when you book. 😉