My wife and I are finally headed down for our very first trip on 6/16, and I’d really appreciate any suggestions you guys might have for a 5 day itinerary. I’ve spent some time trying to learn as much as I can from previous threads, but I hope you’ll forgive any first-time mistakes or goofs from a well-meaning new member!

We’re chartering a Jeanneau 53 out of Road Town, which includes the services of the boat’s captain/owner, and there are 3 couples in our party (no kids <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />). None of us has ever visited before, and I was thinking of the following:

• FRI (6/16): ARRIVE, then stay on Tortola
• SAT (6/17): Tortola > Norman Island (The Indians / The Caves)
  
• SUN (6/18): Norman Island > Snorkeling at the Rhone > Virgin Gorda (Leverick Bay)
  
• MON (6/19): Explore (The Baths (if we can time it to miss the tour boats), along with whatever else you guys suggest!)
  
• TUES (6/20): Virgin Gorda > Jost Van Dyke (White Bay)
  
• WED (6/21): Back to Tortola

I’ve read in multiple threads that we’ll have a much better time if we don’t try to stick to an itinerary that has us on the move for the whole trip, and I think the general consensus is that we'd like to strike a balance between "Let's see everything" and "Let's just chill."

It's our first time, so we'd be OK with some touristy stuff, but most of us would prefer a more authentic experience AWAY from the beaten path. Suggestions for restaurants are also welcome...we like to eat!

Any help you could send my way would be greatly appreciated!