We have been sailing the BVI for 35 years.....this May will be sailing vacation # 17.

Were it us, we would definitely pick up a mooring at MARINA CAY, about 3/4 mile dinghy ride in calm waters to Trellis Bay. ( get there early mid day, and enjoy )

Why ?

I will stay positive , here , Marina Cay is a marvelous small island, with a clean beautiful beach, and clean clear water, well maintained moorings, few people,
friendly staff, feels good, and excellent meals at the new , one and only patio restaurant, under a shade cover, with wonderful sunsets and views of the other islands.

Also, they have a full service fuel dock, for fresh boat water and also fuel if you need any. And a very nice dinghy dock.

it will feel like your own little semi private tropical island, surrounded by a reef, but the anchorage is totally easy entry , Calm restful nights, . Marina Cay is a happy, feel good , experience. There is snorkeling on the reef around the island.

There is also a hill top view bar, as well, just a short walk up from the beach., Check on hours. But. but the beach side restaurant will be open Last trip, before Irma, we went up to the hill top bar for Happy Hour,
live music, and dancing , and meeting and talking story with other sailors. Then down to beach side for sunset dinner. No huge crowd, and open and friendly people.

Breakfast : We always fix an easy healthy breakfast on board, and do not know about breakfasts at Trellis. But, from Trellis Bay, they can walk over to the airport, and there is an Airport Coffee Shop, in the terminal at EIS , if breakfast is a priority. No worries.

Marina Cay, just feels very special, no large crowds, and has been making our hearts feel good for nearly four decades.

Trellis Bay, does not make us feel like that.

Again, that is our own personal feelings, others have their own ideas. .

Also there is a free FERRY, small one, that I call the DOCK BANGER... ,,runs between Trellis, Marina Cay, and the new and upscale really nice SCRUB ISLAND MARINA by Marriot. Free and very short rides.

Marina Cay is just about in the middle with 3/4 mile ferry or dink rides to Trellis or to Scrub. ( Don't let the word SCRUB have a negative effect on you ), Scrub Island Resort is FIVE STARS.

Strongly suggest that you order the CRUISING GUIDE TO THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. Both BVI and USVI. Best publication for planning and cruising the islands.

Just FYI, your crew, your boat, your choice.

P.S, Also very excellent snorkeling at Monkey Point, off Guana island. One of the absolute best, along with Pelican and Indians, just off Norman Island, Free NPS moorings , 1.5 hr max.

have a most fantastic sailing vacation. ( Camaneo Passage.....pay attention to the nav and chart )

Denny and Erica