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BVI Itinerary Input (Dec. 19-26)
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12/09/2019 05:27 PM
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Hi --
Headed to the BVI on a Moorings Charter in about a week (7 adults, 3 kids). We haven't been for 10+ years, and know the islands have changed a lot and not everything is back up and running from Irma. These threads have been very helpful, but figured I'd post to see if I could get some input on our tentative itinerary and see if those of who you who have been recently have any tips, suggestions, etc. Thank you in advance!!
A few overarching questions: - With Bitter End still closed, will places like Anegada and Leverick Bay be even busier than normal this holiday season? - We know we want to do Cooper and Anegada. Any must-visit island that we've missed? Looking for a mix of seclusion and things to do (esp. for the kids). Some additional questions in bold below. - Any tips on best local food?
Day 1 - Tortola to Cooper Island
Day 2 – - Stop at Baths - Spend Night at Leverick Bay (Alt: Drake's Anchorage or Spanish Town) QUESTION: Is Leverick Bay a good place to stop between Cooper and Anegada? Anywhere else you'd recommend?
Day 3 & Day 4– Anegada - Night 3 - Lobster dinner -Day 4 - Boat trip with Sherwin of Team Charters
QUESTION: What's the best place for a Lobster dinner? In the past, we've gone to Anegada Reef Hotel QUESTION: For lunch/hanging out, which is better - Cow Wreck or Big Bamboo
Day 5 – Marina Cay or Great Camanoe -? Somewhere else?
QUESTION: I know Marina Cay is just a fuel dock right now, but used to be one of our favorite spots back in the day (pre-Pussers). Is this still a good place to spend the evening? OR would recommend somewhere else?
Day 6 – Norman Island/The Bight Or Stay at Marina Cay - Part of crew would do a rendezvous dive this day
Day 7 – Christmas/Brandywine Bay - Dinner at Brandywine Bay Estate
QUESTION: Is this a good spot for Christmas dinner/last night? We also thought about Scrub Island but thought it may be too fancy for the kids in our group. Part of our group needs to get back to Tortola the next morning for a morning ferry, so want to be close.
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Re: BVI Itinerary Input (Dec. 19-26)
[Re: WashKate]
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12/09/2019 10:32 PM
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In 2018 we did the Cooper to Leverick and take a taxi to the Baths route. Not the cheapest way to see the Baths but the view going over the mountain made it all worthwhile.
Louis from Houston
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Re: BVI Itinerary Input (Dec. 19-26)
[Re: WashKate]
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12/10/2019 10:20 AM
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@WashKate, I'm sure bailau will chime in shortly. The majority of our island trips we stay on Anegada. As he stated, the snorkeling is the best from Flash of Beauty up to Big Bamboo. I feel like both Big Bamboo and Cow Wreck have good food. Our preference is Cow Wreck because of the party atmosphere that seems to happen regularly there. But honestly, either place for food is good.
Go Irish!! Bill
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Re: BVI Itinerary Input (Dec. 19-26)
[Re: Manpot]
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12/10/2019 01:04 PM
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You know, I didn't think to ask is she was looking for a lunch spot or dinner. I will say my response is for a lunch. Dinner? Hands down Peter at Wonky Dog.
Malcom, I can honestly say I have never looked at my Cow Wreck bill. Ann holds mine for the week we are there and I pay her on the last day on the island. She runs my card then I add the tip. Now I am curious.
Go Irish!! Bill
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Re: BVI Itinerary Input (Dec. 19-26)
[Re: WashKate]
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12/10/2019 01:32 PM
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You are going to get a lot of suggestions....so here is another one.
Day 5 – Anegada to Marina Cay or Great Camanoe -? Somewhere else?
One of the best sails (and longest) of the week is when we leave Anegada and cruise all the way to Peter Is Great Harbor or Norman. Plenty of time to do a snorkel/lunch stop at the Dogs. Great Harbor should be quieter since Willie T has move back to The Bight. Lots of shiny new mooring balls. Day 6 - Head from Peter to the Indians and then Norman.
You could probably do the rendezvous dive pickup at Peter and then drop off at Norman.
Lots of fun planning but remember to be flexible.
cw
Chuck W.
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Re: BVI Itinerary Input (Dec. 19-26)
[Re: WashKate]
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12/10/2019 10:55 PM
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@bailau - On Cow Wreck vs. Big Bamboo, which would you say has better food? And does one get more crowded than the other? Thanks!! I defer to my friend NDFANINNC as he is the "land expert" on Anegada especially for food...and I have the culinary tastes of my dog...:) We took taxi to Flash of Beauty for snorkelers and the rest went to Big Bamboo. We walked down to the East at FOB and then snorkeled back West (with current) to the bar there at FOB (chicken rotis there are recommended). We have also snorkeled at Big Bamboo which is hit or miss. Then we walked on the beach over to Big Bamboo and caught up with the rest of the crew and then took taxi to Cow Wreck. IMHO Cow Wreck is a top 3 bar in the BVIs and must see Of the 2 Kate, (Big Bamboo or Cow Wreck) for lunch I would vote for Cow Wreck. Wonky Dog is excellent for dinner...afterwards walk over to Potters for night life or start at Potters and stay for night life. Our college kids picked that party as top 3 experience in May '19 at Moorings base get some noodles and bring them with you for Sherwin excursion...you might even get your snorkeling fix with Sherwin. It really is hard to go wrong with anything on Anegada
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Re: BVI Itinerary Input (Dec. 19-26)
[Re: bailau]
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12/11/2019 11:42 AM
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Thanks Rob. Snorkeling at FOB is a must do! Lunch is a tough call. I lean towards Cow Wreck mainly because we stay close to their beach and I love the crew. However, @bailau screwed me up when he talked me into a roti at FOB. The best i have ever had! One roti will definitely feed two people. Most days Cow Wreck is a great party.
Dinner, most on here love Wonky Dog. As do I. But the Lobster Fettuccine at Anegada Reef and the Lobster Pasta at Potters are both amazing. But for just a lobster you cannot beat Peter's at Wonky Dog. Sid's at Pomato Point is one of my new favorites. At least stop there for a drink after leaving Cow Wreck. The place is beautiful. I do recommend Potter's for after dinner. Always a great time there.
You will also read that both Kelly and Sherwin have great tours. You cannot go wrong with either. I 2nd bringing noodles.
Be sure to check out the pink flamingos while on the island. Remember, no matter where you look for them they will always be on the opposite side of the pond you are looking from.
If you need a vehicle I recommend Dean (284-544-3703).
Go Irish!! Bill
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