Bitter End Yacht Club

The Marina Lofts at Bitter End Yacht Club is the only over-water accommodation in the BVI. You can tie up your paddleboard, kayak or whaler and step right inside your accommodation. The Marina Lofts are duplex in design and have balconies on each level with spectacular views of the ocean and Virgin Gorda.

The Beach Bungalows are nestled on the white sands of Pelican Beach at Bitter End, and offer 180 degree views of the North Sound. They have wrap around terraces and indoor and outdoor showers.

The Marina House at Bitter End has 4 king size en-suite bedrooms and is perfect for families or a group of friends.

Visit the Water Sports Shack and meet the Bitter End Crew. You can enjoy a vast array of water sports at Bitter End including sailing with Hobie Cats and RS Zests which are just under 12′ and great for kids to learn or just sit in the boat while Mum or Dad take the helm. Bitter End also provide stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, seabobs and Boston whalers. You can go windsurfing, winging, e-foiling, kiteboarding, snorkelling and more.

Bitter End Yacht Club was founded for water sports enthusiasts, and they teach guests of all abilities to learn or fine-tune their skills, and maximize their enjoyment on North and Eustatia Sounds. Bitter End offers instruction in sailing, diving, winging and windsurfing daily. If you just want to learn the basics of sailing, the 101 Basic Keelboat course is the perfect place to start and will set you on the right track.

Bitter End provides a weekly activities schedule for their guests which includes a yoga class on a stand-up paddle board and a dinghy Poker Run.

Sunchaser Scuba is based at Bitter End Yacht Club and offers dive courses from beginner to advanced, or if you are already certified, you can enjoy the many dive sites accessible from Bitter End with Sunchaser Scuba.

The legendary Bitter End Club fleet will continue to expand with new activities in the place many say boasts the best conditions globally.

Playing extends to the shore at Bitter End Yacht Club. From cornhole, volleyball, and beach Jenga to hermit crab races and hammock fun, play is at the heart and soul of Bitter End! So be sure to pack your youthful spirit and get ready to play in, on and around the water!

Of course you can just relax and laze in a hammock or on a lounger on the white sand beach at Bitter End which is approximately a mile long, and enjoy a sunset cocktail from the Reef Sampler beach bar.

Bitter End’s diverse collection of restaurants and their sea-to-table culinary philosophy attracts visitors from all over. Bitter End is also home to the North Sound’s oldest watering hole and a sunken ship which has turned into the coolest beach bar in the Caribbean.

The Clubhouse at Bitter End was built in 1969 as a spot for yachtsmen and women to stop off for a quick drink and a hearty meal. Today The Clubhouse retains its original character with a wall of memorabilia which provides the perfect backdrop for an evening of swapping tall sea tales and sharing rounds of rum!

Enjoy a cold beer or an early evening cocktail at the Reef Sampler Beach Bar and visit the Buoy Room, Bitter End’s casual eatery for pizza or a delicious burger.

Upstairs, the Quarterdeck overlooks the marina and gives the impression of walking into an olde-world maritime living room with outdoor lounge seating and stunning views of the BVI. Here you can enjoy rum punch, artisan cocktails, small bites, and sunsets like you have never seen before.

The Buoy Room at Bitter End was built for sailors, by sailors. A quintessential après sail watering hole, The Buoy Room is the place you will head straight from the docks to relive the day’s adventures.

In short, you will be delighted to arrive, sorry to leave, and eager to return.

The Reeftique at Bitter End offers an eclectic collection of fashion, accessories and collectibles. They pride themselves on offering unique apparel and gifts that you won’t find anywhere else.

The Reeftique has an unusual selection of jewellery including the iconic cleat necklace exclusive to Bitter End.

The Market at Bitter End is fully stocked with garden-grown produce, fresh-caught seafood, and an array of prepared dishes. Located inside The Market, Winston’s Bakery is popular with Bitter End’s guests for its fresh breads and delicious desserts.

Inside The Market you will find what visitors are saying is the best wine and spirits shop in the BVI. The shop features carefully selected wines and spirits from around the globe and a collection of rums to make any sailor smile. Bitter End’s Market is your one stop shop for Caribbean cocktail creation!

Travelling from the UK to the British Virgin Islands

The most direct way is from Gatwick to Antigua with British Airways and onwards to Tortola with inter-Caribbean Airways, which is also a non-stop flight. Virgin Atlantic fly from Heathrow to Antigua and the onward flight is with inter-Caribbean Airways to Tortola. Alternatively, BVI Holidays can charter a private aircraft just for you and your party. You will be met when you disembark your transatlantic flight in Antigua, and fast-tracked through immigration and customs and taken to your waiting aircraft.

Travelling from Scotland

Flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow can also be arranged to connect with the Gatwick and Heathrow flights on certain days. Flights from regional airports can be arranged through Paris or Amsterdam to St Maarten and onwards to the BVI.

Travelling from New York, Boston or Miami

If you would like to have a few nights in New York, Boston or Miami before heading to BVI, this can also be arranged. You can either fly onwards via Puerto Rico which is a 35 minute hop over to the British Virgin Islands or again, a private charter can be arranged. There is a direct flight from Miami to Beef Island, Tortola.

Travelling from the USA

Depending on where you are in the USA, you can fly to Miami or San Juan, Puerto Rico and onwards to the BVI, or another option is to fly to St Thomas and take the ferry to Tortola. BVI Holidays can also arrange a private charter from St Thomas into Anegada, Tortola or Virgin Gorda.

Larger aircraft cannot land in the BVI which is why the islands remain unspoilt, uncrowded and uncommercialised.