Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands, about 60 (mostly uninhabited) islands and cays, are one of the Caribbean's most popular destinations. Jost Van Dyke is a casual island with protected anchorages, fine beaches and beachfront restaurants and bars. It is said to have been named after an early Dutch settler, a former pirate.

At Great Harbour, Little Harbour, and White Bay there are safe, protected anchorages and unspoilt beaches shaded with coconut palms and seagrape trees. Discover inviting restaurants, bars, and small shops selling local treasures.

Parties here are legendary, especially at Foxy's. This bar and its owner are known to travellers from around the world for the New Year's Eve and Halloween parties, when Great Harbour fills up with yachts.

Things to See & Do

* Main Street beach
* Great Harbor
* White Bay
* Foxy's Tamarind Bar and Grill
* Stroll the "Bypass"

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - $US (USD)
Language - English
Land Area - 8 sq km's
Population - 200
Electricity - 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus four hours
International Country Telephone Code - + 1 284 49

Port Location - Ships dock and anchor in Tortola. The pier can only hold 2 ships, however, so if more are in port, it will require tendering. Both pier and tender drop-off are located directly in Road Town, the capital of Tortola.

Transport Links - The When ferry runs to Jost Van Dyke from Soper's Hole on Tortola's West End and another ferry connects St. Thomas via St. John.