Tortola, British Virgin Islands – 05 Dec 2025 – For anyone planning to set sail in the British Virgin Islands in 2026, there’s a new kind of present you can wrap: a self-guided storytelling tour that turns a regular charter into a rich, immersive journey through the islands’ ports, bays, and coves.
Available on Viator as “Pirates and Ports: A Self Guided Adventure for Sailors in the BVI”, this app-based experience is designed for sailors who want to understand where they’re sailing, not just how to get there. Led by the voice of a charismatic “Jolly Pirate”, the tour layers history, culture, and local lore over classic BVI sailing routes, so crews can discover the stories behind the scenery as they cruise.
More Than a Game – A Guided Story of the Islands
Pirates & Ports is first and foremost a self-guided tour. As sailors move between anchorages, they unlock short, engaging segments about some of the BVI’s most iconic locations, from legendary coves and channels to characterful harbours and island communities. The narration shares tales of maritime history, pirates, trade, and modern island life, turning a day under sail into a moving, floating tour.
Along the way there are light interactive elements – a quiz, photo prompts and, for those who enjoy a challenge, a final riddle known as “The Puzzle Box”, which ties the narrative together with a playful nod to Blackbeard’s treasure. These features are there to deepen engagement, but the heart of the experience is discovery: learning the secrets of the isles at your own pace.
A Stand-Out Gift for 2026 BVI Sailors
With British Virgin Islands sailing holidays booking well into 2026, Pirates & Ports offers a different kind of present – one that slips easily into an email inbox but lives on in memory long after the trip ends. It’s ideal for:
- Bareboat skippers and crews who want context and colour between passages.
- Families keen to make the islands meaningful for teens and adults alike.
- Flotillas and friendship groups who enjoy a shared story threaded through their route.
- Milestone voyages – honeymoons, anniversaries, retirement trips, “big birthday” sails.
Because the tour is digital and self-paced, it can be purchased in advance from anywhere in the world, then gifted to the crew as part of their 2026 sailing plans. Once in the BVI, they simply follow the instructions to access the content on their own devices and listen or read along as they sail.
Designed for Real-World Sailing
- Fits any day’s plan – The tour is flexible enough to work with typical BVI itineraries over 8–24 hours of sailing time. Crews can dip in and out as it suits the wind, weather, and mood on board.
- Packed with local insight – Content focuses on the BVI’s best-known locations and scenic routes, bringing depth to already popular stops rather than prescribing a rigid schedule.
- Created for sailors – Written specifically for people arriving by yacht, it complements – rather than replaces – traditional cruising guides, adding personality, voice, and narrative.
Why It Works as a Gift
Instead of another piece of kit or a logo’d T-shirt, Pirates & Ports gives sailors what they remember most: stories, context, and connection.
A simple message – “We’ve booked you a self-guided pirate tour for your BVI charter” – instantly elevates a planned holiday into something more curated and personal. It says: we know you’re going somewhere special, and we’ve found something that makes it even richer.
And because it’s priced per group, not per person, it’s an accessible, thoughtful present that can be enjoyed by the entire crew.
How to Book or Gift
Ports & Pirates is available now on Viator as a digital, per-boat experience (up to 12 people), with flexible booking and free cancellation.
More info & booking:
https://www.viator.com/tours/Tortola/Pirates-and-Ports-A-self-guided-adventure-for-sailors-in-the-BVI/d50314-216058P5
About Pirates & Ports
Pirates & Ports is an independent self-guided tour created in the British Virgin Islands, combining locally inspired storytelling with flexible, app-based delivery. Designed for charter guests and private yacht crews, it transforms a BVI sailing itinerary into a deeper exploration of the islands’ history, culture, and maritime legends, enhanced with light interactive elements for those who wish to dive further into the story.
Media Contact:
Deborah Lewis
Content Creator/Owner
Email: info@daytripsbvi.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (284) 340-3434
Media assets: High-resolution images and the teaser video are available on request.