⚓ Arrival Edition — Welcome to the BVI! Here’s your updated briefing for your charter week: Saturday, March 07 through Friday, March 13, 2026.
Fresh weather data, updated sea conditions, and everything you need to plan your week on the water.
⚠️ Captain’s Advisory
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💨 Wind Advisory: Gusts up to 25 kts expected. Secure dinghies and check mooring lines.
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🌊 Sea State Advisory: Waves up to 5.8 ft. Drake Channel crossing may be uncomfortable.
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🚢 Cruise Ship Alert: 18 cruise ships visiting (52,052 passengers). Road Town, The Baths, and Jost Van Dyke will be busier on ship days.
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🏛️ H. Lavity Stoutt’s Birthday (observed) (Monday, 2026-03-09): Government offices and customs closed. Plan your customs/immigration needs accordingly.
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⛵ Hillbilly Flotilla (2026-03-07 to 2026-03-14): Large flotilla group — expect busier moorings at Jost Van Dyke (Mar 8), Bitter End/North Sound (Mar 9), Anegada (Mar 10), Leverick Bay (Mar 11), Norman Island (Mar 12), and Cooper Island (Mar 13). Book moorings early!
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⛵ Salty Dog Rally (2026-03-07 to 2026-03-08): 11+ boat flotilla at Anegada (Mar 7–8). Expect busier anchorage and mooring field at Anegada’s Setting Point. Plan accordingly if heading to Anegada this weekend.
🌤️ 7-Day Marine Weather Forecast
| Day | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Direction | Conditions | Rain |
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| Sat 03-07 | 77°F | 20 kts | 25 kts | ENE | Light Rain | 4.6mm |
| Sun 03-08 | 77°F | 20 kts | 24 kts | E | Light Rain | 1.7mm |
| Mon 03-09 | 77°F | 20 kts | 23 kts | E | Light Rain | 0.7mm |
| Tue 03-10 | 77°F | 19 kts | 21 kts | E | Light Rain | 2.2mm |
| Wed 03-11 | 77°F | 19 kts | 20 kts | E | Light Rain | 1.1mm |
🌊 Sea Conditions
| Day | Wave Height | Sea State | Swell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 03/07 | 5.8 ft | Slight | 2.1 ft |
| Sun 03/08 | 5.4 ft | Slight | 2.2 ft |
| Mon 03/09 | 5.4 ft | Slight | 1.8 ft |
| Tue 03/10 | 5.1 ft | Slight | 2.0 ft |
| Wed 03/11 | 4.9 ft | Slight | 2.2 ft |
| Thu 03/12 | 4.3 ft | Slight | 2.8 ft |
| Fri 03/13 | 3.3 ft | Smooth | 2.4 ft |
🚢 Cruise Ship Schedule
| Day | Ship | Cruise Line | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 03-07 | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 3,617 |
| Sat 03-07 | Silver Ray | Silversea | 728 |
| Sat 03-07 | Brilliance Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 2,580 |
| Sun 03-08 | Norwegian Sky | Norwegian Cruise Line | 2,405 |
| Sun 03-08 | Costa Fascinosa | Costa Cruises | 3,617 |
| Sun 03-08 | Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn | 638 |
| Mon 03-09 | Celebrity Ascent | Celebrity Cruises | 3,950 |
| Mon 03-09 | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 5,074 |
| Tue 03-10 | Norwegian Joy | Norwegian Cruise Line | 4,620 |
| Tue 03-10 | MSC Virtuosa | MSC Cruises | 5,772 |
| Tue 03-10 | Wind Surf | Windstar | 404 |
| Wed 03-11 | AIDAsol | AIDA Cruises | 2,686 |
| Wed 03-11 | Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity Cruises | 3,373 |
| Wed 03-11 | Viking Sea | Viking Ocean | 930 |
| Thu 03-12 | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 4,224 |
| Thu 03-12 | AIDAblu | AIDA Cruises | 2,500 |
| Thu 03-12 | Marella Discovery | Marella Cruises | 2,074 |
| Fri 03-13 | Valiant Lady | Virgin Voyages | 2,860 |
Impact: On cruise ship days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), expect heavier traffic at The Baths, Road Town waterfront, and popular beach bars at Jost Van Dyke.
🏛️ BVI Holidays & Government Closures
- H. Lavity Stoutt’s Birthday (observed) (Monday, 2026-03-09): Government offices and customs closed.
⛵ Regattas & Sailing Events
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Hillbilly Flotilla (2026-03-07 to 2026-03-14): Large flotilla group — expect busier moorings at Jost Van Dyke (Mar 8), Bitter End/North Sound (Mar 9), Anegada (Mar 10), Leverick Bay (Mar 11), Norman Island (Mar 12), and Cooper Island (Mar 13). Book moorings early!
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Salty Dog Rally (2026-03-07 to 2026-03-08): 11+ boat flotilla at Anegada (Mar 7–8). Expect busier anchorage and mooring field at Anegada’s Setting Point. Plan accordingly if heading to Anegada this weekend.
🔗 Useful Links
- BoatyBall Mooring Reservations — Reserve your moorings now!
- BVI Customs & Immigration — Hours and requirements
- Windy.com - BVI — Real-time wind and weather
- Marine Traffic - BVI — See ships in real-time
- BVI Tourism — Official BVI tourism info
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Published March 06, 2026. Weather data from OpenWeatherMap & Open-Meteo. Cruise schedule sourced from CruiseDig.com. Always confirm conditions before departure.
