Bitter End began as a family retreat and that tradition continues today. Designed specifically for families, the Admiral’s Family Vacation Packages include the activities and amenities that appeal to both kids and adults. And, during special weeks of the year, Sail Caribbean joins us to offer expanded programs for both kids and adults!

Admirals Family Package

All Admiral’s Package benefits apply, with accommodation in two adjoining rooms for two adults and two children (6-18 years).

While you relax by the pool or pick up the basics of sailing in our Introduction to Sailing Course, your children can take part in our Junior Watersports Program, learning to sail, snorkel or windsurf, or learn sand painting, join in on guided walks, or take part in storytelling and snorkeling trips.

In the evening, they can enjoy age-appropriate movies shown in the Sand Palace, our outdoor movie theater. Together, you can take a picnic lunch and explore the many small islands bordering the North Sound.

Admiral’s Island Cruise Package aboard Jet Stream

Enjoy the luxury of your own 45-foot yacht with a captain and chef included, as well as all the amenities and activities available at Bitter End! Bitter End has brought back a favorite vacation experience from the past—the Island Cruise Package—with the 45-foot Leopard Jet Stream. Guests spend nights at the resort and take advantage of all the amenities and activities of a Bitter End shoreside vacation. Then they take off on their own adventure aboard the luxury catamaran, guided by the expert captain, fed by the first mate and chef, and entertained by the charming team of Tim Schaaf and Marsha McCoskrie.

With a captain and first mate on board, your family can truly enjoy the experience of living on a boat and exploring the corners of the BVI together.

This vacation experience has special pricing.

Sail Caribbean Weeks at Bitter End

For at least six weeks throughout the year (Spring Break weeks, Easter week, Thanksgiving and Holiday weeks and one week in the summer), Bitter End joins up with the premiere sailing camp for kids, Sail Caribbean. This partnership offers an expanded program for kids and families to learn to sail and have fun on the water. Sail Caribbean and Bitter End staff offer expert instruction on the finer points of big boat and dinghy sailing, windsurfing, and the safe handling of boats. Each week’s schedule includes instruction for the kids, fun activities such as tube riding and banana boating, family regattas and Beach Olympics for the whole family. All of these activities are included in the Admiral’s Package pricing.

Admiral’s Thanksgiving Week Package

November 17-24, 2007

One of the weeks that Sail Caribbean Joins us is during Thanksgiving Week every year.

The week's lessons culminate in the running of the Turkey Day Regatta, where families can compete together in the Hunter 216 class or individually in the Laser class. Afterwards, Bitter End hosts a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast.

Less structured activities include tubing, keeboarding and Beach Olympics--flipper races, watermelon rugby, Caribbean log roll and more!

All of the Thanksgiving Week classes, sailing sessions and activities are geared for the whole family.

All Family Admiral's Package benefits apply.