British Virgin Islands Caribbean

Composed of the main islands of Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, and Virgin Gorda, The British Virgin Islands have a total population of 22,000, 18,000 of which live on Tortola. Not to be confused with the U.S. Virgin Islands, it is composed of 50 other small islands and cays, most of which are volcanic in origin.

If you’re a certified water lover and adventure seeker, the British Virgin Islands offer the perfect getaway for both the newbie and seasoned traveller:

Diving

Some of the more popular dive sites for both novice and intermediate divers are the following:

Blue Chromis Reef- Coral topography and spiral anemones.

Carvel Rock- Perfect dive site to observe barracudas, kingfish, and green morays. Excellent for the more experienced diver!

Inganess Bay- Sunken wreck offers a picturesque swim and good visibility.

Fishing

The islands offer fishing charters for the serious sportsman, for both fly and deep sea fishing.

Boating/Sailing

Charter a yacht to go island hopping, the only way to experience the pristine azure waters of the island.

Caribbean Sport Activities

Surfing, kite boarding, and banana boat rides. Navigate the rocky topography by renting mountain bikes or all terrain vehicles.

Sightseeing and Eco-tours

Tortola is the island to visit for historic sites. From great historical landmarks such as the Post Office built in the mid 1800s, to old dungeons and forts. Make sure to visit the North Shell Museum to view the thousands of shells on display as well as various crafts and boats.

Whichever adventure you choose, the British Virgin Islands promises one of the most memorable to keep and tell the grandkids long after. Your dream vacation awaits!

 

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British Virgin Islands

  • Anegada

    Anegada, one of the British Virgin Islands, got it's name from the spanish word meaning "drowned land". This is very accurate as this tiny island's highest point is only about 28 feet above sea level! It is the only coral island in the bvi chain, and is o... Read More

  • Beef Island

    Beef island is part of the British Virgin Islands chain. The issue with Beef island is the fact that there is little in the way of population. The main part of the island is a large airport that supports the surrounding islands. The rest of the island is ... Read More

  • Cooper Island

    Cooper Island is part of the British Virgin Islands chain. The entire landscape is virtually uninhabited as there are no roads or cars at all. The entire area remained deserted until a few developers came in and managed to build a small resort consisting ... Read More

  • Guana Island

    Guana Island was once under the control of the British in the early part of the 1700’s and then the Spanish moved in and took control themselves. They left shortly after when they discovered that the only life on the island was the animals. The Spanish ... Read More

  • Jost Van Dyke

    The tiny island of Jost Van Dyke is home to less than 200 people. It is only four miles wide by three miles wide, and it's highest point is 1,054 feet above sea level. Because of the volcanic nature of the island, it's windward side has rugged cliffs and ... Read More

  • Little Thatch

    Little Thatch island is another tiny area of the British Virgin Islands. Long ago Britain started to sell off portions of the kingdom that were to far off to rule. This was the fate of the British Virgin Islands as well as Little Thatch. The small priv... Read More

  • Marina Cay

    Marina Cay is a small island in the British Virgin Islands and was the subject of author Robb Whites novel Two on the Isle. He and his wife bought the island to build their dream home. The home was completed but the start of WWII and the government of Bri... Read More

  • Moskito Island

    Moskito Island is named for the Moskito Indians that once took up residence here during the 1500’s though they were moved out once the island came under British rule some one hundred years later. Moskito Island once held the impressive Drake Resort whic... Read More

  • Necker Island

    Necker Island has a bit of a sorted history. Little is known about the island up until the 1960’s when two people were purposefully marooned on the island as a survival test. They were without food and water and only last fourteen days before being pick... Read More

  • Peter Island

    Peter Island is thought to have been discovered by Columbus himself during one of his many voyages. He named the islands after a god and then continued on, finding nothing of interest to him or the Crown among the barren lands. This would continue until t... Read More

  • Saba

    Columbus stated in one of his journals that he had spotted an island in the area of Saba but saw no signs of life and did not make berth thus the Crown did not get ownership of the area for any kind of trade. A stray Frenchman found the island by accident... Read More

  • Tortola

    Tortola is one of the British Virgin Islands. These are a group of fifty islands found east of Puerto Rico between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. They form part of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies, a dependency of the United Kingdom. Tort... Read More

  • Virgin Gorda

    Virgin Gorda, the largest island in the British Virgin Islands is sometimes known as The Fat Virgin. Columbus is said to have named the area this because the outline of the island resembles a large woman lying on her back. Few are sure how he was able to ... Read More