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You can enjoy the fascinating tales, vibrant aquatic life under your feet, and world-class coastlines that border The Bight on Norman Island. This island is deemed to be the motivation for Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate story, Treasure Island.
History
Found astride the Sir Francis Drake Channel in the heart of the BVI, Norman Island's swashbuckling pirate background gives countless legends. Report has it that Owen Lloyd's crew hid a few of their booty there after striking a British merchant ship in 1737, and residents can still see abnormal depressions on the island where they believe the hidden prize exists.
Indeed, the tradition of piracy casts an apparent spell over this immaculate heaven, enticing brave travelers to its private coves and mystical caves. Whether you're a fan of flamboyant stories of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or simply admire the BVI's natural appeal from a boat in the calm waters of Privateer Bay, Norman Island will leave you with a smile on your face.
Snorkelling
The crystalline waters around Norman Island are home to a diverse kaleidoscope of aquatic life. Among the top sites to snorkel on your Norman Island cruise are The Indians, where pointed rock developments climb from the water and include a flurry of color.
Three water-level caverns at the base of high cliffs on the western side of Norman Island are a preferred location for snorkelers. Their crystal-clear waters include aquatic life, and reports recommend the caverns may have served as ideas for Robert Louis Stevenson's renowned book, Treasure Island.
While the island's piratical history is intriguing, several site visitors are drawn to Norman Island for its elegance and calm appeal. Whether you're a history buff or simply a dreamer, Norman Island is the suitable Caribbean escape.
Scuba Diving
For several of the very best snorkelling and full moon party tortola diving in the British Virgin Islands, head to The Bight at Norman Island. Here the rocky peaks protruded of the water making it the excellent place for identifying fish and reefs. The ever popular caverns at the site, which was reputed to be a hiding place for pirate prize, are also worth taking a look at.
Other dive sites consist of Santa Monica Rock which spirals out of the sea and is a fantastic photo ops, Brownish Pants which obtains its name from the sharks that occasionally swim around here (try to find seen drums, angelfish, goatfish and squirrelfish) and Mountain Point which supplies canyons and ridges along with gorgonians.
If you wish to find out how to scuba dive on Norman Island, register for a program. You'll learn how to prepare and use your scuba diving tools, buddy dive, how to react in case of breathing gas supply disturbance and basic first aid.
Coastlines
Norman Island, a little island recognized for its captivating legends of pirate treasure and rover experiences, offers a Caribbean paradise filled with breathtaking beaches, dynamic snorkeling, and bewitching attraction. This island in the Sir Francis Drake Network is a crescent of white-sand coastline encircling a peaceful lagoon, and it is a top destination for sailors looking for a calm anchorage in The Bight.
Though Norman Island presently doesn't have any type of long-term locals (besides a couple of wild goats), there is a dining establishment on the island where seafarers can tie and hop onto land for wonderful food and fun. Before the dining establishment is an attractive coastline best for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
Snorkeling followers can explore a triad of caverns on the western side of the island, and The Indians is a popular day stop for its pristine reefs that showcase a rainbow of vibrant sea life. It is also feasible to island hop in between Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke, a Gilligan-esque islet famous for its gin-fueled party scene.
