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You can take pleasure in the fascinating legends, vibrant aquatic life underneath your feet, and world-class beaches that border The Bight on Norman Island. This island is understood to be the motivation for Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate book, Treasure Island.
Background
Situated astride the Sir Francis Drake Channel in the heart of the BVI, Norman Island's swashbuckling pirate background provides many legends. Rumor has it that Owen Lloyd's staff concealed some of their booty there after attacking a British seller ship in 1737, and residents can still see unnatural depressions on the island where they think the buried treasure exists.
Undoubtedly, the legacy of piracy casts a palpable spell over this pristine heaven, tempting intrepid adventurers to its private coves and magical caves. Whether you're a fan of swashbuckling stories of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or just admire the BVI's all-natural charm from a boat in the tranquil 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 leading websites to snorkel on your Norman Island cruise are The Indians, where sharp rock formations rise from the water and include a flurry of color.
Three water-level caverns at the base of cliffs on the western side of Norman Island are a favored location for snorkelers. Their crystal-clear waters teem with aquatic life, and rumors recommend the caverns may have acted as ideas for Robert Louis Stevenson's popular novel, Prize Island.
While the island's piratical background is interesting, several visitors are attracted to Norman Island for its appeal and serene beauty. Whether you're a history buff or simply a dreamer, Norman Island is the ideal Caribbean getaway.
Scuba Diving
For private yacht charter several of the best snorkelling and diving in the British Virgin Islands, head to The Bight at Norman Island. Here the rough pinnacles protruded of the water making it the best spot for identifying fish and corals. The ever before popular caverns at the website, which was deemed to be a hiding place for pirate prize, are likewise worth checking out.
Various other dive sites include Santa Monica Rock which spirals out of the sea and is a fantastic photo ops, Brown Trousers which gets its name from the sharks that occasionally swim around below (look for seen drums, angelfish, goatfish and squirrelfish) and Mountain Factor which provides canyons and ridges in addition to gorgonians.
If you want to find out how to scuba dive on Norman Island, enroll in a course. You'll find out how to prepare and utilize your scuba devices, buddy dive, exactly how to react in the event of breathing gas supply disturbance and fundamental emergency treatment.
Beaches
Norman Island, a little island known for its fascinating tales of pirate treasure and rover escapades, uses a Caribbean paradise packed with spectacular coastlines, vibrant snorkeling, and captivating attraction. This island in the Sir Francis Drake Channel is a crescent of white-sand coastline enclosing a peaceful shallows, and it is a leading destination for seafarers seeking a serene anchorage in The Bight.
Though Norman Island currently doesn't have any kind of permanent citizens (with the exception of a few wild goats), there is a restaurant on the island where seafarers can moor and jump onto land for fantastic food and enjoyable. Before the restaurant is a stunning coastline perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
Snorkeling fans can discover a trio of caves on the western side of the island, and The Indians is a prominent day stop for its beautiful coral reefs that display a rainbow of vibrant sea life. It is also feasible to island hop between Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke, a Gilligan-esque islet popular for its gin-fueled event scene.
