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You can appreciate the fascinating tales, vibrant marine life under your feet, and world-class coastlines that border The Bight on Norman Island. This island is understood to be the ideas for Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate novel, Treasure Island.
History
Located astride the Sir Francis Drake Channel in the heart of the BVI, Norman Island's swashbuckling pirate history gives many tales. Report has it that Owen Lloyd's staff concealed several of their booty there after attacking a British vendor ship in 1737, and citizens can still see unnatural anxieties on the island where they think the hidden prize exists.
Indeed, the tradition of piracy casts an apparent spell over this pristine paradise, tempting brave adventurers to its secluded coves and mystical caves. Whether you're a fan of swashbuckling tales of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or simply appreciate the BVI's all-natural elegance from a watercraft 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 sharp rock developments climb from the water and include a flurry of shade.
Three water-level caves at the base of cliffs on the western side of Norman Island are a favorite destination for snorkelers. Their crystal-clear waters include aquatic charter yacht life, and reports suggest the caves may have served as inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's renowned story, Prize Island.
While the island's piratical background is fascinating, numerous visitors are drawn to Norman Island for its elegance and calm beauty. Whether you're a background lover or just a dreamer, Norman Island is the ideal Caribbean retreat.
Diving
For a few of the very best snorkelling and diving in the British Virgin Islands, head to The Bight at Norman Island. Here the rocky peaks protruded of the water making it the best area for spotting fish and reefs. The ever before prominent caves at the site, which was understood to be a hiding place for pirate prize, are likewise worth having a look at.
Various other dive websites include Santa Monica Rock which spirals out of the sea and is a fantastic photo opportunity, Brownish Pants which gets its name from the sharks that occasionally swim around right here (search for spotted drums, angelfish, goatfish and squirrelfish) and Hill Point which offers canyons and ridges in addition to gorgonians.
If you wish to discover how to scuba dive on Norman Island, enroll in a program. You'll find out exactly how to prepare and use your scuba devices, friend dive, just how to react in the event of breathing gas supply disruption and fundamental first aid.
Beaches
Norman Island, a little island recognized for its exciting tales of pirate treasure and buccaneer escapades, supplies a Caribbean heaven loaded with spectacular beaches, dynamic snorkeling, and bewitching allure. This island in the Sir Francis Drake Network is a crescent of white-sand shoreline surrounding a calm lagoon, and it is a top location for seafarers seeking a relaxed anchorage in The Bight.
Though Norman Island presently doesn't have any kind of permanent homeowners (besides a couple of wild goats), there is a restaurant on the island where seafarers can anchor and jump ashore for wonderful food and fun. Before the restaurant is an attractive beach excellent for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
Snorkeling fans can discover a trio of caverns on the western side of the island, and The Indians is a popular day pick up its pristine coral reefs that display a rainbow of lively sea life. It is likewise possible to island jump in between Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke, a Gilligan-esque island popular for its gin-fueled party scene.
