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The
British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a group of over 50 islands
and Cays, located in the Leeward Islands, about 90 miles East
of Puerto Rico and North East of the US Virgin Islands. The
main island of Tortola is about 54 square miles, with Virgin
Gorda about 8 square miles. Most of the islands are made up
of rolling hills, although Anegada is completely flat rising
to only a few feet above sea level.
The dive sites are concentrated around Gorda and the Sir Francis
Drake Channel islands.
The dives off Sir Francis Drake Channel islands boosts sinkholes
and ledges as well as a wide variety of caves and canyons.
Another feature of the area is some of the finest sponge encrusted
walls in the region. On the walls you will find sides with
tunnels, majestic arches and caves. The site known as Painted
Walls is the most obvious example, but there are many other
equally colorful scenes.
Of the Sir Francis Drake Channel dives, the R.M.S. Rhone is
a very popular and reputable wreck dive. Though there are
no such old wrecks with a dramatic story like the R.M.S. Rhone
- there are several other interesting wrecks in the area.
Of these wrecks nearly all are within the ability level of
most divers giving novice wreck divers a thrilling experience.
Climate Winter: 72-82F (22-27C) Summer: 80-90F (26-32C)
Water Temp Winter 75F - Summer 85F (summer) (23-29C)
Visibility 60-100 ft (18-30m)
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Dive
Services / Accommodations
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Featured
Services
Belmont
House
Location: Tortola, BVI
Mailing Address:
PO Box 30378
St. Thomas
VI 00803
Tel.: 284 495 4477
E-Mail: belmonthouse@surfbvi.com
Web: http://www.belmont-house.com
A
2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath free standing villa overlooking
sparkling Smugglers Cove Beach in wooded Belmont Estate. All
water vistas looking out to Jost Van Dyke. Scuba diving available.
Blue
Water Divers
Location: Tortola
Mailing Address:
PO Box 8309, pmb 5034
Cruz Bay, St John,
USVI 00831
Tel.: 284 494 2847
Fax.: 284 494 1200
E-Mail: bwdbvi@surfbvi.com
Web: http://www.bluewaterdiversbvi.com
Come
Dive the Fabulous "Blue Water" of the British Virgin
Islands! Make your BVI scuba diving vacation one of your best
ever!
Our dive boats leave the dock each morning from either of
our Tortola bases and all scuba equipment is included with
your dives.
Mango Bay Resort
PO Box 1062
The Valley
Virgin Gorda
British Virgin Islands
Tel.: 284-495-5672
Fax.: 284-495-5674
E-Mail: mangobay@surfbvi.com
Web: http://www.mangobayresort.com
Hikers
and nature lovers can explore nearby trails winding through
tropical foliage and see endless vistas from hilltops. Many
activities are available on the island such as windsurfing
lessons, water skiing, scuba diving (we arrange for our guests),
fishing, tennis, and renting a small whaler, all available
within a short drive of the resort.
Sebastian's on the Beach
P.O. Box 441
Road Town/Tortola
British Virgin Islands VG1110
Tel.: 284-495-4212
Fax.: 284-495-4466
E-Mail: sebhotel@surfbvi.com
Web: http://www.sebastiansbvi.com
We are located on a luxurious, white sand beach in Little
Apple Bay on Tortola's North Shore. Our charming hotel offers
the ultimate in breathtaking scenery and total relaxation.
It is BVI's best kept secret.
Additional Services
Dive
BVI Limited
PO Box 304039
c/o Lyra George
St. Thomas
VI 00803
Tel.: 284-495-5513 Res/Information 800-848-7078
Fax.: 284-495-5347
E-Mail: info@divebvi.com
Web: http://www.divebvi.com
Oldest dive operator in the BVI, since 1975, with three
locations, Marina Cay, Leverick Bay and Virgin Gorda Yacht
Harbor. PADI 5-Star, using Scubapro rental equipment, three
air stations, 5 custom dive boats and experienced and friendly
instructor staff.
Kilbrides Sunchaser Scuba
P.O. Box 46
Virgin Gorda
British Virgin Islands
Tel.: 1-284-495-9638
Fax.: 1-284-495-7549
E-Mail: sunchaser@surfbvi.com
Web: http://www.sunchaserscuba.com
Located at the Bitter End Yacht Club, North Sound, Virgin
Gorda. Full service dive center. It all starts on the 40'
Sunchaser for daily dives with comfort and speed for divers,
snorkelers and friends. Private charters to any dive site
in the BVI on the 38' Miss Lavelle. She is fast, smooth and
can take you and your friends on scuba, snorkeling or site
seeing charters. Our onboard gear is state of the art. We
guide or certify you with both PADI and NAUI professionals.
An underwater videographer can capture the moments.
UBS Dive Center
PO Box 3283
Road Town, Tortola
British Virgin Islands
Tel. 284 494 0024
Fax. 284 494 0623
mail@scubabvi.com
http://www.scubabvi.com
For planning your next holiday or family vacation, UBS
Dive Center in the British Virgin Islands can cater to all
of your scuba diving, snorkelling, Island hopping and watersports
equipment rental needs. We are the only private diving service
in the BVI. We provide you with a private dive boat for your
group of family or friends, this allows you the best way to
dive while also enjoying the beautiful BVI.
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Accommodations
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Getting
There
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Travel
By Air
The British Virgin Islands are home to three airports.
Beef Island Airport (EIS) is the gateway by air to our
islands and is located on the eastern end of Tortola.
Daily scheduled commercial flights, private jets and
charter flights arrive from and depart for larger, neighbouring
Caribbean islands. Virgin Gorda has a small airport,
with a lighter inter-Caribbean schedule. Anegada has
the third airport for flights in and out of other British
Virgins Islands. |
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Ferry Services
| Smith's,
Native Son, Nubian Princess and Inter-Island Ferry Companies
each have ferries between the US Virgin Islands and
the British Virgin Islands. For travel within the British
Virgin Islands, use the North Sound Express, Speedy's
or Smith's to and from Virgin Gorda. Peter, Marina Cay
and Jost Van Dyke each have ferry services between Tortola
and these respective islands. |
| To
and from St. Thomas, St. John and Tortola |
| All
schedules are subject to change without notice. Those
intending to travel are advised to call the ferry companies
in advance to confirm departure times. Crossing time
to West End, Tortola is approximately 55 minutes from
Charlotte Amalie and 30 minutes from Red Hook, St.Thomas. |
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| Smith's
Ferry Services |
| Tel:
(284) 495-4495 / 494-2355. |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Road
Town |
M-F |
6:15
am, 2:15 (Wed only) |
| West
End |
M-F |
7
am, 10 am, 3 pm |
| Charlotte
Amalie |
M-F |
8:25
am, 11:15 am, 2 pm, 4:30 pm |
| Road
Town |
Sat |
6:15
am, 9 am, 2 pm, 5:30 pm |
| West
End |
Sat |
7
am, 10 am, 2:30 pm, 6 pm |
| Charlotte
Amalie |
Sat |
8:25
am, 12, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm |
| West
End |
Sun |
9:15
am, 12:20 pm, 3:35 pm, 4:05 pm |
| Charlotte
Amalie |
Sun |
8
am, 10:45 am, 2:15 pm, 5:15 pm |
| West
End (Stops in St. John) |
Daily |
6:30
am, 8:50 am, 12:20 pm, 3:45 pm |
| Red
Hook |
Daily |
8
am, 11:15 am, 2:55 pm, 5:30 pm |
| Road
Town |
M-F |
6:15
am, 2:15 (Wed only) |
| West
End |
M-F |
7
am, 10 am, 3 pm |
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| Native
Son Inc. |
| Tel:
(284) 495-4617 *Check availability |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Road
Town |
M-F |
6:15
am, 2:15 (Wed only) |
| West
End |
M-F |
7
am, 10 am, 3 pm |
| Charlotte
Amalie |
M-F |
*7:30
am, 8:25 am, 12:15 pm, *2:30 pm. *4 pm, 4:30 pm |
| Road
Town |
Sat |
6:15
am, *8:45 am, 2 pm |
| West
End |
Sat |
7
am, 10 am, 2:30 pm, 5:45 pm |
| Charlotte
Amalie |
Sat |
8:25
am, 12 , 2:30 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm |
| Road
Town |
Sun |
3:15
pm |
| West
End |
Sun |
9:30
am, 3:50 pm |
| Red
Hook |
Sun |
8
am, 10:45 am, *2:45 pm, *4 pm, 5:45 pm |
| West
End |
Daily |
6:45
am, 8:30 am, 12:30 pm (continues to Charlotte Amalie);
4 pm |
| Red
Hook |
Daily |
7:45
am, 11:15 am, 3:20 pm, 5 pm |
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| Nubian
Princess |
| Tel:
(284) 495-4999 |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| West
End** |
Sun-Fri |
8
am, 11:30 am, 3:30 pm |
| Red
Hook |
Sun-Fri |
10:45
am, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm **Stops in St. John |
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| Inter-Island
Boat Services |
| Tel:
(284) 495-2166 |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| West
End |
Mon-Sat |
9:15
am, 12:15 pm, 4:15 pm; 5:30 pm (Fri. only) |
| St.
John |
Mon-Sat |
8:30
am, 11:30 pm, 3:30 pm; 5:00 pm (Fri. only) |
| West
End |
Sun |
9:15
am, 12:15pm, 5:15 pm |
| St.
John |
Sun |
8:30
am, 11:30 am, 4:30 pm |
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| To
and from St. Thomas, St. John and Virgin Gorda |
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| Inter-Island
Boat Services |
| Tel:
(340) 776-6597 |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Red
Hook |
T,
Th, Su |
8:00
am |
| St.
John |
T,
Th, Su |
8:30
am |
| Virgin
Gorda |
T,
Th, Su |
3:00
pm |
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| Speedy's |
| Tel:
(284) 495-5240 |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Virgin
Gorda |
T,
Th |
6:30
am, 2:45 pm |
| Road
Town |
T,
Th |
7:15
am, 3:25 pm |
| Charlotte
Amalie |
T,
Th |
8:45
am, 5:00 pm |
| Virgin
Gorda |
Sat |
8:30
am |
| Road
Town |
Sat |
9:15
am |
| Charlotte
Amalie |
Sat |
3:30
pm |
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| To
and from Tortola and Virgin Gorda |
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| Speedy's |
| Tel:
(284) 495-5240 / 495-5235 |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Road
Town |
Mon-Sat |
9:00
am, 12:00 noon, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm |
| Virgin
Gorda |
Mon-Sat |
8:00
am, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 3:30 pm |
| Road
Town |
T,
Th |
10:10
am, 6:15 pm |
| Road
Town |
Sun |
9:00
am, 5:15 pm |
| Virgin
Gorda |
Sun |
8:00
am, 4:30 pm |
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| Smith's
Ferry Services |
Tel:
(284) 495-4495 / 494-2355.
Daphne Elise & Marie Elise. Virgin Gorda & Road
Town *To St. John & St. Thomas via West End,
Tortola |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Road
Town |
M-F |
7
am, 8:50 am, 12:30 pm, 3:15 pm |
| Virgin
Gorda |
M-F |
*7:50
am, *10:15am, 2:15 pm, 4 pm |
| Road
Town |
Sat |
7
am, 8:50 am, 12:30 pm, 4:15 pm |
| Virgin
Gorda |
Sat |
*7:50
am, *10:15am, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 5 pm |
| Road
Town |
Sun |
8:50
am, 12:30 pm, 4:15 pm |
| Virgin
Gorda |
Sun |
10:15
am, 3 pm, 5 pm |
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| North
Sound Express |
Tel:
(284) 495-2138
Operates between Beef Island, Tortola and Spanish Town
and Bitter End, Virgin Gorda. Reservations required. |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Beef
Island |
Daily |
8:15
am, 11:15 am, 1:00 pm, 3:45 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm |
| Spanish
Town |
Daily |
8:30
am, 11:30 am, 4:00 pm, 5:45 pm |
| Bitter
End |
Daily |
6:45
am, 9:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:45 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:15 pm |
| Virgin
Gorda |
Sat |
*7:50
am, *10:15am, 2:15 pm, 3:00 pm, 5 pm |
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and from Tortola and Marina Cay |
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| Pusser's
Marina Cay |
| Tel:
(284) 494-2174 |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Beef
Island |
Daily |
10:30
am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00
pm, 7:00 pm |
| Marina
Cay |
Daily |
10:15
am, 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:45 pm, 4:45pm, 5:45
pm, 6:45 pm |
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| To
and from Jost Van Dyke, Tortola and St. John |
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| Jost
Van Dyke Ferry Service "When" |
Tel:
(284) 494-2997
Operates between West End, Tortola and Jost Van Dyke.
Available for charter. |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| West
End |
Mon-Sat |
7:30
am, 9:45 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 p.m |
| Jost
Van Dyke |
Mon-Sat |
8:30
am, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm |
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| To
and from Peter Island and Torola |
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| Peter
Island Ferry |
Tel:
(284) 495-2000
Operates between Road Town at the Peter Island Ferry
dock and Peter Island Resort |
| Departing
From |
Days |
Departure
Times |
| Road
Town |
Daily |
7:00
am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm,
5:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 10:30 pm |
| Peter
Island |
Daily |
8:00
am, 9:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:00
pm, 7:30 pm, 10: 00 pm, 11:30 pm |
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