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You can delight in the fascinating tales, vivid aquatic life under your feet, and world-class beaches that surround The Bight on Norman Island. This island is deemed to be the motivation for Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate book, Prize Island.
Background
Situated astride the Sir Francis Drake Network in the heart of the BVI, Norman Island's flamboyant pirate background provides countless legends. Rumor has it that Owen Lloyd's crew hid some of their booty there after attacking a British vendor ship in 1737, and residents can still see unnatural anxieties on the island where they believe the buried treasure lies.
Certainly, the tradition of piracy casts a palpable spell over this beautiful paradise, enticing intrepid adventurers to its secluded coves and mystical caves. Whether you're a fan of swashbuckling tales of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or merely appreciate the BVI's all-natural elegance from a watercraft in the tranquil waters of Privateer Bay, Norman Island will certainly leave you with a smile on your face.
Snorkelling
The crystalline waters around Norman Island are home to a varied kaleidoscope of marine 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 location for snorkelers. Their crystal-clear waters include aquatic life, and reports suggest the caves may have served as ideas for Robert Louis Stevenson's renowned story, Prize Island.
While the island's piratical background is fascinating, numerous visitors are attracted to Norman Island for its elegance and tranquil appeal. Whether you're a history buff or just a daydreamer, Norman Island is the suitable Caribbean getaway.
Scuba Diving
For some of the best snorkelling and diving in the British Virgin Islands, head to The Bight at Norman Island. Below the rough pinnacles protruded of the water making it the perfect area for identifying 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 taking a look at.
Other dive websites consist of Santa Monica Rock yacht rentals which spirals out of the sea and is a terrific photo opportunity, Brown Trousers which gets its name from the sharks that sometimes swim around below (try to find discovered drums, angelfish, goatfish and squirrelfish) and Mountain Factor which provides canyons and ridges along with gorgonians.
If you intend to find out exactly how to scuba dive on Norman Island, sign up for a training course. You'll discover how to prepare and utilize your diving equipment, pal dive, exactly how to respond in case of breathing gas supply disruption and basic emergency treatment.
Beaches
Norman Island, a little island understood for its captivating tales of pirate treasure and rover adventures, offers a Caribbean heaven filled with breathtaking coastlines, dynamic snorkeling, and charming appeal. This island in the Sir Francis Drake Channel is a crescent of white-sand coastline encircling a tranquil lagoon, and it is a leading destination for seafarers seeking a calm anchorage in The Bight.
Though Norman Island presently doesn't have any type of permanent citizens (except for a couple of wild goats), there is a restaurant on the island where seafarers can moor and jump ashore for excellent food and fun. Before the restaurant is an attractive beach excellent for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
Snorkeling fans can check out a trio of caves on the western side of the island, and The Indians is a preferred day stop for its immaculate reefs that display a rainbow of vibrant sea life. It is likewise possible to island hop in between Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke, a Gilligan-esque islet popular for its gin-fueled party scene.
