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You can take pleasure in the fascinating tales, vibrant aquatic life under your feet, and first-rate coastlines that surround The Bight on Norman Island. This island is reputed to be the ideas for Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate novel, Treasure Island.
Background
Situated astride the Sir Francis Drake Channel in the heart of the BVI, Norman Island's flamboyant pirate background gives many tales. Report has it that Owen Lloyd's crew hid some of their booty there after attacking a British merchant ship in 1737, and locals can still see unnatural depressions on the island where they believe the buried treasure exists.
Certainly, the heritage of piracy casts a palpable spell over this beautiful heaven, tempting intrepid travelers to its secluded coves and mystical caves. Whether you're a follower of swashbuckling tales of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or just admire the BVI's all-natural beauty 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 websites 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 high cliffs on the western side of Norman Island are a favorite destination for snorkelers. Their crystal-clear waters include aquatic life, and reports recommend the caves may have functioned as ideas for Robert Louis Stevenson's renowned story, Prize Island.
While the island's piratical history is interesting, many visitors are drawn to Norman Island for its elegance and calm appeal. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just a daydreamer, Norman Island is the ideal Caribbean retreat.
Diving
For some 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 excellent area for finding fish and corals. The ever before prominent caves at the site, which was understood to be a hiding place for pirate prize, are likewise worth taking yacht rental a look at.
Various other dive sites include Santa Monica Rock which spirals out of the sea and is a fantastic photo opportunity, Brownish Trousers which gets its name from the sharks that sometimes swim around below (try to find discovered drums, angelfish, goatfish and squirrelfish) and Mountain Point which offers canyons and ridges in addition to gorgonians.
If you intend to discover exactly how to scuba dive on Norman Island, sign up for a course. You'll learn just how to prepare and utilize your diving devices, buddy dive, how to react in case of breathing gas supply disruption and fundamental first aid.
Coastlines
Norman Island, a little island understood for its fascinating legends of pirate prize and rover adventures, provides a Caribbean paradise packed with impressive coastlines, dynamic snorkeling, and enchanting attraction. This island in the Sir Francis Drake Network is a crescent of white-sand shoreline encircling a serene shallows, and it is a top destination for seafarers looking for a serene anchorage in The Bight.
Though Norman Island currently does not have any type of permanent residents (with the exception of a few wild goats), there is a restaurant on the island where seafarers can anchor and hop onto land for excellent food and fun. Before the dining establishment is a stunning beach excellent for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
Snorkeling fans can explore a triad of caves on the western side of the island, and The Indians is a preferred day stop for its pristine coral reefs that showcase a rainbow of vibrant sea life. It is likewise possible to island jump between Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke, a Gilligan-esque island popular for its gin-fueled party scene.
