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You can enjoy the captivating tales, lively marine life below your feet, and world-class coastlines that border The Bight on Norman Island. This island is considered to be the motivation for Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate novel, Prize Island.
Background
Found astride the Sir Francis Drake Channel in the heart of the BVI, Norman Island's flamboyant pirate background is a source of countless tales. Report has it that Owen Lloyd's crew hid several of their booty there after assaulting a British merchant ship in 1737, and locals can still see abnormal depressions on the island where they think the buried treasure exists.
Undoubtedly, the legacy of piracy casts an apparent spell over this immaculate paradise, luring brave adventurers to its secluded coves and magical caves. Whether you're a fan of flamboyant tales of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or simply appreciate the BVI's 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 varied kaleidoscope of marine life. Amongst the leading sites to snorkel on your Norman Island cruise are The Indians, where sharp rock formations rise from the water and include a flurry of color.
3 water-level caves at the base of cliffs on the western side of Norman Island are a favored destination for snorkelers. Their crystal-clear waters include aquatic life, and rumors recommend the caves might have functioned as inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's renowned book, Prize Island.
While the island's piratical background is interesting, several visitors are attracted to Norman Island for its charm and serene appeal. Whether you're a history charter sailboat aficionado or just a daydreamer, Norman Island is the optimal Caribbean escape.
Diving
For some of the most effective snorkelling and diving in the British Virgin Islands, head to The Bight at Norman Island. Right here the rough pinnacles protruded of the water making it the ideal spot for identifying fish and corals. The ever before popular caverns at the site, which was considered to be a hiding place for pirate treasure, are additionally worth having a look at.
Various other dive sites consist of Santa Monica Rock which spirals out of the sea and is a terrific photo ops, Brown Trousers which gets its name from the sharks that occasionally swim around here (seek spotted drums, angelfish, goatfish and squirrelfish) and Hill Point which uses canyons and ridges along with gorgonians.
If you intend to discover just how to scuba dive on Norman Island, enroll in a program. You'll find out how to prepare and utilize your diving devices, pal dive, how to react in the event of breathing gas supply disturbance and basic emergency treatment.
Beaches
Norman Island, a small island recognized for its captivating tales of pirate treasure and buccaneer experiences, offers a Caribbean heaven packed with spectacular coastlines, vibrant snorkeling, and bewitching 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 sailors looking for a relaxed anchorage in The Bight.
Though Norman Island currently does not have any kind of permanent citizens (besides a couple of wild goats), there is a dining establishment on the island where boaters can anchor and jump ashore for terrific food and enjoyable. In front of the restaurant is a lovely coastline ideal for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
Snorkeling followers can discover a trio of caves on the western side of the island, and The Indians is a prominent day pick up its pristine reefs that display a rainbow of vivid sea life. It is also possible to island hop in between Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke, a Gilligan-esque island famous for its gin-fueled celebration scene.
