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You can delight in the captivating tales, vivid aquatic 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 anxieties on the island where they believe the hidden prize lies.
Without a doubt, the heritage of piracy casts a palpable spell over this pristine heaven, drawing intrepid travelers to its remote coves and mystical caverns. Whether you're a fan of swashbuckling stories of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or just admire the BVI's all-natural charm from a boat in the tranquil 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 aquatic life. Among the leading sites to snorkel on your Norman Island cruise are The Indians, where sharp rock formations climb from the water and include a flurry of color.
3 water-level caves at the base of high cliffs on the western side of Norman Island are a preferred destination for snorkelers. Their crystal-clear waters include marine life, and reports recommend the caves might have functioned as inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's popular novel, Prize Island.
While the island's piratical history is interesting, lots of visitors are attracted to Norman Island for its charm and calm appeal. Whether you're a history lover or just a daydreamer, Norman Island is the optimal Caribbean retreat.
Diving
For some of the very 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 ideal place for finding fish and reefs. The ever preferred caves at the website, which was deemed to be a hiding place for pirate prize, are likewise worth checking out.
Various other dive sites consist of Santa Monica Rock which spirals out of aeolus catamaran charter the sea and is a fantastic photo ops, Brown Trousers which obtains its name from the sharks that often swim around here (try to find spotted drums, angelfish, goatfish and squirrelfish) and Mountain Factor which provides canyons and ridges in addition to gorgonians.
If you want to find out how to scuba dive on Norman Island, register for a course. You'll discover just how to prepare and use your scuba diving equipment, friend dive, how to respond in case of breathing gas supply interruption and fundamental first aid.
Beaches
Norman Island, a little island known for its fascinating tales of pirate treasure and rover escapades, uses a Caribbean heaven filled with awesome beaches, dynamic snorkeling, and charming allure. This island in the Sir Francis Drake Network is a crescent of white-sand coastline encircling a tranquil shallows, and it is a top location for seafarers seeking a relaxed anchorage in The Bight.
Though Norman Island presently doesn't have any type of irreversible residents (besides a couple of wild goats), there is a restaurant on the island where sailors can tie and hop ashore for excellent food and enjoyable. In front of the restaurant is an attractive beach 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 jump in between Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke, a Gilligan-esque island famous for its gin-fueled celebration scene.
