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You can appreciate the captivating legends, vibrant marine life beneath your feet, and world-class beaches that surround The Bight on Norman Island. This island is deemed to be the ideas for Robert Louis Stevenson's pirate novel, Treasure Island.
History
Located astride the Sir Francis Drake Channel in the heart of the BVI, Norman Island's swashbuckling pirate history is a source of numerous legends. Rumor has it that Owen Lloyd's team 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 think the hidden prize exists.
Undoubtedly, the tradition of piracy casts a palpable spell over this beautiful paradise, luring intrepid travelers to its private coves and magical caves. Whether you're a fan of swashbuckling stories of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, or merely appreciate the BVI's all-natural charm from a boat in the calm 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. Amongst the leading websites to snorkel on your Norman Island cruise are The Indians, where sharp rock formations increase from the water and teem with a flurry of shade.
Three water-level caverns at the base of cliffs on the western side of Norman Island are a preferred destination for snorkelers. Their crystal-clear waters include marine life, and rumors recommend the caves might have functioned as ideas for Robert Louis Stevenson's well-known story, Treasure Island.
While the island's piratical background is interesting, lots of visitors are drawn to Norman Island for its elegance and peaceful beauty. Whether you're a history lover or just a daydreamer, Norman Island is the perfect Caribbean getaway.
Diving
For a few of the most effective snorkelling and diving in the British Virgin Islands, head to The Bight at Norman Island. Here the rough peaks jut out of the water making it the best spot for identifying fish and reefs. The ever prominent caverns at the yacht preference sheet site, which was considered to be a hiding place for pirate treasure, are likewise worth checking out.
Various other dive websites include Santa Monica Rock which spirals out of the sea and is a wonderful photo ops, Brownish Pants which gets its name from the sharks that occasionally swim around here (seek spotted drums, angelfish, goatfish and squirrelfish) and Mountain Factor which provides canyons and ridges in addition to gorgonians.
If you want to discover just how to scuba dive on Norman Island, sign up for a program. You'll find out how to prepare and utilize your scuba devices, pal dive, how to react in case of breathing gas supply interruption and basic first aid.
Coastlines
Norman Island, a little island known for its fascinating tales of pirate treasure and buccaneer adventures, uses a Caribbean heaven full of spectacular coastlines, vivid snorkeling, and enchanting appeal. This island in the Sir Francis Drake Network is a crescent of white-sand coastline enclosing a tranquil shallows, and it is a leading location for boaters looking for a tranquil anchorage in The Bight.
Though Norman Island presently does not have any permanent locals (besides a couple of wild goats), there is a dining establishment on the island where seafarers can tie and jump ashore for fantastic food and fun. In front of the dining establishment is a beautiful beach ideal for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing.
Snorkeling fans can check out a triad of caverns on the western side of the island, and The Indians is a prominent day pick up its immaculate coral reefs that display a rainbow of vibrant sea life. It is also feasible to island jump in between Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke, a Gilligan-esque island famous for its gin-fueled celebration scene.
