British Virgin Islands

Nature’s Little Secret

This British overseas territory is comprised of many protected anchorages and marinas, unique reef-lined sandy beaches, exciting hiking trails, delicious Caribbean restaurants, and local shops full of West Indian flare. The calm waters of the Sir Francis Drake Channel run between Tortola and many of the smaller islands. That means you’re always in sight of land and the sailing is smooth.

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A man is snorkling in the water near a rock.

A woman snorkling in the water near a rock.

Two people walking through a narrow passage in a rock formation.

A group of people taking a picture of the ocean.

A group of people walking down a trail with cactus plants.

A man snorkling in the water near a rock.

A group of people walking on a trail near the ocean.

A catamaran sails in the ocean near a hill.

Two women sitting on a sailboat with a white board.

Two women are driving a sailboat in the ocean.

A group of people sitting on the back of a boat.

A woman in a yellow life jacket on a boat.

A group of girls on a boat in the ocean.

Three women in bikinis standing in the water near rocks.

Home base on Tortola

Our summertime home base is at Hodges Creek Marina on Tortola’s east end where the Sail Caribbean Divers shop is in operation year-round. Tortola is the largest island and Road Town the capital. English is spoken and the US dollar used as currency. Road Town is a bustling center of activity. Some spots we like to visit there include La Dolce Vita, a delicious homemade gelato and sorbet spot; HiHo, a Virgin Island based surf-shop, and Pusser’s, the only BVI “chain” restaurant with a great gift shop and island favorites. Get ready for more island highlights like these.

Two sailboats on a beach in the caribbean.

Award winning Islands

The British Virgin Islands have won several SCUBA Diving Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. After rating their favorite diving destinations, readers chose the BVI as First Place Winner for Top Beginner Diving, 2nd place for Top Underwater Photography, and 3rd place for Top Wreck Diving. The British Virgin Islands (aka “Nature’s Little Secret”) aren’t a secret for divers anymore.

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No matter which adventure you choose, you can count on a once-in-a-lifetime experience including personal growth, leadership opportunities, new friendships, and indelible memories. On each adventure, you’ll get to sail, dive, learn marine biology, perform community service, experience cultural exchange, and enjoy watersports. All that’s left to decide is what you’d like your ultimate adventure focus to be: Advanced Sailing? Scuba Diving? Marine biology? There’s even more to choose below!

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