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The British Virgin Islands (BVI) are a group of over 50 islands and Cays, located in the Leeward Islands, about 90 miles East of Puerto Rico and North East of the US Virgin Islands. The main island of Tortola is about 54 square miles, with Virgin Gorda about 8 square miles. Most of the islands are made up of rolling hills, although Anegada is completely flat rising to only a few feet above sea level.

The dive sites are concentrated around Gorda and the Sir Francis Drake Channel islands.

The dives off Sir Francis Drake Channel islands boosts sinkholes and ledges as well as a wide variety of caves and canyons. Another feature of the area is some of the finest sponge encrusted walls in the region. On the walls you will find sides with tunnels, majestic arches and caves. The site known as Painted Walls is the most obvious example, but there are many other equally colorful scenes.

Of the Sir Francis Drake Channel dives, the R.M.S. Rhone is a very popular and reputable wreck dive. Though there are no such old wrecks with a dramatic story like the R.M.S. Rhone - there are several other interesting wrecks in the area. Of these wrecks nearly all are within the ability level of most divers giving novice wreck divers a thrilling experience.

Climate Winter: 72-82F (22-27C) Summer: 80-90F (26-32C)
Water Temp Winter 75F - Summer 85F (summer) (23-29C) Visibility 60-100 ft (18-30m)

 

Dive Services & Accommodations


Belmont House
Location: Tortola, BVI
Mailing Address:
PO Box 30378
St. Thomas
VI 00803
Tel.: 284 495 4477
A 2 story, 2 bedroom, 2 bath free standing villa overlooking sparkling Smugglers Cove Beach in wooded Belmont Estate. All water vistas looking out to Jost Van Dyke. Scuba diving available.
E-Mail: belmonthouse@surfbvi.com
Web: http://www.belmont-house.com



Blue Water Divers
Nanny Cay & Sopers Hole
PO Box 846,
Tortola, BVI
Tel. 284 494 2847
Fax. 284 494 0198
Come Dive the Fabulous "Blue Water" of the British Virgin Islands! Make your BVI scuba diving vacation one of your best ever! Our dive boats leave the dock each morning from either of our Tortola bases and all scuba equipment is included with your dives.
» Number of Dive Boats: 4
» Maximum Number of Divers per Boat: 4, 8, 12, 12
» Gear Provided: Tanks, weights, bc's, regulators, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel
» Rental Gear Available: Tanks, weights, bc's, regulators, computers, wetsuits, mask, fins, snorkels, boogie boards, Oxygen Kits, floats (Cressi Sub, Sherwood, Mares, Sea Dive, Dacor)
» Nitrox Available: No
» Type of Diving Available: Reef, Wreck, Pinacles
» Total Dive Sites: 50
» Minimum Time to Dive Sites: 20
» Maximum Time to Dive Sites: 35
» Certification Agencies: PADI, SSI and Universal
» Courses Offered: Discover Scuba, Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue, DiveMaster, Specialities
bwdbvi@surfbvi.com
http://www.bluewaterdiversbvi.com


Mango Bay Resort
PO Box 1062
The Valley
Virgin Gorda
British Virgin Islands
Tel.: 284-495-5672
Fax.: 284-495-5674
Hikers and nature lovers can explore nearby trails winding through tropical foliage and see endless vistas from hilltops. Many activities are available on the island such as windsurfing lessons, water skiing, scuba diving (we arrange for our guests), fishing, tennis, and renting a small whaler, all available within a short drive of the resort.
E-Mail: mangobay@surfbvi.com
Web: http://www.mangobayresort.com


Sebastian's on the Beach
P.O. Box 441
Road Town/Tortola
British Virgin Islands VG1110
Tel.: 284-495-4212
Fax.: 284-495-4466
We are located on a luxurious, white sand beach in Little Apple Bay on Tortola's North Shore. Our charming hotel offers the ultimate in breathtaking scenery and total relaxation. It is BVI's best kept secret.
E-Mail: sebhotel@surfbvi.com
Web: http://www.sebastiansbvi.com



Trimarine

Box 3069, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, VG1110
Tel. 1 284 494 2490
Fax. 1 284 494 5774
105 ft 20 passenger luxury liveaboard trimaran "Cuan Law". Includes many watersports. Large cabins with own bathroom. Great varied diving. Mostly sheltered waters. Fabulous food.
cuanlaw@surfbvi.com
http://www.BVIdiving.com


UBS Dive Center
PO Box 3283
Road Town, Tortola
British Virgin Islands
Tel. 284 494 0024
Fax. 284 494 0623
UBS Dive Center is the BVI's only private diving service. We allocate each group of family and friends their own boat, captain/instructor, all equipment and drinks for the day. Free delivery & pick up of rental equipment with full dive site briefings and card showing 11 air fill stations in the BVI.
mail@scubabvi.com
http://www.scubabvi.com

 

Travel To BVI

The British Virgin Islands are home to three airports. Beef Island Airport (EIS) is the gateway by air to our islands and is located on the eastern end of Tortola. Daily scheduled commercial flights, private jets and charter flights arrive from and depart for larger, neighbouring Caribbean islands. Virgin Gorda has a small airport, with a lighter inter-Caribbean schedule. Anegada has the third airport for flights in and out of other British Virgins Islands.

From Europe Connecting Through Puerto Rico
British Airways
Martinair
Condor
Iberia
LIAT
Fly BVI
Island Helicopters
Cape Air
American Eagle
   
From Europe Connecting through Antigua
Virgin Atlantic
British Airways
BWIA
Condor
Air France
LIAT
Fly BVI
Island Helicopters
American Eagle
   
From Europe Connecting Through St. Maarten
Air France
KLM

LIAT
Fly BVI
Island Helicopters
Winair
American Eagle
   
From North America Connecting Through Antigua
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
US Air
Delta Airlines
LIAT
Fly BVI
Island Helicopters
Caribbean Star
   
From North America Connecting Through Puerto Rico
American Airlines
Delta Airlines
American Trans Air
Northwest Airlines
US Air
LIAT
Fly BVI
Island Helicopters
Cape Air
American Eagle
   
From North America Connecting Through St. Maarten
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
US Air
Northwest Airlines
LIAT
Fly BVI
Island Helicopters
Winair
American Eagle
   
From North America Connecting Through St. Thomas
Air Canada
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
LIAT
Fly BVI
Island Helicopters
Cape Air
American Eagle
Air Sunshine
   
From South America Connectiong Through Puerto Rico
LACSA
Copa Airlines
LIAT
Fly BVI
Island Helicopters
Cape Air
American Eagle

Ferry Services

Ferry Services among the islands are frequent, easy and comfortable. Below are boat and ferry services. Please contact them or ask your resort to provide times and details.

Caribbean Maritime Excursion (operating as Road Town Fast Ferry) (USVI - BVI)
284-494-2323

Operates from the Water Front & Red Hook, St. Thomas to Road Town, Tortola.

Inter-Island Boat Services (USVI - BVI)
284-495-4166

Operates from Red Hook, St. Thomas & Cruz Bay, St. John to West End, Tortola.

Marina Cay Ferry (Beef Island - Marina Cay)
284-494-2174

Complimentary ferry service from Trellis Bay, Beef Island to Marina Cay.

Native Son, Inc. (USVI - BVI)
284-495-4617

Operates from the Water Front & Red Hook, St. Thomas to West End & Road Town (via last ferry), Tortola.

New Horizon Ferry Services (Tortola - Jost Van Dyke)
284-495-9278

Operates from Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke to West End, Tortola.

North Sound Express (Tortola - Beef Island)
284-495-2138

Operates from Beef Island, Tortola to Spanish Town, Leverick Bay and Bitter End, Virgin Gorda.

Nubian Princess (USVI - BVI)
284- 495-4999

Operates from Red Hook, St. Thomas & Cruz Bay St. John to West End, Tortola.

Peter Island Ferry (Tortola - Peter Island)
284-495-2000

Operates from Baugher's Bay, Tortola to Peter Island Yacht Harbour.

Smith's Ferry Services Ltd. (operating as Tortola Fast Ferry) (USVI - BVI)
284-495-4495

Operates from the Water Front & Red Hook, St. Thomas to West End & Road Town, Tortola and The Valley, Virgin Gorda.

Speedy's (USVI - BVI)
284-495-5240

Operates from the Water Front & Red Hook, St. Thomas to West End & Road Town, Tortola and The Valley, Virgin Gorda.

Entry Requirements

Visitors may be granted entry for up to one month at the ports of entry, provided that they possess return (or ongoing) tickets, evidence of adequate means of support and pre-arranged accommodations during their stay. Visitors wishing to stay longer will need to apply for an extension. Customs and Immigration offices are located on Tortola in Road Town and the West End, on Virgin Gorda in the Virgin Gorda Airport, St. Thomas Bay Terminal, and the Owen Harrigan Visitors Centre at Gun Creek and on Jost Van Dyke in Great Harbour.

U.S. citizens travelling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a passport or other WHTI-compliant documentation to enter or depart from the United States

Visitors from some countries may also require a visa for entry. If in doubt about the necessity of a visa, contact the nearest BVI Tourist Board Office, the nearest British Embassy, or contact the Chief Immigration Officer, Immigration Department, BVI Government at: Tel: 284-494-3471 or 284-494-3701 Ext. 4700.

 

 



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