Tortola - Water Sports
AquaVenture
Road Town, Tortola
Website www.aquaventurebvi.com
Located adjacent to the Village Cay Hotel & Marina, AquaVenture offers underwater dives catering to small groups (no more than 8 divers per trip). The AquaVenture dive boat is a 36' Striker which offers lots of room for its guests along with sundecks for bathing and a large canopy for shade. Instructors can teach or certify PADI or NAUI courses. Complimentary bottled water, sodas, snacks and towels are provided. Call for rates and reservations.
UBS Dive Center
East End
Website www.scubabvi.com
Located in Fat Hog's Bay, UBS Dive Center offers scuba instruction, tours, equipment rentals, boat rentals and scheduled dives throughout the BVIs. If you arrived in the BVIs via boat, a member of the Dive Center can be scheduled to bring the dive boat directly to you. It comes equipped with a professional instructor, dive and snorkel equipment, snacks and drinks. A certification card is required for all dive rentals. Boats are available from 9:30am-4pm. Call for more information.
Smuggler's Cove Beach
If you're interested in snorkeling, try Smugglers Cove. This quiet beach is a favorite among island guests and locals for snorkeling and swimming. A make-shift beach bar run by a local islander offers frozen drinks, beers and snacks. Be prepared to travel the dirt roads to get here but it's easy to find. Just follow the wooden signs!
Jost Van Dyke
Located west of Tortola, this remote island has several bars and restaurants as well as beautiful white sand beaches to spend the day. White Bay Beach is a favorite among residents of the area. To get there take the ferry from West End, Tortola. It's about a 25-minute trip. Call the Jost Van Dyke ferry service (284-494-2997) to check departure times. When visiting the island, be sure to stop by Foxy's Famous Tamarind Bar, Monday-Friday for Happy Hour (4-6pm) to hear Foxy Callwood sing.
Patouche II
Website www.patouche.com
Located on Waterfront Drive, Patouche II offers personalized sailing and snorkeling trips in the British Virgin Islands. Joe and Julie are focused on providing guests with a safe, fun and educational experience. Beginners receive personal instruction and optional snorkeling tours with a marine educator. Experienced snorkelers can snorkel at their leisure. Full and half day sails available (drinks and snorkel equipment included). Guests rave about the personal service and delicious lunches served on board. Full and half day sails available (drinks, lunch and snorkel equipment included in rates).
Cane Garden Bay Pleasure Boats
Cane Garden Bay
Cane Garden Pleasure Boats is located in beautiful Cane Garden Bay. Sample excursions include the "Tour Paradise" which makes trips to Sandy Cay, Green Cay and Jost Van Dyke. "Treasure Tours" goes to The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Cooper Island, Peter Island and the Treasure Caves. Beverages, snorkeling gear and lunch are included in the price for both of these tours. If you like to fish, ask for information on their full and half day fishing trips. Open daily.
Patouche
Website www.patouche.com
Located on Waterfront Drive, Patouche II offers excellent sailing and snorkeling trips in the British Virgin Islands. Joe and Julie are focused on providing guests with a safe, fun and educational experience. Beginners and nonswimmers receive personal instruction and optional snorkeling tours. Experienced snorkelers can snorkel at their leisure. Guests rave about the personal service and delicious lunches served on board. Full and half day sails available (drinks, lunch and snorkel equipment included in rates).
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