For the active and the adventurous, the curious and cultured, foodies, fun-seekers, and families – the BVI beckons. Seek out spectacular views high above the seaside villages or deep beneath the surface of our inviting turquoise waters. Explore fabulous Caribbean beaches, each with its own special character and vibe, at every turn. Experience the rich and eclectic Caribbean culture through a performance from our Heritage Dancers or the sweet sounds from our fungi and steel bands.

With the spirit of the ocean alive in all we do, we’re always game to find a new way to enjoy the water – from kiteboarding, surfing and some of the best sailing in the world. With dozens of ways to experience the Islands, there’s no excuse not to go deep.

SHOPPING
Bring the islands home with the work of local craftspeople in your suitcase. Our markets and shopping districts are your destinations for photography, jewellery, clothing, books and much more.

RESTAURANTS & DINING
Explore the diversity of our culture through our delicious gastronomy – from vibrant local favorites to cuisines born from the melting pot of traditions the BVI is home to.

Events
With crystal clear waters and balmy trade winds year-round, the British Virgin Islands are a pristine playground brimming with adventure.

Start your marriage off on the right foot with a destination wedding set against our famously romantic scenery. With the magic of the British Virgin Islands, you’ll set the tone for a blissful ceremony, reception, honeymoon and marriage. Say “I Do” to an intimate seaside wedding at one of our secluded beaches or at a gala reception on land or at sea. Our outdoor and indoor venues, professional staff and endless amenities offer every bride and groom the destination wedding of their dreams.

HISTORIC SITES
Take a swim through our past.
The BVI are brimming with stories from the sea, the shores and the mountain tops. Tales of piracy, the history of slavery and early settlers live on in the forts, mines, museums, churches, burial sites and plantation estates around the islands. Across the seas from shore to shore, you’ll find endless opportunities to dig into history with a visit to the scenes of our rich past and gain a new perspective on the BVI’s evolving role in the Caribbean.

GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
An Island lesson in originality.
Take a (short) break from the surf and sun and embark on an exploration of the BVI beyond what meets the eye. Our galleries and museums are the perfect destinations to glimpse into the history of the BVI or pick up a memento to grace your walls back home. Discover artifacts and artistry of all manner in curated galleries and exhibitions of local talent from today and yesteryear alike.

TOURS & GUIDES
Seek out unseen wonders.
Catch a glimpse of divine views around the BVI with breathtaking tour options by land, sea or air. With 60 islands in close proximity, a new point of view – say, from a helicopter or the top of one of our many gorgeous vistas – is all it takes to gain an entirely new lay of the land. Discover Nature’s Little Secrets by the dozen with an eco-tour, hike, canopy tour or birdwatching excursion led by the trained eye of a local.

HIKING
Ramble through our Riches
Imagine vacationing in a place where sandals, boots and bare feet all qualify as hiking attire. In the BVI, the only difference between sandy strolls and treks into the lush Caribbean hillsides is the kind of summit you hope to reach. Whether altitude and lookouts or a more sea-level experience speaks to you, know that there’s almost certainly an incredible view and something splashed with rum waiting for you when it’s over.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Set family memories in stone.
At the center of every memorable family vacation, there’s an element of the unexpected. Start writing your next story in the BVI with exciting excursions by zipline, on horseback, or with a wildlife encounter. Or do something unexpected like GEO Caching or Seashell and Sea Glass exploring. Pick up a guidebook and search out and identify the different flora and fauna. Learn something new about the BVI and visit several of the museums and understand our history and see up-close the ruins dating back hundreds of years. Remember, it’s not always about what you do on vacation. It’s about who you’re with (and keeping them entertained!)

NATIONAL PARKS
Meet our most precious places.
Encompassing some of the BVI’s most celebrated natural treasures, the BVI National Parks Trust is responsible for the care and keeping of jewels from Virgin Gorda’s baths to lagoons, reefs, ruins and habitats. Through these sanctuaries, the natural assets of the BVI – from the heights of Sage Mountain on Tortola to the depths of cavernous dive sites or at the HMS Rhone – can continue to mesmerize visitors from around the world and preserve the riches of the BVI for generations to come.

SPAS & FITNESS
Rejuvenate, mind, body and spirit
With blissfully calm natural surroundings and the benefit of island time, wellness becomes less of a chore and more of an opportunity. While you’re here, allow yourself to give your body and mind the care it deserves with the generosity that’s distinctive of the BVI. Experience unique holistic health treatments, luxury spa rituals, or simply the heart-pumping workout you need, all set against a breathtaking backdrop that will reset your stress level to zero.

DIVING & SNORKELING
Explore the secrets that lie beneath the surface
You’ll feel like a kid in a candy shop when diving in the BVI. Check off countless dive sites on your list, from countless towering reefs of healthy corals, underwater caves, tunnels, extraordinary shipwrecks and massive boulders and grottoes and spectacular visibility.

Pristine turquoise waters, balmy air temperatures year-round and unforgettable underwater scenery no matter where you dive keeps the adrenaline pumping for everyone from novice snorkelers to experienced scuba divers.

KITEBOARDING & WINDSURFING
Hook In and Hold On is the term we use here in the BVI.
Get a new perspective on the British Virgin Islands as you take on big air above our gentle waters. Catch a glimpse of the action from your spot on the beach and you’ll be eager to give kiteboarding or windsurfing a try at one of several well-established rental locations throughout the BVI. Virgin Gorda, North Sound is a favorite spot to head when the wind is blowing as the Eustatia Reef keeps things from getting too rough. It’s all smooth sailing from here.

SURFING
Harmonize your spirit with nature.
The British Virgin Islands are known for their secrets, but don’t miss the whisper in the waves: The BVI offers incredible surfing for those trying to catch a big wave, or just catch a mellow break on the water. We offer several surf schools to get you up and riding your first wave. As if the waves weren’t enough, look up from your board and you’ll find yourself surrounded by some of the world’s largest reefs, tropical fish and friendly fellow surfers (especially in Tortola’s Cane Garden Bay).

FISHING
Cast away your days in paradise.
Every good fisherman knows you have to go where the fish are – and the British Virgin Islands do not disappoint. Whether you’re offshore hooking into a trophy marlin or combing the shallows fly-fishing for world-class tarpon, local guides always know where the fish are biting.

Fishing permits are required. Be sure to get one at the Conservation and Fisheries Department. Also, there are seasons that some fish and lobsters are not permitted to be caught and that list can be found from the at www.bvidef.org.

Fishing Permits
The removal of any marine organism from British Virgin Islands waters is illegal for non-BVIslanders without a recreational fishing permit. Contact The Department of Conservation & Fisheries, Tel: (284) 468-2700 for information. A Recreational Fishing License is defined as a license granted to a person who catches fish on a catch-and-release basis. Visiting tourists usually conduct this type of fishing activity. It is ILLEGAL to have in one’s possession billfish such as Blue & White Marlin, Sailfish and Sword Fish. It is also ILLEGAL to have more than thirty pounds of fish by weight in one’s possession per boat. If granted by the Department of Conservation and Fisheries, a Pleasure/Recreational Fishing License is valid for one month.

BEACHES
Measure happiness in grains of sand.
Lounging seaside in the British Virgin Islands is unimaginably blissful – but first, you have to decide where you’ll lay your towel down. The magic of each island extends to its beaches, from surf-friendly shores in Anegada to the untouched sands of Tortola’s Smuggler’s Cove. If we had to list all the gorgeous options we’d be here all day, so let’s just say this: you’ll never run out. A couple things you can always count on? Endless skies, inviting water and an absolute sense of relaxation.

WATER SPORTS
Discover your playground.
Here in the BVI, we’re always game to find a new way to enjoy our incredible beaches and shallows. Explore powdery sand beaches, secluded lagoons, scenic barrier islands and wildlife of all manner by kayak. Or, get up close and playful with acrobatic, intelligent dolphins in a pristine natural setting at Dolphin Discovery in Tortola. No matter what your interests are, the crystal clear waters of the BVI beckon with adventurous possibilities.

SAILING & BOATING
Raise the sails and your expectations.
An adventure at sea is in store whether you’re a first-time sailor or an experienced captain thanks to consistent trade winds, clear water and sunshine every day. Find a different cove each day at different islands and pack your boat with all the necessities and set sail for wherever the spirit (or the wind) moves you. With the Sir Frances Drake Channel and islands close enough to navigate by sight stretching in front of you, the BVI is truly a sailor’s paradise.

Discovering the beauty of BVI is all about uncovering the unique character of each island in this unspoiled volcanic archipelago. From the culture and history of BVI’s four largest islands to the pristine natural splendor of more then 50 smaller isles, every place you drop anchor offers its own special magic.

Be drawn in by Virgin Gorda’s natural granite pillars. Rediscover play and adventure in Tortola. Let the island spirit move you on Jost Van Dyke. Glimpse perfection in Anegada. No matter where you land, you’ll find friendly people, incredible beaches and recreational activities that exceed all expectations.

TORTOLA
Powdery white-sand beaches, lush green mountains, and sheltered, yacht-filled harbours characterize the island of Tortola, the BVI’s largest and capital island. The past of the West Indies and the present-day BVI mix and mingle with ruins existing alongside the luxury resorts that draw visitors from around the world.

Swim or stroll the secluded palm-shaded white sands of dozens of beaches, including Apple Bay, Brewer’s Bay, Smuggler’s Cove, Long Bay Beach, Elizabeth Beach and Josiah’s Bay Beach to name just a few.

If watersports or fishing are more your style, don’t miss the protected anchorages at Brandywine Bay, Soper’s Hole and Trellis Bay and surfing Cane Garden Bay or game fishing the North and South Drops

Warm, friendly and hospitable, Tortola has a wide variety of places to stay, ranging from luxury resorts and private villas to a scenic campground.

Step away from the sand just long enough to discover Tortola’s history with a visit to the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum, Fort Burt, Mount Healthy Windmill, Callwood’s Rum Distillery, J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens, Old Government House Museum and VI Folk Museum.

ANEGADA
The only coral island in the Virgin Islands’ volcanic chain, Anegada is characterized by its nearly flat elevation, the striking coral reefs that surround it, secluded sandy beaches and clear springs bubbling from coral beds.

A variety of wildlife special to the Virgin Islands area thrive on Anegada, including loblolly, frangipani, turpentine trees, feathery sea lavender and wild orchids. On the nature trail at Bones Bight, catch a glimpse of the rare rock iguanas native to the island, or discover the exotic birds at Nutmeg Point.

Snorkelers and scuba divers will delight in the reef’s mazes, tunnels and drops, which are rich in needle fish, bonefish, stingrays, parrot fish and other marine life, while those with sea legs will enjoy water sports, sport fishing and bone fishing. Beachgoers will find no lack of calm and quiet shores, including Cow Wreck Beach, Flash of Beauty, Bones Bight and Windlass Bight.

Discover Anegada’s history through a maze of stone walls that surround the Main Town’s Settlement or the Arawak’s ancient conch mounds in the East End. Or, explore the wreckages of numerous Spanish galleons, American privateers and British Galleons.

VIRGIN GORDA
The dramatic shape of the BVI’s third largest island, Virgin Gorda, reminded Christopher Columbus of a reclining woman, or “Fat Virgin,” inspiring its name. Measuring 8 ½ square miles, Virgin Gorda entices travelers with its yacht clubs, quiet coves, safe anchorages and luxury resorts and villas.

Natural beauty is in abundance and accessible via indigenous plant-lined trails, nature sanctuaries and natural wonders of our protected national parks. Hike to the island’s high point, Gorda Peak, for a splendid panoramic view of the surrounding islands.

For a quintessential Caribbean vacation, stroll or swim at the unspoiled beaches at Savannah Bay, Pond Bay, Devil’s Bay, Mahoe Bay or Spring Bay.

Evidence of the rich heritage of African, Indian and Spanish history is plentiful, from the Spanish ruins at Little Fort National Park to the Cornish Copper Mines, where the ruins are set against the azure sea at the island’s southwestern tip. This eclectic influence extends to Virgin Gorda’s local cuisine, shops, arts, fashion and gifts.

JOST VAN DYKE
Named for an early Dutch settler and former pirate, Jost Van Dyke runs deep with rugged scenery and colorful folklore. Explore vegetation-covered sugar mill ruins, old trails that crisscross the island and the East End’s natural sea-formed Jacuzzi, or observe whales and dolphins.

Measuring just four miles by three and with fewer than 300 inhabitants, the BVI’s smallest island has been home to Arawak Indians, Caribs, Dutch, Africans and the British. Notable inhabitants have included William Thornton, architect of the U.S. Capitol Building, and John Lettsome, founder of the London Medical Society.

Food and fun abound on Jost Van Dyke, with numerous places to indulge in favored cuisine, such as barbecues, West Indian rotis, flying fish sandwiches, grilled fresh fish and lobster. For the party animals, Great Harbour is world-famous for its yacht-filled parties on Halloween and New Year’s Eve.