Norman Island - British Virgin Islands

Norman Island, locally known as Treasure Island because of legends of pirates and buried treasure, is believed to have inspired the Robert Lewis Stevenson classic, Treasure Island. Its many visitors will be delighted to know that Norman Island is being preserved in a natural state.

Good snorkeling is available over the seagrass or on the reef at the south end of the beach.

The main highlight is The Caves: 

The Caves drop off to 40 feet near their entrance. Typically explored by snorkeling, the Caves are fascinating rock formations.

The variety of tropical fish, the life-encrusted walls of cup corals and sponges with their brilliant colors, and the abundant waterfowl, including pelicans, tropic birds and laughing gulls, make this a popular area.

One cave is as long as 70' stretching back into the island. Bring an underwater flashlight to see the gorgeous purples, rusts and deep veins of the water walls. Underwater, it's like a night dive, with the coral polyps extending their tentacles to feed. At the end of the cave is a small room.

On our trips, we also visit the famous Willie T's restaurant/bar. A replica of a 93' top-sail schooner has been converted to an anchored bar- restaurant. You can jump off the ship! The restaurant is known for its casual ambiance, patrolling barracudas and wild carousing like the old-time pirates.

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