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Things to do & places to see

Part of the British Virgin Islands, this beautiful island, formed by volcanic activity, is set against a stunning backdrop of verdant green mountains, where you'll find gorgeous palm-shaded, powdery-white sand beaches - perfect for snorkelling, swimming or just sunbathing.

Example shore excursions

When you hit dry land, you can trust us to offer a choice of experiences that really gives you a close-up view. See some featured excursions at this port below.

See all shore excursions from Tortola

Dolphin Encounter

For a memory to treasure for a lifetime take part in this fantastic experience.  You will travel through Road Town to the Dolphin lagoon at Prospect Reef.  On arrival you will be given an informative 20 minute talk and introduction to these beautiful and amazing creatures then you will join the Dolphin trainer at the pool side.  Enter the water and stand on the submerged platform 4 feet deep as the dolphins kiss and shake hands.  Enjoy the thrill of this close encounter that will leave you in awe of these gentle beauties.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult

Special Observer Rate for guests accompanying participants. Only bookable onboard ship

Full Day Sailing Adventure

Board your spacious sailing boat for an exhiliratinging day on the ocean waves.  Sail along the Sir Francis Drake Channel passing several small islands.  Your skipper will anchor off one of these islands and invite you to jump overboard for a cooling swim and snorkel.   Now it's time to up anchor and set sail again to Peter Island where a freshly prepared BBQ lunch will be served.  Once you are nicely full and relaxed it's time to head for your final short sail to a sandy beach for a last swim before sailing casually back.

X-Bob Tour

Try this great alternative way of scuba diving with this motorized underwater vehicle.  Firstly you will embark on a 15 minute high speed ferry ride to Norman Island made famous in the book Treasure Island.  From here you will board a catamaran and head off to the X- Bob launch site. When you mount the X-Bob your head and shoulders are encased in a clear dome and you breath normally in the supply of fresh air, you can even wear your glasses.  Your qualified Dive Instructor will take you to a depth of approx 8 feet where your 30 minute adventure begins as you explore the amazing reefs and coral and get up close to an abundance of marine life.  The X-Bob is extremely stable and comfortable and provided that you are over 10 years old and more than 4 feet tall you can take part as no diving experience is necessary.