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Top 10 things to do in the BVI

The trouble with listing the top 10 things to do in the BVI is to keep the list to just 10 …

  1. A Pain Killer at the Soggy Dollar Bar. Or just hanging out at any of the bars on Jost Van Dyke‘s White Bay. Let the kids (big and small) jump on the trampoline.

    Soggy Dollar Bar, photo by Willy Volk
    Soggy Dollar Bar, photo by Willy Volk
  2. A day at Cow Wreck Beach. The last time we were there we walked along the beach for over an hour and didn’t run into anybody else. The most beautiful beach in the world. Finish up with a lobster dinner.

    Cow Wreck Beach
    Cow Wreck Beach
  3. Snorkeling the caves at Norman Island. The first time our oldest ever snorkeled, he jumped off the dingy at the caves and came up saying “Dad!! There’s lots of fish down here!” He got scared in the caves and apologized to me later. He said he’d find me the treasure next time!

    woman snorkeling in the caves
    Photo by Matt & Nayoung
  4. Exploring the Baths. Crawling through the rocks is an experience not to be missed. Snorkeling is pretty good too.

    Snorkeling at the Baths
    Snorkeling at the Baths
  5. Lunch at the top of the Baths. What a view!

    Restaurant at the top of the hill above the Baths
    Restaurant at the top of the hill above the Baths
  6. Jumping off the top deck at Willie T’s. Or doing a ski shot and watching everyone else jump off.

    Willie Thorton
    Willie T’s, a floating bar & restaurant
  7. Snorkeling (or diving) the Wreck of the Rhone. Where else can you snorkel over an sunken ship?

    Wreck of the Rhone
    Wreck of the Rhone
  8. Snorkeling the Dogs and Monkey Point. In addition to the regular spectacular underwater wild life, you might see octopus, turtles, squid or rays. You can take some awesome underwater photos.

    Sergeant-Major fishes
    Sergeant Major Fish
  9. Michael Beans at Marina Cay. Great music and great fun.
  10. Barbecue and dancing at Foxy’s! Lots of fun and laughter and often a few practical jokes …
    Photo by sugarcoma
    Photo by sugarcoma


What would you add to the top 10 (or 20) things to do in the British Virgin Islands?