BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
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Protected Dive Sites with Moorings
 
 
This list includes some of the most popular sites in the British Virgin Islands. Many others are located throughout the BVI, but may not have moorings or are located in a remote area not easily accessible. 
 
NOTE:  * Denotes a site for Advanced Open Water Divers. Generally these are in or near open waters, and may be subject to strong currents, surge, or rough surface conditions. 
 
Dive Site Map link to detailed map.
 
      NORMAN ISLAND AREA
      • ANGELFISH REEF  15'- 40' 
      • SANTA MONICA ROCK *  15'- 90'
      • CAVES  10'- 40' (good snorkeling)
      • RINGDOVE ROCK  20'- 50, 
      • INDIANS  15'- 45' (good snorkeling)
      • RAINBOW CANYON  30'- 40' 
      • SPYGLASS WALL  20'- 55' 
      • BROWN PANTS *  15'- 35'
      • Visit Billy Bones webpage about some of these sites!
      PETER ISLAND AREA 
      • DEADCHEST WEST  40'- 55' 
      • DEADCHEST NORTH  30'- 40' 
      • BLONDE ROCK *  20'- 60' 
      • PAINTED WALLS  20'- 40' 
      • SHARK POINT * 15'- 90' 
      • CARROT SHOAL *  30'- 65'
      SALT ISLAND  
      • RMS RHONE NATIONAL PARK  15'- 80'
      • RHONE REEF  20'-60'
      COOPER ISLAND AREA 
      • VANISHING ROCK  15'- 40'
      • DRY ROCKS EAST  15', 65'
      • CARVEL ROCK *  15'- 90,
      • MARKOE POINT *  30'- 60'
      GINGER ISLAND AREA 
      • ALICE IN WONDERLAND *  30'- 70'
      • THE STEPS *  20'- 90' 
      • ALICE'S BACK DOOR  20'- 40'
      DOG ISLANDS AREA 
      • CORAL GARDEN  20'- 50'
      • THE CHIMNEY  15'- 45'
      • WALL TO WALL  15'- 45'
      • VISIBLES  20'- 80'
      • BRONCHO BILLY'S  10'- 45'
      • SEAL DOG *  20'- 90'
      VIRGIN GORDA  
      • INVISIBLES *  20'- 40'
      • MOUNTAIN POINT  20'- 70' 

 
British Virgin Island Dive Operations: 
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The BVI has several dive operations scattered around it's many islands and cays. All provide personalized service, guided dives, and have scuba gear for rent. Most all are affliated with PADI, some are also affliated with NAUI, and SSI. 

  • AQUAVENTURE is located on Tortola. Phones: (284) 494-4320 or FAX (284) 494-5608.

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  • BLUE WATER DIVERS is at Nanny Cay, Tortola. Phones: (284) 494-2847 or FAX (809) 494-0198

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  • DIVE BVI has several operations scattered around the BVI - Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, Leverick Bay, and Marina Cay, plus a shop at Little Dix. Phones: (800) 848-7078 or (284) 495-5513 or FAX (284) 495-5347

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  • SUNCHASER SCUBA is at the Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda. Phones: (800) 932-4286 or (284) 495-9638 or FAX (284) 495-7549

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  • PARADISE WATERSPORTS is located at Peter Island.  Phones: Tel: (284) 494-2000 ext 426 

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  • UBS DIVE CENTER is located at the Harbour View Marina in East End Tortola.  Phone:  (284)494-0024, Cell: (284)496-8475, or FAX (284) 494-0623

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  • UNDERWATER SAFARIS is at the Moorings Dock in Road Town, Tortola and at Cooper Island. Phones: (800) 537-7032 or (284) 494-3235 or FAX (284) 494-5322

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  • RAINBOW VISIONS PHOTO CENTER located at Prospect Reef does underwater photography and custom video. Also has equipment rentals & lessons. Phone: (284) 494-2749

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  • CUAN LAW LIVE-ABOARD sail and dive the BVI on a giant trimaran.   They also have an excellent divesite info page.
     
BVI Dive Operators Website
 
GPS for BVI Dive Sites
 
 

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