Norman Island
Norman Island Cruising Guide
Uninhabited and steeped in legend, Norman Island is widely believed to be the model for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island — and it’s one of the most popular first or last stops on a BVI charter, an easy hop across the Sir Francis Drake Channel from Tortola’s south shore.
The whole island curls around The Bight, a broad, well-protected bay with room for the fleet, while the western cliffs hide the BVI’s most famous snorkeling. Spend the day in the water and the evening rafted up at the floating Willy T.
Explore Norman Island
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In the water
Snorkel & dive
Norman is snorkel-and-dive central. Each site has its own page with moorings, depth and marine life.
The Caves at Treasure Point
Three sea caves cut into the cliff — the BVI’s signature snorkel. Sergeant majors and silver tarpon hang in the shafts of light.
Dive-site details →The Indians
Four rocky pinnacles rising from the seabed just west of The Bight — coral, sea fans and clouds of fish. National Park day moorings.
Dive-site details →Angelfish Reef
A sloping reef and drop-off off Norman’s western point — turtles, rays and reef fish. A popular, easy first dive.
Dive-site details →Santa Monica Rock
An offshore seamount a couple of miles south — big pelagics when the current’s running.
Dive-site details →Ashore
Eat, drink & do
The Willy T
The BVI’s legendary floating bar and restaurant, anchored in The Bight — Painkillers, a famously rowdy night on the water, and the odd leap off the deck.
More →Pirates’ Bight
The beach club ashore in The Bight — restaurant, bar, beach chairs and live music, an easy dinghy from the mooring field.
More →Keep exploring
Nearby anchorages
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