The Caves at Treasure Point
Norman Island · British Virgin Islands
The Caves at Treasure Point are the BVI’s most famous snorkel — three sea caves cut into the cliff at the south-west corner of Norman Island, wrapped in the pirate-treasure legend that gives the island its Treasure Island reputation. Spanish doubloons were reportedly recovered here more than a century ago.
Pick up a National Park day mooring off Treasure Point and it’s a short surface swim to the cave mouths. The largest cave runs back roughly 70 feet into the rock — bring a dive light to pick out the walls, which are crusted with orange cup coral and sponges. Shafts of sunlight cut through the entrances while schools of fish hang in the blue.
It’s an easy, shallow snorkel suitable for all abilities, and it pairs naturally with a stop at The Indians, a mile to the north-west.
What you’ll see
Marine life
Getting there: Most crews spend the night in The Bight and come round Treasure Point first thing — about ten minutes under power, or a short dinghy ride if you would rather leave the yacht on its mooring. Pick up one of the National Park day balls off the caves; they are day-use only and anchoring over the coral is not permitted. Privateer Bay, immediately south of the caves, is the alternative in settled weather.
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