There are excellent ferry connections to the neighbouring islands, see “Ferries”; the actual ferry schedules you’ll find in your in-room copy of the BVI WELCOME-Magazine.
Private plane charters can be arranged with FLY BVI to nearby islands such as St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico and Anguilla. A special day trip is also offered to Anegada. Please contact FLY BVI (284) 495-1747, www.flybvi.com , info@flybvi.com.
A day trip to the neighbouring island of Anegada, which is surrounded by the second largest coral reef in the world, is offered 3 x a week.
- Road Town Fast Ferry (284) 494-2323
www.roadtownfastferry.com - SMITH FERRY (284) 494-4495
www.bviferryservices.com
There are many different day and half day fishing charters. Please ask us at time of booking or contact our Concierge Manager. Information is also available from the Marina in Spanish Town or Leverick Bay.
DIVE BVI (284) 495-5513 www.divebvi.com is located next to Barclays Bank/First Caribbean Bank in the small shopping center at the Marina in Spanish Town. Some of the best diving sites in the Caribbean, including wrecks, are in the BVI. A favorite diving site is the wreck of the Rhone - in 1867 this 310 foot Royal Mail steamer sank during a fierce hurricane off Salt Island. This marine park is now a popular dive site and has been acclaimed by the famous diver Jacques Cousteau as being one of the world's most photogenic wrecks.
Located at the Bitter End Yacht Club is Kilbride’s “Sunchaser Scuba” Boat for diving trips and Anegada day trips. www.sunchaserscuba.com, phone 495-9638.
There is a clinic on Virgin Gorda, Iris O´Neal Clinic, The Valley (284) 495 - 5337. Many doctors and dentists are on Tortola, please contact our Guest Service Coordinator for more information.
Swim with the dophins – you could do it in Tortola. Our idea is: free the animals!
We have a variety of over 500 films available for our guests use: children‘s movies, our favorite films and music videos, classics as well as new releases. Available by pre-order from the list in the TV-room. Please ask the staff.
Police / Fire / Ambulance | 999 |
Police Headquarters | (284) 494-3822 |
VISAR (Virgin Islands Search&Rescue) | (284) 494-4357 |
Ocean Safety/Lifeguard Supervisor | (284) 494-3429 |
BVI Electricity Corporation | (284) 494-3911 |
Emergency Operations Center | (284) 494-4499 |
Fire & Rescue | (284) 494-3473 |
Hospital | (284) 494-3497 |
The latest information on island life and events can be found in the WELCOME magazine from the BVI Tourist Board; you will find the latest magazine in your room. An events calendar, the LIMIN TIMES, can be picked up free of charge in any shop or information can be found on their website www.limin-times.com