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Charter an All-Inclusive Catamaran with Dive Gear and Instructor. Why?
It is Simple:
Your Own Floating Dive Base
Chartering a catamaran with a professional crew is like having your own floating dive resort. Many charter yachts come fully equipped with:
- Dive tanks and compressors onboard.
- Accommodations for 6-10 guests.
- A dedicated crew of 2-4 professionals, including a certified dive instructor.
Cost Effective
It’s more convenient, more immersive, and—when you factor in accommodations, meals, and diving—far more cost-effective than piecing everything together. Most charter catamarans offer all-inclusive packages with meals, drinks, and several dives already included. Compare this to paying separately for:
- Hotel accommodations
- Day dive boat rentals
- Transport between islands
- Dive gear rentals and instructors
Easier to Reach Dive Sites
With amazing dive sites spread all over the British Virgin Islands, your best way of reaching them is by private boat.
With your own catamaran, you can go wherever you want, allowing you to follow your own preferred dive itinerary. You will see more, dive more, and enjoy more.
Plus, when you are done, skip the cramped, wet dive boat and step back onto your catamaran –your home on the water. Lean back on your sunbed with a cocktail and food prepared by your crew!
Top 10 Best Dive Sites in the British Virgin Islands
10. THE PIRATE CAVES (Norman Island)
The Pirate Caves – Norman Island
- Skill Level: Beginner (calm, shallow waters make it easy to explore)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Snorkel (ideal for exploring the caves and shallow reefs)
- Depth: 5 to 20 feet (1.5 to 6 meters)
- What It Is: A series of sea caves along the cliffs of Norman Island, believed to have inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel *Treasure Island*. These caves are perfect for snorkeling and exploring their mysterious interiors.
- Marine Life: Schools of small reef fish, sergeant majors, colorful wrasse, spiny lobsters, and occasional octopuses hiding in the shadows.
- Interesting Fact: The Pirate Caves are steeped in legend and local lore, as Norman Island was once a hideout for pirates and is rumored to still hold hidden treasure.
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ISLAND HOPPIN’ 55
From $37,000/week
4 cabins
55 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2024
9. ANEGADA BARRIER REEF
Anegada Barrier Reef
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (shallow waters, but watch for currents in areas)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Both (perfect for snorkelers and divers due to shallow reef sections)
- Depth: 5 to 60 feet (1.5 to 18 meters)
- What It Is: The largest coral reef in the Caribbean and the 4th largest in the world, stretching over 18 miles and teeming with shallow coral heads, underwater caves, and vibrant reef structures.
- Marine Life: Parrotfish, nurse sharks, sea turtles, eagle rays, groupers, barracudas, lobsters, and stunning hard and soft corals.
- Interesting Fact: The Anegada Barrier Reef's size and shallow waters have made it a famous site for both wreck diving and reef exploration, with numerous historical shipwrecks hidden within its coral maze.
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XANDROS
From $59,000/week
4 cabins
65 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2021
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8. THE PLAYGROUND (Jost Van Dyke)
The Playground – Jost Van Dyke
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (shallow reefs and calm waters)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Both (accessible for snorkelers and divers)
- Depth: 20 to 50 feet (6 to 15 meters)
- What It Is: A vibrant reef site featuring dramatic pillar coral formations, rocky outcroppings, and sandy areas, offering a “playground” for marine life and divers to explore.
- Marine Life: Reef sharks, barracudas, eagle rays, garden eels, lobsters, and thriving schools of reef fish.
- Interesting Fact: The Playground is named for its variety of underwater terrain, where divers can explore towering corals, sandy patches, and rock formations in one dive.
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MAHASATTVA
From $44,700/week
4 cabins
62 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2018
7. THE WRECK OF THE KODIAC QUEEN & THE KRAKEN (Virgin Gorda)
Kodiak Queen (The Kraken) – Virgin Gorda
- Skill Level: Intermediate (calm conditions but deeper wreck sections)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Both (shallow portions are accessible to snorkelers)
- Depth: 30 to 60 feet (9 to 18 meters)
- What It Is: A WWII Navy fuel barge turned artificial reef, featuring a massive Kraken-inspired underwater art installation with steel tentacles sprawling from the wreck.
- Marine Life: Schools of jacks, snappers, barracudas, reef fish, spiny lobsters, octopuses, and occasional eagle rays.
- Interesting Fact: The Kodiak Queen is one of the few surviving ships from the Pearl Harbor attack. Its transformation into an art reef was led by engineers Aydika James and Mike Cline and the team at the **BVI Art Reef Project**.
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10 reviews
Jacuzzi
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MARIAH PRINCESS III
From $77,000/week
4 cabins
77 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2020
15 US Gall/Hr
6. ALICE IN WONDERLAND & THE STEPS (Ginger Island)
Alice in Wonderland & The Steps (Ginger Island)
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (calm waters with gradual slopes and reef formations)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Both (ideal for exploring corals and marine life)
- Depth: 20 to 70 feet (6 to 21 meters)
- What It Is: - **Alice in Wonderland** features sprawling coral gardens resembling an underwater wonderland, with large mushroom-shaped coral heads. - **The Steps** offers a series of stunning underwater ledges and terraces descending like steps into deeper waters. Both sites offer some of the best thriving coral in the BVI.
- Marine Life: Angelfish, parrotfish, sea turtles, barracudas, nurse sharks, spiny lobsters, and vibrant sponges.
- Interesting Fact: The name **Alice in Wonderland** comes from the surreal, oversized coral formations that feel like something out of a dream, while **The Steps** offers excellent wall diving opportunities.
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KINGS RANSOM
From $52,000/week
5 cabins
76 ft
Matrix Yachts
10 guests
Refit: 2022
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5. SHARKPLANES & THE CHIMNEY (Dog Island)
Sharkplanes & The Chimney (Dog Island)
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (shallow depths, great visibility)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Both (perfect for divers and snorkelers)
- Depth: 20 to 50 feet (6 to 15 meters)
- What It Is: Sharkplanes features wreckage from two small aircraft, now overgrown with corals, while The Chimney offers stunning rock formations, tunnels, and swim-throughs teeming with marine life.
- Marine Life: Reef sharks, snappers, jacks, groupers, moray eels, parrotfish, and healthy coral gardens.
- Interesting Fact: The Sharkplanes wreckage earned its name because reef sharks often patrol the site, making it an exciting dive for shark enthusiasts.
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BIG NAUTI
From $32,000/week
4 cabins
55 ft
Bali Catamarans
8 guests
Built: 2020
4. THE INDIANS (Norman Island)
The Indians (Near Norman Island)
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (calm waters and shallow reefs)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Both (perfect for snorkelers and divers alike)
- Depth: 10 to 50 feet (3 to 15 meters)
- What It Is: Four rocky pinnacles rising from the sea, covered in vibrant coral gardens, with tunnels and swim-throughs perfect for exploration.
- Marine Life: Parrotfish, butterflyfish, angelfish, wrasse, sea turtles, and colorful sponges.
- Interesting Fact: The Indians are named for their resemblance to a Native American headdress when viewed from afar.
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LIQUID ZEN
From $31,000/week
4 cabins
52 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2022
3 US Gall/Hr
3. WRECK ALLEY (Cooper Island)
Wreck Alley (Near Cooper Island)
- Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate (calm conditions, shallow wrecks)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Both (wrecks are accessible for divers and snorkelers)
- Depth: 40 to 60 feet (12 to 18 meters)
- What It Is: A collection of small wrecks, including tugboats and barges, intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef.
- Marine Life: Garden eels, stingrays, barracudas, moray eels, spiny lobsters, and vibrant corals.
- Interesting Fact: Wreck Alley is popular for its easy access and is located just minutes from Cooper Island, making it ideal for a quick, rewarding dive.
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LIQUID ZEN
From $31,000/week
4 cabins
52 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2022
3 US Gall/Hr
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2. THE WRECK OF THE CHIKUZEN
Chikuzen Dive Site
- Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced (remote location with strong currents)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Scuba Dive Only (too deep for snorkeling)
- Depth: 60 to 75 feet (18 to 23 meters)
- What It Is: A 246-foot Japanese refrigeration ship sunk in 1981, now an artificial reef attracting marine life.
- Marine Life: Large schools of fish, barracudas, jacks, nurse sharks, rays, and occasional pelagics like hammerhead sharks.
- Interesting Fact: The Chikuzen was intentionally scuttled after being damaged, making it one of the most remote yet rewarding dives in the BVI.
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OHANA
From $32,700/week
3 cabins
59 ft
Fountaine Pajot
6 guests
Built: 2021
1. THE WRECK OF THE RMS RHONE
RMS Rhone Dive Site
- Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced (strong currents in some areas)
- Scuba Dive or Snorkel: Both (better suited for scuba diving due to depth)
- Depth: 20 to 80 feet (6 to 24 meters)
- What It Is: A British Royal Mail steamship that sank in 1867 during a hurricane, now a famous wreck dive.
- Marine Life: Barracudas, moray eels, octopuses, lobsters, turtles, and vibrant coral growths.
- Interesting Fact: Featured in the 1977 film The Deep and protected as a National Park for its historical significance and biodiversity.
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AEOLUS 77
From $84,000/week
4 cabins
77 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2024
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LIQUID ZEN
From $31,000/week
4 cabins
52 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2022
3 US Gall/Hr
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AEOLUS 77
From $84,000/week
4 cabins
77 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2024
10 reviews
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MARIAH PRINCESS III
From $77,000/week
4 cabins
77 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2020
15 US Gall/Hr
OHANA
From $32,700/week
3 cabins
59 ft
Fountaine Pajot
6 guests
Built: 2021
24 reviews
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ZINGARA
From $47,300/week
5 cabins
76 ft
Silhouette
10 guests
Refit: 2020
2 US Gall/Hr
13 reviews
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KINGS RANSOM
From $52,000/week
5 cabins
76 ft
Matrix Yachts
10 guests
Refit: 2022
24 reviews
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MAHASATTVA
From $44,700/week
4 cabins
62 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2018
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ISLAND HOPPIN’ 55
From $37,000/week
4 cabins
55 ft
Lagoon
8 guests
Built: 2024
32 reviews
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BIG NAUTI
From $32,000/week
4 cabins
55 ft
Bali Catamarans
8 guests
Built: 2020
Jacuzzi
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Lady Joy
From $199,000/week
6 cabins
157 ft
Christensen
12 guests
Refit: 2023
80 US Gall/Hr
Jetskis: 2
Jacuzzi
OUTTA TOUCH
From $55,000/week
4 cabins
105 ft
Intermarine Savannah
8 guests
Refit: 2022
50 per hr US Gall/Hr
Jetskis: 2
Jacuzzi
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UNBRIDLED
From $65,000/week
4 cabins
116 ft
Crescent
8 guests
Refit: 2015
50-70 US Gall/Hr
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