Private BVI boat tour: Soggy Dollar, Norman Island, Willy T

Three islands, snorkeling, and a floating bar in one afternoon

A private full-day boat tour in the British Virgin Islands visits Soggy Dollar Bay on Jost Van Dyke, Norman Island's snorkeling caves and Pirates Bight restaurant, and ends with a drink on the Willy T. The boat holds up to twelve passengers and includes snorkeling equipment, a cooler of complimentary drinks, and hotel pickup. The itinerary adjusts to your preferences.

The experience

You board either the 32-foot NautiGal or the 30-foot Grady White: twin Yamaha engines, room for a small group, and a captain who knows the anchorages. The boat picks you up from your hotel and heads straight to White Bay on Jost Van Dyke, where Soggy Dollar Bay sits right on the sand. You swim in clear water, grab a drink at one of the beachfront bars, and stay as long as you want. The day has no fixed schedule.

From there the boat crosses to Norman Island. The beach at Pirates Bight is where you're most likely to see turtles in the shallows before you snorkel out to the caves: a short swim that opens into rock formations you explore underwater. Back on the boat, the cooler stays stocked with water, sodas, beer and Truly seltzers at no extra charge. Anything else you want, the captain can pick up for you.

The final stop is the Willy T, a floating bar anchored offshore where you climb aboard, order a drink, and if you're game, walk the plank into the water. The boat heads back to your hotel as the afternoon winds down. Because the itinerary is yours to shape (linger longer at one island, skip another, adjust the timing), you're not following a fixed route. You're chartering a boat and a captain who adapts to what you want the day to be.

What’s included

• Private boat transportation with hotel pickup.
• snorkeling equipment for all guests.
• a cooler stocked with complimentary water, sodas, beer and seltzers.
• access to Soggy Dollar Bay, Norman Island and the Willy T.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Antilles Power Boats

Is this one for you?The boat holds a small group and the day is fully flexible, so you're not locked into a schedule or a crowd. You set the pace and the captain adjusts. Book this if you want the islands without the tour-bus feeling.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the two boats on this tour?

The NautiGal is a 32-foot Novurania with twin Yamaha 350 engines and holds up to twelve guests. The Grady White is 30 feet and holds up to ten. Both are equipped the same way for snorkeling and drinks.

Will I see turtles at Norman Island?

Turtles usually appear in the shallows near Pirates Bight restaurant on Norman Island, though sightings are not guaranteed. Snorkeling the caves is the main draw at that stop.

What drinks are included in the cooler?

Water, Coke, Sprite, Truly seltzers and beer are complimentary throughout the day. You can purchase additional drinks at the bars on the islands or ask the captain to buy extras for you.

Can I adjust which islands we visit or how long we stay at each one?

Yes, all itineraries can be adjusted to your needs. You work with the captain to shape the day around what you want to do and see.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included, but you can eat at the restaurants and bars at Soggy Dollar Bay and Pirates Bight, or bring your own food aboard.