Boulder Snorkeling Tour: Island Hopping with Beer & Lunch
Hike granite boulders, snorkel three islands, drink Painkillers at sunset
A guided island-hopping snorkeling tour from Boulder takes you to The Baths, Cooper Island, Norman Island and Jost Van Dyke in one day, with a live English-speaking guide, private transport, snorkeling gear, and meals at beachside restaurants. The boat carries complimentary beer, soda and water, plus sea scooters and floaties to use between the five stops.
The Experience
The day starts at The Baths, where you hike through massive granite boulders scattered along the shore, ducking through tunnels and arches carved by the tides. After the climb, you cool down with a locally brewed beer at Cooper Island Beach Club and snorkel the reef nearby to spot sea turtles. The guide leads the way at each stop and handles the boat while you're in the water.
Lunch happens at Pirates Bite on Norman Island, a beachside restaurant where you eat before heading out to snorkel the Indians and the Caves—two of the most popular reefs in the BVI. The final stop is White Bay on Jost Van Dyke, where the day winds down over an iconic Painkiller cocktail as the sun drops. Seven hours total, which leaves the morning or evening free depending on when you book.
Snorkeling gear, sea scooters and inflatable floaties are all on the boat and ready to use. The guide speaks English and pickup is included, so you just show up at the meeting point.
What’s included
- Private transportation from your pickup point.
- snorkeling gear, sea scooters and inflatable floaties.
- complimentary beer, soda and bottled water on the boat.
- lunch at Pirates Bite on Norman Island.
- a Painkiller cocktail at White Bay.
- a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
Operated by Shore to Shore
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guided full-day boat tour hitting five islands and three reefs with hiking, snorkeling, and meals included—book the seven-hour version to fit everything into one day trip.
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Top questions
What is The Baths and what do you do there?
The Baths is a natural formation of massive granite boulders along the beach on Virgin Gorda, forming tidal pools, tunnels and arches. You hike through them in the morning before the boat moves on to the snorkeling stops.
How many places do you snorkel on this tour?
You snorkel three reefs: Cooper Island, the Indians and the Caves off Norman Island. The guide takes you to each one and stays with the group in the water.
What meals and drinks are included?
Lunch at Pirates Bite on Norman Island is included. Complimentary beer, soda and bottled water are on the boat throughout the day, and an iconic Painkiller cocktail is served at the final stop in White Bay.
Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?
No. Snorkeling equipment, sea scooters and inflatable floaties are all provided on the boat and included in the price.
How long is the full tour?
The tour runs seven hours from start to finish, covering five island stops and three snorkeling reefs.
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