BVI diving (6 top dive sites)

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The BVI are about 60 Islands, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada & Jost Van Dyke being the main ones. 

Total area covers 59 square miles and has a population of about 36.000.

Road Town is the capital.


When to dive the BVI;

The best time to visit is from December to April, January, February and April are the driest months.

August, September and October have the most rain, and the highest chance on Tropical storms and hurricanes.


Average temperatures Road Town

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Min (°C)212121222324242424242322
Max (°C)282828292930303131302928
Min (°F)707070727375757575757372
Max (°F)828282848486868888868482

Average precipitation Road Town

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Prec.(mm)705050601057585110145145130801105
Prec.(in)2.8222.44.133.34.35.75.75.13.143.5
Days11889119101214141312131

Average water temperatures Anegada

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Temp (°C)262626262728282829292827
Temp (°F)797979798182828284848281


The BVI have PADI, BSAC, CMAS, SSI and NAUI dive centers available.

Most dive operators are based on Tortola, but Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke, Scrub Island & Cooper Island have dive centers as well.


british virgin islands scuba diving ;

RMS Rhone wreck:

This UK Royal Mail Ship sunk in a hurricane in 1867. Diving the RMS Rhone can be done out of Tortola, Cooper-& Scrub Island and Arena Gorda.

This is a 2-tank dive, to be able to cover the whole wreck. Also as a night-dive upon request available.

The first dive is 75 ft and starts at the bow section, during the interval time you'll get a briefing on the history of the wreck.

The second dive starts at 70 ft at the midsection.
Seahorses, Turtles, Octopus and Moray Eels are just some of the creatures you'll enjoy on these dives.


Chikuzen wreck;























Located at 12 miles Northwest of Virgin Gorda,
this 246 ft refrigeration vessel lies at 75 ft.
Apart from the resident 600 lbs Goliath Grouper there are regular sightings of Eagle- & Stingrays, Barracuda and Reef Sharks.


Ginger Steps;























A series of big, natural ledges that start in the shallow waters of Ginger Island and cascade down to 90 ft. Octopus, Dolphins, Eels, Barracuda, Rays and Angelfish call and a variety of Corals call the Ginger Steps their home.


The Playground;
















Between Sandy Spit & Green Cay, a large formation of Pillar Coral, gorgonians and huge boulders. 
Turtles, Eagle Rays, Parrot fish, Atlantic Manta rays and reef- and nurse sharks, reef squids and snappers make this a very attractive dive site.
Depth is from 30 to 70 ft.


Alice's Wonderland;

































Near Ginger Steps, a series of Canyons, Ridges & valleys, with excellent viz. Frequent visitors are Hawksbill Turtles, Reef Sharks, Barracuda, Rays & Amber jacks.
The Mushroom-shaped Coral formations inspired the name for this fantastic dive site.
The depth varies from 50 to 75 ft.


The Chimney;



























Located off the coast of Great Dog Island, and it is said that this was one of Jacques Cousteau's favorites. Canyons and ridges run parallel to the shore, and are beautifully grown with Corals and Sponges. Parrot fish, Yellow tail Snapper, Blue Tangs and Angelfish are some of the species to be seen on this 45 ft dive.

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