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Spend a private day hopping between White Bay (Soggy Dollar), Norman Island and the Willy T. Expect short boat hops, excellent snorkeling, turtle sightings, beach bars, and a captain who’ll share island lore.
Spend a private day hopping between White Bay (Soggy Dollar), Norman Island and the Willy T. Expect short boat hops, excellent snorkeling, turtle sightings, beach bars, and a captain who’ll share island lore.
The bow cuts a clean line into turquoise that seems to dare you to stay ashore. On a private 32-ft Novurania, the day moves with a sailor’s rhythm: short engine bursts, laughter on deck, and the steady slap of warm Caribbean water against the hull as you head from Tortola toward Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay.
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Operated by Antilles Power Boats · Road Town, Tortola
The bow cuts a clean line into turquoise that seems to dare you to stay ashore. On a private 32-ft Novurania, the day moves with a sailor’s rhythm: short engine bursts, laughter on deck, and the steady slap of warm Caribbean water against the hull as you head from Tortola toward Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay.
These islands wear history plainly — from 18th-century sugar trade routes to tall tales of pirates who used caves around Norman Island as hiding places. Geologically the area is volcanic with limestone outcrops and coral fringing the shallows; visibility is usually excellent for snorkeling, revealing gardens of brain coral, parrotfish, and the green turtles that often graze near Pirates Bight.
Culture here is relaxed and convivial: beach bars like the Soggy Dollar built reputations on rum punches and barefoot service, while the Willy T — a famous anchored party boat — trades plank-walking theatrics for sunset cocktails.
Practicalities: expect several short island hops (typically a few nautical miles each), calm-to-choppy seas depending on trade winds, and easy swimming off beaches and shallow reefs. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof camera, and a light wind layer for open-deck periods. If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication before boarding.
The private format allows tailoring — extra snorkeling time in the Norman Island caves, a slower lunch at Pirates Bight, or extended bar time at Soggy Dollar. Leave space for spontaneity: a secluded cove might call you to drop anchor and dive into warm, reef-rich water.
No — the tour is suitable for non-swimmers; life jackets are typically available and snorkeling is optional.
Yes — snorkel gear is included, but bring a personal mask for the best fit and hygiene if preferred.
Yes — private charters allow adjustments like longer snorkel stops, extra beach time, and preferred order of islands.
The tour supplies bottled water, sodas, beer and rum punches; plan to bring cash for meals at beach bars if you want full lunches ashore.
Antilles Power Boats operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The bow cuts a clean line into turquoise that seems to dare you to stay ashore. On a private 32-ft Novurania, the day moves with a sailor’s rhythm: short engine bursts, laughter on deck, and the steady slap of warm Caribbean water against the hull as you head from Tortola toward Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay.
The bow cuts a clean line into turquoise that seems to dare you to stay ashore. On a private 32-ft Novurania, the day moves with a sailor’s rhythm: short engine bursts, laughter on deck, and the steady slap of warm Caribbean water against the hull as you head from Tortola toward Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay.
These islands wear history plainly — from 18th-century sugar trade routes to tall tales of pirates who used caves around Norman Island as hiding places. Geologically the area is volcanic with limestone outcrops and coral fringing the shallows; visibility is usually excellent for snorkeling, revealing gardens of brain coral, parrotfish, and the green turtles that often graze near Pirates Bight.
Culture here is relaxed and convivial: beach bars like the Soggy Dollar built reputations on rum punches and barefoot service, while the Willy T — a famous anchored party boat — trades plank-walking theatrics for sunset cocktails.
Practicalities: expect several short island hops (typically a few nautical miles each), calm-to-choppy seas depending on trade winds, and easy swimming off beaches and shallow reefs. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof camera, and a light wind layer for open-deck periods. If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medication before boarding.
The private format allows tailoring — extra snorkeling time in the Norman Island caves, a slower lunch at Pirates Bight, or extended bar time at Soggy Dollar. Leave space for spontaneity: a secluded cove might call you to drop anchor and dive into warm, reef-rich water.