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Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands

Pirates Once Hid their Booty on Norman Island

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Norman Island is a small, 600-acre uninhabited island south of Tortola. It is the southernmost island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The island is too small for mainstream cruise ships to visit, but sailors love the excellent anchorage, snorkelers love exploring the three sea caves, and those looking for a good time like to visit Willie T.'s floating bar and restaurant in the evening.

The Arabella sailing ship and other small ships include Norman Island on their BVI itineraries, and everyone enjoys swimming, kayaking, and snorkeling in the sea caves and at the nearby Indians, which are a group of four tall rock formations just off Norman Island.

The three Norman Island sea caves were a little spooky, but the pink coraline algae was spectacular, as were the bright yellow sea anemones. It takes a little while to get adjusted to the darkness in the caves, but it's an interesting experience and you are never out of sight of the cave entrance.

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