Diving British Virgin Islands

by Jim and Odile Scheiner

With over 50 islands and islets, the British Virgin Islands in the eastern Caribbean offers extraordinary vacation opportunities. Uninhabited islands, sunken shipwrecks, bountiful marine life, secluded coves, treasure caves, exquisite beaches, and thickly wooded slopes await the laid-back and adventurous alike. Pristine and undeveloped, with not a single traffic light or fast food restaurant, the BVI has long been a haven for discerning divers and yachtsmen.

There is always a new and exciting dive site to explore, from the sunken island of Anegada, with over 300 shipwrecks, to the Dogs off Virgin Gorda; from the popular dive at The Indians to the remote sites off Jost Van Dyke. This book includes a separate chapter on the wreck of the RMS Rhone, the most famous dive in the BVI. The terrain and marine life of over 50 of the best dive sites are described in detail, and nine maps pinpoint the dive sites or the best routes for divers to follow.

In addition to the superb diving, an island-by-island description of the topside attractions, including beaches, parks, restaurants and hotels is given. There are also listings of dive centers, live-aboards and useful travel information.
Whether you are a serious diver, holiday snorkeler or an admirer of the undersea world, Diving British Virgin Islands will prove a valuable reference.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Jim and Odile Scheiner have lived in the British Virgin Islands since 1979. Jim, a well-known photojournalist, has been a scuba instructor for over 20 years. Odile, originally from Ireland, made her first trip to the Caribbean by crossing the Atlantic in a 40-foot sailboat. Together they own and operate the Rainbow Visions Photo Center & Gallery on Tortola. They teach photo/video seminars in the BVI and on their worldwide dive expeditions. Their work appears regularly in books and magazines. Jointly, they have over 10,000 dives in these waters.