Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling British Virgin Islands

Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling British Virgin Islands by Handler, Mauricio. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781864501353.

Comprising some 40 islands and cays in the northeast corner of the Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands are low-key and uncommercial. Topside, they offer lush subtropical forests and endless pristine beaches. Underwater, divers and snorkelers delight in coral-covered pinnacles, caverns, walls and shipwrecks, including the famed 19th-century RMS Rhone. Once a notorious pirate hideaway, todays British Virgin Islands continue to be a sailors paradise and are counted among the Caribbeans premier yachting destinations. This book describes 63 of the British Virgin Islands best dive sites, with full-color photos throughout. Youll get specific information on: depth range, access and conditions Common and hazardous marine life Topside activities and attractions Diving services, live-aboards and yacht charters 8 easy-to-read maps