Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands offers magnificent beaches, unsurpassed fun, and relaxation. It is home to the Peter Island Resort and Spa. This luxury retreat surrounds guests in beauty and fantastic Caribbean breezes and is one of our favorite islands vacation in the BVI. Please visit one of their treatment rooms to get pampered with their ayurvedic treatments. Although Hurricane Irma damaged the resort, they plan to reopen in November 2022. Make Peter Island part of your BVI itinerary.
Weather
The Island enjoys warm and sunny days with ocean breezes. With very commonly smooth sailing through the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Most rain occurs from September to December, with hurricane season from June to November.
Places to See
Deadman’s Beach. A mile-long beach shaded by palm trees. The water is calm and clear, with good swimming and snorkeling right off the beach.
Sprat Bay. The natural beauty of Sprat Bay will make you want to linger under a coconut palm and enjoy the solitude.
Honeymoon Beach. You don’t have to be on your honeymoon to appreciate the beauty of this fantastic beach. Listen to the waves lap the shoreline, breathe in the salt air, and perhaps have a picnic lunch prepared by your yacht charter chef.
Key Cay. Snorkel around this small rocky islet.
White Bay Beach. When you think of a tropical paradise, White Bay Beach is the image that may come to mind. You’ll want to take plenty of pictures to post to social media to show your friends back home.
Ocean’s 7 Beach Club
Some Caribbean Beach fun on Peter Island
Things to Do
Snorkel. White Bay Beach, Deadman’s Beach, and Honeymoon Beach are the best snorkeling spots.
Scuba dive. There are many fantastic dive sites near Peter Island, such as The Willy T (William Thornton) and Carrot Shoal, to name a few. Carrot Shoal is an exciting night dive site where you can spot angelfish, butterflyfish, basslets, spotted and Spanish lobsters, sea turtles, nurse sharks, and moray eels.
Hike. Besides walking on the beautiful beaches, You’ll also find paved walking paths. Be sure to wear sneakers for longer walks.
Explore flora and fauna. Be careful, however, because some things, such as the manchineel, also known as “the death apple,” are harmful.
Enjoy the sunset. The sunset colors are incredible, whether on your private yacht or on the beach.
Waterports. You can kayak, snorkel, scuba dive, paddleboard, and more at the Resort and Spa.
Some recommended yacht charters to experience Peter Island…
Tortola, the capital of the BVI, has the closest airport to Peter Island, which is on Beef Island, connected by a small bridge to Tortola. Then be sure to add Peter Island to your yacht charter itinerary.
Peter Island Resort Marina. When you’re a guest of the Peter Island Marina, you’re a guest of the entire Island. You’ll have access to the resort’s beaches, pools, restaurants, and bars or incredible amenities such as the spa.
Anchorages on Peter Island
Great Harbour. Offers mooring balls and good anchoring.
White Bay.
Sprat Bay. Has a few mooring balls. However, this is a relatively small bay and not ideal for anchoring.
Scuba Diving On Board
