British Virgin Islands: Snorkeling and Paddleboarding

Sail and snorkel Norman Island’s vibrant reefs in the BVI. Discover marine wonders and create unforgettable memories in paradise. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Norman Island - This is the most favored daysail, offering the smoothest sailing, abundant snorkeling opportunities, and ample time at each destination. It is also the top choice for families with children! This area of the BVI boasts numerous unique attractions, and the itinerary typically includes visits to the Caves and the Indians, along with…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Swimming safety vests and belts for adults and children
  • Paddle boards available for guests on board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity, 15% customary
Additional Information

Perfect for Cruise Ship Visitors
If you’re staying in a hotel or villa, please prioritize booking our other Norman Island listing. Opt for this shared sail if the other option is unavailable.
Welcome aboard, fellow explorers, to the stunning paradise of the BVI! Here, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and gentle sea breezes, a world of wonder…

Location
Village Cay
Nibbs Street
Our sails from Road Town depart from Village Cay Marina, which is in the heart of Road Town and an easy 5–10 minute walk from the cruise ship pier. Please gather by the pool, and the crew will meet you about 15 minutes before your departure time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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S5545dweddieb
Aug 7, 2025
Day Sail with Aristocat Charters - Went for a day sail on Sugar Rush with Captain James and Admiral "Lady". They were a great team. Visited the world famous "Caves", swam on the beach next to Pirates in and bobbed the water at Key Cay on the backside of Peter Island. Lunch was excellent and the drinks flowed. The boat is well set up with full snorkel gear for all. We had a full boat, but at no time did it feel overcrowded. Would absolutely recommend it. Great Day out.
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Sara
Jul 19, 2025
Highly recommend this charter. - The crew & staff were great. The captain gave us history lessons on the area, which was much appreciated. The lunch was yummy, there were a few options to choose from and everything was fresh. The crew kept an eye out for our safety, which was great because we had some winds and waves but nothing wild. My teenaged grand daughter enjoyed it too and said she’d take the charter again. Highly recommend !
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Rana_w
Jul 12, 2025
Great trip! - The trip was fantastic! We saw rays and turtles and had a great time. The staff was very helpful and even helped when my 6 year old son was reluctant to snorkel. I would definitely recommend!
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Kerrysz6042va
Jun 3, 2025
Day Catamaran Sail to Norman Is. - We had a wonderful day sale to Norman Island then included three opportunities for good snorkeling, as well as exploring the caves that inspired the story of Treasure Island. Jorn and Madi were fantastic Captain and crew and made the whole trip that much more enjoyable. Would highly recommend this to anybody interested in a fun and relaxing time and we are already looking forward to our own return trip!
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Sherpa19389116611
May 19, 2025
100% Recommend! - We were cruise guests and booked the Norman Island excursion & everything about it was PERFECT! Our family included a 4 year old & 7 year old, and we all had a blast! Shout out to Captain Flo & Lady - they were great with my kids! Every snorkel spot we stopped at was awesome - we even saw sea turtles! Lunch was yummy with a variety of options & the adults enjoyed the rum punch. I cannot recommend Aristocat Daysails enough!
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Guitraveler_617
May 12, 2025
Great day sail and snorkeling at Norman Island: the caves, the Indians and more… - We had a great day with Flo as our captain and Lady as her first mate. They are knowledgeable and shared the rich background of this area and took us to the best snorkeling and anchorages. With full sails we made good time, and the snorkeling and company were great!! Flo passed up our first spot (the Indians) because it was somewhat rough, knowing that the conditions would improve- and they did! That was the best reef we have seen in BVI. Would go out on Aristocat again! It’s a well-designed and provisioned boat with a stellar crew.
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Roxaneh589
Apr 21, 2025
Great day - We took this excursion from our cruise ship and it was so easy to get to and a great day! We all enjoyed this very much. Beautiful
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68cheriea
Apr 11, 2025
Great outing - Despite the not so great weather, the ladies did a killer job of getting us to all of the stops. The company also made the trip happen by somehow finding people to make the minimum for the outing, which was appreciated. The food and drinks were excellent as well. And that sail line....💪 😉
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Nhardin
Apr 11, 2025
Snorkel Adventure - Lovely, friendly, professional staff; beautiful water and great value. We loved our day trip and saw mini and varied colorful fish. We definitely do it again.
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Stevedd5358vq
May 25, 2025
Great boat, crew, snorkel and sail!! - We took the Aristocrat Norman Island trip on April 25th, 2015 and so happy we did! If you love to snorkel at multiple spots, sail, and view the islands from the water this is a great trip. James and Maddie were such fun, gracious, and accommodating hosts! Maddie makes a nice rum punch, nutmeg included! Both had great stories and knowledge of the islands. Loved meeting the other wonderful people on the boat. We will be back!!…
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From $195
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).