Escape to the untouched shores of Prickly Pear Island — Virgin Gorda's quiet neighbour — for world-class snorkelling on a pristine coral reef, followed by a leisurely lunch at the island's legendary open-air beach bar.
What to expect
A sleek powerboat whisks you across the North Sound in under 20 minutes, anchoring above a reef where visibility routinely exceeds 60 feet. Your captain briefs you on the resident wildlife — eagle rays are a near-daily sighting. After an hour of snorkelling you beach the boat at Prickly Pear's famous Sandbox Beach Bar, a barefoot-luxe institution where you order grilled lobster and cold Painkillers with your toes in the sand. The island has no permanent residents, so the afternoon is blissfully calm. Return to the ship tanned, full, and completely unhurried.
Good to know
Departs from Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour or Leverick Bay Marina. Book directly with Double D well in advance. Confirm all-aboard time; the North Sound crossing takes under 30 minutes so timing is very manageable.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Virgin Gorda — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Virgin Gorda
- The Baths National Park: Private Guided Boulders & Devil's Bay
- Private BVI Sailing Charter: Island-Hop to the Caves & Baths
- Gorda Peak National Park: Guided Summit Hike & Panorama
- Copper Mine Point National Park: Colonial Ruins & Clifftop Views
- Savannah Bay & Spring Bay: Private Sunset Catamaran Sail