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Make your reservation today to secure your spot for a vacation
of your lifetime!
How do I get there?
Fly from your hometown to the Island of Tortola in the British
Virgin Islands (BVI). Most flights arrive via San Juan, Puerto Rico.
We suggest checking prices at American Airlines, Jet Blue, Spirit
Air and Caribbean Sun Airlines. (You actually fly into Beef Island
which is connected by bridge to Tortola.) From the airport you can
catch a taxi ($30) to the pier or your hotel. Please, double check
with your airline regarding the maximum allowable weight for
overseas bags. Some airlines allow 70 pounds, while others only
allow bags weighing 50 pounds or less. Airfare is not included in
your DRE excursion rates. Therefore, airfare into Tortola-Beef
Island, BVI is your responsibility. If you have any questions they
will be promptly answered by email or phone.
Can I stay longer?
You may want to arrive a day or two early or depart a day or two
after your voyage. If so, you should make hotel reservations early.
We recommend Nanny Cay, Maria’s By The Sea, Lambert Resort, Treasure
Island or go to
www.britishvirginislands.com to check on locations, availability
and pricing. You may rent cars at ITGO car rental for about $50/day.
You will have to purchase a temporary driver’s license, show a valid
US driver’s license, and have a major credit card. If you wish to
make a jaunt to a neighboring island there are water-taxis that run
daily for a fee.
What do I bring?
Not much. Bring your valid passport and another form of
picture ID, like a valid driver’s license. A credit card and some
cash – US currency is the standard. A mailing of FAQ and a traveler's
checklist will be sent to you once you have made your reservation.
Documents:
- Ensure that your passport is valid for several months beyond
the date of your travel (and that it contains a few blank pages
for entry/exit stamps).
- Make sure your driver’s license is also valid, and will not
expire in the next few months.
- If you plan to dive you will need your diver certification
card, log book, and a valid DAN insurance card. Update your DAN
insurance early at
www.diversalertnetwork.org
Clothing: The attire on the boat is very casual –
swimsuits and bare feet by day, shorts and shirt, or sarongs, and
sandals in the evening. You might want to bring hiking sandals or
shoes for exploring the trails or shopping. No dark soled shoes
allowed on deck.
Dive/Snorkel gear: Swim suits, dive skin, 3ml wet suit,
fins, mask, snorkel, BC, regulator & console, extra computer
batteries, dive lights with extra batteries, dive cameras with extra
batteries, film and memory cards. Tanks and weights will be
provided. If you need to rent dive equipment, let us know and we
will make the arrangements at a local dive shop.
Personal items: Sunscreen, sun glasses, hat, light sweater
or wind breaker (it can get nippy after a rain shower), camera,
film, extra memory cards, batteries, (there is a laptop computer on
board), dry bag & mosquito repellant (if you go ashore). Personal
hygiene items: toothbrush & paste, shampoo & crème rinse, soap &
deodorant, prescription medication in the original bottles, etc.
Additional information and a traveler’s checklist will be
provided when you book your excursion.
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