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, today"s British Virgin Islands continue to be a sailors" paradise and are counted among the Caribbean"s premier yachting destinations. This book describes 63 of the British Virgin Islands" best dive sites, with full-color photos throughout. You"ll 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