Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI → Jost Van Dyke, possibly Virgin Gorda, some snorkeling (have done Norman)
Bids $1,898–2,100
Day charter · Norman Island · BVI
Norman Island & the Bight by private boat
Snorkel the caves at Treasure Point, then the Willy T, the floating bar in the Bight. A private boat and captain for the day: you pick the stops, local captains bid.
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The day by boat
Where the boat leaves from
Road Town, Tortola6 nm
Cruz Bay, St. Johninto the BVI10 nm
Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke11 nm
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda13 nm
Red Hook, St. Thomasinto the BVI13 nm
Straight-line distance from the dock; the course a boat takes is longer.
The run
- About 30–40 min from Red Hook or Cruz Bay in a fast boat, plus the customs stop: Norman has no customs office, so boats clear in at West End or Jost Van Dyke first.
Mooring and anchoring
- The Bight — Pirates Bight mooring balls, $50/night first-come (VHF 16), check-out 11am. Arrive before 2pm in season.
- The Bight, Norman Island: mooring field
BVI mooring balls and BoatyBall reservations: VIslandGuide's mooring guide →
BVI customs and passports
Every guest, children included, needs a valid passport. Your captain clears BVI customs at a port of entry (most often Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke or West End on Tortola), and BVI entry fees of roughly $75–$85 per person are paid on the day.
Before you book the day
Open this season?
- Pirate’s Bight: Open (off-season: closes Aug 1, reopens Oct 2). Reopened for the season at the start of October.
- Willy T (William Thornton): Stays open through the off-season. Bar only in September. (dates not confirmed)
What a private boat day to Norman Island costs
The middle of real bids captains sent on trips to Norman Island on CharterBid. The per-person figure adds BVI entry fees and the tip and shares it across the group.
| Group | Full day (boat) | All-in per person | Half day (boat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 guests | $1,750–2,100 | about $653 | Ask for bids |
| 8 guests | $1,800–1,950 | about $352 | Ask for bids |
| 12 guests | $1,800–1,950 | about $261 | Ask for bids |
All-in = the middle bid for a full day + $75–$85 per person in BVI fees + a 15–20% tip, shared by the group. Every route and group size: the price index.
Recent trips to Norman Island and what captains bid
Real trips posted on CharterBid that name Norman Island, with the bids local captains sent. Names and contact details stay private.
Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI → Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke
Bids $1,800–1,850
Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI → Virgin Gorda, Norman Island, Tortola
Bids $1,600–1,800
White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI → The Indians, Norman and Peter islands
Bid $2,200
Red Hook, St. Thomas, USVI → The Baths, Norman Island, and Soggy Dollar
Bids $1,900–2,050
St Thomas → Norman Island: The Indians, Treasure Point, Willy T; Jost Van Dyke: White Bay, Sandy Cay, Sandy Spit, Bubbly Pool; end at Virgin Gorda: Baths
Bids $1,350–2,600
Best day on the water this week
Our call for Norman Island: Saturday, October 31 Go (calm, no cruise crowd). Our inference from the marine forecast and the cruise schedule, not a captain's word.See the week →
Norman Island boat day questions
How do I get to Norman Island by private boat?
Norman Island is in the British Virgin Islands. The closest docks private charters leave from are Road Town on Tortola (about 6 nautical miles in a straight line) and Cruz Bay on St. John (about 10 nautical miles in a straight line). About 30–40 min from Red Hook or Cruz Bay in a fast boat, plus the customs stop: Norman has no customs office, so boats clear in at West End or Jost Van Dyke first.
How much is a private boat day to Norman Island?
On trips to Norman Island, captains on CharterBid usually bid about $1,750–2,100 for a private full day, for the boat and captain, for a small group. BVI entry fees of roughly $75–$85 per person and a 15–20% tip come on top. Your own trip's bids may land higher or lower.
Do I need a passport for a boat day to Norman Island?
Yes. Norman Island is in the British Virgin Islands: every guest, children included, needs a valid passport, and BVI entry fees of roughly $75–$85 per person are paid on the day. Your captain clears customs at a BVI port of entry, most often Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke or West End on Tortola.
Where does the boat moor at Norman Island?
The Bight — Pirates Bight mooring balls, $50/night first-come (VHF 16), check-out 11am. Arrive before 2pm in season. Mooring fields here: The Bight, Norman Island (mooring field).
What can I add to a Norman Island boat day?
The nearest other stops with a page on CharterBid are Willy T (about 1 nm), The Caves (about 1 nm) and The Indians (about 1 nm). Name every stop you want in your request and captains bid on the whole day.
Plan your boat day to Norman Island
Post your trip on CharterBid and let local captains bid. Free to post, bids usually arrive within hours.
Place details from the CharterBid / VIslandGuide place register, checked 2026-10-15. VIslandGuide's Norman Island guide →