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Adventure Travel in the British Virgin Islands

Ever wonder what it would be like to roam the lands and seas traversed by the likes of Blackbeard and Captain Kidd? During adventures in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), you won’t have to. While the islands boast a laid-back, barefoot sophistication hard to find anywhere else, traces of Blackbeard’s adventure are still to be found in the perfectly mixed rum-infused painkiller, the salty spray of the ocean as you kayak through its crystal waters, and the rainbow-colored fish darting into coral caves as you snorkel beneath the BVI’s tepid seas. Dive in to adventure travel programs in the British Virgin Islands!
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9 Adventure Trips in British Virgin Islands

ActionQuest - British Virgin Island

ActionQuest Summer Adventure Programs

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ActionQuest BVI Summer Adventures for Teens

Living aboard sailing yachts in small groups of 11 to 13 teenager...

Seamester Study Abroad at Sea

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Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages

Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real outcomes in ways that are impossible to replicate in the traditional classroom. Living as part of a close-knit team on an ocean-going vessel, our students learn fundamental lessons beyond academics: teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. They receive academic credit from the University of South Florida, along with PADI scuba certifications and IYT sailing certifications. Our programs are designed to inspire students to realize that it’s the journey, not the destination, that matters the most.

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GoBeyond Student Travel

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GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

This program goes beyond ordinary high school travel programs and build cross-cultural community service summer trips perfectly geared to your interests and curiosities. Whether you’re looking to contribute to authentic service projects, experience exhilarating adventure, or develop your language skills, GoBeyond will immerse you in a new culture where you can make a meaningful difference while on the journey of a lifetime. Our high school community service summer programs proudly serve in many under-resourced communities and environments throughout the world. Explore our journeys in the British Virgin Islands, Costa Rica, Galapagos & Ecuador, Peru, Iceland, Spain, China, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, and Australia. Beyond experiencing the adventure of a lifetime and creating lasting memories, we believe our community service summer trips enable lasting positive change in the world. For over forty years, we’ve been transforming communities, environments, and students’ lives through meaningful, collaborative adventures and service that develop skills and a more sophisticated worldly outlook—ultimately shaping the person you become.

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Olivia Travel

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Olivia Travel: Adventure Vacations for Women

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Olivia Travel, a leading travel company specializing in vacations designed exclusively for LGBTQ+ women and their friends. From thrilling outdoor activities in breathtaking destinations to relaxing getaways on luxurious cruises, Olivia blends adventure, inclusivity, and community like no other. Whether you're kayaking through turquoise waters, ziplining through lush rainforests, or hiking dramatic landscapes, Olivia’s expertly curated itineraries ensure every moment is both empowering and exhilarating. You'll also connect with like-minded travelers in a safe and welcoming environment. With Olivia, each journey becomes more than a vacation—an inspiring celebration of life, love, and adventure tailored just for you. Choose from intimate land tours, grand cruises, or action-packed expeditions, and discover what makes Olivia an unparalleled leader in LGBTQ+ women’s travel.

A Guide to Adventure Travel in the British Virgin Islands

Locations

The British Virgin Islands are a cluster of over 50 islands dotting the Caribbean Sea, but only 15 are inhabited. With the general policy of “no shoes, no problem,” the islands are truly a relaxed haven to enjoy nature as it was intended: unspoiled and teeming with life. Most of the islands are remnants from hundreds of years of volcanic action (not everything here is virgin, if you catch my drift), which makes them hard to settle. Even in recent times there’s been a concentrated effort to keep resorts and chain hotels out, meaning nature is very much in.

The largest and most populated island, Tortola, is home to the capital, Road Town — the perfect jumping off point for adventures in BVI. Apart from being the central port of ferries to the surrounding islands, it is also the islands’ commercial and historic center. On the west of the island, you can visit the secluded Smuggler’s Cove, an area so pristine it was used in the 1990 Hollywood remake of The Old Man and the Sea. 

If you want to get a bit more active while traveling in the British Virgin Islands, head over to Virgin Gorda, named by Christopher Columbus himself due to its likeness of… you guessed it…a fat woman. It has some of the best windsurfing and kiteboarding in the area, and is home to one of the most popular spectacles of the islands: a group of 40-foot granite boulders known as the Baths. Squeeze your way through this awesome geological display and explore its seemingly infinite tidal pools, tunnels, arches, and grottoes.

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My greatest adventure yet!

May 12, 2024by: Emma Gardner - United StatesProgram: Seamester Study Abroad and Gap Year Voyages
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Being a student on Sea|Mester was the most incredible experience of my life. I did the South Africa to Antigua voyage on Vela, and it exceeded any and all expectations I could have possibly had. I got to visit places that I never thought I would get to go. I met people that started out as strangers, but quickly became family to me. Prior to Sea|Mester, I had very little sailing experience and no diving experience and I think that that is a common turn off for people that come across this program, but you have no need to be worried if you're in that boat (haha). The staff does an exceptional job teaching you the ropes, making you feel safe, and making you feel like the boat is your home. If you're a hands on learning that thrives on getting outside of your comfort zone, adventure, and travel then this program is for you. I can not effusive enough how much Sea|Mester and my crew changed my life. If you're presented with the privilege to be a student on Sea|Mester... do it. If Sea|Mester taught me anything, it's to say yes even when you're scared. The greatest adventure of your life could be waiting for you.

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