Peter Island!
Peter Island makes our short list as one of the best stops in the BVI’s. Typically, Peter is often passed over as a destination in favor of Cooper Island, mostly due to the misconception that the island only caters to the resort guests but nothing could be further from the truth. For the price of a slip or mooring ball (in Sprat Bay), you will be entitled to all the amenities of the resort and the staff will treat you as one of their own.
Around Peter Island: There are so many activities at Peter, it’s hard to know where to begin. Personally, we recommend just having lunch at the Grill, lounging in the shadows of Dead Chest Island and listening to the sounds of the steel drums, while others might enjoy a long hike or a day at the spa. Whatever your preference might be, Peter is that perfect stop for anyone looking to spend a day on shore.
History Lession
When sailing past Peter and Salt Islands on your way to Cooper, you'll see a large, high rock formation to your starboard side called Dead Chest Island. You may have heard the song, "15 men on a dead man's chest ... yo ho ho and a bottle of rum". In buccaneer days, a dead man's chest referred to a coffin. From a distance, Dead Chest can look a little like a coffin.
British pirate, Edward Teach, or Thatch (nobody is certain of his name) a.k.a. Blackbeard, sailed the British Virgin Islands and made his home in Soper's Hole between 1715 and 1718. When faced with a mutinous crew, Blackbeard concocted a devious plan. His scurrilous scheme promised the crew a feast on "Dead Chest Island". He sent 15 of his most dissatisfied men ashore with a keg of rum and plans for preparing their BBQ. Blackbeard then hauled anchor and left the men to perish!
It is said that the bones of 14 men were found on Dead Chest Island, BVI some years later. There was no fresh water, no food, and nothing to protect the ill fated sailors from the scorching, Caribbean sun. One man reportedly tried to swim to Peter Island. Alas, the poor fellow's bones were discovered on the beach named in his honor at "Dead Man's Bay"!
Activities
Hiking
Spa
Snorkeling
The Sunset Loop
Water Sports
Fresh Water Pool
Lounging at beach!
Restaurants
Deadman’s Beach Bar and Grill: Palm trees, the Caribbean breeze and the sounds of steel drums sets the stage for what I would consider, the perfect lunch. The Grill is an upscale beach grill where you will be eating off of linens and not pine. You will be served by some of the most friendliest staff in the islands and treated to wood-fire pizza’s and homemade chocolate chip cookies. So If you need a break from cold sandwich’s, then treat yourself to lunch at the Grill, you will not be disappointed.
Highlights
Best Staff and ask the Cap(ptain) to make you a Bushwacker!
Wood-Fired Pizzas
Food is great but pricey
Tradewinds: Tradewinds is advertised as Peter’s “signature” restaurant however I have heard mixed reviews. I would suggest that you leave Tradewinds to the guests of the resort and have dinner on the boat this evening. Just a note, the men are required to wear slacks for dinner.
Provisioning:
Very Limited Provisioning
Ice
Dive Shop
Boutique: Gifts, Clothing, Lotions, etc.
Overall!
The best Sunsets in the BVI’s
Deadman’s Bay as been rated as one of world’s ten most romantic beaches
The ladies will enjoy the Boutique and Spa
Friendly Staff!
Amenities A+
A Pirate’s Tale!
When sailing past Peter and Salt Islands on your way to Cooper, you’ll see a large, high rock formation to your starboard side called Dead Chest Island. You may have heard the song, “15 men on a dead man’s chest … yo ho ho and a bottle of rum”. In buccaneer days, a dead man’s chest referred to a coffin. From a distance, Dead Chest can look a little like a coffin.
British pirate, Edward Teach, or Thatch (nobody is certain of his name) a.k.a. Blackbeard, sailed the British Virgin Islands and made his home in Soper’s Hole between 1715 and 1718. When faced with a mutinous crew, Blackbeard concocted a devious plan. His scurrilous scheme promised the crew a feast on “Dead Chest Island”. He sent 15 of his most dissatisfied men ashore with a keg of rum and plans for preparing their BBQ. Blackbeard then hauled anchor and left the men to perish!
It is said that the bones of 14 men were found on Dead Chest Island some years later. There was no fresh water, no food, and nothing to protect the ill fated sailors from the scorching, Caribbean sun. One man reportedly tried to swim to Peter Island. Alas, the poor fellow’s bones were discovered on the beach named in his honor at “Dead Man’s Bay”!
Web Site:
Peter Island Resort & Spa
