British Virgin Islands

Virgin Gorda

Virgin Gorda, a mainly limestone island in the British Virgin Islands, offers accessible coastal diving around its rocky shorelines and sheltered bays. The surrounding Caribbean waters provide warm, clear conditions with tropical marine life, including reef fishes, lobsters, and occasional larger pelagics. Dive sites cluster around sheltered coves and offshore pinnacles, with most operations focused on boat trips from Tortola or public jumping-off points; in this administrative region, diving centers are limited and site access depends on weather and local regulations.

Essential information for traveling in British Virgin Islands

About British Virgin Islands

Sea
Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean
Timezone
America/Tortola
Languages
EN
Demonym
Virgin Islander
Phone prefix
+1

Practicalities

Currency
USD
Voltage
230, 220, 127, 120, 110
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
EIS STT SKB SJU SLU

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Top scuba diving cities in the region of Virgin Gorda

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Cities to dive in the Virgin Gorda region

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The best times to dive in the Virgin Gorda region

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
26 °C
02 - Feb.
26 °C
03 - Mar.
26 °C
04 - Apr.
26 °C
05 - May
27 °C
06 - Jun.
28 °C
07 - Jul.
28 °C
08 - Aug.
28 °C
09 - Sept.
28 °C
10 - Oct.
28 °C
11 - Nov.
28 °C
12 - Dec.
27 °C

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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