The eastern edge of Drake's channel offers several fine anchorages and stunning snorkeling on Norman and Peter Islands and the park at the Indians. Our haven for the first year was "Little Harbor" which usually is a fast reach from Road Town on Tortola and, though full of boats, is usually pretty quiet as it lacks beach bars. A turtle patrols in the morning and the pelicans are often most entertaining. Beneres Bay and Key Cay are usually also very quiet. The party action is found on Norman Island which is home to the "Willy T" a floating bar/restaurant and "Pirates". These attract the party crowd. There are a few moorings outside the bight which are wonderful for snorkeling and for avoiding drunks. Possibly the best snorkeling in the islands, "The Caves" at Norman Island and "The Indians" are spectacular and great fun.

Little Harbor on Peter Island is an oasis, even when crowded.

Generally stern tie to the rocks on shore and anchors to center is the rule in Little Harbor

View from inside "The Caves", Norman Island. Fabulous snorkeling

Coral in "The Caves" Norman Island.

Sailing Drake's Channel: Norman on the left, St. Johns on the right

Tiles in the ruins above Little Harbor, Peter Island, BVI