Peter Island Tour, Maps, & Ferry System

Come and join us for a tour of Peter Island.  You'll also find details about arriving at the Beef Island Airport and reaching our tropical island paradise.  Peter Island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Drake's Channel, 6 breathtaking bays, and 20 secluded coves.  Located 4 miles south of Tortola, it is the fifth largest of the loose array of 60 islands, cays and exposed reefs that comprise the British Virgin Islands.  The main resort complex is situated on the north and east side of our vast island which has 1,800 acres of lush mountainous terrain, miles of hiking trails, and five gorgeous white sand beaches.

Deadman's Bay holds our largest and most spectacular beach which has towering coconut palms lining calm, protected waters for excellent windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling, and other watersports.  Tennis Courts, Solé Spa, and the Fitness Center are nearby.   Our Beach Bar & Grill is located there, and our Beachfront Suites are nestled into colorful gardens at the west end of the huge crescent shaped bay.  Little Deadman's Bay and Beach is an extension of its senior and a good spot for snorkeling.  This area draws yachts of every size and kind which quietly anchor just offshore.  Honeymoon, the resort's most intimate beach near Cabey Point, offers only two lounge chairs beneath a single thatched hut.  Island tradition dictates that lovers pay tribute to the beach at least once during their stay -- one couple at a time, of course!  Big Reef Bay lies a short walk across the hillside from Deadman's Bay.  Stretching three-quarters of a mile, its brilliant wave-crashing shoreline is idyllic for beach combing and romantic sunset walks. The resort's fitness trail also winds along this palm-lined beach.  Round trip distance from our marina to Big Reef Bay is 1.4 miles.  White Bay's Beach is favored for its privacy and breathtaking views of Norman and St. John Islands.  Snorkeling on either side of the bay, where fish literally eat out of extended hands, is the best on the island.  Its sparkling white sands is a perfect place to enjoy an exquisite picnic lunch.  A 3.4 mile round-trip walk or complementary van ride from our marina and reception area provides outstanding vistas along the way.

At the heart of the resort, massive palms usher guests from the marina, past peaked roofs of guest room cottages and a stylish resort boutique, into our open-sided lobby and reception area. This adjoins the Drake's Channel Lounge and Tradewinds Restaurant which overlook our freshwater pool, sea-side library, and Tortola in the distance.  A short walk over a hill leads past the dive shop to the Beachfront Suites, Deadman's Bay Beach, and our casual Beach Bar & Grill. A spa and full-service fitness center is further along the shoreline, as is a full array of watersports equipment.  You'll find our tennis courts hidden in the low hills behind the beach restaurant.

Peter Island Doesn't Have Everything

It doesn't have:  A single parking lot, private car or street.  A children's program to bring "cannonballs of fun" to quiet, poolside sun worshipers. Televisions to bring reality into rooms with a touch of the remote.  Any structures rising higher than the mast of a 40 foot yacht.  A maid who brings an unwanted wake up call to your door each morning.  More than one guest per 10 acres -- ever.  Jewelry making, rumba lessons, or beach Olympics.  Walls in its lobby, dining area, lounge or library.  A guest who ever wants to leave . . .

Arriving at Peter Island

The picturesque Sir Francis Drakes Channel crossing from the Beef Island Airport and Tortola to Peter Island is truly a magnificent sight and not to be forgotten, either by day when you can view all the surrounding islands, or by night when the islands' lights twinkle in the distance.

We have several large motor yachts which serve to be our own private "ferry" system for the comfort and enjoyment of our guests.  One yacht makes ten scheduled round trips a day (between the hours of 6:30 am to 11:30 pm) from our Peter Island dock to our private ferry dock just east of Road Town, Tortola.  Guests arriving at the airport after 6:00 pm will be transferred by van though the quaint seaside neighborhoods of Tortola and take this ferry to the island -- the route is shown in red above.  Another yacht makes several trips during the day directly to and from the Beef Island Airport Dock as shown in blue above.  To arrange a carefree transfer from the airport to our island, it is essential that you notify us in advance of your confirmed arrival and departure times, since the airport boat runs on an "as need" basis.  Upon arrival at Beef Island Airport (EIS), you will be met by our Peter Island Concierge who will arrange for your transfer to the island. Usually, you will step onto the Peter Island dock about 1 hour after arrival at the airport.    Our private motor yachts also take guests on a Thursday day trip to Virgin Gorda for exploring the island and snorkeling the famous "Baths", and on Tuesdays to St. Thomas for shopping and golf.  We can also arrange private crewed sailing and boat charters to  surrounding islands, day and sunset sails on the 41 foot sailing yacht Silmaril, deep sea fishing, scuba diving through the resort's own dive center, or take you to one of our secluded coves for a romantic "castaway" picnic.  We hope you enjoyed our "virtual" tour of Peter Island, the next best thing to actually being there!

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