BVI Sections Getting There Where To Stay Activities Visitor Tips Getting Married Scuba Diving Weather Maps Information Request BVI Main CTW Main	Scuba Diving & Snorkeling The dive sites of BVI are concentrated around Gorda and the Sir Francis Drake Channel islands. The dives off Sir Francis Drake Channel islands boosts sinkholes and ledges as well as a wide variety of caves and canyons. Another feature of the area is some of the finest sponge encrusted walls in the region. On the walls you will find sides with tunnels, majestic arches and caves. The site known as Painted Walls is the most obvious example, but there are many other equally colorful scenes. Of the Sir Francis Drake Channel dives, the R.M.S. Rhone is a very popular and reputable wreck dive. Though there are no such old wrecks with a dramatic story like the R.M.S. Rhone - there are several other interesting wrecks in the area. Of these wrecks nearly all are within the ability level of most divers giving novice wreck divers a thrilling experience. Climate Winter: 72-82F (22-27C) Summer: 80-90F (26-32C) Water Temp Winter 75F - Summer 85F (summer) (23-29C) Visibility 60-100 ft (18-30m) Dive Services Dive BVI Marina Cay, Leverick Bay and Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbor     No. of Dive Boats    5   Type Diving    Wreck, Reef, Night   Training Agency    PADI   Contact   Telephone : 284-495-5513 Res/Information 800-848-7078   Fax : 284-495-5347 Website : http://www.divebvi.com E-Mail : info@divebvi.com   Kilbrides Sunchaser Scuba Virgin Gorda     No. of Dive Boats    3   Type Diving    Reef, Wreck, Night, Snorkeling   Training Agency    NAUI, PADI   Contact   Telephone : 1-284-495-9638   Fax : 1-284-495-7549 Website : http://www.sunchaserscuba.com E-Mail : sunchaser@surfbvi.com   UBS Dive Center Road Town, Tortola     No. of Dive Boats    3   Type Diving    Reef, Wreck, Night, Deep, Eco, Snorkeling   Training Agency    PADI   Contact   Telephone : 284 494 0024   Fax : 284 494 0623 Website : http://www.scubabvi.com E-Mail : mail@scubabvi.com   BVI At A Glance - BVI at a Glance Language: English Government: British Overseas Territory since 1672. Head of State: HM Queen Elizabeth II, represented locally by a Governor Capital: Road Town, Tortola Size: 153 sq km (59 sq miles) Location: 153 sq km. Comprised of 16 inhabited and more than 20 uninhabited islands; includes the island of Anegada Climate: Subtropical; humid; temperatures moderated by trade winds Electricity: 110/60 volts AC, 60Hz. American 2-pin plugs are used Currency: Currency: USD Driving: A valid British Virgin Islands Driving License is required by all those seeking to drive in The British Virgin Islands. For a fee of $10.00, a temporary British Virgin Islands Driving License can be obtained from the Traffic Licensing Office or Car Rental Agencies with a valid Driver License from another country. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road in The British Virgin Islands. Minimum age for Car Rentals is 25.
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