One of the most iconic charter stops in the British Virgin Islands is the William Thornton Floating Bar & Restaurant, affectionately known as the Willy T.
The Willy T has been a feature of The Bight at Norman Island for over 35 years. The original vessel was destroyed in Hurricane Irma in September 2017. Beyond the Reef, a local non-profit specializing in creating artificial reefs, spent several months transforming the wreck into a pirate-themed underwater playground. There are pirates on the decks for great photo ops and lots of pirate paraphernalia for divers to explore.
The new boat, launched in 2018, is almost an exact replica of its predecessor (a bit bigger) and can be enjoyed at the same location.
Many visit this infamous old “pirate ship”, but not all are brave enough to “jump the plank” (even when fully clothed).
Charter guests love visiting the Willy T on charter. Taking a “shot ski” and jumping off the top deck into the clear BVI waters below has become a rite of passage. There is a certain level of street cred you get when you can say that not only did you take a yacht charter throughout the Virgin Islands, but you also took the plunge.
Can you say the same?
P.S. Gone are the days when they’d give a free t-shirt for jumping off naked!
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