The Island
What Is Ginger Island Like?
Unlike the busier islands, Ginger offers complete seclusion. Surrounded by turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, with its secluded beaches, it offers panoramic views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel and surrounding nearby islands like Scrub Island, Guana Island, and Necker.
Though privately owned by Texas oil billionaire William Harrison Ginger Island is often visited by sailors and day-trippers exploring the BVI for its diving sites, although most people do not actually set foot on the island since it is mostly overgrown and there are no docks and moorings on the island itself. Still, it’s a place you will find yacht charter or powerboat trips may visit as a part of their itinerary, especially for those interesting in watersports.
Diving & Snorkeling At Ginger Island
Ginger Island is best visited for its dive sites, like the famous Alice in Wonderland on the island’s south side. Another standout site is the Ginger Steps, a series of ledges that drop off into the deep blue, offering encounters with schools of tropical fish, moray eels, and sometimes larger species.
For those who prefer to stay closer to the surface, snorkeling around Ginger is rewarding. Shallow reefs provide excellent opportunities to spot fish and the occasional turtle.