Making the most of Peter Island
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Peter Island is the BVI's largest private island and the fifth largest among the 60 islands, quays and exposed reefs making up the territory. The Amway Corporation owned it from 1978 to 2001, when complete ownership passed to the Van Andel family, co-owners of Amway.
Passengers reach the island by tender.
Ports and anchorages throughout the British Virgin Islands
The Roadtown Cruise Schedule
The BVI cruise schedule and whether you are at anchor
Although predominantly undeveloped, the island has walking and cycling trails for discovering Peter Island's indigenous tropical flora and fauna. Its beaches look towards the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Sir Francis Drake Channel.
Food and shopping
The sole hotel, the 52-room Peter Island Resort, is included in Conde Nast Traveler's “Gold List".
Money
The currency is the United States Dollar (USD).