Buck Island
Ultimate guide (November 2024)
Buck Island is a small private islet near the east coast of
Tortola island in the British Virgin Islands. There is a palmed sandy beach, no seaweed and no waves. But mostly it is a rocky island with hills being perfect for scenic walks of a medium difficulty. Shore and seabed: stones, sand.
[edit] Rating:
8.4 - 122 votes
[vote] Coordinates: 18.424857, -64.559569
Hotels [edit]
Buck Island has a small upscale resort with seven rooms. It is not presented in the international booking systems. It is also doesn't have a website. So if you want to stay here, you'll have to make a research to find the way how to book a room here.
How to get there [edit]
Fly to
Tortola - Beef Island airport (EIS), and next hire a taxi. You should ask the hotel for all options of transfer.
When to go [edit]
You can relax on Tortola island any time of the year. Winter half of the year is considered to be the high season. However, sea water is relatively cold this time.
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See also other beaches nearby:
8.3 2.7 km to the north-east ↗
8.6 3.6 km to the north-west ↖
7.9 5.7 km to the north-west ↖
8.3 6 km to the north-west ↖
8.1 8.6 km to the west ←