Our first port stop on our Royal Caribbean holiday cruise was Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. I have heard wonderful things about B.V.I. and did a lot of research on what we should do once we docked for the day. The last thing I wanted to do was be on a crowded beach staring at the cruise ship. I wanted to discover the islands we were visiting and do something unique and fun at all of them.
Over and over in my search for things to do in B.V.I. I saw Peter Island come up. Home to Peter Island Resort, it is consistently rated as one of the best resorts in the world, and one of the most beautiful beaches. Just a fifteen minute ferry ride away from Tortola, it feels like another world. There’s only a handful of guests on the island at a time, with no lines, crowds, or anything but total peace, quiet, and relaxation.
We had to book a spa service to gain access to the ferry and the island, but twist my arm, right? I’m all for getting pampered in paradise.
It’s crazy to me that the only way to get to the island is by boat. Most of the people coming there were sailing up on their yachts. I’m glad there was a public ferry so we could check it out, too!
The bungalow hotel rooms. Coming back to vacation on this island is serious #goals one day.
Deadman’s Bay Beach was absolutely breathtaking. The sand was the softest I’ve ever walked on and the ocean was so blue.
I quickly made myself at home on this hammock. 😉
It was the best way to laze away the day.
Before heading over to the spa I took a quick dip in the water. I’m so jealous of people who have views like this all year round. Omaha is great, but it needs a beach.
We opted to walk to the spa to get a little exercise after lounging most of the afternoon.
I loved these cacti growing off the side of the road!
I didn’t take any pictures during my spa treatment, but I had my first ever Reiki Massage. It was incredible. I was told my body radiates energy and that I have a very strong throat chakra. My husband said he could have told me that with how much I like to talk. 😉
The spa sanctuary was another slice of heaven. What I would have given for another day to lounge here.
We had lunch delivered and ate salads overlooking this beautiful view.
We had to leave sooner than we would have liked as we had a boat to catch, but what a day it was. Peter Island is truly paradise. As we sailed away I knew it wouldn’t be my last time visiting. I already can’t wait to go back!
Questions of the Day: Have you been to B.V.I.? Have you heard of Peter Island? What’s your go-to spa treatment?
This looks amazing! A day on the beach is exactly what I’d need at the moment here in the cold German winter.
I’d be wanting to return there too. It is extremely beautiful!
Stunning! What a fun getaway. We’re traveling to St. Bart’s next month and I cannot wait for a little lounging and relaxing with a view like yours!
How beautiful! We are in the middle of a snowstorm here today and I would give just about anything to be in that paradise today!!
This looks like a lovely place. I want to go and relax! I’d love to go to a spa on this island. How relaxing!
THIS IS BEYOND STUNNING! Holy moly! I really would love to go explore there!
This looks like such a great place. So relaxing so delouse right now.
That water is so pretty and blue it could almost be photo shopped! I love beaches with soft sand and crystal clear water. I also love that when you got off the cruise ship you didn’t follow the other “sheep” to the tourist locations. Research pays off.
I sound like everyone else in my comment, but this place looks incredible! I’ve never heard of the island before, but now I’ll be adding it to my bucket list! Beautiful photos too:)
I used to live in St. Thomas so this is taking me back!
WOW Great pictures! stunning landscapes! so cool, seems like you had so mucn fun.
Wow! You can really see why it would be nominated as best beach in the world. Is there much to do there? x
WOW this seriously looks like a little slice of paradise/heaven…. all the crystal clear water and clean sandy beach. ON THE BUCKET LIST NOW!!! xoxo Robin
What an exciting place to visit. I’ve never heard of this island before but have to check it out.
So beautiful! I would love to visit there one day. I bet that was one the best days for ya’ll. I know it would have been for me.
I woke up to 2 inches of snow so I want to be on that island today. This place looks so beautiful
Wow so beautiful!!!! I would love to escape to somewhere like that every winter!!!
What a gorgeous place! This reminds me how badly I need a holiday 🙁
Wow that is so beautiful. I just love going on cruises. We went to the Bahamas this summer. It was a little too touristy for me, but this looks just perfect. I think we might have to look into this for our next one.
That looks like heaven in the sun. Added to my list of places to see before I die
When I think of paradise this is the type of place that I picture. I would love to stow away on the the beach for a few hours!
Peter Island looks absolutely amazing! Colour of the water…Oh dear, now I need a holiday:) Lovely pictures:)
This looks like a heavenly place to vacation and to stay at!!! I know my wife would love a getaway here as well.
What a stunning place to spend an afternoon! I’m sure I wouldn’t have wanted to leave either.
I have heard wonderful things about this place. I would love to go there someday!
I spent an amazing few weeks sailing round the BVI about 10 years ago. Peter Island was my favourite – very luxurious and absolutely beautiful (not that the other islands weren’t!). Looks like you loved it as much as I did!
Oh my god imagine living here, such a beautiful place and that spa sanctuary looks like my idea of relaxation. Beautiful photos as well!
These are some beautiful pictures. One of my favorite trips was the cruise we took on Royal Caribbean.
I want t go right now to this place, it is too beautiful, your pictures are so clean and professional.
ps: love your sunglasses 🙂
This place looks awesome! We like to go out to Cedar Point in Ohio to ride the roller coasters and on the day after, we ferry over to an island called Kelly Island that is kind of like this! We love getting over there by ferry and exploring for the day! Looks like a great trip!
This is so beautiful!Looks like a real hidden gem for sailors. I wonder if the ride was available via the cruising company or did you find it yourself without the cruising crowd.
I found it myself without the cruising crowd. I was pretty proud of myself. 😀
Love the beach and that cacti tree was an awesome looking one. I love laying lazy on hammocks. The pool is to die for, I want to swim in one too bad it’s winter right now, lol.
I think I can sleep all day on that hammock with that place like paradise. You had a cool place with nice captures.
WOW! It would be so nice to stay there for a week or two! Just to enjoy the sun and the sand. I love how clear the water is. The place looks amazing, everywhere you go is simply beautiful!
My goodness! I can only daydream about going to such an amazingly beautiful place! Superb photography!
Your pictures are amazing. It looks beautiful and peaceful. The blues and greens of the water are unbelievable. This will be added to my list of places I’d like to go if I am able to travel in the future.
Beautiful pictures! Looks like you are having fun, enjoy!
This place is really beautiful and looks quite peaceful! I would like to go there and I’ll make sure to bring my family soon.
Lovely pics.
So refreshing.
You look great 🙂
I think it’s really beautiful out there! I would love to go there someday and just relax and enjoy the waves! It’s one of the places that you go to if you want some peace and quiet with a breathtaking view!
Looks so dreamy!
We went to Peter Island for our honeymoon 10 years ago. It was paradise!! I want to go back so bad! We loved it so much that my sister went for her honeymoon and with both of us raving about it we have had several friends go on their honeymoon there too!!
Gorgeous photos! I have only been to St. Thomas but would love to go back to the B.V.I. Now I’m dreaming of a beach day….
Absolutely amazing pictures, the place looks picturesque. Such a good idea to plan what you’ll do on each island rather than just sitting a beach. I’d love to do cruises the way you’re doing it when the kids are grown up.
The images are beautifully captured. The blue water and the white sand describes a perfect laidback vacation spot. A perfect scenic beauty. Would love to visit sometime.
OMG! What gorgeous views! I need to go on a tropical vaction soon!
Gorgeous pictures and it makes me want to check it out!
Every picture you posted is beautiful. Looks like a fabulous place to visit. The beaches are beautiful.
Oh my my! I love to relax in the net but this place offers so much more. You can’t just relax when you have this beauty around you! 🙂
Glad you had such a great time!
Wow, this place looks like a little paradise! Beautiful water, perfect place for a quick getaway!
That place looks like heaven! My boyfriend and I are hoping to find a good beach vacation this summer… we’ll see!
Oh this looks like paradise! I need to visit this place!
Oh my goodness Erin! Peter Island is SO gorgeous! You look right at home there too! That cacti on the side of the road is amazing (I love anything cacti/succulent related) mix that with sand and surf and I’m in heaven!
I LOVE the caribbean! Unfortunately, I didn’t get to go here on my cruise there but this place looks amazing. I would definitely do another caribbean cruise.
Amanda
Peter Island looks gorg! It looks like just the right amount of seclusion. I love the cacti and all the different plants – not your typical palm tree scene!
The place is so beautiful! I am now dreaming of a summer vacation! Will keep this for my reference!
This looks like an amazing trip. I love tropical weather. Could really use some today.
This place is paradise! I love how the sky looks so blue and the water looks so clear.
I’m so jealous! Meanwhile, I’m freezing my butt in Canada! LOL I’d love to spend a week on Peter Island just soaking up the sun in a hammock!
It looks so amazingly beautiful out there. I will definitely have to take a visit.
It looks so relaxing indeed and that beach is to die for!! I would love a getaway right now – missing the sun!!
How beautiful! I love the scenery and the view of the ocean. I don’t know if I will be ever to leave once I got there!
What a stunning pictures! This place looks so dreamy and relaxing. Please take me there! This is such a beautiful place. A perfect getaway for couples!
Looks so serene and so restful. Would love to visit.
wow peter island looks and sounds amaazing. also i love your sunnies and jean dress. so cute
Wow it looks truly breathtaking!! I really would love to go there at some point and enjoy the experience you have sounds amazing!
How relaxing is this place…loved all those pictures.. i guess you had a great time . Lucky you 🙂
Wow! This is gorgeous! I would love to take a cruise like this someday! I love some sunshine!
aw, how fun! Looks like you guys had a fabulous time.
Oh my, this is seriously so beautiful. I could go for a cruise to here right now! My husband and I have been talking about taking a cruise again soon. Hopefully it becomes a reality!
What a beautiful place to visit!
Seems to be so relaxing!
Love your pictures!
Okay – that literally looks like heaven on Earth! The water is just SO FREAKIN’ BLUE! Definitely hoping to get there one day!
Oh this is paradise. I could so use a vacation from rain and snow right now!
This looks like heaven on Earth! I wish I will visit ot one day!
This is beyond amazing! I love the place. That hammock though, I could do with one like that, about right now.
looks like a great place to stop. What a gorgeous place. Glad you had a lovely time. We love cruising.
This place looks so gorgeous!! Especially that hammock haha : )
Wow! I’ve never heard of Peter Island but wow its gorgeous! Sign me up!
Peter Island sounds and looks like an amazing place to be in for a vacation!
I would love yo do a cruise, but I get sea sick and am nervous to be on Dramamine for days on end.
These photos have me itching for some serious days in the sun under these Florida palm trees! Hammocking is the best part!
How fun! Your photos are gorgeous. My husband and I are looking at going on a cruise after he finishes his Master’s degree. Thanks for the ideas!
WOW!!! This place is so fabulous. The beach, palms, and shining sun ..great day in paradise. Thank you for sharing this experience.
Spa treatment and gorgeous beach experience! Sign me up! I love the photo to the catcus on the side of the road. What beauty you captured in the photos (even without spa pics!) 🙂
Omg, love the photos! I’d love to be on that beach right now! So beautiful 🙂 🙂
it looks like a beautiful place 🙂 i’m glad you enjoyed it!
Great photos of this tropical destination. There are so many undiscovered corners of the Caribbean where you can only arrive by boat. Looks like a great trip. thanks for sharing!
omg i’m super jealous right now! at the moment im stuck in dubai haha and really cold and rainy days. those photos made me want to just book a flight somewhere there is sun and I can chill on the beach
Such pristine beaches, would love to get lost here. You guys look totally relaxed and rejuvenated. Beautiful photos!!! Thanks for sharing them:)