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Long Bay

Virgin Gorda
Ranked #5 of 10 attractions in Virgin Gorda
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Beaches, Bodies of Water
Traveler Description: Long Bay is the most secluded but also the most beautiful beach on Virgin Gorda. It is accessed by going to and then just pass the Nail Bay resort... more »
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Pittsburg, CA
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012
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Variety of healthy coral on outer edge of the reef at Long Bay is amazing. One of the best snorkeling spots at BVI. The bay itself is beautiful. We had this secluded beach to ourselves with only one or two other boats anchored nearby. Easy dinghy access, excellent swimming and snorkeling and no crowds around makes this beach one of... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Unbelievibly beautiful! Pristine. We had the whole beach tonourselves when we were there! More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

This beach has beautiful sand and wonderful snorkeling. More

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Ken Caryl
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2011

Multiple potentially surfable reef breaks, both letfs & rights, crystal clear water. Snorkeling great out towards point to far right More

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Wichita, Kansas
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2011

We took a free boat ride from the resort and stayed for several hours doing a picnic lunch, snorkeling and exploring. Awesome snorkeling with a great variety of fish and corals to check out. More

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LI, NY
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5 reviews 5 reviews
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2007
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We read the advice here to seek out this beach. It took two tries to get there. You have to walk all the way to the end to get to the nicest (non-rocky) part . . . and it didn't really stand out from the other beaches on the island. My girlfriend and I tried to snorkel but the water... More

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