The Willy T (officially the William Thornton) is a legendary floating bar and restaurant anchored in The Bight at Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands. Known for its "anything goes" atmosphere, it is a staple for sailors and tourists who visit to enjoy strong drinks, "pub-grub" style food, and the famous tradition of jumping off the upper deck into the turquoise waters below. Video: Valley PBS | Caribbean Compass
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The Willy T (officially the William Thornton) is a legendary floating bar and restaurant anchored in The Bight at Norman Island in the British Virgin Islands. Known for its "anything goes" atmosphere, it is a staple for sailors and tourists who visit to enjoy strong drinks, "pub-grub" style food, and the famous tradition of jumping off the upper deck into the turquoise waters below. Video: Valley PBS | Caribbean Compass
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⚓ One-Week BVI Sailing Route 📍Tortola (Road Town or Nanny Cay) → charter base / starting point 📍Norman Island – The Caves & Willy T floating bar 📍Peter Island or Cooper Island – relaxed anchorages and beach bars 📍Virgin Gorda – visit The Baths, then sail to North Sound (Bitter End Yacht Club area) 📍Anegada – optional longer sail (north) for lobsters and flat coral island vibes 📍Jost Van Dyke – Soggy Dollar Bar, Foxy’s 📍Back to Tortola – usually by the last evening or early morning 🌬️ Why
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⚓ One-Week BVI Sailing Route 📍Tortola (Road Town or Nanny Cay) → charter base / starting point 📍Norman Island – The Caves & Willy T floating bar 📍Peter Island or Cooper Island – relaxed anchorages and beach bars 📍Virgin Gorda – visit The Baths, then sail to North Sound (Bitter End Yacht Club area) 📍Anegada – optional longer sail (north) for lobsters and flat coral island vibes 📍Jost Van Dyke – Soggy Dollar Bar, Foxy’s 📍Back to Tortola – usually by the last evening or early morning 🌬️ Why
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Diving at the Willy T pirate ship and floating bar, Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
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Diving at the Willy T pirate ship and floating bar, Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
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🌊🤿 Willy T Wreck – British Virgin Islands 🤿🌊 One of the most unique dive sites in the BVI! The Willy T Wreck, a sunken barge near Norman Island, offers an unforgettable scuba experience with plenty of marine life, structure to explore, and crystal-clear Caribbean waters. 🐠⚓ #wreck #wreckdiving #bvi #wreckers #ScubaLife | Red Sea Diving
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🌊🤿 Willy T Wreck – British Virgin Islands 🤿🌊 One of the most unique dive sites in the BVI! The Willy T Wreck, a sunken barge near Norman Island, offers an unforgettable scuba experience with plenty of marine life, structure to explore, and crystal-clear Caribbean waters. 🐠⚓ #wreck #wreckdiving #bvi #wreckers #ScubaLife | Red Sea Diving
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Willy T's Bar British Virgin Islands
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Willy T's Bar British Virgin Islands
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🦴⚓️ Dive into the legend of the *Willy T wreck*! Once a famous floating bar, now an underwater pirate playground teeming with marine life. Explore skeletal pirates, treasure chests, and vibrant coral growth in this unique dive site at Key Bay, Peter Island. A must-see for every adventurous diver! 🌊🐠 #WillyTWreck #DiveBVI #UnderwaterAdventure #PirateShipwreck #ArtificialReef #ScubaDiving #MarineLife #UnderwaterWorld #PeterIslandDive #BeyondTheReef #ScubaLife #DiveTheCaribbean #WreckDiving #Oce
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🦴⚓️ Dive into the legend of the *Willy T wreck*! Once a famous floating bar, now an underwater pirate playground teeming with marine life. Explore skeletal pirates, treasure chests, and vibrant coral growth in this unique dive site at Key Bay, Peter Island. A must-see for every adventurous diver! 🌊🐠 #WillyTWreck #DiveBVI #UnderwaterAdventure #PirateShipwreck #ArtificialReef #ScubaDiving #MarineLife #UnderwaterWorld #PeterIslandDive #BeyondTheReef #ScubaLife #DiveTheCaribbean #WreckDiving #Oce
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Sail Caribbean Divers on Instagram: "The Willy T, once a legendary floating bar, has found new life as one of the most exciting artificial reefs in the British Virgin Islands. Crafted by the talented team from @1beyondthereef , this shipwreck offers a unique underwater adventure for divers and marine enthusiasts alike. Sunk intentionally, the Willy T serves as both a tribute to its vibrant past and as a new haven for marine life. The transformation of this iconic vessel into an artificial reef e
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Sail Caribbean Divers on Instagram: "The Willy T, once a legendary floating bar, has found new life as one of the most exciting artificial reefs in the British Virgin Islands. Crafted by the talented team from @1beyondthereef , this shipwreck offers a unique underwater adventure for divers and marine enthusiasts alike. Sunk intentionally, the Willy T serves as both a tribute to its vibrant past and as a new haven for marine life. The transformation of this iconic vessel into an artificial reef e
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Day Trippin' | Willy T's Pirate Ship
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Willy T BVI Floating Bar And Grill Norman Island
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Caribbean Sailing Trip. Day 6. Willy T Bar. Norman Island, B.V.I. Ep56
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Norman Island & Willy T in the BVI | Boating Journey
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🐠🌴☀️🐡🌊🍻 Willy T’s Floating Bar BVI - anchored off Norman Island. Such a unique and fun experience. ⛵️🏝️🩵👙🐙🪼@Elane
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Willy T, Norman Island 📷Caribbean Buzz Helicopters | Caribbean Buzz Helicopters
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Jumping off Willy T Norman Island BVI Bar Tour
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Jumping off the Willy T's floating bar in the British Virgin Islands
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British Virgin Island Update: The Willy T
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Jumping off Willy T's in the BVI
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Always a party at the Willy T!!!!!! Norman Island, BVI Alibi Boat Charters #stjohnusvi#stthomasusvi#usvirginislands @statementmarine @statement_boats | Caribbean Alibi Boat Charters
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We found the new Pirates of the Caribbean... (Diving the Willy T - BVI)
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Sailing the BVI. Willy T and the Indians
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Willy T’s Floating Bar BVI 2026
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Willy Ts🏴‍☠️The Bight🤿Snorkling🛥Yacht Crew Vlog 🏝Norman Island, British Virgin Islands
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Willy T's Floating Bar: British Virgin Islands [HD DRONE]
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Willy T’s is an iconic floating pirate boat bar loaded with grog and grub in the British Virgin Islands. Sailors flock to the anchorage in The Bight off Norman Island and drop anchor to eat, drink and be merry. Always a favorite stop for us☠️ #bvi #party #drinkupmehearties #piratesbight #willyt #floating #bar #caribbean #swashbuckle #sailinglife #boatlife #britishvirginislands #paradise #carib #familyfun #familytime
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BVI Yacht Vacation Part 5 Norman Island Cave Snorkeling & Willy T
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Meet the Willy T Wreck in the British Virgin Islands! This former floating restaurant/bar washed ashore during Hurricane Irma in 2017 and was then turned into an artificial reef in 2019. Before the vessel was sunk, a local non-profit transformed the ravaged vessel into a pirate themed underwater playground! Come dive this wreck, among many other wrecks, in the BVI with the BVI Aggressor! 🏴‍☠️🤿🐠 | Aggressor Adventures
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Willy T finds a new home
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Exploring Willy T: The Ultimate Floating Bar & Restaurant Experience
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Willy-T - Better Days in the BVI (July 2017)
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