Adventures are a part of any good and memorable vacation, and when you visit the British Virgin Islands, there’s no shortage of sailing adventures and excursions for you and your family to enjoy, especially if you’re interested in the past.

The British Virgin Islands are teeming with history, a history that spans hundreds of years and includes famous names like Blackbeard the pirate and author Robert Louis Stevenson.

Norman Island is home to one the adventurous locations. This 2.5-mile long island located on the border of BVI and the U.S. Virgin Islands and is the home of The Caves, the reputed inspiration behind the much-loved Robert Louis Stevenson classic, “Treasure Island.”

The Caves are located at the base of the cliffs at Treasure Point at the southern end of The Bight on Norman Island. They are accessible to people in boats or those that want to snorkel, allowing families two ways to experience these beautiful, remote locations.

As soon as you enter their depths, it’s not hard to see why they are a source of inspiration or why pirates may have stored their treasure within them. Who knows, maybe some lucky, unsuspecting soul will find some long-forgotten treasure.

In your quest to create the perfect sailing adventures, one should also visit Soper’s Hole, another interesting location for fans of pirate lore. It is believed that in the 1700s, Blackbeard the pirate once lived on the spot where Pusser’s Landing is now located.

If your family is interested in sunken wrecks, and swimming through their coral-encrusted bodies, you could stop by the wreckage of the Royal Mail Steamship Rhone, which was featured in the 1977 film The Deep. The Rhone sank off the coast of Salt Island on October 29, 1867, when it was buffeted by a hurricane.

As you can see, sailing adventures abound in the BVI and are just waiting for you to take part.

Adventure sailing is just what it sounds like–it’s an adventure that you’ll have while sailing the ocean. And if sailing isn’t enough of an adventure for you by itself, when you sail with Captain Terry and his crew, you’ll be able to enjoy full amenities such as gourmet meals and a variety of water and island activities. Adventure sailing kicks your pleasure up a notch by including such activities as swimming, kayaking, scuba diving, hiking and snorkeling.

Adventure sailing is a great way to spend a family vacation. You may want to include several generations. Even though older adults may not want to take part in the most adventurous activities, there are still lots of things that can be enjoyed by everyone–young and old.

While those who crave the highest adventure may be interested in deep sea diving or parasailing, the youngest and oldest family members may prefer fly-fishing, building sand castles on the beach or swimming. Whatever you think an adventure is, adventure sailing will ensure you find it.

An adventure sailing vacation provides more for the whole family than many other vacation options because it provides what’s really important … time together. Rather than a resort or theme park that provides different activities for different ages, sending everyone in different directions, an adventure sailing vacation brings the family together with lots of onboard activity. Your family can spend time basking in the sun, laughing together, even anchoring and trimming the sails while enjoying old-fashioned quality time with one another.

When you choose adventure sailing for your vacation, there’s no doubt it will be a trip you’ll remember for a lifetime. Enjoy the ocean, find all the adventure you can possibly imagine, and spend time with those you love. What could be better than that?