The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission has joined hands with several dive partners in the British Virgin Islands for this year’s edition of “BVI Wreck Week,” which will be held from February 12-18, 2023.
“BVI Wreck Week” was created to generate interest and create a passion of the ocean in visitors and residents. The maritime event promotes the diving industry of the territory. It welcomes people of all age groups and will feature music, food, festivities and cultural components.
“BVI Wreck Week” will showcase a range of activities around the territory and will kick off with a Pirate Party at Hendo’s Hideout on Jost Van Dyke on February 12. The event includes coastal clean-ups, youth group meet-ups, quizzes and fundraisers, besides a Tortola Sloop presentation and performances by the BVI Heritage Dancers. “BVI Wreck Week” will conclude with the unveiling of an environmentally friendly giant turtle sculpture designed and created by Beyond the Reef.
Clive McCoy, director of tourism, said: “We at the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission are excited about this opportunity to join with our industry partners and the community at large at ‘BVI Wreck Week.’ Marine and ecotourism events such as ‘Wreck Week’ not only promote our diverse network of sites such as the RMS Rhone, Sharkplaneo, Willy T and Kodiak Queen, as well as beautiful coral reefs, but it engenders an awareness of marine conservation.”
For more information, visit www.bvitourism.com.
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