{"id":39645,"date":"2015-08-14T13:02:48","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T11:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=39645"},"modified":"2015-08-14T14:51:17","modified_gmt":"2015-08-14T12:51:17","slug":"dive-in-rms-rhone-from-one-of-our-bvi-crewed-catamarans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/14\/dive-in-rms-rhone-from-one-of-our-bvi-crewed-catamarans\/","title":{"rendered":"Dive in RMS Rhone from one of our BVI Crewed Catamarans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi_attractions.php?bbr=bblog\"><strong>The British Virgin Islands<\/strong> <\/a>are one of the warmest and relaxed destinations in wintertime, many boats offer scuba diving facilities so your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/bvi.php?bbr=bblog\"><strong>catamaran charter BVI<\/strong><\/a> is that little bit more special and exciting. The Wreck of the Rhone is the only Marine National Park in the British Virgin Islands. RMS Rhone, a Royal Mail Steamer, which sunk in 1867, is the most celebrated dive site in the BVI.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/open-uri20140820-32538-kavm92.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-39647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/open-uri20140820-32538-kavm92.jpg\" alt=\"open-uri20140820-32538-kavm92\" width=\"934\" height=\"620\" \/><\/a><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The park includes examples of fringing reef habitat and sea grass beds. RMS Rhone\u00a0lies in two parts in crystal clear waters\u00a0between 30 and 90 feet deep. Much of the vessel is still intact and visible, including decking, parts of the rigging, the steam engine, and her propeller.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39649\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39649\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/scubadiverlife.com\/2013\/08\/06\/experience-wreck-diving-on-the-rhone\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39649 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/important_shipwrecks_rms_rhone_salt_island.jpg\" alt=\"important_shipwrecks_rms_rhone_salt_island\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image from scubadiverlife<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Over the years, the sunken boat has blended in with the bottom, creating an artificial reef.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39653\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39653\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bvitourism.com\/activity\/rms-rhone-marine-park\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Untitled.jpg\" alt=\"Untitled\" width=\"480\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image from bvitourism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can explore RMS Rhone along with the rest of the BVI under-sea world onboard one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/bvi_crewed_catamaran_charter_yachts.php?boattype=3&amp;crewtype=2&amp;locations=Tortola&amp;keywords=bvi5*&amp;&amp;bbr=bblog\"><strong>BVI crewed catamarans<\/strong><\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_search\/yacht_view.php?pid=16414&amp;bbr=bblog\"><strong>TRANQUILITY<\/strong><\/a>, a\u00a0Matrix 76Ft is one of the biggest and most modern boats in the area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/big_tranquility-m-main16414.png.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-39663 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/big_tranquility-m-main16414.png.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"798\" height=\"422\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Accommodating up to 12 guests in 4 double and 2 twin cabins. Tranquility can meet all your diving desires with her equipment, and Captain Patrick being a very experienced Dive\u00a0Instructor has an\u00a0in-depth knowledge of all BVI diving spots. He will be sure to take you to the most impressive spots so you can discover the underwater paradise!\u00a0Luxurious interiors, a generous\u00a0fly bridge, and a fantastic crew are some additional reasons why this catamaran is an unbeatable choice.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/custom_solution.php?bbr=bblog\"><strong>Speak to our BVI experts<\/strong><\/a> to find a piece of &#8220;tranquility&#8221; in sunny\u00a0BVI!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The British Virgin Islands are one of the warmest and relaxed destinations in wintertime, many boats offer scuba diving facilities so your catamaran charter BVI is that little bit more special and exciting. 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