Princess Cruises News Center   Cruising Article –03/11/2011
Snorkel and SCUBA in Tortola, British Virgin Islands  Caribbean
Cruise Destinations  Some of the best Caribbean shore excursions
available don't actually involve the shore at all, but rather
the ocean surrounding it. That's certainly the case in Tortola,
part of the British Virgin Islands, where both snorkel and SCUBA
diving packages are available.  Certified divers who bring their
Open Water certification card will be able to explore the
remains of the RMS Rhone, one of the more famous shipwrecks in
the Caribbean. This Royal Mail ship sunk during a hurricane in
1867 and has delighted divers ever since. It's even been
featured in Hollywood productions, like the 1977 movie "The
Deep."  Accompanied by your guide, you'll get the chance to
explore the bow of the ship on the first dive, along with the
colorful coral that now calls the boat home. Some divers have
even been known to glimpse sea turtles here. The second dive
explores the midship portion of