We have stayed at the resort a number of times, the most recent being June of this year. I seem to recall that they said the beach chairs closest to the beach bar/restaurant are for non-resort guests. I've seen day visitors each time we've been there, and the resort staff seems to treat them in a friendly manner. One of the water sports attendants is a bit grouchy (to everyone), but other than that, the staff are lovely people.

As someone said, day visitors can pay for the ferry ride from Roadtown and it normally runs right on time. We've taken it several times when we were staying elsewhere in the BVIs, then went on to stay at PIR. Its a short ride, maybe 20 minutes.

The main beach, Deadmans, is a lovely, scenic place. If you eat at the restaurant, you have a great view across the beach and out to the water. They had beach service for drinks when we were there. You can also order a lunch at the restaurant and get it carry-out if you want to eat on the beach.

There is some snorkeling to the left (as you are standing on the beach) and out to the mouth of the bay. There is a huge elkhorn coral with lots of glassy eyed snappers peeking out. Sometimes its too rough to snorkel there, but if its calm, its a nice little snorkel.

To YachtReprise - Charity was working at the front desk (instead of the gift shop) when we were there. She was quite happy to have that job. She is a nice person and we enjoy chatting with her.