TORTOLA..
Beaches....
TORTOLA.. Beaches....
Tortola, it’s the largest and most populated island in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It’s often the main arrival point for visitors exploring the BVI.
Quick facts
Capital / main town: Road Town
Highest point: Mount Sage (about 530 m / 1,740 ft)
Size: about 56 km² (around 21.5 sq mi)
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Language: English
Driving: Left-hand side (like the UK), though many cars are left-hand drive imports
Landscape: volcanic, mountainous, lush green hills with beaches around the coast
History note
Tortola has a strong pirate-era reputation and old Caribbean maritime history. It was also heavily damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017, after which much of the island rebuilt.
What it’s known for
Tortola is famous for:
Sailing and yacht charters — it’s one of the Caribbean’s best-known sailing hubs
Beautiful beaches like Cane Garden Bay and Smuggler’s Cove
Snorkelling and diving
Island hopping to places like Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke
A major financial services/offshore business sector, which is a big part of the local economy
If you’re visiting
Many cruise passengers stop there, and a popular day trip is taking a ferry to The Baths on Virgin Gorda—huge granite boulders forming natural pools and caves.
Fun detail
The name “Tortola” is commonly said to come from the Spanish word relating to “turtle dove.”
ESCAPE TO JOST VAN DYKE BEACH ...$102.....
ESCAPE TO JOST VAN DYKE BEACH ...$102.....
on a scenic boat ride with refreshments
$102
We adapted our two beaches tour, as members wanted to spend longer time at this glorious Tropical Paradise. We now pick you up directly from the Port, where you boat will be waiting for you. Marvel at the breathtaking picturesque coastal views as you sail across to Jost Van Dyke Beach a Tropical Paradise. There will be complimentary drinks on board (Beer, water, soda etc) to keep you refreshed.
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Jost Van Dyke, is the smallest of the four main British Virgin Islands and a place well known for its incredible beaches. Take a walk on the floury sand, have a swim in the warm, sapphire water of the Caribbean Sea, or simply chill out. Don't miss your chance to visit the world-famous Soggy Dollar Bar, renounced as one of the best bars in the Caribbean. Here you can enjoy a refreshing Painkiller, the famous cocktail invented here. This is the best place to soak up those Caribbean Vibes.
After your Day in this tropical haven, sit back and enjoy your boat trip back across to the Port, taking advantage of the cool refreshments provided.
Please note, due to the issues with passengers on boats, that anchor off the beach struggling to wade/swim/through the water, and serious incidents last season. For your security, you will be safely dropped off at the Pier on the Island, where transport will be available for return transfers to the Beach. Please have $5 each way in cash to pay the transportation that has to be paid directly to the transportation company.
The good thing about this excursion is we can accept groups from your whole cruise ship from a little as six people!!! (per cruise ship not per individual booking)
VIRGIN GORDA BATHS ----$55/£45---
VIRGIN GORDA BATHS ----$55/£45---
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Here we climb on board our reserved seating, with our personal guide for the thirty minute Ferry ride across to Spanish Town Ferry Dock where special transport will be waiting for our members for the short fifteen minute drive to The Baths at Virgin Gorda . Please have Three dollars in cash to pay for the entrance fee which is not included in the total cost.
The Baths, located in southern Virgin Gorda, are a natural wonder made up of massive granite boulders that form magnificent sheltering rock pools along the beach's shoreline. Molten rock seeped up through volcanic rock layers, creating a hollow location. The Baths is a popular harbor where visitors may go snorkelling, swimming, and unwind on the peaceful beaches. There's an appealing mix of colourful pubs and restaurants to refill stomachs at on land and the onshore services such as lockers and restrooms.
For these wanting something a little less daring, at the entrance is the area called "Top of the Baths" which has a freshwater pool, a restaurant/bar, and shops with spectacular views over the panoramic Geological phenomenon. Enjoy a cool cocktail or one of their delicious meals from their menu. Shop for trinkets in their boutique shops.
Our personal guide will be on hand for any assistance needed, information about the area and any medical emergencies. They will make sure we are all gathered together ready to board the transport back to catch our priority reserved seating back to Port
(ROAD TOWN PORT) with Professional Guide subject to sufficient bookings
Without a doubt, the most famous attraction of Virgin Gorda is The Baths: a collection of enormous boulders where you can crawl, swim and climb. Virgin Gorda’s geological features come from volcanic activity. A volcanic crater forms The Valley, where Spanish Town sits, and the island’s iconic caverns have lava to thank too. When molten volcanic rock cooled just off the coast, it formed the gigantic granite boulders now known as The Baths. You can climb the boulders using rails and ropes, to reach the remote Devil’s Bay on the other side or just use the trail from The top of the Baths.
VIRGIN GORDA SPRING BAY ---$48-/£38--
VIRGIN GORDA SPRING BAY ---$48-/£38--
with Private Guide/Rum Punch/Snacks/Ferry Ride
For our members we have arranged for our own Private Guide to meet us by the exit of the Port to escort the group on the five-to-seven-minute walk to the Ferry. (For those with walking difficulties we can arrange a taxi for a small additional fee).
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Here we climb on board our reserved seating, with our personal guide for the thirty minute Ferry ride across to Spanish Town Ferry Dock where special transport will be waiting for our members for the short ten to fifteen minute drive to Spring Bay National Park to relax on the tranquil Spring Bay Beach.
Spring Bay is a gorgeous beach, very private, tranquil with no facilities. For those who seek more adventures and wild Caribbean beach feeling this could be your perfect spot.
It is ideal for people who don’t want to do The Baths and its trails because of its challenging terrain. This dreamy beach is perfect for snorkeling, chilling, and it is the idyllic spot for a beach picnic and/or a romantic moment. Please remember the beach has no facilities but it is worth visiting it and spending a snorkeling session followed by a picnic! Discover the unique Spring Bay in Virgin Gorda
Spring Bay National Park, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
A trail disappears through the rocks to Valley Trunk Bay, offering secluded rock pools and swimming spots along the way. Within the Crawl is a small bay enclosed by a circle of boulders forming a natural corral, which in earlier times was used to hold turtles and fish, but is now a natural swimming pool. It is accessed from land along a palm-lined avenue. Surrounded by an expansive lawn are children’s swings to while away the lazy days of summer that last all year. Picnic tables and a barbecue grill inspire get-togethers with friends or family at this beautiful sandy beach, which is nestled amongst the boulders.
Our personal guide will be on hand for any assistance needed, information about the area and any medical emergencies. They will make sure we are all gathered together ready to board the transport back to catch our priority reserved seating 2.45 pm or 3.30 pm, thirty-minute Ferry back to the Port, which will get us back to Port by 3.15 or 4 pm depending on the agreement with the group on the return Ferry.
Enjoy the complimentary Rum Punch, fruit juice and snacks on the journey.
$38 Seniors 65 plus and Children (5-11) $48 Adults 12 plus Infants $10
CANE GARDEN BAY BEACH DAY...
CANE GARDEN BAY BEACH DAY...
great facilities and a scenic journey
..$29/£24..
..$29/£24..
Cane Garden Bay is an aesthetic beauty, chock-full of places to quench your thirst and provide some adventure. Though it has certainly changed a bit from its more humble and funky beginnings, there is still plenty here worth seeing. When you get hungry or thirsty, there are around a dozen different places to fill your appetite and thirst in whatever way you see fit. Most of these locations offer a stunning view of Cane Garden Bay from the surrounding hills and some are directly adjacent to the beach.
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Cane Garden Bay near Road Town is on the north side of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Home to beautiful beaches, restaurants, bars, shops, and an active local community, mountains and lush vegetation as well as an outer reef protect this popular destination. There is no question that this is one of the most popular beaches in the British Virgin Islands and the entire Caribbean!
Snorkelling here gives you a chance to see local coral and colourful fish native to the British Virgin Islands. Some of the best viewings will be on the west side of the bay, to your left when you approach the water. Here you’ll find a reef teeming with life just off the shore.
That "son of a son of a sailor", Jimmy Buffet ... the old Parrot Head himself, became famous singing about boats, beaches, bars, women, life's disappointments and the little things which bring him joy. Not surprisingly, he (like so many of us) always seems to find joy in sailing the BVI!
Jimmy Buffet said it best:- "I hear it gets better, that's what they say, as soon as we sail on to Cane Garden Bay".
Buffet immortalized Tortola in the lyrics of his song, "Manana": "I hear it gets better, that's what they say, as soon as we sail on to Cane Garden Bay". For folks who, like Jimmy Buffet, truly appreciate sailing, great beaches, good restaurants, Caribbean entertainment and the ever popular beach bars, Cane Garden Bay is your one stop shop!Pick up from the Port will be at 8.30 TO 9 am you will return to the Port at 2.30 pm.
(Pick up and drop off time will be adjusted to fit your own ship’s itinerary)
Smuggler’s Cove Beach is a little further and is a well-kept secret of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. This secluded spot provides an abundance of white sand beaches, palm tree-lined shores, and warm turquoise waters. There is plenty of room to roam and take up residence on the beach for days and feel your cares melt away.
SMUGGLERS COVE BEACH DAY, (ROAD TOWN)
best kept secret with some Rum Punch.
$39.50
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Along the beach at Smuggler’s Cove, you can find places to pick up some BBQ, fresh seafood, and snacks. Check out Patricia’s Beach Bar or Nigel’s Beach Bar for a quick bite, cocktail, or two
Smuggler’s Cove is a great place to go snorkeling, no matter your skill level. Since it’s located off the beaten path on a secluded part of the island,There are reefs that flank both the left and right sides of Smuggler’s Cove as you approach the beach. You can make an entrance into the water in soft sand and find coral formations and brightly colored fish almost immediately. Be on the lookout for sea fans, brain coral, and sponges of all kinds. Apart from marine life, you might find the occasional pelican or two diving into the water for a meal.
Smuggler’s Cove isn’t crowded, so you can visit nearly year-round without worrying about finding a spot. Our Ron has now added some Rum Punch/Fruit Punch on the journey to keep you refreshed (not unlimited!!) We will send you an update for a small deposit to secure your places.
Pick up from the Port will be 8.30 am LEAVING at 9 am with return to Port set for 2.30 pm to 3 pm. (Pick up and drop off time will be adjusted to fit your own ship’s itinerary)
BREWERS BAY BEACH DAY
with some rum punch!!
$32.50
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What really keeps people talking about this dream beach spot, better known as Brewers Bay Beach, are the sea turtles. Duck down under the water near the gently swaying seagrass, and more often than not, you’ll be rewarded with views of sea turtles swimming right alongside you.
But that’s not all, stingrays are also quite common in these waters, so don’t be surprised if you catch a glimpse of a shadow swimming quickly away as you break through the water. Parrotfish, tarpons, snappers, and barracuda are some of the fish species here.
The best place to snorkel is towards the west, heading in the direction of Nicoles Beach Bar, as you’ll find a barrier reef towards this part. When you finish snorkeling, be sure to look up since Brewers Bay is home to many species of birds, making this a notable bird-watching site.
If you’re tired from snorkeling or celebrating by actually catching a wave on your surfboard, you can grab a bite from a local food truck that sits along the road. There are almost always a few food trucks selling local culinary creations.
You’ll definitely want to try some pates or johnny cakes. Nicoles Beach Bar is also pretty close and provides excellent entertainment with beautiful views of the beach.
Pick up from the Port will be at 8.30 am for leaving 9 am with two return times around 2.30 pm.
(Pick up and drop off time will be adjusted to fit your own ship’s itinerary)
While there are limited amenities at Brewers Bay, Tortola, there is still plenty to do here. It’s one of the top beaches in the British Virgin Islands for snorkelling, scuba diving, and surfing. Its coral reefs and crystal clear waters are home to a variety of sea and plant life full of wonders waiting to be explored.
On your journey our Ron has added some Rum Punch/Fruit punch to keep you refreshed (not unlimited!!)
LONG BAY BEACH,
eco lovers beach
$32.50
Long Bay on Beef Island has superlative scenery: the beach stretches seemingly forever, and you can catch a glimpse of Little Camanoe and Great Camanoe islands. If you walk around the bend to the right, you can see little Marina Cay and Scrub Island.
Swim out to wherever you see a dark patch for some nice snorkelling. Turn left shortly after crossing the bridge to Beef Island. Amenities: food and drink; toilets. Best for:snorkelling; swimming.
For eco lovers, Long Bay is one of the few remaining examples of a whole network of interconnected marine and coastal ecosystems, including coral reefs, seagrass meadows, sandy shoreline, sand dunes, mangrove forests and salt ponds.
Pick up from the Port will be at 9 am with two return times, one at 12.30 pm and one at 2.30 pm.
(Pick up and drop off time will be adjusted to fit your own ship’s itinerary)