Getting Ashore
Ships dock at Tortola pier. It only accommodates 2 ships, so tendering is the 2nd option. Both drop-offs are in Road Town, the BVI capital.
Fast Fact
The name Tortola comes from the Spanish word for turtledove; Columbus spotted these pigeons when he first came ashore.
Port Shopping
Check out Crafts Alive Marketplace for batiks and souvenirs, as well as the Road Town guaranteed stores.
Sage Mountain National Park
Hiking trails crisscross the 92-acre park, which features the Virgin Islands’ highest peak at 1,752 feet and a steamy primeval rainforest.
Cane Garden Bay Beach
Pure white sand forms a crescent-moon beach flanked by lush mountains and azure waters with lively places to eat and drink.
Long Bay Beach
Peaceful and pristine, the mile-long stretch is fringed with palm trees and sea grapes. Check out the remote location for a calmer beach experience.
J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens
Get lost in a paradise of exotic and indigenous tropical plants, a waterfall, lily-pad pond, and mini rainforests.
Tortola: Always Laid-Back
Tortola is the yachting capital of the Caribbean, so it’s appropriate that the name of its capital, Road Town, refers to the nautical term “the roads,” which means a safe place to drop...
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Tortola: The Sailing Capital of the Caribbean
With fair weather and constant trade winds, the British Virgin Islands has more than 60 islands within easy reach—including Norman Island, the nearb...
Visit Virgin Gorda’s famous and unusual beaches. The Baths are named for the boulders—batholiths—that form tranquil grottoes and pools; a rugged trail connects to Devil’s Bay.
Experience all the thrills and adrenaline rush of this one-hour zip-line tour through the lush rainforest canopy of Tortola. Swing like Tarzan as you safely fly through and over the rainforest.
Road Town and Beyond
In: Features •No CommentsCruise ships dock at the new cruise pier in Road Town, Road Harbour. Tortola is the yachting capital of the Caribbean, so it’s appropriate that ...
Where
Guaranteed stores in Road Town; the Crafts Alive Marketplace is also worth checking out.
What
Jewelry and watches from top designer brands, along with batiks and other souvenirs, perfect for friends and family.
Currency
The US dollar is the official currency of this British territory.
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