The main island of the British Virgin Islands, with steep green hills, quiet beaches, and boat trips to The Baths.
Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands, a sailing paradise of more than fifty islands and cays. Ships dock at the cruise pier in Road Town, the capital.
The island has steep, green hills, laid-back beaches, and easy access to famous spots like The Baths on Virgin Gorda. It suits sailors at heart, beach lovers, and anyone looking for a slower pace.
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Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in Tortola. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.
Head straight from the pier to one of Tortola's beautiful beaches, such as Cane Garden Bay, for a few hours of swimming and sun.
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A boat ride to The Baths on Virgin Gorda, where giant granite boulders form grottoes and tidal pools along a white-sand beach. One of the most famous sights in the Caribbean.
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A private guided hike through Tortola's hillside forest to ruins of an old windmill and sweeping views over the islands.
View detailsMy favorites: relax at Cane Garden Bay, one of Tortola's prettiest beaches; hike the trails of Sage Mountain National Park, the highest point in the Virgin Islands; take a boat to The Baths on Virgin Gorda to explore giant granite boulders; visit Smuggler's Cove, a quiet beach on the island's west end; stroll the J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens in Road Town.
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Road Town is right at the cruise pier and walkable, while beaches over the mountains are reached by open-air taxi.
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