Take an approximately 45 minute cruise along the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. On arrival, open safari buses take you on an approximately 15 minute drive through Spanish Town to The Baths for a self-guided tour, where you can swim (weather permitting) in the unique atmosphere of mammoth boulders, palms, and sea caves. Travel along the trails and boulders to discover hidden caves and sea pools.

Join this unforgettable excursion where you’ll travel through small villages and hear their story along the way. Ascend over 900 feet above sea level between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea where you can take some of the most amazing photos on your cruise. Enjoy stunning views and different shades of beautiful BVI blue waters. Listen up as your knowledgeable driver/guide share gems of BVI history and culture. Cross the bridge to Beef Island and swim at the local’s favorite, Long Bay beach. Here you can listen to music, chat with locals, chill at the bars, do light shopping or have a dip in BVI blue waters.

Relax and enjoy your time at Long Bay Beach and savor the Caribbean atmosphere. This beach is located in a more remote part of the island and remains untouched. It's ideal for those who are happy to kick off their shoes, lie on a towel on the sand and soak up some sun rays. There are chairs, umbrellas and food for purchase on the beach. You'll have approximately 2 hours to just swim and simply relax in true Caribbean style.

Take in stunning views as you begin your drive through Road Town, the capital of Tortola. The bus will begin its ascent into the hills heading to Belle Vue. As you take in fresh thoughts and take photos from the lookout point at Manchester, enjoy the beautiful scenery as you drive along the Ridge Roads capturing views and adjacent islands including Guana Island nestled in the Atlantic Ocean.

Browse the village’s colorful boutiques filled with handmade mementos and stylish apparel. Here, you can also find the famous Pusser’s Rum. Head back to the ship via Tortola’s Coast.

Start with a scenic drive and photo stop on your way to enjoy one of Tortola's beautiful beaches. Enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters or just relax on the beach. Choice of beach is subject to change depending on sea and weather conditions. You'll be brought back to your ship or you can be dropped off in the downtown area.

OVERVIEW

Cruise the ferry over to the neighboring island of Virgin Gorda to relax on the beaches at The Baths, a unique seascape dominated by enormous boulders that form hidden grottoes and tidal pools. After disembarking on the island, you will enjoy a short but scenic ride to the Top of the Baths restaurant, where the guide will explain what to expect along the coast below. You will descend by following a sandy trail to horseshoe-shaped Devil’s Bay, whose translucent waters are ideal for a refreshing swim. Gargantuan boulders spill out from the beach into the sea, making for an unforgettable experience. In time, the guide will lead you through the massive seaside boulders to The Baths, a similar but more popular beach. You may find the setting even more spectacular as many of its granite boulders measure more than 40 feet across. There too you will be free to do as you please.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride the ferry across Sir Francis Drake Channel to the nearby island of Virgin Gorda.
• Enjoy free time relaxing on the boulder-strewn beach at Devil’s Bay.
• Marvel at the natural beauty of the caves and hidden tidal pools on the way to The Baths.
• Swim in the sea and lounge about the boulder-strewn beach at The Baths.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Your tour bus awaits at the cruise pier before driving through Road Town before ascending to the ridge road, which twists its way along the ridge of the island offering spectacular views Tortola and of the surrounding islands. Along the north shore of Tortola driving through small fishing villages Photo stops will be made before arriving at Pussers Landing, before boarding the motor launch to take you on an exciting cruise among the beautiful islands of this unique archipelago. The tour continues your journey takes you past uninhabited islands and the island of St. John preserved for posterity by Laurence Rockefeller as a nature reserve, before stopping in a secluded cove where a drink is served on board the boat. Listen to the narration by your tour guide and view the southern shoreline of Tortola and the surrounding islands of Salt, Peter and Norman, made famous in legend as hideaways for pirates and buccaneers. The boat returns to the cruise pier. .
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Cruise to The Baths and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean. Snorkel and discover the abundant marine life, relax on the beautiful white-sand beach or just rest on the sun deck of the boat. Listen to Caribbean music.

Discover beautiful Tortola and enjoy dramatic views, as you drive along winding Ridge Road. Enjoy panoramic views of Tortola and neighboring islands. Enjoy an hour at Cane Garden Bay Beach where you can swim in the crystal-clear waters or just relax on the beach. You’ll drive through little coastal villages and along the Sir Francis Drakes coastline, on your return to the ship.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a spectacularly scenic cruise on a twin-engine boat to nearby Jost Van Dyke followed by a scenic open bus transfer to White Bay, where you will spend hours relaxing on the beach that rims crescent-shaped White Bay. Feel free to stretch out on soft white-sand beach, take a refreshing swim in the shallow sparkling blue waters and stroll up and down the shoreline with nothing more on your mind than enjoying life. If you would prefer not to bask in the sun the entire time, there is plenty of natural shade from the coconut palms that dot the beach. With no schedule to follow and no reason to rush, your time at White Bay should be incredibly relaxing, especially if you have a Painkiller, a legendary cocktail supposedly invented at the Soggy Dollar Bar in the 1970s. Another restaurant option is laid-back Hendo’s Hideout. beach bars along the beach. There are several beach bars lining the beach to purchase refreshments and rent beach chairs.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take in the gorgeous tropical scenery as you cruise to and from the nearby island Jost Van Dyke.
• Spend hours doing most anything you please at the beach along White Bay.
• Sunbathe, swim and enjoy a tropical drink at a beachfront bar, if you choose.
• Feel any vestiges of stress vanish as you absorb the carefree atmosphere.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel, hat and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Your boat will take you across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Norman Island where you’ll snorkel The Caves or The Indians. You are guaranteed to see beautiful corals and sponges, plentiful fish, and perhaps a turtle or ray will swim by and visit. After your snorkel, step ashore on to Norman Island. Snorkel on a smaller nearby reef, wander ashore and explore the beach or hunt for treasure. Cooper Island, Chromis Reef is another popular site and often more conducive to snorkeling when sea conditions are not ideal. Access to the sites is right off the boat and snorkel assistance is available for beginners.

OVERVIEW

Zip through the crystal-clear waters off the southern coast of Tortola in a high-powered boat and enjoy the serenity of an uncrowded beach. The captain will determine the exact route for this adventure after assessing the water and wind conditions. But regardless of the direction, you can be sure that the ride will be exhilarating as the vessel is a power boat. One of those may be the reef that the captain chooses for snorkeling, which will likely be off a secluded beach. You can explore the underwater wonders at your leisure or head straight to shore to relax however you see fit. Either way, keep an eye out for dolphins and sea turtles, which are commonly spotted swimming along the coast.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise along Tortola’s gorgeous southern coast in a high-powered boat.
• Enjoy the boat’s limited capacity for passengers, which makes for a private experience.
• Stop at a secluded beach swim or just relax however you please.
• Hear enlightening commentary about Tortola’s history and points of interest.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.