TRT01 - “THE BATHS” AT VIRGIN GORDADuration about 4 hours
An excursion launch picks you up shipside and takes you for a 40-minute cruise along the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. Open Safari Buses take you on a 5-minute drive to THE BATHS for swimming and snorkelling in the unique atmosphere of mammoth boulders, palms, sand and sea caves. Roam through the intricate network of trails and boulders to discover hidden caves and sea pools. Make your way to the Top of the Baths where your buses await you and where souvenir shopping is available. A short tour will take you back to your launch for the return cruise to your ship. A complimentary drink will served before boarding the launch.
Note: We recommend comfortable walking shoes as the footpath to THE BATHS is rough and uneven. Persons participating in this tour should be energetic and physically able. Please bring swimwear, towels and sunscreen.
Price per person starting from: US$ 67 Adults - US$ 60 Children
TRT02 - ISLAND PANORAMA AND BEACHDuration about 3 ½ hours
Open-air safari buses take you along the old Main Street, lined by traditional, colourful Caribbean houses, passing the oldest church in Road Town and the old prison. The winding, steep climb up Joe's Hill is quite an adventure itself and once on the Ridge Road, spectacular views of Tortola's shores and neighbouring islands can be enjoyed. Several photo stops are made along the route.
After passing the Great Mountain, Fahie and Long Trench settlements with their lush gardens and fields of tropical crops, your route leaves the ridge and descends into Hope and to Elizabeth Beach, the Eastern most bay on the North Shore. Here, the whole magnificent grandeur of a Caribbean blue ocean is revealed. Upon arrival at the beach – Lambert Beach Resort, a refreshing welcome drink will be served by the staff, and then time to relax on one of Tortola's finest palm-fringed shores, stroll along the powder-white beach, swim in the cobalt-blue sea or explore the resort facilities where souvenirs can be purchased from the gift shop.
The return drive to the ship will take you along East End's waterfrontalong the Francis Drake Channel, with the islands of Virgin Gorda, Ginger,Cooper, Salt and Peter lined up like jewels in the Caribbean Sea.
Price per person starting from: US$ 42 Adults - US$ 38 Children
TRT03 - TORTOLA HIGHLIGHTSDuration about 3 ½ hours
Board open air safari buses in Road Town for a scenic island drive of beautiful Tortola. Your tour takes you up Fort Hill along the Ridge Road passing the local villages of Long Trench and Fahie Hill before arriving at Sky World. Stop here for souvenir shopping and viewing from the observation deck, the islands of the Virgin group. Re-board your buses and continue your tour along the ridge for still more views descend Ross path to beautiful Cane Garden Bay. Stop here to swim and relax in the crystal clear water of this spectacular white sand beach. After your swim the tour continues along the north shore and over Zion Hill for the scenic drive along the Sir Francis Drake Highway back to Road Town, where the tour ends.
Price per person starting from: US$ 40 Adults - US$ 36 Children
TRT04 - DOLPHIN ADVENTUREDuration about 2 hours
Participate in a memorable experience at the Dolphin Swim program in the natural lagoon at Prospect Reef Resort. Proceed to a briefing room, for an informative 20-minute talk and introduction to the dolphins and procedures to be followed during the swim.Then, you’ll change into your swimsuit and join the dolphin trainers pool-side where life vests are fitted. Enter the water to stand on the submerged platform (4ft depth) where you will get to give the dolphins a hand rub, tummy rub, “pec” shake and kiss as well as swim in the open pool with the dolphins with a belly ride.(towed to platform by dolphin swimming on its back).
Note: limited seats. Participants in this program must be able to swim. Children under 12 years must be accompanied in the pool by an adult.
Price per person starting from: US$ 147 Adults - US$ 132 Children
TRT05 - ISLAND TOUR BY 4X4 JEEPDuration about 3 ½ hours
A fun and exciting drive in a Landrover safari jeep, on off-road, virgin trails and some regular island roads. Enjoy wonderful vistas of Tortola and the surrounding islands from view points not accessed by the general public. Departing the cruise port, the Landrover convoy quickly passes through Road Town before following a trail up to the Ridge Road. The route takes participants on a fun tour, revealing the natural beauty of the island in the unspoilt scenery, flora and fauna. Stops are made for picture -taking and at a beach where a refreshing drink is served. Rinse the "dust of the trail" off with a swim in the sea, or relax on the white-sand beach before continuing back to the ship.
Note: limited seats.
Price per person starting from: US$ 74 Adults - US$ 67 Children
TRT06 - VIRGIN ISLANDS SAIL AND SNORKELDuration about 4 hours
Board yachts dockside in Road Town and enjoy an exhilarating sail across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to one of the surrounding islands. Norman Island, where the Caves are the reputed setting of “Treasure Island” in the novel by that name, Cooper Island, Salt Island or Peter Island - for spectacular snorkeling and swimming into caves, off the beach or over beautiful coral reefs. Enjoy the history and geography of this historic waterway as you retrace the paths of Columbus, Drake, Kid and other historical notables.
Note : snorkel gear included
Price per person starting from: US$ 58 Adults - US$ 52 Children
TRT09 - MINI CRUISE ON THE VIRGIN ISLANDSDuration about 4 hours
Board tour buses for a short transfer to the marina where your launch awaits to take you on an exciting cruise among the beautiful islands of this unique archipelago. View the southern shoreline of Tortola and the surrounding islands of Salt, Peter and Norman, made famous in legend as hideways for pirates and buccaneers. Your journey takes you past uninhabited islands and the island of St. John preserved for posterity by Laurence Rockefeller as a nature reserve, before arriving at Sopher’s Hole, the first landing place by European settlers in these islands. Enjoy a stroll through the interesting boutiques and souvenirs shops before boarding open sided safari tour buses. The tour continues along the north shore of Tortola through small fishing villages 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. Photo stops will be made before descending to Road Town and thence through the town to the ship.
Price per person starting from: US$ 62 Adults - US$ 56 Children
TRT11 - BEACH TRANSFER TO SMUGGLERS COVEDuration about 4 hours
Your ship is berthed in Road Town Harbor. Tour buses await to take you for a thirty minute drive along the south shore line to the hidden secret beach known as Smuggler’s Cove.The route passes through Long Bay Resort before following a “natural” trail to the beach.
Enjoy approximately two and a half hours relaxing on the palm tree shaded, white sand beach, swimming in the clear Caribbean waters or snorkeling. Refreshments are available for purchase.
Price per person starting from: US$ 37 Adults - US$ 34 Children
TRT12 - GLASSBOTTOM BOAT & SNORKEL TOUR Duration about 3 hours
Take a ride on our Glass Bottom boat and enjoy the beautiful wonders and splendors of the BVI underwater while staying completely dry.
As expected this is no ordinary run of the mill glass bottom boat but rather a futuristic hydrofoil boat which seats 14 persons and has a top speed of 42 knots.
Again you board the boat in Road Town and enjoy a high speed thrill ride to your first underwater viewing destination where you will be treated to clear and panoramic “Vues” of BVI underwater life. After spending 30 minutes cruising around the first destination to see all that there is to offer you are again whisked to a second destination where we again reveal to you more of the hidden treasures of the BVI underwater world before taking you back to Road Town.
Our boat is equipped with special night vision lights which enable us to unearth the nighttime grandeur of the underwater world of the BVI. So if you are an overnight visitor and desire a truly memorable experience, then book one of our nighttime excursions.
For an unforgettable evening with that special person in your life, book a nighttime romance excursion where we will prepare a special gourmet picnic basket of scrumptious food and wines and take you on a leisurely two hour cruise of the most popular and Xotic underwater destinations.
Price per person starting from: US$ 94 Adults - US$ 85 Children
TRT13 - X BOB TOURDuration about 3 hours
The X-Bob is a motorized underwater diving vehicle that when compared to traditional scuba diving, provides a great alternative way to explore the amazing and fascinating underwater world of the BVI.
When you mount your X-Bob your head and shoulders are encased in a clear dome which is constantly replenished with a fresh supply of air which enables normal breathing and therefore provides a relaxing and enhanced diving experience free of the need to don special clothes, heavy tanks and use a mask and mouthpiece.
If you are visually impaired you can even wear your glasses or contact lenses and therefore bring your underwater experience into clear focus.
To enjoy this adventure board our ferry in Road Town and you will be transported to our X-Bob platform which will be moored at a popular dive site. There is a maximum of 16 persons per tour with only 4 persons maximum in the water at any one time and each person will enjoy 30 minutes of X-Bob time. To keep you occupied while you await your turn, or while waiting for others to finish, you can utilize our kayaks and snorkeling equipment or simply relax and enjoy a nice sunbath.
Min age is 10 years
The height required has to be between 4/6 feet (120 cm / 1.82 cm)
Maximum weight is 250 lbs (115 kg).
Price per person starting from: US$ 105 Adults - US$ 95 Children
Thanks again, Helen. This does make things easier to find. There are some great things to do here. I have heard the "Baths" are a not to miss excursion. The dolphin encounter sounds great too. Can't decide.
Has anyone booked their own excursions before? I did last year at Grand Cayman. Bailey and I swam with the Sting Rays. It was WONDERFUL!! I booked through a local company before we left at less than half the price than the cruise line offered.
I haven't decided what to do as far as this port. I guess it all depends on how much I save up for excursions. We will be buying some snorkeling gear to use at all the different ports. This way we can use it at each beach.
Anyone come up with anything else different for Tortola? I think we are still going to do the Baths. I think that I am going to go with a local company - Speedies Taxi Service. I like the idea of Smuggler's Cove too~~
Anyone come up with anything else different for Tortola? I think we are still going to do the Baths. I think that I am going to go with a local company - Speedies Taxi Service. I like the idea of Smuggler's Cove too~~
I have heard Smgglers Cove is supposed to be a great place to snorkle.
I want to buy a mask for Pat and I before we go. One of those things I haven't done yet. I guess I should soon. There are plenty of shops here to find them.
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