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Road Town (Tortola) Virgin Is.

Overview

Overview

An enticing mix of pink and blue buildings, yachts, rum cocktails and pirate lore. Play on a soft-sand beach or sail away to islands of buccaneer legend. Sample shore excursions: The North Shore & Pusser s Landing; Wreck of the Rhone Two-tank Certified Dive; Virgin Gorda & The Baths; Swim with the Dolphins.

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Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Forest Hike & Beach



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $

 

By motorcoach you will drive up Fort Hill to Belle Vue, and along the ridge road to Sage Mountain National Park--1,716 feet above sea-level. Set out on a one-mile hike through the semi-tropical rain forest. Enjoy the significantly cooler temperatures as your guide leads you along the trail pointing out flora and fauna of interest. A refreshing drink will be served at Mountain View Restaurant befor... more info




Jost Van Dyke Beach Adventure



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Escape to the famous island of Jost Van Dyke named after a famous pirate and now home of the Soggy Dollar Bar and White Bay beach. Enjoy a cruise through the Virgin Islands from Road Town to Jost. Land on the glorious white sand beach of White Bay just as the early settlers did--directly onto the sand. Here you can relax on the beach, swim in the azure waters, and enjoy a cool drink. The beach ... more info




Jost Van Dyke Beach Adventure (with lunch)



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$

   

Escape to the famous island of Jost Van Dyke named after a famous pirate and now home of the Soggy Dollar Bar and White Bay beach. Enjoy a cruise through the Virgin Islands from Road Town to Jost. Land on the glorious white sand beach of White Bay just as the early settlers did--directly onto the sand. Here you can relax on the beach, swim in the azure waters, and enjoy a cool drink. The beach ... more info




Kayaking at Peter Island



Duration: Approximately 2½ - 3 Hours
Price : $$

 

Take a short transfer by tour bus to a nearby marina. A motor launch will transfer you from there to attractive Peter Island, where you will find your kayak waiting for you at the beach at Great Harbour. A watersports instructor will escort the group on a water tour of the bay. Take in the clear water and the marine life below before returning to the beach. After kayaking, there’s time to... more info




Private Motor Launch - Full Day (Sold Onboard)



Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
Price : $$$$

 

Visit some of the outlying islands in your own captained 42-foot luxury motor boat. Cruise past renowned "pirate" haunts as you sip chilled drinks and enjoy a light snack. more info




Private Motor Launch - Half Day (Sold Onboard)



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$$$

 

Visit some of the outlying islands in your own captained 42-foot luxury motor boat. Cruise past renowned "pirate" haunts as you sip chilled drinks and enjoy a light snack. more info




Sea & See



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Cruise by launch among the beautiful islands of this unique archipelago. View the southern shoreline of Tortola and the surrounding islands of Salt, Peter and Norman--once hideaways for pirates and buccaneers. Arriving at Sopher’s Hole, you’ll enjoy a stroll through the interesting boutiques and souvenir shops before boarding an open safari tour bus. Continue along the north shore o... more info




Snorkeling by Boat



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $$

 

A five-minute ride brings you to the marina where you will board a snorkel boat for a 30-minute crossing of the Drake Channel to one of the B.V.I.’s prime snorkel sites. An experienced snorkel instructor will take you to the Caves at legendary Norman Island--immortalized in Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Snorkel in a wonderland of colorful coral formations, exoti... more info




The North Shore & Pusser's Landing



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $

 

Travel by open-air safari bus, through the bustling capital town of Road Town to Fort Hill and scenic Belle Vue. Along the ridge road you will pass through the tiny hamlets of Manchester, Long Trench and Fahie Hill, and through the quaint coastal fishing villages of Carrot Bay, Apple Bay and Cappoon’s Bay. Stop at picturesque Pusser’s Landing for some browsing in the intriguing bout... more info




Tortola Dolphin Encounter



Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
Price : $$$

 

Participate in a memorable experience at the Dolphin Swim program in a natural lagoon. Proceed to a briefing room, for an informative 30-minute talk and introduction to the dolphins and procedures to be followed during the encounter. Then, you’ll join the dolphin trainers pool-side where life vests are fitted.  Stand in the water on the submerged platform (4-foot depth) while the dol... more info




Tortola Dolphin Swim



Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
Price : $$$$

 

Participate in a memorable experience at the Dolphin Swim program in a natural lagoon. Proceed to a briefing room, for an informative 30-minute talk and introduction to the dolphins and procedures to be followed during the encounter. Then, you’ll change into your swimsuit and join the dolphin trainers pool-side where life vests are fitted. Stand in the water on the submerged platform (4-f... more info




Tortola Highlights



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $

 

Board an open-air safari bus in Road Town for a scenic island drive, up Fort Hill, along the Ridge Road passing the local towns of Long Trench and Fahie Hill before arriving at Sky World.  Stop here for souvenir shopping and views of the Virgin Islands. Re-board your bus and proceed to beautiful Cane Garden Bay to swim and relax for about an hour. Continue along the north shore and over Zi... more info




Tortola Landrover Safari



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

Take this fun and exciting drive in a four-wheel-drive vehicle that travels on off-road, virgin trails and on some regular island roads. Enjoy wonderful vistas of Tortola and the surrounding islands from viewpoints not accessed by the general public.  Departing the cruise port, the convoy quickly passes through Road Town before following a trail up to the Ridge Road. The route takes partic... more info




Tortola Secrets



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $

 

Discover the charms of Tortola from the comfort of an airconditioned motor coach. From Road Town you’ll follow the coast road towards the east of the island. Stunning views are seen of the surrounding islands and waterways. On arrival in East End, the original settlement on Tortola, the route ascends the hills to follow the ridgeline. Stops are made en route for photos before you arrive a... more info




Underwater BV Eye Boat Tour *CANCELLED*



Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
Price : $$

 

This excursion is no longer being offered by Holland America Line. Please make an alternate tour selection for this port. more info




Virgin Gorda & the Baths



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

An excursion launch picks you up shipside for a 40-minute cruise along the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. There you will board an open safari bus for a short drive to the Baths for swimming and snorkeling 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 ... more info




Virgin Islands Sailaway



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

Board a yacht dockside in Road Town and enjoy an exhilarating sail across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to one of the surrounding islands. You’ll visit Norman Island, the setting of the novel Treasure Island, Salt Island or Peter Island, depending on weather conditions. Snorkel and swim from the catamaran into the caves, or from the beach when the boat relocates to the beach at t... more info




X-Vue Glass Bottom Hydrofoil Tour



Duration: Approximately 1¾ Hours
Price : $$$

 

A short ride by tour bus from the cruise pier brings you to a uniquely styled glass-bottom boat. Seated in a covered viewing area, you will cruise across the Sir Francis Drake Channel before cruising slowly over a coral reef at Peter island. Watch schools of colorful fish, underwater life and plants as your captain/guide points out items of interest. more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
Month Temp Avg Temp High Temp Low Rainfall
Jan 78.9 85.8 72.0 1.89
Feb 78.9 85.9 71.9 1.51
Mar 79.5 86.5 72.5 1.52
Apr 80.8 87.6 73.9 2.39
May 81.9 87.9 75.9 3.36
Jun 83.5 89.5 77.4 2.35
Jul 84.1 90.4 77.8 2.42
Aug 84.3 90.8 77.7 3.5
Sep 83.6 90.2 76.9 5.34
Oct 82.9 89.5 76.2 5.57
Nov 81.4 87.8 74.9 5.28
Dec 79.7 86.2 73.2 2.74

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