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Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Tortola
British Virgin Islands

**Tortola cruise port ** is locaton on one of the fifty islands of the British Virgin Islands, of which only 16 are inhabited. Other popular islands are Norman Island, Jost Van Dyke, Peter Island, Marina Cay and the beautiful Virgin Gorda.

The climate of the British Virgin Islands is relatively dry. The vegetation is therefore composed of oily plants and cacti. The island was for a long time a den housing pirates who attacked and plundered Spanish ships. Today the island is very safe and its residents very friendly.

Useful Information

Language

English

Tips

A 15% tip will be appreciated in restaurants.

Currency

USD
United States dollar

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Time difference

UTC: -5

from New York: 0h

from San Francisco: +2h

from London: -5h

Weather
°C °F

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
2272
2577
2882
642.50
February
2170
2475
2882
492.00
March
2272
2577
2882
502.00
April
2272
2679
2984
813.25
May
2373
2679
3086
1214.75
June
2475
2781
3086
682.75
July
2577
2882
3188
793.00
August
2475
2882
3188
1144.50
September
2475
2781
3188
1315.25
October
2475
2781
3086
1576.25
November
2373
2679
2984
1556.00
December
2272
2577
2882
1074.25

Where is located the Port of Tortola Cruise Terminal

Ships dock at Road Harbor wharf. Road Town is the only city on the Island. A tourist information kiosk is located at the port.

Travelling around the Tortola Cruise Port

Road Town can be visited on foot, but you’ll find mostly shops, restaurants and pubs.

Ferries are the best way to reach the other islands to discover the attractions of the British Virgin Islands. The service is reliable and reasonably priced.

Driving is on the left. If you rent a car, you will need to get a driver’s license.

Taxis are available at the port.
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Activities in Tortola

Nature

J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens

The J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens is located in Road Town. Walk the trails to discover exotic flowers and plants, birds, waterfalls and small ponds.

Sage Mountain

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Walking trails in this national park will offer you different views of the island and the sea. Guided tours are also organised.

Activities

Dolphin Discovery

You can swim with the dolphins at the Dolphin Discovery center.

Beaches

Cane Garden Bay

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A very popular beach. The water is calm and several water sports can be practiced there. The beach is a 25-minute taxi ride from the port.

Virgin Gorda

The main attraction of this island is the rock formation of The Baths. This consists of huge volcanic boulders on the beach that forms caves and tunnels you can explore. It’s also an interesting place to snorkel. The crossing takes about 90 minutes from the port of Road Town.

Jost Van Dyke

The ferry connecting Jost Van Dyke Island departs from the West End (west of the island) and the crossing takes about 45 minutes. White Bay Beach and its bars are very popular.

Norman Island

Tours on this island allow you to snorkel and other water sports.