How To Get To The Virgin Gorda Baths

What are the Virgin Gorda Baths

The Virgin Gorda Baths are one of the most popular tourist destinations in the British Virgin Islands. Located on the island of Virgin Gorda, the Baths are a series of large granite boulders that have been eroded over time by the ocean.

Visitors can swim in the pools formed by the boulders, or explore the caves and tunnels that have been created by them.

Where are the Virgin Gorda Baths

Virgin Gorda is the third-largest island in the British Virgin Islands its located about 80 miles east of Puerto Rico. On the South West of the island, Devils Bay National Park is the most beautiful beach on Virgin Gorda and this is where you will find the Virgin Gorda Baths.

How to get to the Baths in Virgin Gorda

One option is to fly into Virgin Gorda Airport, which is located just a few minutes from the Baths. There are several different airlines that offer service to the airport, and there are also a number of charter companies that can arrange flights.

How to get the to the Virgin Gorda Baths from Tortola

There are a few different ways to get to the Virgin Gorda Baths. The most popular way is to take a ferry from Tortola, which is the largest island in the British Virgin Islands.

There are several different companies that offer ferry service from Tortola to Virgin Gorda Baths. The trip takes about 30 minutes. The cost varies based on which company you use. We used Speedys. You can see all of the ferry companies and routes here.

Virgin Gorda Baths from St Thomas

If you are staying on St. Thomas, one option for getting to the Virgin Gorda Baths is the car ferry. Taking the car ferry is really easy. The ride takes about 2 hours and you can take your car on the ferry with you. Be sure and check the schedule though, they don’t run every day. Once you’re on Virgin Gorda, the Baths are just a short drive away. You can also take a day trip from St Thomas to Virgin Gorda without taking your car. There are plenty of taxis available at the dock. You can check the ferry routes here.

Visiting the Virgin Gorda Baths from a Cruise

Cruise passengers can get from Tortola or St Thomas to Virgin Gorda Baths by taking the ferry on their own or booking an excursion either through your cruise line or through a 3rd party. When you book an excursion to the Baths the cost reflects your ferry ticket as well as entrance to the Baths.

Once you arrive on Virgin Gorda, there are a number of different transportation options to get to the Baths. You can take a taxi, rent a car, or even hike the two-mile trail that leads from the island’s capital, Spanish Town, to the Baths. No matter how you choose to get there, the Virgin Gorda Baths are definitely worth a visit!

Do you need a passport to go to the Baths in Virgin Gorda

All Visitors, even citizens of the UK will need a passport to visit Virgin Gorda. The exception to this is, that if you are on a cruise, and come on an excursion they will not check your passport.

What to wear to visit the Virgin Gorda Baths

Be sure and wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. The hike through the boulders down to the beach will get your feet wet. I wore Chacos and they were great for this adventure. I wouldn’t recommend wearing flip-flops. Be sure and wear sun protection by either wearing Reef Safe Sunscreen or (even better) a hat and rash guard so you aren’t getting any sunscreen into the water.

Is visiting Virgin Gorda Baths worth it

If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, the Virgin Gorda Baths are a must-see. Whichever way you choose to get to the Baths in Virgin Gorda, you’re sure to enjoy this one-of-a-kind destination.