Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour Pier → The Baths National Park Entrance
Board a waiting open-air safari truck taxi at the pier exit for the entrance to The Baths National Park ticket office.
Cruise port in British Virgin Islands
Virgin Gorda
Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center. Average time in port: 8 hours. 22 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 6 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 351 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 8 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 731
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After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Spanish Town Tender and Ferry Pier. Allow about 10 min each way from the terminal to the city center.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Spanish Town Tender and Ferry Pier.
- Using Open-Air Safari Truck Taxis
Open-air safari truck taxis run frequently in front of the pier, with fixed fares to The Baths and North Sound.
- Currency and Cash for Park Admission
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) uses the US dollar (USD) as its legal currency. Carrying small-denomination US cash is essential for national park admission and truck taxi fares.
- Walking Precautions on The Baths Boulder Trail
The rocky trail from The Baths to Devil's Bay crosses wet rocks and wooden ladders. Wear non-slip water shoes or sandals; a waterproof bag is recommended.
About 8 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- Spanish Town & The Baths city centreAbout 10 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr 30 min
- North Sound & Gorda PeakAbout 25 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 7 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
The Baths Entrance → Devil's Bay Beach
From the ticket office, follow the Boulder Trail through rock crevices, seawater pools, and wooden ladders on foot to Devil's Bay beach.
Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour → Leverick Bay (North Sound)
From Spanish Town, travel north along the central ridge road of the island to Leverick Bay Marina and North Sound pier.
Spanish Town & The Baths places to explore
Explore 13 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Little Trunk Bay
A quiet coral-sand beach reached by crossing a rocky path from Spring Bay, a hidden spot for a peaceful beach break away from crowds.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
Devil's Bay National Park
A spectacular horseshoe-shaped white-sand beach that appears after passing through the rocky maze trail at The Baths, with clear water for swimming and snorkeling.
- Visit
- about 1 hr 30 min
- Admission
- Free
The Baths National Park
One of the Caribbean's greatest natural sights: enormous granite boulders piled along the coast, formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago, creating mysterious natural caves and a maze of seawater pools.
- Visit
- about 2 hr
- Admission
- USD 3
Water may reach knee height while passing between the rocks, so a waterproof pouch and comfortable water shoes are recommended.
Fischer's Cove Beach
A calm bay at Saint Thomas Bay, within walking distance of the tender pier and suitable for a light beach walk and swim before boarding.
- Visit
- about 30 min
- Admission
- Free
Copper Mine National Park
Stone chimney and steam-engine-room ruins from copper mining, built by Cornish miners in the early 19th century on the southeastern cliffs of Virgin Gorda, a historic site set against rough surf.
- Visit
- about 45 min
- Admission
- Free
Spring Bay Beach
A picturesque beach adjacent to the north of The Baths, where giant granite boulders form a natural breakwater, allowing children and beginners to swim safely in the sea pools.
- Visit
- about 1 hr
- Admission
- Free
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
North Sound & Gorda Peak
About 25 min each wayTime at destination About 7 hr
Food and cafésBitter End Yacht Club (The Clubhouse)A world-famous sailing destination founded in 1969, with a waterfront clubhouse accessible only by boat, serving fresh Caribbean fish and signature cocktails.
NeighborhoodsLeverick BayA lively resort bay in the southwestern part of North Sound, with a beach bar, water-sports rentals, and yacht marina.
Food and cafésSaba Rock Resort RestaurantA legendary small rocky island restaurant in the middle of North Sound, reached by boat shuttle, serving fresh tuna tartare and seafood on a waterfront deck.
Food and cafésHog Heaven Restaurant & BarA barbecue restaurant on a high ridge overlooking North Sound, famous for smoked baby back ribs and cold beer.
SightsGorda Peak National ParkVirgin Gorda's highest point at 418 m above sea level, with a wooden observation tower at the end of a ridge trail offering 360-degree views of North Sound and the surrounding islands.
You must walk along maintained sections of the trail, so wear sneakers.
SightsPrickly Pear Island National ParkAn uninhabited national park island forming the northern boundary of North Sound, where visitors can take a boat to explore pristine beaches and seabird nesting sites.
Food and cafésThe Restaurant at Leverick BayA fine-dining restaurant on the second-floor terrace of Leverick Bay Marina, overlooking yachts in North Sound and serving Caribbean lobster, premium steak, and wine.
SightsSavannah Bay BeachA vast crescent-shaped natural beach between Spanish Town and North Sound, good for snorkeling in clear emerald water protected by offshore coral reefs.
Food and cafésJumbies Beach BarA casual beach bar on the white sands of Leverick Bay, where guests can enjoy live music, barbecue skewers, and tropical cocktails at a cool log bar.
Cruises calling at Virgin Gorda
351 sailings are grouped into 38 cruises by ship and route.
MSC Cruises38 departure dates24 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.10
MSC Cruises8 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2027.02Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Fort de France
Fort-de-France departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,526
MSC CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.11Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
La Romana, Samana Bay, Virgin Gorda, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Catalina Island
La Romana departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 851
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection5 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.01Caribbean cruises · 3 nights · Short cruise
San Juan (Puerto Rico) Roundtrip
San Juan (Puerto Rico) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,900
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection2 departure dates
Sailing 2026.11 ~ 2028.01Caribbean cruises · 4 nights · Short cruise
San Juan (Puerto Rico) Roundtrip
San Juan (Puerto Rico) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 5,100
Emerald Cruises4 departure dates2 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 14 nights · Long cruise
Discover the Pearls of the Caribbean
Bridgetown → Marigot
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 13,574
MSC Cruises5 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
La Romana, Virgin Gorda, Philipsburg, Basseterre, Road Town, Catalina Island
La Romana departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 731
Emerald CruisesBook now
Sailing 2026.12Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Cruising the Leeward Islands with Chef Rachel Hargrove
Marigot departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 3,861
Emerald Cruises9 departure dates8 sailings available to book
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.03Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
Vibes of the Virgin Islands
San Juan (Puerto Rico) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,602
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection6 departure dates
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2028.03Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
San Juan (Puerto Rico) Roundtrip
San Juan (Puerto Rico) departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 8,100
MSC Cruises3 departure datesBook now
Sailing 2026.12 ~ 2027.01Caribbean cruises · 7 nights
La Romana, Samana Bay, Virgin Gorda, Basseterre, Philipsburg, Catalina Island
La Romana departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 741
Emerald CruisesBook now
Sailing 2027.01Caribbean cruises · 13 nights · Long cruise
Discover the Hidden Wonders of the Caribbean
Bridgetown → Marigot
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 30,195
38 cruises call at this port.
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About Virgin Gorda
Atlas Ocean Voyages, Emerald Cruises, MSC Cruises, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection call at Virgin Gorda, with an average port stay of about 9 hours. The port is placed on an itinerary along the same route that connects to Gustavia, Norman Island, La Romana, and other destinations.
Cruise lines calling here: 4 places
Atlas Ocean VoyagesEmerald CruisesMSC CruisesThe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
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