--- title: "Tortola Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/tortola description: "Hilly sailing hub of the British Virgin Islands" --- # Tortola 🇻🇬 · British Virgin Islands · Caribbean > "Hilly sailing hub of the British Virgin Islands" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.3 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.4h - **Visiting Sailings:** 901 - **Cruise Lines:** 13 ## Photos - ![Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/tortola/tortola-unsplash-6tcbprugdw8.webp) Photo by [Dietmar Lichota](https://unsplash.com/photos/green-trees-near-body-of-water-under-white-clouds-during-daytime-6TCBPruGDW8?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/tortola/tortola-pixabay-2921409.webp) © [neufal54 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/caribbean-british-virgin-islands-2921409/) - ![Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/tortola/tortola-pixabay-4604372.webp) © [Skybluesrich / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/tortola-british-virgin-isles-4604372/) - ![Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/tortola/tortola-pixabay-202345.webp) © [andi2013 / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/virgin-islands-gorda-sea-caribbean-202345/) - ![Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/tortola/tortola-pixabay-4604371.webp) © [Skybluesrich / Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/photos/tortola-british-virgin-isles-british-4604371/) - ![Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/tortola/tortola-pexels-32178193.webp) © [Caleb Clark / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/serene-beach-waves-at-tortola-bvi-32178193/) - ![Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/tortola/tortola-pexels-38822827.webp) © [William Finn / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/relaxing-coastal-scene-in-tortola-bvi-38822827/) - ![Tortola, British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/tortola/tortola-unsplash-agwegihieae.webp) Photo by [Phil Hauser](https://unsplash.com/photos/green-trees-on-seashore-during-daytime-AgwEGiHIEaE?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) ## Peak season Dec – Feb 906 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Dec (166 sailings), Jan (143 sailings), Feb (137 sailings) ## About Tortola Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands, a hilly island with a sheltered harbour at Road Town. The port area has a few shops and bars, and the town itself is small and quiet compared to nearby St. Thomas. The main draws are the beaches and the sailing. Cane Garden Bay, on the north side, has a long arc of sand with beach bars and calm water. Smuggler's Cove, at the far western end, is less developed and usually quieter. The Baths on neighbouring Virgin Gorda, a collection of enormous granite boulders forming sea-level caves and pools, are reachable by ferry or water taxi. Tortola's roads are steep and winding, and driving is on the left. Local rum is sold everywhere, and Pusser's, a brand with roots in the Royal Navy rum ration, has a bar in Road Town. The currency is the US dollar despite being a British territory. Taxi fares are fixed and posted at the port. ## Your day in Tortola Walk off the pier through Tortola Pier Park and along Administration Drive into Road Town. ### Map - **Cruise terminal**: Tortola Cruise Pier, outer end of the quay at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park (18.42126, -64.61155) - **Ferry to Virgin Gorda**: Road Town Ferry Terminal, 9 min walk (18.41897, -64.61791) Walking times from the cruise terminal: - Within 15 min: Old Government House Museum - Within 30 min: J. R. O'Neal Botanic Garden, Fort Burt Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/465798dd-94ab-472d-ac7d-155f59dd6ccd.geojson) ### What to see #### Cane Garden Bay Mile-long white sand beach on the north shore, with beach bars and a rum distillery. Taxi, about 20 min. (18.42605, -64.65744) #### Sage Mountain National Park Tortola's highest peak at 521 m, with trails through remnant forest. Taxi, about 25 min. (18.40983, -64.65579) #### J. R. O'Neal Botanic Garden Gardens from 1979 with rainforest, cactus and palm plantings and an orchid gazebo. 18 min walk. (18.42753, -64.62232) #### Old Government House Museum Colonial house of 1926, the former governor's residence, with a stamp room. 13 min walk. (18.41568, -64.61805) #### St. Philip's Church Ruined church of 1840, built by Africans freed from slave ships. Taxi, about 10 min. (18.41605, -64.59508) ![St. Philip's Church](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q7591542/a03f4cbab0921886-1440.webp) Photo: Legis at English Wikipedia, [Public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_Phillips_Church%2C_Tortola.jpg) #### Fort Burt Harbour fort site of 1776, now a hotel with one original cannon. 20 min walk. (18.41290, -64.61470) ![Fort Burt](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5470873/2f6a528f83d781ca-1440.webp) Photo: Legis at English Wikipedia, [Public domain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fort_Burt%2C_Tortola.jpg) ### Day trips Based on 8 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **The Baths, Virgin Gorda**: Ferry from Road Town Ferry Terminal, 30 min. About 4 h 30 round trip, 2 h at The Baths, Virgin Gorda. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** US Dollar (USD) · €10 ≈ $11 - **Timezone:** America/Tortola (UTC-4) - **Tipping:** 15% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 18.4213, -64.6115 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Tortola/@18.42126,-64.61155,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Tortola&ll=18.42126,-64.61155&z=13) ## Things to do in Tortola Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Magic Mangrove Paddle in Beef Island Lagoon](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3554eb7c-466e-4c42-a2f3-9ea77071a35c?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (348) | 2h 30m | 8:30 AM–11:00 AM, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €104 | Viator | | [Private Pottery Experience at British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1c127411-d3ca-4f0d-a5d9-6707f59c9756?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (88) | 3h | – | Fits your port day | €109 | Viator | | [Mount Healthy National Park Private Hike Tour in Tortola](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8321e1f4-d367-4ded-b91e-4f6ca884a691?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (64) | 2h 30m | – | Fits your port day | €63 | Viator | | [Tortola Private Tour and Snorkeling in the most beautiful beaches](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d1b6a9ec-a2f2-48ad-a2a5-d8830b0149b1?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (33) | 4h | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM | Fits your port day | €272 | Viator | | [Jost Van Dyke - Sandy Spit & Soggy Dollar Sailing Tour in the BVI](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/221b4b2d-226c-4823-ac54-be6bdf8a517e?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (113) | 6h | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM | – | €223 | Viator | | [Taste Of The British Virgin Islands in 3-Hour Food Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/55e5b585-c876-4000-a28c-9551a8f36f53?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (12) | 3h | 8:00 AM–11:00 AM, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM | Fits your port day | €127 | Viator | | [Private Escape to Jost Van Dyke](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c6f8f4a8-f326-46c3-b886-bebd8817aaeb?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (21) | 4h | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | Fits your port day | €1,169 | Viator | | [Experience the British Virgin Islands through and unforgettable Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0a1dd3cd-b201-4a24-a917-47a7a449cf38?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (36) | 3h | 6:00 AM–9:00 AM, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €543 | Viator | | [Private Art & Culture Tour in Tortola Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/66a2202b-177e-492b-9983-8904d06663d7?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (27) | 4h | 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM | Fits your port day | €136 | Viator | | [Tortola Road Town Culture Tour with Electric Trolley](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f6668e16-8f21-4231-aef9-05f971505e38?via=markdown) | 3.8★ (18) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM | Fits your port day | €91 | Viator | | [Island Boat Tour in and around the stunning waters of the British Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/23465363-12a6-4db4-ae01-7703b3075fad?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (102) | 7h | – | – | €1,546 | Viator | | [Private Perfume Making in the Virgin Islands](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8946d8b0-0c4d-4579-9264-a30c292b78b4?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (7) | 1h 30m | 9:00 AM–10:30 AM, 9:30 AM–11:00 AM, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM, 12:30 PM–2:00 PM, 1:00 PM–2:30 PM, 1:30 PM–3:00 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €91 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Nearby ports - [Virgin Gorda Island BVI](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/virgin-gorda-island-bvi.md): 19 km (10 nm) · British Virgin Islands - [St. Thomas](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-thomas.md): 37 km (20 nm) · US Virgin Islands - [St. Croix](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/st-croix.md): 83 km (45 nm) · US Virgin Islands ## Cruise lines stopping here - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Disney Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/disney-cruise-line.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Norwegian Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/norwegian-cruise-line.md) - [P&O Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/p-o-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/spice-saffron-run-caribbean-to-martinique~MSC-OPERA-20270311-4.md)** - **Price:** €237 per person (€474 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [MSC Opera](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises/msc-opera.md) - **Duration:** 4 nights - **Departure:** 2027-03-11 - **Itinerary:** Spice & Saffron Run – Caribbean to Martinique ## Cruises visiting Tortola Prices are per person, two sharing. | Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Caribbean Escape – Puerto Plata, San Juan & Tortola](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-escape-puerto-plata-san-juan-tortola~NCL-GETAWAY-20261214-8.md) | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Port Canaveral | 2026-12-14 | 8 | €385 | | [Caribbean Island Hop – Tortola & St. Kitts](https://cruisello.com/cruises/caribbean-island-hop-tortola-st-kitts~RCL-RHAPSODY-20261128-7.md) | Rhapsody Of The Seas | Royal Caribbean | 🇵🇷 San Juan | 2026-11-28 | 7 | €459 | | [Sugar Cane Coast – Amber Cove & Tortola](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sugar-cane-coast-amber-cove-tortola~NCL-AQUA-20261115-7.md) | Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | 🇺🇸 Miami | 2026-11-15 | 7 | €382 | [See all Tortola cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=tortola) ## Ready to sail to Tortola? 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