TORTOLA, BVI: 1.Virgin Gorda Baths

MUST DO WHEN IN TORTOLA

1. Go to the Baths on Virgin Gorda

"The Baths represent the stellar natural attraction of the British Virgin Islands, with exotic pools and grottos formed by giant boulders strewn across sand beaches."

There is an Park entrance fee at the top if you decide to take a ferry or public form of transportation.

Great Overview and Info / Pics:

http://www.bareboatsbvi.com/virgin_gorda_the_baths.html

GETTING THERE:

CURRENT FARES as of 2/20/10 (Info direct from companies):

GO TO WEBSITES FOR SCHEDULES

SPEEDY'S FERRY

Ferry Only RT $30 +$3 park entrance fee

(own taxi $5-$6 pp each way)

W/ Speedy's Taxi $38 + $3 park entrance fee
W/ Speedy's taxi & food $48 + $3 park fees

http://www.speedysbvi.com/

SMITH'S FERRY
Ferry Only RT $30 +$3park entrance fee

(own taxi $5-$6pp each way)
W/ Smith's taxi+ transportation from cruise ship $40 + $3 park entrance feehttp://www.smithsferry.com/virgingorda.php

BOTH SPEEDY'S & SMITH'S ARE AT THE FERRY DOCK SEE PIC

EGBERT PRIVATE BOAT

Now has 2 boats running: Must call him!!!

$45 but includes a drink and he gets you there before the crowd!!
Plus you get more time on the beach/ baths.. don't need to wait for a ferry to leave, no taxi.. For a few $more it is Less Worry and a small group...

No park entrance fee since Egbert will beach the boat on your arrival, you'll just jump into water a few feet deep. On the return, depending on the water, you may wade out to the boat in waist or chest high water so don't bring stuff you won't mind getting wet. Actually, all you need is a towel, some cash, and your waterproof camera.
Egbert doesn't have a website--just a phone, and he is easy to get a hold of.

His number is 284-443-5288. Depending on where you are calling from, you may need to preceed this number with '011'. (may not work from a cell phone)

PATOUCHE TOURS

Heard great things about them but have never used them..

http://www.patouche.com/

Price:$80.00 Adults - $50.00 Children (6-12)

Includes:Licensed Captain and Crew, Bottomless Snacks, Unlimited Ice Cold Beverages; Sodas, Bottled Water, Bottled Beer and Our Special Caribbean Rum Punch, Personalized Snorkel Gear, Waist Floaties and Fresh Water Showers.

TORTOLA HELPFUL LINKS:

TAXIS:

BVI runs on a fixed taxi rate system but you can still Bargin...

This is the site I use, but it is down right now:
http://www.bvivacations.com/Taxi_Rates.html

Here is another good link Taxi info/ Island Info:
http://www.definitivecaribbean.com/g...s.aspx?group=6

TORTOLA
Road Town to
Beef Island - $20 minimum, $8 per person.
West End - $20 min, $8 per person.
Cane Garden Bay - $15 min, $6 per person.
Brewers Bay - $6-$7 per person

West End to
Cane Garden Bay - $15 min, $6 per person.
Beef Island - $40 min, 15 per person.

Beef Island to
Cane Garden Bay - $40 min, $15 per person.

Taxis can be hired for an island tour of Tortola (2-2½ hours) for a flat rate of $50 for two people and $20 per person for three or more.

Taxi Associations include BVI Taxi Association, t 494 3942, Beef Island Taxi Assocation, t 495 1982 and West End Taxi Association, t 495 4934.