Virgin Gorda and The Baths Tour - What to Do on Your Day in Port
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ก.ค. 2018
- This is a quick look at a shore excursion from Tortola to The Baths on Virgin Gorda. We were on the Norwegian Epic out of Port Canaveral, Fl. It was early January, 2017. The name of the tour was "Virgin Gorda and The Baths". We purchased this tour onboard for $89 US. I checked NCL's website and they don't list this tour anymore. It has been replaced with "Virgin Gorda Baths & Snorkel" for $119 US. Our tour did not include snorkeling, but we brought our own gear and went anyway.
The tour starts with a 40 minute boat ride from the island of Tortola, BVI to Virgin Gorda. Then about a 15 minute bus ride to the top of a hill. It takes about 30 minutes to walk down to Devil's Bay and the start of the "Caves", which aren't really caves. They are piles of huge boulders. If there were no crowds, it would take about 15 minutes to walk through to the other side. With the crowds, about an hour. The Baths are a really unique looking place. The Baths was formed by granite that eroded into piles of boulders on the beach. Some of them are the size of a bus. It was a lot of fun going on this excursion, but there are a lot of people who also wanted to see it. It was very crowded. And that would be OK if they went one way through the boulders, but they don't. In fact, there are many ways in and out depending on which way you come and how adventurous you are. The snorkeling was average for the Caribbean. Very clear water, but not a lot to see.
If you always wanted to see The Baths (as we did), you really should go, crowds or not.
I love the baths. I've done this tour twice but NOT on a cruise, a boat excursion, with a guide. I am not sure why a cruise line would not have a guide. This is super-fun, but you have to be careful and be in good shape to enjoy. The boat excursions get you there faster and easier with a guide.
We love the Baths too. It would be nice though if tourists travel in one direction. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.
I went to St. John 4 years ago for my 50th birthday. Stayed on St. John and rented a jeep. Took a boat ride to Virgin Gorda. There was virtually no one there and the group that was there left and then their truly wasn't anyone! So much more relaxing and pretty that what I saw in this video. Who wants to travel that far to see wall to wall people?! I even had time for the restaurant on the top. The food was awesome and there were chickens running under the table plus there was a POOL!
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Thank you for an honest video. We will NOT book that excursion, and go back to the other destinations. Thank you. You saved us 200 dollar!
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Thanks for a look at The Baths tour. Think I've seen enough. Appreciate you checking it out and making this video.
It really is cool even with all the people. Thanks for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel.
I went through The Baths in 2018 and it was very crowded then also...it is definitely a wonder of nature and I would love to see it again!
We would do it again in a heartbeat, even with the crowds. Maybe try a different path. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe.
This was one of my favorite excursions I’ve taken! I recommend giving it a chance.
It was a lot different when I did it this October. Give it another chance😊
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Went January 2010. NCL. Booked a private speedboat right out of Road Town, dropped us off right in Devils Bay. About $40 USD each. And there we maybe a total of 30 people we saw for the entire 3-4 hours we were there. It was fantastic!
That sounds great! A lot of people have commented they will not go because of the crowds. We recommend going no matter what. If you could comment here on the company you used (if you were happy with them), it would be helpful. Thank you for your comments and we hope you subscribe.
Yeah I love to speed boat ride through the Francis Drake straits
Yes, speed boat excursions are fun, faster, and less crowded. 😊
"He's blocking the hole like a turd in the toilet" 💀🤣😭 omg, LMAO
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@@PortMonkeys it was absolutely hilarious and fitting
Thanks for posting. Just saved me a day of hassle with my family.
You don’t have to walk through the rocks with the crowds. And we’ve heard there are not always crowds. The beaches around there are nice and you can play on the rocks without having to follow the leader through them. It really is a cool place! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.
What the heck are you all complaining about? If you are on a ship, let's say it has 400 passengers, you book a tour on a small Island do you logically expect that you'll be the only one on that tour? Maybe there were other ships in port that day.
Yes, that's a fact. Big ships, big crowds. The real problem at the Baths is that people enter the trail at both ends and in many places along the way, you can't pass. Don't forget to subscribe.
U cannot have any health issues on this Tour.. a lot of ground u have covered...and so many people everywhere...and waiting.. Thank you for sharing ur experience 🌈☀️👏👏👏👍🏼
No, you have to be able to crawl through small spaces and walk up and down winding paths. Thanks for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel.
Thanks for killing my excitement for this excursion 🤣
Sorry! This is what it was like the day we visited. It was still cool. People tell us it’s usually not that crowded. Too many ships in port. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.
Thanks for this look. I love NCL but hated the epic (even in the Haven). Considering this tour for an upcoming cruise. And so glad I saw this as we will skip this unless we can find a private tour not going at the usual times!
Even though it's crowded, we would do it again. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.
Eye opening; definitely off my list...
The Baths are a wonderful place even with the crowds. It should not be missed. Thanks for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel.
thanks for the video, I know now that I won't be doing this tour. This is not the beach day i'm looking for.
Nancy Cusumano yes, it’s too bad there are so many people there. It’s really a cool place to see, even with all the crowds. Please subscribe to our channel.
I was really hoping to go here when we go to Tortola in March, but it seems so congested with all those people!
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We went a few years ago and loved it but we went with a ships excursion on a catamaran to the baths and got there before the crowds. We walked through the baths the opposite way you did and snorkeled back on the outside and avoided the crowds that way! We had to swim to and from our cat but was so much fun even sailing past Necker Island--Sir Richard Bransonès Island!
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I am so glad I watched your tour of the Gorda baths ,it’s a tour I will never book, no guide , very small places to crawl through , and far too many people, I would not enjoy being claustrophobic 😩
It was still a cool place to visit. And you don’t have to crawl through the rocks, you can go around. There are nice beaches on both sides. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.
I am booked on this tour next month on the Epic. After watching this video I think I will cancel and pick something else. Thanks for the video.
Eric Cable it was still fun, just crowded, but interesting to see. Please subscribe.
We went there, no lines, no people, no long hike. I'm not sure where they walked from but I thought the whole thing was amazing.
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OMG 😮 I read on a Blog that The Baths gets too crowd with tour people but this is another level. I think Im going to skip this tour and its best to go in person with no tours and being the first to arrive at 7am 😂 by the way I live in Puerto Rico 30min from BVI and never been there its not cheap going there by airplaine from PR.
It was very crowded, but we are glad we did it. It is really something to see, even with all the people. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.
Tortola Virgin Gorda the baths it's a wonderful experience you'll come back with priceless memories anyone who tells you anything different is anger blob
That’s what we tell people. Forget about the crowds. You really need to experience this place. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.
Quick question. Once you got to the Baths, did you have to go through the boulder caves again to get back to the bus or is there a trail from the Baths directly to where the bus would be? And by the way, great video; it helped me decide if this is something I could do.
Hi. No, you don't need to go back through. There are trails from both sides that lead back up to the parking lots. There are also beaches on both sides. Thanks for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.
@@PortMonkeys , thank you for your quick reply.
Hi! Do you remember what time your excursion was? We’re going early and I heard to take some pics but skip Devils Bay and do the caves 1st before they get crowded and swim at the end beach. What do you think? We’ve also got rigged water shows and small waterproof backpacks! Hopefully those things will help with the day! Thanks for your tips!
Hi. I think we met in the theater around 7:30 am. We were on the boat by 8 am. It's not the time you leave but how many other ships are in port that day (Tortola and Virgin Gorda). I think we had four. Also, we were told to go through in one direction, but when we got to the other side, they said it was the wrong direction. It's fun and very cool looking, even if it is crowded. Please subscribe to our channel.
Thanks! We chose the early excursion as well! Sounds confusing! Well, I think we’ll brave it and hope for the best! Looks beautiful and way better that a driving tour!
Thanks for the upload. Can't believe how crowded it was. Would you recommend wearing shoes through the baths or would barefoot be fine? I've read different forums and got a million different answers. Some say barefoot is better, some suggest reef sandals, others water shoes, and lastly I heard boat shoes are the best. Any advice?
We wore water shoes. They worked out fine. We could have gone barefoot but you never know what people have thrown down. It isn't always this crowded.
Hello, eventually, I have booked this trip on coming Nov. I do hope less people there. By the way, what types of shoe should you recommend to climb this trail? We do not want to spend money to buy water shoes for using one time only. Is it a flip flops, ok? or Sandal? or running shoes?
wingyan tam Hi, I would not wear flip flops. Sandals may be OK, if they don’t fall off easily. Running shoes are good, but may get wet. That’s what we would wear if we didn’t have water shoes. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel. Have fun!
Thank you for the video. I don't need to do this excursion now. Lol. Where do you put your backpack while snorkeling?
We would go again even with the crowds. You've never seen anything like it. We always put our stuff on the beach and keep an eye on it. We've never had a problem. Thank you for your comments and thanks for subscribing.
Can you go directly to the Bath beach by bus without going through all the rocks?
You can probably get a taxi to Spring Bay Beach which is nearby. To get to the Baths Beach or Devil's Bay Beach we think you would need to walk. We believe their are no roads, only foot paths, leading to them. Thank you for your comments and don't forget to subscribe.
Do you know how much it would be cost in 2022? Going to cruise and stop a day there. Thank you
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Seems like you are the type of traveler who is better suited staying at the buffet and the free ice cream machine. This is the most beautiful place in the Caribbean and you have to do some walking and bending over to get there. You were complaining before you even left the ship theater. This is a beautiful experience for most, especially younger people. You should probably stick with the Segway tour to Starbucks.
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After listening to this negative video commentary I am now reluctant to do this excursion...I have wanted to see the Virgin Gorda Baths for a very long time...I don't mind the crowds and only want to see the beauty that Gorda holds...was the walk through the Caves rough or just congested....what happened to your tour guide....why did they leave you hanging while going through the caves
We always wanted to go too and we're glad we did. The crowds are not bad enough not to see this place. The walk was not too difficult, but there were some ladders and steps. It has some narrow passages where you might need to crawl. Our guide said "meet you back at the parking lot". Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.
I'd go even with the crowds. Looks like my ship is the only one there the day I go in May.
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if you plan when the darn cruise ships aren't around you will be fine. that is why there are so many people
Probably.
Looks like they destroyed the place since I was there yrs ago. So sad!
We have only been the one time. It was crowded but still interesting, and fun! Thank you for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.
Always watch videos of these tours so you don't have to cancel. Not worth it.
If you have never been, it's worth it. Thank you for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.
complain complain complain!
Complain.
Thank you , I will not go there !
Stéphanie Boulet it was a little crowded and disorganized but it was also really cool to see and fun to climb around. If you’ve wanted to see it, still go. Please subscribe to our channel.
"Like a turd in the toilet"
Ha Ha Ha.
Very bad video of what the bath really is you should be ashamed and be more informative of what it really is
We're sorry we don't know more about the Baths. This is just a video of a shore excursion from a cruise ship. I would tell everybody the Baths are a wonderful place even with the crowds. It should not be missed. Thanks for your comments.
You are so rude talking about people like that as you walk bye them. Saying that stuff to that poor mother who had her hands full with her child. Stop running your mouth and help her!
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Dude I wouldn't want to be at the baths with any of these people... Can't figure out where to go, like it's hard to look on your phone, and yall just wandering around. I would pray I could go there again with no people there. Clueless people.
The problem is people enter at both ends. Still a very cool place. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.
looks lame
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