Tortola is the largest of the British Virgin Islands and the hub of a famous sailing area, with ferries to Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and the other islands. Hotels are smaller and fewer than on big resort islands, so guesthouses, villas and inns around Road Town and the north shore offer the best deals.
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Tortola is an eastern Caribbean cruise port of call, with ships docking at the cruise pier in Road Town.
The capital and cruise port, with marinas, restaurants and practical hotels.
A popular north-shore beach with beach bars, small hotels and rentals.
A small harbor with ferries to the US Virgin Islands and Jost Van Dyke.
Near the main airport, with marinas and quieter stays.
The neighboring island, famous for The Baths, reached by ferry from Road Town.
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December–April is dry and the peak sailing season. Summer is quieter and cheaper; June–November is hurricane season, and some businesses close in September and October.
Small hotels and guesthouses in Road Town and rentals around Cane Garden Bay are usually the best value.
Fly into Beef Island airport via nearby Caribbean hubs, or take a ferry from St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Yes. Ferries link Tortola with Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada, and sailing charters are very popular.