2boyzmom Posted March 31, 2005 #1 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Which is better for snorkeling and how much is a taxi ride each way from port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denycejac26 Posted May 14, 2005 #2 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I would love to know the answer to this one as well.. hope bumping this up gets some attention. By the map it looks like Smugglers Cove is all the way on the other end of the island so I am leary of how long that will take by taxi... I have heard that Smuggler's is the best for snorkeling though so that is a big draw for me. Thanks for any info! Denyce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skooby Posted May 16, 2005 #3 Share Posted May 16, 2005 The snorkeling is much better at Brewers Bay. Snorkel on the left side along the rocky coast. The reef at Smugglers Cove is pretty much destroyed; it is at the far west end of the island and the road to get there is unpaved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2boyzmom Posted May 16, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Finally someone answered :) Thank You!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean2000 Posted May 19, 2005 #5 Share Posted May 19, 2005 ...take a snorkeling/catamaran sailing excursion with Patouche out of Road Town (http://www.patouche.com). It was $90 per person, including a great lunch, snacks, drinks and equipment if you don't have your own, for 6 hours. We went a month ago off the Star Princess (we booked it ourselves, not through the cruise line) - absolutely FANTASTIC snorkeling at a couple of islands (NOT at the Baths, which can get crowded) - the best we've ever experienced. If you're into snorkeling and want to go on a reasonably priced trip with a friendly, professional crew, check them out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! You'll love it! If you go, tell Julie that Gene and Kathy from Massachusetts say "hi"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingee Posted May 22, 2005 #6 Share Posted May 22, 2005 So which beach is the closest (afraid to go too far from ship)? Also, I would like a beach that you can walk a little ways on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skooby Posted May 22, 2005 #7 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Brewers Bay is much closer to the Roadtown Cruise Ship Dock. Smugglers Cove is way down on the west end of Tortola. You can get to Brewers in about 10 minutes, Smugglers will take about 45 minutes. Link to map of Tortola: http://www.skyviews.com/bvi/tortola/map.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingee Posted May 23, 2005 #8 Share Posted May 23, 2005 So Brewer's Bay is closer to the cruise port? Is it pretty? Now which is the one that is suppose to have clear water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skooby Posted May 23, 2005 #9 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Brewers Bay is a large beautiful beach and the snorkeling is the best you will find on a Tortola beach. As far as the 'clear' water goes, that must be White Bay on Jost Van Dyke but the snorkeling isn't anything like the western side of Brewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingee Posted May 25, 2005 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Well Brewer's bay it may be. Does it cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jctraveller Posted June 16, 2005 #11 Share Posted June 16, 2005 it cost us $6 per person each way to Brewer's Bay - takes about 15 -20 mins - depending on the strength of the taxi engine and how many people the taxi is hauling around the hilly bends!! Lots of trees for shade, small restaurant for washrooms and renting chairs(if needed - we just used our towels). A little piece of paradise on Tortola. Enjoy!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djvand Posted July 27, 2005 #12 Share Posted July 27, 2005 Is the water at brewer's bay clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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