Excursion to The Baths

[Janef]

We are on the Equinox at the end of June and looking at these excursions for Tortola and can’t decide which to do. Either the Virgin Gorda Bath and snorkel which you have to swim about 300 yards from the boat to the baths or the Tour to the Virgin Gorda Baths.  Any advice and has anyone done either of these? Don’t know how the crowds will be. 

 

Thanks!

[blue_water]

We’ve only been on our own while staying on Tortola but I can tell you the swim in from the mooring can be very hard, we saw some striping swimmers struggle and need a rest when they made it. It depends on the sea conditions at the time of course. Whether the Baths are crowded depends on when you arrive as compared to folks who ferry over.

 

If you decide on the ferry/taxi option also consider going on your own for a bit more flexibility. Read previous threads for more details on that option...

[Janef]

Thank you for the info. Decided not to do the swim but take the other tour. 

[blue_water]

“striping swimmers”...lol...Meant strong swimmers...

 

Nice day with the ferry over and seeing some of the natural beauty of Virgin Gorda!

 

[Janef]

Will flip flops be ok to wear or beach/water shoes?

thanks

[blue_water]

I am editing this reply, I was thinking this was in regards to Jost and flip flops would be perfect there, but it is the Baths, sorry.

 

Yes for the Baths I would suggest a sturdy pair of sandals or water shoes.

 

Edited June 4, 2019 by blue_water