Beach w Snorkeling - Easy transfer from Port

[Souljourner]

I'm usually one to do my own research, rather than posting a request, but I'm on information overload and uncertain about which beach to visit during my stop at Tortola on NCL in about two weeks.

 

Here's what I'm looking for, in order of priority -

1. Easy to get to from the cruise port with dependable transportation back to the pier

2. We're on a budget, so cost is a consideration

3. Nice sand and calm water

4. Snorkeling would be a plus

 

I don't care about bars, shopping, or lounge chairs.  Would prefer less crowds.  Probably of most concern to me will be the dependability of transportation and the cost, as I want to relax during my time at the beach, and don't want to be fretting about getting back to the ship on time.  If I can get to a nice beach, paddle around for a bit with my own snorkeling gear, and get back to the ship without worry - I'll be one happy visitor!

 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Thanks in advance!

Edited December 4, 2019 by Souljourner

[blue_water]

Don’t mean to monopolize the responses here but that would be Brewers! $8/pp taxi each way, and Nicole’s beach bar serves food and drink.

 

Smuggler’s Cove is our favorite beach and we always go there when staying on Tortola and ships are in. But the transportation is iffy...Brewers fits the bill nicely...