The baths with a none swimmer

[Tango57]

Is it feasible to visit the baths with a none swimmer? Can you access the beach without going through water? Thanks :)

[kruznkanuk]

You don't have to swim to enjoy the baths. The trail to the beach itself is steps and trail down the slope, not wet at all. If you want to follow the cave path to Devil Bay (highly recommended) you will splash through shallow water but we never had anything more than about 20 inches deep, so even at a higher tide maybe it would be 24 inches. There aren't any big waves in the sheltered cave area or anywhere near the beach, so no fear of getting knocked off your feet. Do wear swim shoes or water sandals and expect to get wet from the thighs down, though.

I have heard of some excursions that anchor off shore and expect people to snorkel/swim in. That would be a different kettle of fish, so to speak. Check with the shore excursion people if it sounds like that is what your ship is offering!

Have fun,

[Tango57]

Is it feasible to visit the baths with a none swimmer? Can you access the beach without going through water? Thanks :)

 

That's great. We dock twice at Tortola on our 2 week cruise and didn't to want miss the baths :)

[JerseyGem]

You don't have to swim to enjoy the baths. The trail to the beach itself is steps and trail down the slope, not wet at all. If you want to follow the cave path to Devil Bay (highly recommended) you will splash through shallow water but we never had anything more than about 20 inches deep, so even at a higher tide maybe it would be 24 inches. There aren't any big waves in the sheltered cave area or anywhere near the beach, so no fear of getting knocked off your feet. Do wear swim shoes or water sandals and expect to get wet from the thighs down, though.

I have heard of some excursions that anchor off shore and expect people to snorkel/swim in. That would be a different kettle of fish, so to speak. Check with the shore excursion people if it sounds like that is what your ship is offering!

Have fun,

 

Good advice. I'll just add that this applies to non-swimming adults (or teens). Very young children would have a challenging time going through the rock formations, and it would be difficult to carry them since you may need your arms to help get through (up & down) some areas.

 

Have a great time- this will be one of the highlights of your cruise.