Cruises to Road Town

The local tourist board likes to call them ‘nature’s little secrets’, we like to call them a little slice of paradise; you can call them home for the day.

Powdery white sand beaches, lush mountain sides and clear blue seas

The local tourist board likes to call them ‘nature’s little secrets’, we like to call them a little slice of paradise; you can call them home for the day.

The chain of 60 Virgin Islands is a fabulous holiday destination on MSC Cruises’ luxury Caribbean cruise to the British Virgin Islands. We offer an exciting selection of excursion packages for Road Town, and, as always, guarantee to give you the best deals around on our proposed activities. As cruise to the british virgin islands at Road Town, the powdery white sand beaches, lush mountainsides and clear blue seas offer another invitation to a perfect day of relaxation. Road Town a busy post located on the island of Tortola and the capital of the British Virgin Islands..

It is situated on the horseshoe-shaped Road Harbour in the centre of the island's south coast. The 67-acre Wickhams Cay area was reclaimed from the sea and is now a lively tourist centre.

The town is one of the principal centres for bare boating (self-hire yacht chartering) in the Caribbean. A bustling town with excellent shopping opportunities, the character-full Main Street has an eclectic and interesting mix of art galleries, spice stalls and wine boutiques, jewellery and antiques, or visit the Crafts Alive Village for local items.

MSC Cruises’ shore excursions on and around Tortola include opportunities for island hopping, glass-bottomed boats, panoramic excursions into the lush hills around the bay and a host of other exciting activities. So the secret’s out – here’s to another idyllic day of your vacation!

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 TRT01 - THE BATHS BEACH AREA ON VIRGIN GORDA (4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  There may be Opportunities to take a swim. It is Advisable tobring a beach towel, bathing suit, sun protection cream, and a hat.  Drink  Swap your ship for a boat and first enjoy a 40-minute jaunt to Spanish Town on Virgin Gorda before hopping on an open, safari-style coach for a further five-minute ride to the stunning beach area known as “The Baths”. Amid the natural beauty of this special place, you can swim, snorkel or simply explore the surroundings. One of the British Virgin Islands’ most popular sights, “The Baths” are an unusual geological formation consisting of huge, sea-sculpted granite boulders that line the beach and form tidal pools, tunnels, caves, arches and scenic grottoes. After some time to shop for a souvenir, you will rejoin the coach. As a final touch, a complimentary drink will be served before you re-board the launch.
Please note: You are recommended to be in good physical condition, wear comfortable walking shoes (uneven ground) and take swimwear, high-factor sunscreen, a towel and a hat.

Price per person $88.00 Adults $62.00 Children

   


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 TRT02 - ISLAND PANORAMA & BEACH (4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  There may be Opportunities to take a swim. It is Advisable tobring a beach towel, bathing suit, sun protection cream, and a hat.  Lunch or dinner included  Take a break from the ship and discover Tortola on this panoramic island tour – and have some time at the beach as well. After boarding a coach at the port, your tour begins with a drive through Road Town, after which you will travel along the scenic twisting coastal road to Pusser’s Landing at West End. A 15-minute stop will give you a chance to browse through the boutique-style shops before the tour continues along the dramatic north shoreline en route to Cane Garden Beach, passing through quaint fishing villages along the way. A local restaurant will serve you lunch and then you will have about 2 hours’ time to relax at the beach or go for a gentle swim. A complimentary beach chair will be provided for your comfort. Your tour then continues with a drive up Ridge Road, giving you a chance to enjoy gorgeous views of Tortola and the neighbouring Virgin Islands, both British and American. Photo stops will also be made along the way. Your tour ends with your return to the port and your ship.

Price per person $80.00 Adults $56.00 Children

   


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 TRT03 - TORTOLA HIGHLIGHTS (3.5 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: easy  There may be Opportunities to take a swim. It is Advisable tobring a beach towel, bathing suit, sun protection cream, and a hat.  Drink  Starting in Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, a scenic tour of Tortola awaits you from the breezy comfort of an open-air coach. Travelling up to Fort Hill along Ridge Road, you will pass through the charming districts of Long Trench and Fahie Hill as you head for your destination: Skyworld, a popular restaurant and beauty spot situated at 400 m above sea level. There will be time to shop for a memento and gaze out to the islands from the observation deck, after which the tour continues on to the beautiful Cane Garden Bay. A stop will be made here for you to enjoy the beach and go for a swim in the invitingly warm water. Your return journey to the port and your ship will take you along Tortola’s pretty northern shore over Zion Hill and down Sir Francis Drake Highway back to Road Town.
Please note: the price of the tour includes a complimentary beach chair; parasols are available for hire, food and drink for purchase.

Price per person $69.00 Adults $48.00 Children

   


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 TRT04 - DOLPHIN ADVENTURE (2 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  There may be Opportunities to take a swim. It is Advisable tobring a beach towel, bathing suit, sun protection cream, and a hat.  Limited Availability  Apart from its luxury amenities and spacious grounds, the Prospect Reef Resort Hotel also boasts access to a natural lagoon and provides a unique opportunity: to swim with dolphins. You will be given a 20-minute briefing and time to change into swimwear before being fitted with life vests by your instructors. The lagoon also features a purpose-built interaction platform at a depth of four feet under the water, perfect for rubbing shoulders with these inquisitive aquatic mammals. Whether you give them a tummy tickle, shake a fin or let them tow you back to the platform on your belly, you are sure to have a magical time. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience to make friends with these lovable creatures and create lifelong memories.
Please note: participants must be able to swim and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult while in the water.

Price per person $169.00 Adults $118.00 Children

   


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 TRT09 - MINI VIRGIN ISLANDS CRUISE (4 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Drink  This tour is a great way to extend your cruise experience away from the big ship by boarding a pleasure boat at the marina, only a short coach ride away from the port, for a trip around the breathtaking Virgin Islands’ archipelago. Fabulous views of Tortola’s southern coast as well as Salt, Peter and Norman islands await you as the boat slices through the Caribbean Sea. The route will also take you past St. John’s island, 60% of which is covered by the Virgin Islands National Park, and a number of uninhabited islands before reaching Soper’s Hole, the landing site of the first Europeans. There will be time for you to explore the boutiques and gift shops before boarding an open-sided coach for a drive along the scenic northern coast up to Ridge Road. A photo stop will be made to capture the amazing view, after which you will return to your ship.

Price per person $74.00 Adults $52.00 Children

   


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 TRT16 - ISLAND SECRETS (3 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: easy  Drink  The manifold charms of Tortola will reveal themselves on this island tour as you travel in comfort on a modern touring minibus, which will first take you along the southern coastal road from Road Town towards the island’s eastern tip. On arrival in East End, the site of the first settlement on Tortola, the minibus will then begin its ascent into the hills. To capture the many stunning views of the sea and adjacent islands, several photo stops will be made on your way to Skyworld, the highest point on the island that still permits vehicle access. You can then enjoy a refreshing complimentary drink, browse in the small souvenir shop and get your fill of the dramatic vistas of the surrounding islands. More lovely views will come into sight as you continue along the Ridge Road for a while, after which the minibus will make its way down to the northern shore and take you through several small fishing villages. After passing the famous Bombas Shack – home of the island’s legendary Full Moon Parties – you will cross the island at its narrowest point before arriving at Pusser’s Landing at the West End. You will have some time to go shopping in the pretty little marina and explore the spice and crafts shops. To end the tour, the minibus takes you back to the port and your ship.
Please note: the tour involves a minimal amount of walking and there are twelve steps at Skyworld if you want to access the viewpoint.

Price per person $51.00 Adults $36.00 Children

   


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 TRT18 - DOLPHIN OBSERVER (2 hours) - 2013/2014
Level of difficulty: moderate  Drink  As the sister tour to the Dolphin Adventure – tour code TRT04 – this Dolphin Observer excursion gives you an opportunity to watch the fun in a strictly observational capacity, without having to interact with the dolphins themselves. So don’t miss out as your family and friends tickle a tummy or two and just sit back and enjoy the show.

Price per person $34.00 Adults $24.00 Children

   


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The excursions in the program above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call; this program is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine.