British Virgin Islands: 12 Places to See from Saba Rock to
Explore 12 iconic destinations across the British Virgin Islands, from the exclusive Saba Rock and scenic Devil's Bay on Virgin Gorda to the vibrant beaches of Jost Van Dyke Island including White Bay Beach and Bubbly Pool. The route covers Tortola's coastal gems like Long Bay Beach, Lambert Beach, and Brewers Bay, offering a comprehensive tour of the Caribbean's most visited islands.
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- Places
- Start
- Saba Rock
- End
- Sandy Spit
- Stops
- 12
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- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Saba Rock — Northern Virgin Gorda, accessible by free ferry from Gun Creek
- Devil's Bay — South Virgin Gorda, part of The Baths area
- The Baths — Popular beach area adjacent to Devil's Bay on south Virgin Gorda
- Jost Van Dyke Island — Island destination reached by ferry from Virgin Gorda
- Bubbly Pool — Natural hot spring pool on Jost Van Dyke
- White Bay Beach — Popular anchorage and beach for yachts and catamarans
- Long Bay Beach — Beach north of Smuggler's Cove on Jost Van Dyke
- Lambert Beach — Northern Tortola beach, location of Windham hotel, known for waves
- Brewers Bay — Beach on Tortola
- Cane Garden — Picturesque beach village with golden sand and calm turquoise waters, ideal for swimming and experiencing authentic Caribbean coastal life.
- Leverick Bay — Northern Virgin Gorda coastal area
- Sandy Spit — Uninhabited sandy islet surrounded by pristine reef waters, popular for snorkeling and observing vibrant marine ecosystems in shallow tropical seas.
Useful for your trip
- Timing
- Visit Devil's Bay before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m. to avoid cruise ship crowds in the southern Virgin Gorda area.
- Transport
- Free ferry service available from Gun Creek to Saba Rock; alternatively, arrive by private yacht.
- Save money
- National Park entry to Devil's Bay and The Baths costs $3 per person.
- Tip
- The Baths hike takes 10-15 minutes from parking lot; exploring all crevices takes around 30 minutes. Wear shoes for cactus protection and bring water.
- Tip
- Wear flipflops or water shoes when exploring The Baths rock pools.
- Transport
- Island hop by ferry: Tortola to Virgin Gorda, then Virgin Gorda to Jost Van Dyke via West End ferry, then to USVI through St John.
- Food
- Try a Painkiller cocktail (rum, coconut, mango juice), the main drink popular in the Virgin Islands.
- Timing
- Arrive at Smuggler's Cove in the morning to secure limited parking and enjoy breakfast before crowds arrive.
- Timing
- Visit Smuggler's Cove in the evening for sunset views; it's on the sunset side of Tortola.
- Where to stay
- Lambert Beach's Wyndham hotel offers best value accommodation; peaceful and laid-back with good pricing.
- Food
- Try the local ribs, which are the big meal specialty in Smuggler's Cove area.
- Tip
- Surfboard rentals at Josiah's Bay: $15/hour, $30/day, $150/week. Surf lessons and other water sports available.
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