Tortola
Road Town, Cane Garden Bay, marinas, restaurants, history, beaches, government services, and many of the territory’s main ferry connections.
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This is the foundation. Local listings, events, beaches, dining, stays, services, and news will grow island by island.Virgin Gorda
Home to The Baths, Spanish Town, North Sound, beautiful shoreline, sailing connections, villas, resorts, and memorable natural landscapes.
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Great Harbour, White Bay, local food, celebrations, sailing culture, and a relaxed personality that has become known around the world.
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A low-lying landscape of reefs, long beaches, lobster traditions, wildlife, and an experience completely different from the volcanic islands nearby.
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Only upcoming events with a direct source are shown here. Coming September 26September 26, 2026
Full Moon Party | Trellis Bay Market
Beef Island · British Virgin Islands
A family-friendly full-moon evening at Trellis Bay Market with a Caribbean dinner beginning at 6 PM, live music and steel pan, Moko Jumbies, a fire performance, and late-night dancing. Confirm the program directly before attending.
Verify with BVI Tourism Last verified September 11, 2026 Coming October 20October 20–24, 2026
BVI Restaurant Week
Tortola · British Virgin Islands
The BVI Tourist Board’s September 8 announcement specifies five dinner-only nights with 13 participating restaurants and two- or three-course menus. This updates our earlier October 19 start date. Review the official participant list and confirm each venue’s menu and reservations directly before making plans.
Verify with BVI Government · BVI Tourist Board Last verified September 11, 2026BVI · YOUR ISLAND, YOUR PACE
Find your next stop.
Search 95 places and local businesses. Events and travel advice remain in their own sections.
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4 BVI places.
Beaches, nature, history, and harbours, with direct sources and verification dates on every listing.
01BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Nature
Bubbly Pool
Little Jost Van Dyke
A naturally churning seaside pool and one of the official tourism guide’s signature stops for exploring Jost Van Dyke.
BVI Tourism Verified August 30, 2026
02BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Nature
Diamond Cay National Park
Long Bay
A protected bird sanctuary beside Little Jost Van Dyke, surrounded by day anchorages, reefs, and nearby island trails.
BVI Tourism · National Parks Verified August 30, 2026
03BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Beach
Sandy Cay & Sandy Spit
Eastern Jost Van Dyke
Small neighboring islets known for sand, clear water, reef-sensitive anchoring, and a trail on Sandy Cay.
BVI Tourism · National Parks Verified August 30, 2026
04BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Town & Harbour
Great Harbour
Great Harbour
The island’s principal harbour and customs-entry area, with ferry access and a compact waterfront community.
BVI Tourism Verified August 30, 2026
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Eat, stay, and explore
across the BVI.
Visitor-useful restaurants, accommodations, and tours now span Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, and the sister islands. Every card is clearly labeled by territory and island.
01BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
Sugar and Spice Snack Bar
Great Harbour Ferry Dock
A casual snack bar beside the Great Harbour ferry dock, highlighted for breakfast patties as well as lunch and dinner. Its location makes it a practical stop around ferry arrival or departure; confirm current service hours directly.
BVI Tourism Verified September 11, 2026
02BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
A&B Restaurant
Great Harbour
A Great Harbour restaurant and bar listed by BVI Tourism for local home-cooked meals across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Confirm current hours directly, especially during quieter seasonal periods.
BVI Tourism Verified September 10, 2026
03BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
Foxy’s Taboo
Diamond Cay
A waterfront restaurant at Diamond Cay offering lunch, dinner, and cocktails. This is the Diamond Cay venue, separate from Foxy’s in Great Harbour; confirm current service days before planning your stop.
BVI Tourism Verified September 9, 2026
04BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Stay & Dining
White Bay Villas & Seaside Cottages
White Bay
A collection of private one- to three-bedroom homes overlooking White Bay, including options for couples, families, and larger groups. Check the exact layout, beach access, and current availability for the home you choose.
BVI Tourism Verified September 8, 2026
05BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Tour
Jost Van Dyke Scuba
Great Harbour
A Great Harbour dive operator offering guided scuba, snorkeling and eco-tours, private boat charters, instruction, and equipment rentals. Confirm departure island, experience requirements, and conditions directly before booking.
BVI Tourism Verified September 8, 2026
06BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
Soggy Dollar Bar
White Bay
A White Bay beach bar and long-running island stop associated with the original Painkiller cocktail; visitors arriving by boat should plan for a wet landing when conditions require it.
BVI Tourism Verified August 31, 2026
07BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
Coco Loco’s
White Bay
A beachside sports bar listed for local and West Indian lunch and dinner in White Bay; the tourism listing advises reservations for dinner.
BVI Tourism Verified August 31, 2026
08BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
Abe’s by the Sea
Little Harbour
A Little Harbour restaurant and bar serving island-style seafood, lobster, conch, ribs, chicken, and other casual dinner choices.
BVI Tourism Verified September 1, 2026
09BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Stay & Dining
The Hideout
White Bay
A small White Bay property with seven villas, private plunge pools, and direct access to the beach area and neighboring dining.
BVI Tourism Verified September 1, 2026
10BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
Foxy’s
Great Harbour
A long-running Great Harbour restaurant serving lunch and dinner. The official guide currently notes beach barbecue nights on Friday and Saturday; confirm the schedule before visiting.
BVI Tourism Verified September 2, 2026
11BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
Ali Baba’s
Great Harbour
A casual Great Harbour beach bar and restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, grilled local fish, and island favorites.
BVI Tourism Verified September 3, 2026
12BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Stay & Dining
Sea Crest Inn
Great Harbour
A Great Harbour inn with balcony views, nearby beach access, housekeeping, internet, and restaurants within walking distance.
BVI Tourism Verified September 4, 2026
13BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Tour
BVI Eco-Tours
Great Harbour
A Great Harbour operator offering guided snorkeling, hiking, birdwatching, sightseeing, history, culture, and island tours.
BVI Tourism Verified September 4, 2026
14BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Stay & Dining
Ocean View Villas
Great Harbour
One- and two-bedroom villas overlooking Great Harbour, with kitchens, air-conditioned bedrooms, internet access, and housekeeping listed among the available amenities.
BVI Tourism Verified September 5, 2026
15BVI · Jost Van Dyke
Restaurant
Harris’ Place
Little Harbour
A Little Harbour dinner stop serving lobster alongside ribs, steak, fish, shrimp, conch, and other island dishes.
BVI Tourism Verified September 6, 2026
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Plan your journey
before you go.
Ferry, entry, and local-access notes link to official or operator sources and show when each was checked. Confirm current arrangements before travel; schedules and access can change.
Local accessBVI · Tortola
Check pedestrian access around DeCastro Street
A September 4 government announcement says sidewalk reconstruction on DeCastro Street in Road Town is planned to start in September 2026. It identifies uneven pavement but does not give confirmed work dates or diversions. Check current local access before visiting, particularly if you need a step-free route; do not assume works have started or finished.
Check BVI Government · Ministry of Tourism Last verified September 9, 2026FerryBVI · Territory-wide
Use the official ferry-operator directory
BVI Ports Authority currently lists Aquatic Rentals, Speedy’s, Native Son, Road Town Fast Ferry, Smith’s Ferry, and New Horizon. Schedules are operator-managed, so confirm the sailing directly before travel.
Check BVI Ports Authority Last verified September 11, 2026FerryBVI · Tortola
Check Smith’s St. Thomas–Tortola sailing dates
Smith’s Ferry describes its own St. Thomas–Tortola service as operating four to five days per week. This is not a timetable for all operators on the route. Confirm your exact date, departure port, and return sailing directly with your chosen operator.
Check Smith’s Ferry Services Last verified September 11, 2026FerryBVI · Anegada
Check Smith’s Tortola–Anegada sailing dates
Smith’s Ferry describes its own Tortola–Anegada connection as twice weekly. This does not describe every operator’s service. Verify operating days, departure point, return options, and baggage rules directly before booking.
Check Smith’s Ferry Services Last verified September 11, 2026Entry planningBVI · Territory-wide
Carry a passport and check visa requirements
Official BVI guidance requires travelers to present a passport when entering and departing. Some nationalities also need a visa, so verify the current rule with BVI Immigration or the official entry page before travel.
Check BVI Tourism · Customs & Immigration Last verified September 6, 2026Entry planningBVI · Territory-wide
Complete the BVI electronic arrival form
The official BVI government portal says travelers must complete the online Immigration and Customs Form, which becomes available 72 hours before arrival. Recheck the portal shortly before travel in case its instructions change.
Check BVI Government · Online Immigration & Customs Portal Last verified September 8, 2026Crossing between the USVI and BVI
Two territories means
plan the crossing.
Travel between the U.S. and British Virgin Islands is an international border crossing. Ferry times, operators, port hours, entry rules, and required documents can change. WelcomeToVI points travelers to official current sources before they move.
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