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
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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
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7 BVI places.
Beaches, nature, history, and harbours, with direct sources and verification dates on every listing.
01BVI · Tortola
History & Culture
Mount Healthy National Park
Mount Healthy · North Shore
A one-acre historic park centered on Tortola’s last surviving stone windmill, built for an eighteenth-century sugar plantation worked by enslaved Africans. The site is reached from the road between Ridge Road and Brewer’s Bay; treat the surrounding ruins and neighboring private property with care.
BVI Tourism · Historic Sites Verified September 11, 2026
02BVI · Tortola
Beach
Cane Garden Bay
North Shore
A well-known white-sand bay and anchorage with swimming, waterfront stops, and a strong connection to Tortola’s sailing life.
BVI Tourism Verified August 30, 2026
03BVI · Tortola
History & Culture
Callwood’s Rum Distillery
Cane Garden Bay
A historic distillery included in BVI Tourism’s recommended places for understanding Tortola’s past and local traditions.
BVI Tourism Verified August 30, 2026
04BVI · Tortola
History & Culture
Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum
Road Town
A museum centered on the territory’s sugar-era history and one of the heritage stops highlighted by the official tourism guide.
BVI Tourism Verified August 30, 2026
05BVI · Tortola
Nature
J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens
Road Town
A peaceful garden with tropical plants, shaded walks, a lily pond, and miniature rainforest areas in central Road Town.
BVI Tourism · National Parks Verified August 30, 2026
06BVI · Tortola
History & Culture
Fort Burt
Road Town
A historic site overlooking Road Town and part of the official tourism guide’s recommended route through Tortola’s past.
BVI Tourism Verified August 30, 2026
07BVI · Tortola
Town & Harbour
Soper’s Hole
West End
A sheltered West End anchorage and useful starting point for sailing, ferry connections, dining, and exploring western Tortola.
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 · Tortola
Restaurant
La Dolce Vita
Road Town
A Road Town dessert stop listed for house-made Italian ice cream, including fruit, sorbet, soy, and lower-fat choices, along with cakes and specialty desserts. Confirm the day’s selection and opening hours directly before visiting.
BVI Tourism Verified September 11, 2026
02BVI · Virgin Gorda & Tortola
Restaurant
LSL Bake Shop and Restaurant
South Valley · Road Town
A family-run bakery with a main South Valley location offering pastries, breads, cakes, lunch, and a deli, plus a smaller Road Town branch. Confirm which items and meal service are available at the location you plan to visit.
BVI Tourism Verified September 11, 2026
03BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
ELM’s Beach Bar & Restaurant
Cane Garden Bay
A family-friendly Cane Garden Bay restaurant set just behind the beach, with an open-air deck, Caribbean food, cocktails, and views toward Jost Van Dyke. Confirm current service hours directly before visiting.
BVI Tourism Verified September 10, 2026
04BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
Crandell’s Pastry Plus
Road Town · Across from Road Reef Marina
A takeaway food stop opposite Road Reef Marina, listed for patties, Johnny cakes, roti, fish, cakes, and tarts. Check the day’s selection and opening hours directly before visiting.
BVI Tourism Verified September 9, 2026
05BVI · Tortola
Stay & Dining
Nanny Cay Resort & Marina
Nanny Cay
A full-service marina resort with 52 guest rooms, private balconies, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping. Confirm current dining, marina, and guest amenities directly when planning your stay.
BVI Tourism Verified September 8, 2026
06BVI · Tortola
Equipment Rental
BVISUPCO
Road Town
Paddleboards, kayaks, water toys, and useful extras for BVI charter and villa stays. Five-day minimum rental, with delivery, equipment setup and guidance, and collection arranged by BVISUPCO. Contact Fiona with your dates, boat or villa details, and equipment choices.
WelcomeToVI partner · View rentalsBVISUPCO · operator-confirmed Verified September 11, 2026
07BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
Maria’s by the Sea
Road Town
A Road Town waterfront restaurant listed by BVI Tourism for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with Caribbean and international dishes and views across the Sir Francis Drake Channel.
BVI Tourism Verified August 31, 2026
08BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
Capriccio di Mare
Road Town
A relaxed Italian café opposite the Road Town ferry dock, listed for pastries, coffee, pizza, pasta, and other Italian dishes across the day.
BVI Tourism Verified August 31, 2026
09BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
Mariner Inn Restaurant
Road Town
A Road Town restaurant listed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with Caribbean and international choices in a marina setting.
BVI Tourism Verified September 1, 2026
10BVI · Tortola
Tour
Aristocat Daysails
Nanny Cay · Road Town · West End
A day-sail operator offering shared and private trips from several Tortola departure points, with snorkeling and other water activities included on selected outings.
BVI Tourism Verified September 1, 2026
11BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
Bananakeet Café
Windy Hill
A Windy Hill restaurant where the official tourism guide highlights scratch-made dishes, changing specials, and dinner service by reservation.
BVI Tourism Verified September 2, 2026
12BVI · Tortola
Tour
Sunsail BVI Base
Road Town
A Road Town sailing base offering bareboat charters, guided flotilla trips, and skippered vacations for visitors with different levels of sailing experience.
BVI Tourism Verified September 2, 2026
13BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
Brandywine Estate Restaurant
Brandywine Bay
A Mediterranean-style restaurant on Tortola’s southern coast with views across the Sir Francis Drake Channel. The official listing recommends making a reservation.
BVI Tourism Verified September 3, 2026
14BVI · Tortola
Stay & Dining
Fort Burt Hotel
Road Town
A Road Town hotel beside the remains of historic Fort Burt, with panoramic views, conference facilities, and an open-air Caribbean-style restaurant.
BVI Tourism Verified September 4, 2026
15BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
Village Cay Restaurant
Village Cay
A waterfront marina restaurant with a broad, family-friendly menu and open views of boats moving through Village Cay.
BVI Tourism Verified September 5, 2026
16BVI · Tortola
Restaurant
The Pub Fort Burt
Fort Burt Waterfront
A casual waterside restaurant at Fort Burt Marina serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with local and continental choices and outdoor-deck seating.
BVI Tourism Verified September 6, 2026
17BVI · Tortola & Cooper Island
Tour
Sail Caribbean Divers
Hodges Creek · Moorings Marina · Cooper Island
A dive operator offering scuba instruction, guided diving and snorkeling, equipment rentals, and tank services from two Tortola bases and Cooper Island.
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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