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  1. Our requirements or desires - GORGEOUS WATER COLOR(S) Sapphire ***** Magens *** Secret Harbor ** Lindbergh Bay ** BEAUTIFUL ISLAND VIEWS Sapphire ***** Magens Secret Harbor ** Lindbergh Bay ** GOOD FOOD & DRINK OPTIONS Sapphire ***** Magens * Lindbergh Bay *** Secret Harbor ***** SNORKELING Sapphire *** Magens Secret Harbor ** Lindbergh Bay * RENTAL EQUIPMENT Sapphire ***** Magens *** Secret Harbor **** Lindbergh Bay ***
  2. If nothing materializes, you can also post this question on the TripAdvisor Tortola forum just in case someone who visits the islands frequently can offer more…
  3. Some of the independent outfits that provide shared excursions like Patouche - and possibly Kuralu and Aristocat - may offer excursions to the Baths either on a cat or on a smaller power boat. Try contacting them for options. If you need more people to get a decent price look for others on your Roll Call. We’re doing that to take advantage of a custom private cat sail on our day in St Lucia. There are also private charters line www.sunshinepowerboats.com that can take you to the Baths. And Speedy’s Ferry has private options that you could check out.. Sorry no easy answer, but some options to check into 😄
  4. Yes, that is a newer excursion. Spring Bay is home to a condo/apartment property but has never had any amenities for visitors. The topography is somewhat similar to the Baths, but the experience in the boulders is not as, dramatic, say, as the Baths. Did the cruise line provide any kind of amenities for your time in Spring Bay? Or did you walk to the Top of the Baths or Mad Dog’s for that?
  5. That is a newer excursion. Spring Bay is home to a condo/apartment property but has never had any amenities for visitors. The topography is somewhat similar to the Baths, but the experience in the boulders is not as, dramatic, say, as the Baths. Did the cruise line provide any kind of amenities for your time in Spring Bay?
  6. But the uber option also sounds like a winner, with no others to worry about..
  7. Thanks for the suggestions! We’d be looking for more of a casual place, cafe, or even a food stand for a bite, nothing fancy… I’m sure there are many options right in town…
  8. If you decide to stay on Tortola, there are drivers at the dock offering shared island tours of Tortola, some with a beach stop. You can inquire at the info center or just ask the taxi coordinator when you arrive…The beach would probably be Cane Garden Bay since there are several beach restaurants there…
  9. You can check other threads in regards to driving VG, for a short time we’d just suggest working with a taxi driver if you want to hit a couple spots. Spring Bay is flatter but has a similar topography as the Baths although not as dramatic. Devil’s Bay is on one side of the Baths. We’re not avid snorkelers, but I know folks more familiar with snorkeling Vg prefer a snorkel trail at Savannah Beach. You can find more expert snorkeling advice on the TripAdvisor VG forum… The ultimate snorkel experience may be one of the cat sails that hit the Indians and Norman Caves, like Aristocat, Kuralu, and Patouche.
  10. I don’t really know…Often there are two ferries, either one after the other, or at different times. We’ve seen them lined-up at Spanish Town, one may have been for the ship excursion folks… It’s just harder to enjoy the Baths when a ferry arrives…
  11. If calm water is the biggest consideration then Magens or Secret Harbour. Sapphire can be wuite calm or rougher depending on the wind and sea conditions.. Having said that, in April we would definitely choose Sapphire. Just nicer island views, still a gorgeous beach and water colors, and better food options…
  12. We want to avoid the long bus/van ride or overcrowded cats so we’re looking at private excursions through the options @reedprincess shared, some that include water taxis… Some private cats as well if you gather others through your roll call to get the price down..,
  13. Yes from YouTube videos and other reviews we realized it’s just too darn crowded for us…Better options for sure…
  14. Were you looking at any specific excursions? Tortola is one of the best ports for a catamaran sail. No crowds, and some amazing snorkeling, or amazing beach stop on Jost…
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