Tortola Pier Update

It looks like Carnival Liberty will be the first ship to use the new pier on April 29th.

We should be soon after willise!

We should be soon after willise!

So looking forward to it after another 18" of snow today!! :mad:

The Carnival Liberty docked at the pier on 3/28. They had to install wood ramps to accommodate the gangway. Only one side of the pier is open. The other side of the pier is still under construction. The Oceania was there also and they had to tender.

The Carnival Liberty docked at the pier on 3/28. They had to install wood ramps to accommodate the gangway. Only one side of the pier is open. The other side of the pier is still under construction. The Oceania was there also and they had to tender.

I was just coming here to give the same update. So happy we didnt have to tender!

We'll on the 8/29 sailing of the Getaway, should both sides of the pier be open by then? Should be expect a gangway or tender?

Thanks for the update!

I was wondering if anyone knew for sure whether or not The Getaway will be able to dock at the pier on May 2nd. I know they are supposed to be able to, but some confirmation would be nice to know.

I was wondering if anyone knew for sure whether or not The Getaway will be able to dock at the pier on May 2nd. I know they are supposed to be able to, but some confirmation would be nice to know.

Probably if you're the only ship in port, not sure how they decide who gets the one parking spot if there's more than one ship...

Does anyone have a good website to see when/which ships will be in Tortola during the week of May 16-23? We are staying on the island and trying to plan our days and were wondering which days cruisers will be in town. Thanks!!

Does anyone have a good website to see when/which ships will be in Tortola during the week of May 16-23? We are staying on the island and trying to plan our days and were wondering which days cruisers will be in town. Thanks!!

http://bviports.org/?cruiseship

that link should help you :)

I was wondering if anyone knew for sure whether or not The Getaway will be able to dock at the pier on May 2nd. I know they are supposed to be able to, but some confirmation would be nice to know.

According to this video the pier will be ready for the Getaway on the "29th"

http://bviports.org/?cruiseship

 

that link should help you :)

Not sure why they think Disney Fantasy is showing up next month. DCL isn't scheduled to visit there until December.

Just back from our Gem cruise. We were the only ship in port and did not dock at the pier. We tendered into the port as the pier was not complete. The construction is still going on and I don't think that anything at the pier will be ready anytime soon. I understand that a Carnival ship docked a few weeks ago, but left the pier with some damage that has to be repaired again.

The Getaway is still supposed to dock Tuesday with The Gem tendering, I guess we'll see. I am on The Getaway next week, hope we don't tender.

It appears that The Getaway is docked at the pier this morniing. Just checked out the web cam, so I think we're good from here on out.

Good news for all.

It appears that The Getaway is docked at the pier this morniing. Just checked out the web cam, so I think we're good from here on out.

Getaway is in St. Thomas today. Tortola tomorrow.

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Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

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Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Getaway is in St. Thomas today. Tortola tomorrow.

 

I hope someone on board will let us know. Is the new pier within walking distance of downtown?

Getaway is in St. Thomas today. Tortola tomorrow.

 

I hope someone on board will let us know. Is the new pier within walking distance of downtown?

 

 

It's not a new pier, it is a renovation of the existing pier, and it is within walking distance of town.

Getaway is in St. Thomas today. Tortola tomorrow.

 

I hope someone on board will let us know. Is the new pier within walking distance of downtown?

 

For others going to Road Town the town has some interesting sights but much of the town is a financial district. However near the dock are several shops with nice clothing and artwork, and Sunny Caribee is a great little spice/rub shop. Pusser's Pub is a neat English-style pub, and they have a clothing store as well with a unique nautical collection. And the pier has been updated with shops and amenities as well.

 

For others going to Road Town the town has some interesting sights but much of the town is a financial district. However near the dock are several shops with nice clothing and artwork, and Sunny Caribee is a great little spice/rub shop. Pusser's Pub is a neat English-style pub, and they have a clothing store as well with a unique nautical collection. And the pier has been updated with shops and amenities as well.

 

It's been a few years since we were there, but I remember having a lot of fun at Pusser's Pub! Try the Conch fritters with your Painkiller:D

We'll on the 8/29 sailing of the Getaway, should both sides of the pier be open by then? Should be expect a gangway or tender?

We are on this cruise with you! Can't wait. I really hope we dock as well. I hate trying to get a tender.