Gem Photos, Tortola and Virgin Gorda

The harbor at Tortola

On the excursion boat to Virgin Gorda

Gem at achor at Tortola

Beautiful ship

Picking up the mooring cable approaching Virgin Gorda

Swim call, Virgin Gorda (Fat Virgin)

The Baths, Virgin Gorda

The Baths, not for the claustrophobic

Follow the Leader, The Baths

A ray at Virgin Gorda. This one was about 20 feet down.

DW on the prowl

Ray. There wasn't a whole lot of sea life to be seen on this day.

On the beach at VG

Beautiful pics!

Heading out on the Gem at the end of March. Makes me wish I were there now!

Thank you for sharing!

Virgin Gorda

Back on board the excursion boat and it's RUM PUNCH time

Who said only old people would be on this cruise? It's amazing how friendly everyone becomes after a few rum punches. This was taken next to the Amway Island . . . and we didn't have to sell twelve cases of soap.

Heading back to the ship

Maurice, our friendly captain

Beautiful photos!

How many stairs were on this trek to the VGB?

I have been enjoying all your posts!

The timing is excellent as we are considering the same cabin category with a stop in Tortola as well :D

Beautiful pics!

Heading out on the Gem at the end of March. Makes me wish I were there now!

 

Thank you for sharing!

Thanks, you're welcome.

Beautiful photos!

How many stairs were on this trek to the VGB?

 

I have been enjoying all your posts!

The timing is excellent as we are considering the same cabin category with a stop in Tortola as well :D

I can't remember exactly how many stairs were involved, probably not more than about 15. There is some rock climbing involved but on the steep part, as you can see in one of the pictures, there's a rope hold to assist you.

Did you book your Tortola (to Virgin Gorda) excursion through NCL?

And you had to anchor there? Yikes, guess the dock's not fixed yet. I was at Tortola years ago and we docked.

Yes, this was an NCL excursion

Thanks for sharing. Your pictures are beautiful. Is the dock fixed yet or still in the works? How much was this excursion if you don't mind me asking?

Janice and Don Boice:)

Awesome photos. We are very excited to participate in this excursion and your photos just make me all the more excited!!!