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  1. But the uber option also sounds like a winner, with no others to worry about..
  2. 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…
  3. 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…
  4. 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.
  5. 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…
  6. 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…
  7. 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..,
  8. Yes from YouTube videos and other reviews we realized it’s just too darn crowded for us…Better options for sure…
  9. 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…
  10. Yes too tight to enjoy. A self-excursion would be on the 9:30 Speedy’s ferry over and their 11:30 return, giving you just a few minutes at the shore. Ideally you’d arrive at the VG marina at ~10, have a 10-minute RT taxi + the walk down to the Baths and back up. Not sure if the cruise line offers a better option. But yes very tight, we’d enjoy beautiful Tortola and perhaps Brewers Bay for a nice beach…
  11. If you peruse the many threads on this topic you’ll find the answers are typically, no, you will not have an advantage either way, precisely because of your short time in port. You will be fighting your fellow passengers while at the Baths, there’s no good solution there…sorry 😔
  12. Ok thanks… I am surprised to learn that! We’ve not used a drink package before, and I guess I thought with so many choosing the packages it would be a server’s nightmare during dinner… May I ask what “Elite Happy Hour” is? Just starting our research for a cruise one year from now, and have not come across that yet…
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