The gorgeous beaches of the BVI - Updated!

[blue_water]

We would do neither, but if you are looking for a busier vibe on a nice beach both work, just different experiences. CGB is the "go-to" beach for the majority of your fellow cruise mates because it is the easiest beach option with several beach bars and amenities and a much larger bay than White Bay. So you can expect to see more people there, as well as more families and older folks than on White Bay, Jost because CGB is easier and cheaper to get to. However White Bay also gets quite crowded today, and you can expect to see many bareboaters and day trippers from STT and Tortola, along with your fellow cruise mates.

And yes getting to Jost is pricier and much more time consuming.

 

So it's a personal decision, some feel WB is worth the time and cost for a short visit, while others prefer more beach time and like the lower coast.

Edited February 28, 2020 by blue_water

[Ronaldo807]

Blue Water - we will be in port from 6:00-2:00 so not ideal times to spend a long amount of time anywhere. We are also the only ship in port that day. How far away is Long Bay Beach from the port? Will "facilities" be open there earlier in the morning say around 9:00? Will facilities be open at Brewer's or CGB at that time?

[blue_water]

Long Bay (West End) is further from the port than the other two and the only facility there is the Tropical Fusion restaurant which opens for lunch and dinner. For your time in port I’d suggest either CGB or Brewers. I’m not sure what time Nicole’s opens in Brewers but the taxi drivers will know, and if not early enough you can head to CGB...

I see the cruise lines also now offer an excursion to Long Bay (Beef Island) which may be something you’d like on a short day too...

Edited March 12, 2020 by blue_water