Gypsyczar

Stayed at the Holland House and they do have great food and service.  Enjoy!

Just back from Star Flyer out of SXM.  There is not much "town" around the port area.  You would probably have to take the water taxi from the check in tent over to Front Street to find a restaurant.  I think they charge 7$ per person each way.  You may do better for lunch at Simpson Bay.

In any event give SC a call and they should be able to answer your question.

Does anyone know the cost for a taxi for two from the airport to the cruise pier?  It seems like the current taxi zone fares are a state secret on the net.😋

I was onboard in early May.  House wine per glass 3.50, beer 3.50-4.00, mixed drinks 5.50 up.  All in Euros as I recall.

 Our first time on Star Clippers.  Is anyone else aboard for this cruise?

I'm looking to see if anyone else is interested in considering tours other than those offered by Star Clippers.  I have received the tour list from Star Clippers.  Is anything else usually offered on a port by port basis once aboard?

Agree about the taxi to see Foxy! Nice scenic ride over to Great harbour anyway

But you can walk to your left from in front of the One Love and find some quiet on the west end of the beach at White Bay. You can also snorkel off the beach there and it is much more interesting than the reef in front of the beach bars

I've been chartering sailboats in the BVI's since the early eighties My opinion only, but i would definitely avoid Cane Garden Bay Granted, it is a beautiful place, but on cruise ship port days it is an overcrowded zoo.

Marina Cay (pronounced "Marina Key") is really nice, with a small beach and a Pusser's restaurant with a great view and fairly good food and drinks. There is a small beach but it is not known for snorkeling. You would have to investigate how to get there since Marina Key is an island. Be sure to climb to the top of the island and see the Rob White house. I believe that there is a free?? shuttle from Trellis Bay right by the Airport and an easy walk. Trellis is also nice with several unique shops. Check out the taxi fares since they can be exorbitant to get there from Roadtown.

Jost Van Dyke would be my choice The problem is getting there. If the cruise line offers an excursion that might be the way to go since it is another island. The primary destination would be White Bay. As mentioned before, it can get somewhat crowded, but never in an oppressive way. The beach is absolutely beautiful and there is snorkeling to the left of the beach as you face it from the water. The Soggy Dollar Bar is a great place for lunch and drinks (Webcam http://www.soggydollar.com/webcam). Just down the beach is the One Love Bar that is a great island experience. If you have the time you could also take a taxi over to Great Harbour and Check out Foxy's Bar. Just watch your time! BTW during the day these Bars are very family friendly not wild at all.

If all else fails there is always the Baths. Either take a cruise excursion or there are other daysail boats that will get you there and back. Google Baths daysail.

I have not been to Brewers but have heard it is nice. If you want to totally get off of the beaten path there are some nice beaches on the northern shore of Tortola. Once again google is your friend and watch the taxi charges.

A great source of non-commercial Tortola information can be found by using Google for the TravelTalkOnline forum that has a BVI section

Enjoy!