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St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise #76217
11/25/2015 09:43 AM 11/25/2015 09:43 AM
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Southeast USA
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Hey everybody. We are regular St. John visitors and have been to the BVI on day charters multiple times. We're going on a cruise this winter and bringing the kids, and we have a stop on Tortola. The time in port is kind of weird - 7am-3pm. Normally I'd try to get over to Jost/White Bay, but I'm not sure those hours allow for adequate time.

Given those hours in port, what would you recommend we do? Our kids are 4 and 6 year old boys. Trip is in February (winter surf could be an issue), so we need a calmer beach. Preferably one with some access to food and drink.

Thanks in advance!
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Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: alw1977] #76218
11/25/2015 09:53 AM 11/25/2015 09:53 AM
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Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: bonefish] #76219
11/25/2015 10:30 AM 11/25/2015 10:30 AM
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Brewers Bay - Second it! The other option is to grab some picnic supplies in Road Town and head to Smugglers for a laid back day, you could stop in Soper's Hole to explore if the boys get restless or Fish and Lime for a cocktail on the water before you go back on the cruise ship. Enjoy!
Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: bonefish] #76220
11/25/2015 10:33 AM 11/25/2015 10:33 AM
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I would second Brewers Bay. Not overwhelmed with cruise ship people (yet) and Nicole makes great burgers. Also Josiah's Bay. No cruise ship people, good food at Naomi's and the best sand castle sand in the BVI. Just keep the kids in shallow water. The currents at Josiah's can be dangerous.

Last edited by GlennA; 11/25/2015 10:39 AM.
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Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: alw1977] #76221
11/25/2015 10:52 AM 11/25/2015 10:52 AM
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See if they have an excursion to Pirates on Norman (Treasure Island)
Food, beach and a hiking trail to spy glass hill.
They also sell pirate bandanas and other goodies for the kids.
Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: alw1977] #76222
11/25/2015 01:37 PM 11/25/2015 01:37 PM
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I would contact AC who sponsors here..he could pick you..take you to D Best Cup for breakfast, over the hill to Smuggler's, back to buy a bottle of Sebastian's rum..check out Bomba's..stop at Stout's Lookout for the amazing view and coldest beer on the island then back along Ridge Rd o the boat..
Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: Manpot] #76223
11/25/2015 08:46 PM 11/25/2015 08:46 PM
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sounds like a lovely day, this is the type of thing we do on cruises. We never book the ship's shore excursions.
Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: Manpot] #76224
11/26/2015 10:16 AM 11/26/2015 10:16 AM
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I would contact AC who sponsors here..he could pick you..take you to D Best Cup for breakfast, over the hill to Smuggler's, back to buy a bottle of Sebastian's rum..check out Bomba's..stop at Stout's Lookout for the amazing view and coldest beer on the island then back along Ridge Rd o the boat..


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Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: Winterstale] #76225
12/01/2015 02:37 PM 12/01/2015 02:37 PM
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Does Brewers Bay offer beach chair/umbrella rentals?

Thanks for the suggestions - I'll look into all of them. Much appreciated.

Last edited by alw1977; 12/01/2015 02:43 PM.
Re: St. John regular visiting Tortola on cruise [Re: alw1977] #76226
12/01/2015 08:25 PM 12/01/2015 08:25 PM
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Beach chair fors rent at "Nicole's"...have not seen brolleys..

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