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Cruise Ship Special and Half Day

Four or five hours on the water while your ship is in Road Town: Norman Island and the caves, the Soggy Dollar, or The Baths.

Off the ship and onto the water in minutes

We collect you at Village Cay Marina from 7am, whenever your ship comes in, and have you back at least an hour before it sails. Pick one destination and we give it the whole morning: snorkelling the caves at Norman Island, a Painkiller at the Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke, or the boulders and hidden pools of The Baths. Not on a ship? The same tour runs from West End or Nanny Cay as a half day.

Best for: Cruise ship days, first-timers, families with a tight schedule.

Duration
four hours, or five if you extend
Times
from 7am, timed to your ship
Price
$1,000
All inclusive, per boat
Guests
12
Pickup
West End, Nanny Cay or Village Cay

The Baths option costs a little more because it is the longest run.

See prices and booking

Where the day takes you

A private route, shaped around the stops below. Your captain picks the order and the pace on the day.

  1. 1

    Pickup at Village Cay Marina

    A short walk from the cruise ship pier in Road Town. Your captain is waiting at the dock with the cooler already iced.

  2. 2

    Your chosen destination

    Norman Island and the caves, the Soggy Dollar at White Bay, or The Baths on Virgin Gorda. Snorkel gear, float noodles and drinks are on board whichever you pick.

  3. 3

    Back before your ship sails

    We watch the clock so you do not have to, and drop you back at Village Cay with time to spare.

Choose your destination

One destination per half day. Prices are per boat, all inclusive.

Norman Island and the caves

Snorkel the sea caves and The Indians, then the beach and a drink at Pirates Bight.

4 hours
$1,000
5 hours
$1,200

Soggy Dollar, Jost Van Dyke

White Bay, one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, and the bar that invented the Painkiller.

4 hours
$1,000
5 hours
$1,200

The Baths, Virgin Gorda

Giant boulders and hidden pools. A 100-yard swim in, and the longest run, so it costs a little more.

4 hours
$1,100
5 hours
$1,300

Arriving by cruise ship? Pickup is at Village Cay Marina in Road Town.

Read the cruise ship guide

Everything you need, already on board.

Your captain, the fuel, the permits, the snorkel gear and a cooler packed with drinks are in the price of every fixed tour. Bring swimwear, sunscreen and a towel, and we have the rest.

  • Your crew · 4

    • Licensed, fully insured captain
    • Pirate stories and local history
    • Your choice of pickup
    • Custom itineraries on request
  • In the cooler · 4

    • 12 waters
    • 12 sodas
    • 12 beers and 6 Truly
    • A Painkiller each
  • In the water · 4

    • Masks and snorkels
    • Fins
    • Float noodles
    • Snorkel stops on every tour
  • The essentials · 4

    • Fuel on every fixed tour
    • All cruising permits
    • Life jackets and safety gear
    • Six-speaker Bluetooth stereo
Price
$1,000
All inclusive, per boat
Duration
four hours, or five if you extend
from 7am, timed to your ship
Guests
Up to 12
whole boat, private

Ready when you are.

A deposit confirms your date. WhatsApp is the fastest way to check one.

Good to know

How long is this tour?
It runs four hours, or five if you extend. Departure is from 7am, timed to your ship, and we always allow for the weather and the sea. The Baths option costs a little more because it is the longest run.
What does it cost, and is that per person?
$1,000 for the whole boat, up to 12 guests, all inclusive. The captain, fuel, permits, snorkel gear and the cooler are all in the price. A deposit confirms your date and the balance is paid on the day.
Who is this tour best for?
Cruise ship days, first-timers, families with a tight schedule. The whole boat is private to your group, so the day shapes itself around you.
Will we make it back to the ship in time?
Yes. We collect you from 7am, whenever your ship comes in, and have you back at Village Cay at least an hour before it sails. Watching the clock is our job, not yours.
Can we extend to five hours?
Yes. The same three destinations run as a five-hour half day for a little more, which buys you a longer swim and a slower lunch. Ask when you book.
Is gratuity included?
No. Gratuity is at your discretion, and 15 to 20% in cash is customary and much appreciated by the captain.
What if we have to cancel?
Cancel 14 or more days before your tour and you are refunded in full. Inside that, the deposit is kept. If something outside your control gets in the way, such as weather, a travel delay or a change to your ship's schedule, you are refunded in full.