Visit Virgin Gorda’s famed rock pools and caverns by swimming over from a boat and exploring the surrounding water.

Hop into a motorboat and ride past iridescent islets dotting the coast of Tortola over to Virgin Gorda. Your vessel will drop anchor so you can grab your gear and swim to shore. This astounding formation of volcanic boulders offers multiple areas to discover, including hidden rock pools, shaded grottos, and a cathedral room that hosts a magnificent echoing chamber. When you’re finished exploring, feel free to lounge beachside and snorkel the shallows taking a peek at the local marine life.

Energy Level

Duration

4 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC, RELAXING

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

A rocky footpath leads to the granite boulder entryway to enter the rock pools and caverns
Your boat will anchor offshore so you can swim and snorkel over to the beach to enter The Baths
Huge granite boulders — a result of molten rock seeping over existing layers — created the caves and rock pools
Christopher Columbus found the island’s shape reminiscent of a reclining woman, thus naming it Virgin Gorda

Need to know

Sailors must be able swim 300 yards from the boat to the beach
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Sailors should know how to swim
This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
This Shore Thing is weather dependent
Please consult a medical professional prior to selecting this experience
Sailors are to keep their snorkel gear on hand at all times as the boat will be anchored away from the beach
The footpath trails to The Baths consists of uneven, rocky terrain, and small spaces
The snorkeling location may be changed to Norman Island based on weather conditions

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The Baths & Virgin Gorda Snorkel

Visit Virgin Gorda’s famed rock pools and caverns by swimming over from a boat and exploring the surrounding water.

Shore Thing Highlights

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