Explore Crystal Caves from Royal Naval Dockyard. Discover stunning formations, enjoy guided tours, and relax in manicured gardens.

Join a mini-bus at Royal Naval Dockyard for an adventure to the stunning Crystal Caves, discovered in 1907. Explore this underground grotto filled with stalactites and stalagmites. Your guide will share the caves' history and geology. Enjoy the beautifully manicured gardens, browse the gift shop, or grab a snack. Return to the ship with scenic views.

Energy Level

Duration

3.5 Hours

Type

DARING

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Get a bite at the snack bar
Relax in the beautifully manicured gardens
Learn about the history and geology of the caves from your guide
Adventure to the Crystal Caves

Need to know

Sailors in wheelchairs or with limited mobility should not select this Shore Thing
Sailors should be in good physical condition to participate. Approximately 80 steps required into and out of the caves
This Shore Thing is not recommended for Sailors who are claustrophobic
Approximately 1 hour drive each way to/from the pier
Sailors will need to traverse 80 steps in and out of the caves

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Crystal Caves Discovery

Explore Crystal Caves from Royal Naval Dockyard. Discover stunning formations, enjoy guided tours, and relax in manicured gardens.

Shore Thing Highlights

Need to know

Experience shores the Virgin way

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