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Tortola Excursions

 
Catamaran Sail and Snorkel
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity Level: Active
Duration: 5.5-6 hours
Adult Price: Adult $89 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child $55 (ages 5-9)
Ages: 5 And Up

Board a spacious sailing catamaran for a scenic sail along the Sir Francis Drake Channel. Sail upwind passing several small islands such as Peter, Salt and Cooper. Your yacht anchors off one of these islands where Guests can take the plunge into the stunning azure sea for swimming and snorkeling.

After approximately 40 minutes at your first stop, board your catamaran once more and set a course for another picturesque island where you will have further time for swimming and snorkeling, or simply relax and soak up the sun onboard. Sip on a rum or fruit punch as the crew prepares a delicious lunch for you. Afterwards, dive in for one last swim before taking in the sights once more before you set sail back to Road Town.

Additional Information

  • Destinations may vary according to sea and weather conditions
  • Beverages (water, soft drinks, fruit and rum punch) and light lunch included.
  • Lunch served onboard sailing catamaran.
  • Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility. Guests must be able to climb in and out of the water via ladder if swimming.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing if wishing to snorkel.
  • Snorkel gear is provided.
  • Life vests are provided and must be worn at all times.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Discover Scuba in Tortola
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Action Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity Level: Active
Duration: Not Specified
Adult Price: Adult $139 (ages 12 and up)
Ages: 12 And Up

Experience the adrenaline rush of scuba diving during this introductory course designed to get you familiar with the equipment and procedures of this incredible sport.

First, take a short 10-minute ride aboard an open-air safari bus to the dive shop where you are briefed on the Discover Scuba experience. Next, take a 30-minute boat ride to a secluded outer-island beach. There, your instructors divide you into small groups before practicing some basic skills in the calm shallow waters. Next, a short boat ride delivers you on a nearby reef where you have the opportunity for your first dive at a maximum depth of 30 feet. Your instructor will gradually lead you down to the reef as you grow in confidence and, before long, you will sight an array of colorful fish and coral formations. Enjoy approximately 20-minutes of under water exploration before resurfacing and re-boarding the boat and returning to the dive shop.

Finally, take the 10-minute drive back to the pier and perhaps begin planning on going all the way to your Open Water Certification!

Additional Information

  • Participants must complete a PADI Dive Association medical questionnaire prior to boarding the dive boat. Guests should be in good physical condition to participate.
  • All dive equipment is included.
  • Guests may choose to rent wetsuits may be rented at the Dive Shop for $10.
  • Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility.
  • No diving experience necessary, however Guests should feel comfortable swimming in open water.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses and hats.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Tortola Dolphin Encounter
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 2-2.5 hours
Adult Price: Adult $123 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child $110 (ages 3-9)
Ages: 3 And Up

Board an open-air safari bus for the short 10-minute drive through Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, to the Dolphin Lagoon at Prospect Reef.

Upon your arrival, meet and greet the facility's dolphin trainers and enjoy an interactive introduction to these gentle creatures of the deep, including a discussion of their anatomy, physiology and natural history. After your orientation, make your way to a submerged, waist-deep platform and immerse yourself in a magical in-water exchange with real live dolphins. Learn how these gentle creatures of the deep respond to hand signals and positive reinforcement from the trainers, and discover the fantastic underwater communication system inherent to all dolphins. Then, delight in an unforgettable hands-on interaction as you are invited to glide your hand over the dolphin's soft skin, share a friendly flipper shake and receive a kiss from your newfound friend.

Afterwards, reflect on your experience as you watch the DVD of your experience before returning to the pier with memories which will last a lifetime.

Additional Information

  • This is not a Swim with Dolphins; Guests remain on the platform at all times.
  • Wheelchairs (electric or collapsible) are not permitted.
  • Participants must be able to enter the water via stairs and stand on a submerged platform 4-feet deep throughout the Encounter.
  • Expectant mothers may not participate on this excursion.
  • Lifejackets are included and compulsory.
  • Guests wishing to accompany a family member or friend on this excursion should book the Dolphin Observer excursion.
  • Guests are reminded that all children under 12 years of age must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian booked on the Dolphin Encounter excursion at the same time. Guests 13 through 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult on the Dolphin Encounter or the Dolphin Observer excursion at the same time.
  • Guests will be filmed and photographed during the Dolphin Encounter. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase these following the activity. Guests should bring cash or credit cards if wishing to buy a DVD and/or photographs.
  • Complimentary locker rental is included.
  • Beverages (water, soda, juice) and light snacks are available for purchase.
  • For the well-being of the Dolphins, Guests are requested not to wear sunscreen in the water.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Dolphin Swim Adventure
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 2-2.5 hours
Adult Price: Adult $159 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child $139 (ages 6-9)
Ages: 6 And Up

Board an open-air safari bus for the short 10-minute drive through Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, to the Dolphin Lagoon at Prospect Reef.

Upon your arrival, meet and greet the facility's dolphin trainers and enjoy an interactive introduction to these gentle creatures of the deep, including a discussion of their anatomy, physiology and natural history. After your orientation, make your way to a submerged, 4-feet deep platform and immerse yourself in a magical in-water exchange with real live bottlenose dolphins. Learn how dolphins respond to hand signals and positive reinforcement from the trainers and discover the fantastic underwater communication system inherent to all dolphins. Then, delight in an unforgettable hands-on interaction as you are invited to glide your hand over the dolphin's soft skin, share a friendly flipper shake and receive a kiss from your newfound friend.

Next, make your way to deeper water where you can experience an amazing swim with the dolphins. During your unforgettable encounter, hold on tight as you make waves during a fun-filled belly ride. Conclude your experience as you witness these amazing creatures swim, glide and hurl themselves into the air, demonstrating their wonderful acrobatic ability. Finally, after your 30-minute interaction, sit back, relax and embark on a quick 10-minute trip back to the ship.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchairs (electric or collapsible) are not permitted.
  • Participants must be able to enter the water via stairs and stand on a submerged platform 4-feet deep.
  • Lifejackets are included and compulsory.
  • Expectant mothers may not participate on this excursion.
  • Guests wishing to accompany a family member or friend on this excursion should book the Dolphin Observer excursion.
  • Guests are reminded that all children under 12 years of age must be accompanied in the water by a parent or guardian booked on the Dolphin Swim Adventure excursion at the same time. Guests 12 through 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult on the Dolphin Swim Adventure or the Dolphin Observer excursion at the same time.
  • Guests will be filmed and photographed during the Dolphin Encounter. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase these following the activity. Guests should bring cash or credit cards if wishing to buy a DVD and/or photographs.
  • Complimentary locker rental is included.
  • Beverages (water, soda, juice) and light snacks are available for purchase.
  • For the well-being of the dolphins, Guests are requested not to wear sunscreen in the water.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Forest and Beach
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Action Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity Level: Active
Duration: 4 hours
Adult Price: Adult $45 (ages 10 and up)
Ages: 10 And Up

Tortola's highest point is 1716 feet above sea level and features a national park with walking trails that afford some of the best views of surrounding islands. Afterwards, swim and relax at Cane Garden Bay.

Board open-air safari buses for the ascent to Belle Vue on the Ridge Road, high above the harbor. Drive along this scenic road to Sage Mountain National Park rising 1716 feet above sea level, for a one-mile guided hike through the semi-tropical rainforest. Enjoy the significantly cooler temperatures as your guide leads you along the trail pointing out a variety of flora and fauna. After your hike, enjoy a beverage at the Mountain View Restaurant before boarding the buses once more for the drive back the mountain.

After arriving at Cane Garden Bay, your guide will escort you to your reserved beach chair. Then, relax and unwind with 90 minutes to explore the white sand beach and swim in the stunning azure waters. Finally, take in the sights of Tortola one last time during the 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility. Guests must be able to walk along uneven natural trails.
  • Guests must wear walking shoes.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing if wishing to swim at beach.
  • One beverage (water, soda, fruit or rum punch) included.
  • Additional beverages and food can be purchased at Cane Garden Bay beach.
  • One beach chair is included per person at the beach. Umbrellas are not included however may be rented at the beach. Please note some beach vendors only accept cash.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Island Drive and Beach Break
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Sightseeing Adventures
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 3-3.5 hours
Adult Price: Adult: $39 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child: $30 (ages 3-9), under 3 free
Ages: All Ages

Board open-air safari buses or A/C Coach in Road Town for a scenic island drive of beautiful Tortola. Your tour takes you up Fort Hill along the Ridge Road, passing the local villages of Long Trench and Fahie Hill before arriving at Sky World. Stop here for some souvenir shopping and to take in the stunning views of the British Virgin Islands from the observation deck.

Re-board your buses and continue your tour along the ridge for more breathtaking views before descending Ross path to beautiful Cane Garden Bay. Stop here and enjoy approximately one hour of swimming and relaxing in the crystal-clear water of this spectacular white-sand beach. After your swim, the tour continues along the north shore and over Zion Hill for the scenic drive along the Sir Francis Drake Highway back to Road Town, where your tour concludes.

Additional Information

  • One beverage (water, soft drinks, fruit and rum punch) included.
  • Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted. Guests must be able to board and debark the safari-bus on their own. Guests also must be able to walk from bus to beach — approximately 50 yards on sand surface.
  • One beach chair per person is included at the beach.
  • Umbrellas are available to rent on beach
  • Bathrooms and changing rooms are available at beach.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing if wishing to swim.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Additional drinks, snacks and souvenirs are available for purchase from beach bars.

Island Tour Beach and Lunch
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Sightseeing Adventures
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 5-5.5 hours
Adult Price: Adult $65 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child $48 (ages 3-9), under 3 free
Ages: All Ages

Board open-air safari buses or A/C Coach in Road Town for a scenic island drive of beautiful Tortola. Your tour takes you up Fort Hill along the Ridge Road, passing the local villages of Long Trench and Fahie Hill before arriving at Sky World. Stop here for some souvenir shopping and to take in the stunning views of the British Virgin Islands from the observation deck.

Re-board your buses and continue your tour along the ridge for more breathtaking views before descending Ross path to beautiful Cane Garden Bay. Stop here and enjoy time for swimming and in the crystal-clear water of this spectacular white-sand beach, or take a stroll along the stunning coastline. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a nearby beachside restaurant before more relaxation time and perhaps one last swim.

After approximately 2.5 hours at the beach and lunch, the tour continues along the north shore and over Zion Hill for the scenic drive along the Sir Francis Drake Highway back to Road Town, where your tour concludes.

Additional Information

  • Lunch (ribs, chicken or fish) and one beverage (water, soft drinks, fruit and rum punch) included.
  • Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted. Guests must be able to board and debark the safari-bus on their own. Guests also must be able to walk from bus to beach — approximately 50 yards on sand surface.
  • This excursion is stroller accessible. However, some portions of the tour may require Guests to fold accompanying strollers. In addition, lightweight strollers are recommended.
  • One beach chair per person is included at the beach.
  • Umbrellas are available to rent on beach
  • Bathrooms and changing rooms are available at beach.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing if wishing to swim.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Additional drinks, snacks and souvenirs are available for purchase from beach bars.

Jeep Adventure
Activity Type: Action Adventures and Sightseeing Adventures
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 3.5-4 hours
Adult Price: Adult: $85 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child: N/A

Jump onboard a Land Rover jeep and get ready for an exhilarating ride!

After being divided into groups of eight, meet your driver/guide and hop onboard for the first part of your tour, through Road Town and up to the Ridge Road, which affords spectacular views of Tortola and the neighboring islands. Snap a photo of your Disney Cruise Line® ship in the harbor before continuing your journey off-road!

Discover the natural beauty of the island as your guide provides information on local flora and fauna, native to the region. Cool off with a swim or simply stroll the coast during a one-hour stop at an unspoiled beach. Enjoy a complimentary beverage before re-boarding your jeep and basking in the picture-perfect beauty of the British Virgin Islands once more during the 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Additional Information

  • Guests do not drive during this tour.
  • Jeeps have bench style seating in the rear of the vehicle.
  • Destinations may vary according to sea and weather conditions.
  • Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility.
  • Expectant mothers and Guests with heart or respiratory conditions or back/neck injuries may not participate.
  • One Beverage (water, soft drinks, fruit and rum punch) included.
  • One beach chair per person is included at the beach.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing if wishing to swim.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Additional drinks and snacks can be purchased at beach
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Jost Van Dyke Beach Day
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 5 hours
Adult Price: Adult $105 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child $75 (ages 3-9)
Ages: 3 And Up

Board a boat and set a course along the Sir Francis Drake Channel where you can take in the unspoiled beauty of the BVI. Jost Van Dyke is the smallest of the four main islands in the British Virgin Islands archipelago. The island's name comes from that of a 17th-century Dutch privateer, Joost van Dyk, who used its harbors as a hideout. You arrive at Great Harbour, where you will transfer to tender boats for a short journey to spectacular White Bay Beach.

Be ready to get your feet wet as there is no dock on this white-sand beach, featuring crystal-clear water and waving palm trees. White Bay Beach is also known as the home of the famous "Painkiller" drink — a blend of rum and tropical fruit juices. Upon arrival, the day is yours to enjoy — swim, stroll along the shoreline or why not take advantage of complimentary use of the water trampoline and peddle bikes? A freshly prepared BBQ lunch and beverages will round out this perfect day in paradise.

When it's time to return to the ship, take the tender boat back to Great Harbor, followed by the 30-minute cruise to the pier.

Additional Information

  • Beverages (water, soft drinks, fruit and rum punch) and lunch (chicken, fish or ribs) are included.
  • Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility. Guests must be able to step onto beach from landing boat. There is no docking facility at the beach.
  • This excursion is stroller accessible. However, some portions of the tour may require Guests to fold accompanying strollers. In addition, lightweight strollers are recommended.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing if wishing to swim.
  • Beach chairs included. Please note beach umbrellas are not available.
  • Non-motorized water sports equipment (water trampoline, kayaks, peddle bikes) included.
  • ATV's are available to rent at the beach.
  • Restrooms are available at the beach restaurant.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring additional cash if wishing to purchase souvenirs or rentals.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Kayak at Peter Island
Activity Type: Action Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity Level: Active
Duration: 2.5 hours
Adult Price: Adult $55 (ages 10 and up)
Ages: 10 And Up

Departing Road Town, take a short 5-minute transfer to a nearby marina, where your motor launch will be waiting to transport you across the channel to Peter Island.

Upon arrival, receive a lifejacket and safety briefing before setting out in your kayak from Great Harbor on a guided 60-minute tour. Your guide will provide informative commentary on local flora and fauna as you admire the unspoiled beauty of Peter Island. Paddle back to the beach and enjoy approximately 35 minutes swimming and snorkeling. After your time in the water, refresh with a complimentary beverage at the beach bar.

Round out your experience with the boat and taxi back to the ship.

Additional Information

  • Destinations may vary according to sea and weather conditions.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility. Guests must be able to climb in and out of the water from kayak.
  • A complimentary beverage (water, soft drinks) is included.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing.
  • Snorkel, mask and snorkel vests are provided.
  • Life vests are provided and must be worn at all times while kayaking.
  • Snorkeling is from the beach after kayak tour.
  • Restrooms are available at the beach.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Long Bay Beach Tour
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 5-5.5 hours
Adult Price: Adult: $79 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child: $59 (ages 3-9), under 3 free
Ages: All Ages

Set off on a scenic drive through the picturesque hills of Tortola on your way to the Long Bay Beach Resort, a secluded luxury hotel on the north shore. Along the way, stop at Ridge Road for spectacular views of the neighboring islands, surrounded by beautiful blue waters.

Upon arrival at the island's largest beach resort, enjoy a refreshing, complimentary drink. Spread your towel on the inviting white-sand beach or use one of the beach chairs provided and soak up the sun. Or you can take a stroll or a swim before your light buffet lunch, served at the 1748 Restaurant. This restaurant at the edge of the beach is located in a renovated sugar cane building and is the oldest "new" restaurant in the British Virgin Islands. Relax at this peaceful retreat before spending more time on the beach and then returning along the southern shoreline to Road Town.

Additional Information

  • Children under 3 years of age are free but must sit on an adult's lap during transportation.
  • Light lunch (fish, chicken or ribs) is included. Two beverages (water, soft drinks, fruit punch) are included, one upon arrival and one with lunch.
  • Electric wheelchairs are not permitted. A maximum of 2 collapsible wheelchairs can be carried in the back of the bus. However, there are no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms on this tour.
  • Guests must be able to board and debark the tour bus, which has 3 large steps.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing if they wish to swim.
  • Beach chairs are provided.
  • Restrooms/changing facilities are available at beach.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring cash, sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.
  • If weather is inclement, the tour will be cancelled.

North Shore and Pussers Island Tour
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Sightseeing Adventures
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 3.5 hours
Adult Price: Adult: $36 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child: $25 (ages 3-9), under 3 free
Ages: All Ages

Get your camera ready as you journey along Tortola's ridge road for several photo stops before arriving at Pussers Landing, where you can stroll along the quaint boardwalk and explore the souvenir shops and the famous Pussers Bar and Gift Shop.

Travel by open-air safari bus or A/C Coach through the bustling capital of the British Virgin Islands, Road Town, before ascending Fort Hill to scenic Belle Vue. Make your way along the ridge road through the tiny hamlets of Manchester, Long Trench and Fahie Hill with their colorful murals depicting bygone life in the BVI. Your driver makes several photo stops allowing you to enjoy scenic vistas of the local islands of Todmans, Meyers and Chalwell prior to stopping at Mountain View at the entrance to the Sage Mountain National Park.

Enjoy a complimentary beverage while soaking up the spectacular views of the surrounding islands prior to descending the Windy Hill road to the North Shore. The tour continues through the quaint coastal fishing villages of Carrot Bay, Apple Bay and Cappoon's Bay hugging the north shore before ascending Zion Hill to the western side of the island where you stop at picturesque Pussers Landing. Here you have approximately 30 minutes to browse the colorful boutiques and shops for a souvenir before boarding the bus once more for the return drive along the scenic coastal road to Road Town. Take the opportunity to leave the tour in central Road Town for some further shopping or choose to return directly to the ship.

Additional Information

  • A beverage (water, soft drinks) included.
  • Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted. Guests must be able to board and debark the safari-bus, including three large steps.
  • This excursion is stroller accessible. However, some portions of the tour may require Guests to fold accompanying strollers. In addition, lightweight strollers are recommended.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring cash, credit cards for souvenirs at Pussers Landing.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Restrooms are available at Mountain View and Pussers Landing.

Private Luxury Villa
Activity Type: Signature Collection
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: 5.5-6 hours
Adult Price: N/A Based on Villa
Child Price: N/A Based on Villa
Ages: All Ages

Enjoy the luxury and privacy of your own waterside villa for the day. A 30-minute transfer in an air-conditioned van brings you across the island to a luxurious full-equipped villa secreted on a white-sand beach. Your host will greet you upon arrival and give you a tour of the property. Your personal chef is on hand to prepare your lunch and snacks to order — and then the day is yours to enjoy.

Tucked away within a gated and very tranquil enclave, your villa's idyllic locale right on the beach is absolute vacation perfection. Set amongst giant boulders and exotic tropical landscaping, this brand new two-bedroom, two-bath beach home is edged by 1000 feet of the ocean's blue waters, unspoiled reefs for snorkeling, a shoreline dotted with tide pools, coral and shells for beachcombers, and a perfect private white-sand beach just a two-minute walk away. The villa is casually elegant, fronted by two covered coral stone verandahs and washed by constant soothing surf sounds and cooling offshore breezes.

After five hours in paradise of doing as much or as little as you desire, your van will be waiting to transport you back to the ship.

If you're already booked on a Disney Cruise Line® Caribbean Cruise, and would like to learn more about this exciting excursion and reserve a Villa in Tortola, please:

  1. Download the special Signature Collection Request Form and fill it out on your computer
  2. Save the form to your desktop
  3. Attach the form to an email and send it to DCL.SHORE.EXCURSIONS@disney.com
After your Signature Collection Request Form is received, Disney's Special Services department will contact you to confirm your private request by telephone. Please allow up to seven days for confirmation.
  • This is a Private Villa Experience for up to 8 Guests.
  • Beverages (beer, wine, water, soft drinks, fruit and rum punch) and lunch local specialty appetizers, selection of Salads, quiches, grilled fish, chicken, deserts, fruit and bread) included.
  • Guests must advise of any dietary requirements in advance.
  • Wheelchairs must be standard-size and collapsible. No electric wheelchairs permitted. Guests must also be able to board and debark the safari-bus, including three large steps.
  • Snorkel, mask and snorkel vests are provided.
  • Beach Towels and Chairs provided.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Private Motor Yacht
Activity Type: Signature Collection
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 6 hours
Adult Price: Adult: N/A Based on charter
Child Price: Child: N/A Based on charter
Ages: All Ages

A private motor yacht with Captain and Crew is at your disposal for the day. Cruise the unspoiled British Virgin Islands, swim and snorkel at a secluded cove, and enjoy a delectable lunch at Marina Cay.

Take a short 10-minute transfer to a local marina, where your luxury 45-foot catamaran charter awaits. Upon boarding, meet your friendly Captain and mate and set sail on Sir Francis Drake Waterway — amazed by the sheer beauty of this slice of paradise. Arriving at Marina Cay, a small island well away from the crowds, take the dive into the crystal-clear waters. You may also choose to snorkel over the coral reef brimming with tropical fish.

Make your way ashore to Pussers Restaurant on the beach for lunch before re-boarding your private yacht for more relaxation time as you cruise the British Virgin Islands once more. After approximately five hours, return to the marina for the short transfer back to the ship.

If you're already booked on a Disney Cruise Line® Caribbean Cruise, and would like to learn more about this exciting excursion and reserve a Yacht Charter in Tortola, please:

  1. Download the special Signature Collection Request Form and fill it out on your computer
  2. Save the form to your desktop
  3. Attach the form to an email and send it to DCL.SHORE.EXCURSIONS@disney.com
After your Signature Collection Request Form is received, Disney's Special Services department will contact you to confirm your private request by telephone. Please allow up to seven days for confirmation.

Additional Information
  • This is a private charter with a maximum of ten guests.
  • Lunch (steak, ribs, burgers, etc) and beverages (beer, wine, water, soft drinks, fruit and rum punch) and light lunch included.
  • Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility. Guests must be able to climb in and out of the water via ladder if swimming.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing if wishing to swim or snorkel.
  • Snorkel, mask and compulsory snorkel vests are provided.
  • Restrooms, changing facilities and souvenir shop at Marina Cay.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.
  • Destinations may vary according to sea and weather conditions.

Snorkel at Norman Island
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity Level: Active
Duration: 3 hours
Adult Price: Adult $56 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child $38 (ages 5-9)
Ages: 5 And Up

Many of the British Virgin Islands are named after pirates and the destination for your snorkel tour is no exception. Norman was a notorious pirate and the island is purported to be Treasure Island in the story of the same name.

Travel in open-air safari style tour buses for a 5-minute ride to the marina where you board your snorkel boat for the journey to Norman Island. Enjoy a scenic 30-minute ride across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to one of the B.V.I.'s prime snorkel sites. After receiving your equipment and instruction, your guide leads you on a snorkel expedition to the Indians, a series of three rock formations jutting up out of the sea that are said to look like an Indian headdress, or to the Caves at legendary Norman Island.

Snorkel in pristine surroundings in a wonderland of colorful coral formations, exotic fish and abundant marine life. After approximately 45-60 minutes of snorkeling time at the first stop, relocate to another area for a further 30 minutes of underwater exploration. Following your double snorkel adventure, travel back to the marina and transfer back to the pier.

Additional Information

  • Destinations may vary according to sea & weather conditions
  • Wheelchairs (electric or collapsible) are not permitted.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility.
  • Guests need to be comfortable swimming in open water.
  • Bottled water is provided.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing.
  • A restroom is available onboard the snorkel boat;, however, no changing facility is available.
  • Life vests are included and compulsory for all Guests.
  • Snorkel, mask and fins are provided.
  • Water included.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks. Guests should bring towels from the ship.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Tortola by Land and Sea
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Sightseeing Adventures
Activity Level: Mild
Duration: Not Specified
Adult Price: Adult: $59 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child: $45 (ages 0-9)
Ages: All Ages

The Virgin Islands are made up of over 60 isles and cays. Cruise past the islands by motor launch and tour the length of Tortola by tour bus, while also enjoying some shopping time at a picturesque marina.

Board open-air tour buses or A/C Coach for a short transfer to the marina where your launch awaits to take you on a scenic cruise among the beautiful islands of this unique archipelago. View the southern shoreline of Tortola and the surrounding islands of Salt, Peter and Norman, made famous in legend as hideaways for pirates and buccaneers. Your journey takes you past uninhabited islands and the island of St. John, preserved for posterity by Laurence Rockefeller as a nature reserve, before arriving at Sopher's Hole, the first landing place by European settlers in these islands.

Enjoy a stroll along the board-walk and enjoy some time to browse in the colorful boutiques and souvenir shops before boarding open-air safari buses to continue your journey on land. Drive along the north shore of Tortola through small fishing villages before ascending to the ridge road, which twists its way along the top of the island offering spectacular views of Tortola and the surrounding islands. Snap a photo during a scenic stop before descending to Road Town, the capital of the British Virgin Islands, and onto the cruise ship pier to conclude your tour.

Additional Information

  • This tour is available to All Ages; since it involves a boat/vessel, infants under 3 years of age must have a child's ticket.
  • Guests must be able to climb on and off the safari bus via three large steps.
  • Wheelchairs need to be standard size and collapsible; no electric wheelchairs permitted. Guests must be able to board and debark the safari-bus on their own.
  • Strollers are not permitted on this tour.
  • A beverage (bottled water or fruit punch) is included. Additional drinks and snacks are available for purchase at Pussers Landing.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring cash or credit cards to purchase optional extras such as souvenirs.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and backpacks.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Tortola Dolphin Observer
Activity Type: Family Adventures and Splashtacular
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: All Day
Adult Price: $129 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: $101 (ages 3-9)
Ages: All Ages

Stay high and dry — and share in the magic — as you accompany a family member or friend during an unforgettable dolphin experience in Tortola.

Enjoy the magic of sharing in this wonderful experience with your loved ones. Arriving to Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, you will accompany those who are participating in the Dolphin Encounter or Dolphin Swim Adventure to Dolphin Discovery Tortola. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Dolphin Discovery is one of the few places in the world to offer guests of all ages the unique opportunity to partake in up-close and personal experiences with Dolphins, and is committed to the conservation and protection of marine mammals. Upon your arrival, meet and greet the facility's dolphin trainers and take in an interactive introduction to these gentle creatures of the deep, including a discussion of their anatomy, physiology and natural history. Then, sit back and watch family and friends — from a special observation area a dry distance away — interact with these amazing ocean creatures. Under the supervision of one of the facility's experienced dolphin trainers, watch your loved ones interact with dolphins and marvel as the dolphins show off their spectacular jumps.

Following the 30-minute mammal meet-and-greet, reunite with family and friends and view their DVD and the photos of their experience and bask in the sea breezes as they wash over you in nearly every direction.

Additional Information

  • This tour should only be booked in conjunction with the Tortola Dolphin Encounter.
  • A buffet-style lunch (hamburgers, pasta, chicken wings, fries and salad) and beverages (sparkling sodas, fruit juice and bottled water) are included.
  • Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) are not permitted.
  • This excursion is stroller accessible. However, some portions of the tour may require Guests to fold accompanying strollers. In addition, lightweight strollers are recommended.
  • Guests will observe from approximately 50 feet away and do not enter the water at any time.
  • Guests are required to pass though Immigration. Guests must have and present a valid U.S. or Canadian Passport. U.S. Citizens can travel with an original U.S. Birth Certificate (with raised seal).
  • Guests travel between St. Thomas and Tortola via fast-ferry. Guests prone to motion sickness should take necessary precautions.
  • During the excursion, Guests are split into two groups. Because of this, the order of excursion events may vary.
  • Complimentary storage areas for personal belongings and changing rooms are available.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring cash or credit cards to purchase optional extras, such as pictures, souvenirs and DVD's.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Tour to Virgin Gorda
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Sightseeing Adventures
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 4 hours
Adult Price: Adult $68 (ages 10 and up)
Child Price: Child $49 (ages 5-9)
Ages: 5 And Up

Board a ferry boat for the scenic 40-minute cruise along the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda. Next, hop onboard an open-air safari bus for a short 20-minute tour through Spanish Town to a stunning overlook of Savannah Bay where a stop will be made for photos. The tour continues, following the twisting road to the Top of the Baths where you meet your local guide, who will introduce you to the area and lead you to the Baths beach. Nature has created a series of secluded beaches, spectacular pools, and grottoes, formed by volcanic activity and flooded with seawater.

Explore the intricate network of trails and boulders to discover hidden caves and sea pools and the sandy beach of Devil's Bay. Enjoy approximately two hours of free time to swim and relax before making your way back to the Top of the Baths. Take in the spectacular views of the surrounding islands and take some time for souvenir shopping before boarding the safari buses once more for the return drive to the boat and cruise back to the pier.

Additional Information

  • Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes as the path to The Baths is rough and uneven.
  • Guests should be in good physical condition.
  • Wheelchairs (collapsible or electric) and strollers are not permitted.
  • A beverage (water, soda or fruit juice) is included.
  • Additional food and drinks can be purchased at the Top of the Baths restaurant.
  • Bathrooms/changing facilities and lockers are available at the beach; however, Guests are encouraged to wear their swimsuits underneath their clothes if wishing to swim at the beach.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring credit cards or cash for optional extras such as souvenirs.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring comfortable walking shoes, swim suit, sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and backpacks.

Two Tank Certified Reef Dive
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Action Adventures
Activity Level: Active
Duration: Not Specified
Adult Price: Adult $145 (ages 13 and up)
Ages: 13 And Up

Begin your day with a short 15-minute transfer to the dive shop where you are fitted with your equipment and receive a briefing on the expected conditions. Board the dive boat and make your way out to sea and one of the most unique dive locations in the Caribbean. Here you discover uniquely shaped rocks rising out of the sea. These rock formations have been described as being like an Indian head dress' feathers standing upright.

Near the bottom, fish fill the narrow passages, and large sea fans and small corals dot the walls. On the other side of the channel you find small pools filled with silversides in the summer months. This site is considered to be one of the best spots for macro life in the British Virgin Islands. Divers enjoy the variety of sea life including turtles and vibrant corals.

With two dives, including a 30-minute surface interval, you have plenty of time to explore this underwater wonderland. The maximum depth is approximately 50-60 feet. Bottled water is available between and after your dives onboard the boat. At the conclusion of your dives, take the 15-minute transfer back to the pier.

Additional Information

  • This excursion is for certified divers only. Guests must provide a valid certification and photo ID onboard and have completed at least one dive in the past two years. Before diving, Guests must be ready to inform staff what equipment is required.
  • Guests under medication or with any medical conditions will not be permitted to dive.
  • Dive sites are subject to change pending sea conditions
  • Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to participate.
  • Price includes BCD, regulator, tank, weight belt, mask, snorkel and fins. Wetsuits will be provided at an additional cost of $10.
  • Please note that dive knives are strictly prohibited on this excursion due to current weapons laws.
  • A beverage (bottled water) is included.
  • This tour is not recommended for guest with limited mobility. Guests in wheelchairs may not participate.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

Virgin Island Sail Snorkel and Beach Adventure
Activity Type: Splashtacular and Family Adventures and Nature Adventures
Activity Level: Moderate
Duration: 4 hours
Adult Price: Adult $59 (ages 10 and up)
Ages: 10 And Up

Sailing between the many islands is a highlight of a visit to Tortola. A large sailing catamaran cruises the waters to an outer island where you can swim and snorkel before relocating to a beautiful beach.

Board a sailing catamaran at the cruise ship pier and enjoy an exhilarating sail across the Sir Francis Drake Channel to one of the surrounding islands, Norman Island, the reputed setting of "Treasure Island" in the novel of the same name. Snorkel and swim from the catamaran over a tropical reef before re-boarding the catamaran and sailing onto a nearby beach where you can swim, snorkel or wander along the shoreline — looking out at the many islands in the archipelago which forms the British Virgin Islands.

On the return sail, enjoy the history and geography of this historic waterway as you retrace the paths of Columbus, Drake, Kid and the many pirates which once sailed these waters.

Additional Information
  • Norman Island may be substituted with Salt Island or Peter Island pending sea conditions.
  • Wheelchairs (electric or collapsible) are not permitted.
  • This tour is not recommended for Guests with limited mobility.
  • Guests need to be comfortable swimming in open water.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear swimming attire under clothing.
  • Beverages (water, soft drinks, fruit and rum punch) are included.
  • Restrooms are available at the beach stop.
  • Snorkel, mask and snorkel vests are provided.
  • Guests are encouraged to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, additional clothing, hats, cameras and/or backpacks.
  • Due to limited availability, Guests are encouraged to book early.

 


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