Virgin Gorda — The Baths
Virgin Gorda — the Baths Cruising Guide
At the southern tip of Virgin Gorda lies the single most photographed place in the British Virgin Islands. The Baths are a jumble of granite boulders — some the size of houses — forming a labyrinth of shady grottoes, tidal pools and sea-lit caverns right at the water’s edge.
Pick up a day mooring off the beach and swim ashore, then follow the boulder trail — over ladders, through squeezes and across sudden pools — to Devil’s Bay, a perfect little cove on the far side. The snorkeling among the rocks is superb, and early morning, before the day boats arrive, is pure magic.
Nearby Spanish Town, with the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, is a handy spot to dine, refuel or pick up guests — and the calm bays north of it make good overnight anchorages.
Explore Virgin Gorda — The Baths
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In the water
Snorkel & Dive
Snorkel the boulders, then range out to the Dog Islands for the BVI’s best dive cluster.
The Baths & Devil’s Bay
Snorkel among the granite boulders and grottoes — superb, shallow and right at the water’s edge.
Dive-site details →The Aquarium
A shallow coral garden off Spanish Town — calm and great for beginners.
Dive-site details →The Dog Islands
Bronco Billy, The Chimney and Joe’s Cave — swim-throughs, arches and rays just west of Virgin Gorda; the BVI’s best mix of dives in one spot.
Dive-site details →Mountain Point
A sheltered point on Virgin Gorda’s north-west tip — coral ledges and calm water.
Dive-site details →Ashore
Eat, Drink & Do
Top of the Baths
Pool, views and easy eats at the head of the Baths trail — a fine spot to cool off after the boulders.
More →Poor Man’s Bar
A barefoot beach bar on the sand at the Baths — cold drinks and a shady seat between boulder hikes.
More →CocoMaya
Beachfront Asian-Latin small plates and cocktails at Spanish Town — the dressy night out.
More →Keep exploring
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