Board a 45' cruiser at the Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas and spend a full day exploring the Baths of Virgin Gorda and the snorkeling caves of Norman Island. Expect granite grottoes, clear reefs, included snorkel gear, lunch at Top of the Baths, and a return cruising with an open bar.
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You step off the beach at the Ritz-Carlton with salt on your lips and a continental coffee in hand, then the 45' express cruiser pushes out into Sir Francis Drake Channel. The water widens, the sky flattens, and by mid-morning the jagged silhouettes of Virgin Gorda rise ahead. Landing at The Baths means wading through knee-deep surf to reach a maze of granite boulders: cool grottoes open to sunlit pools; currents nudge you into narrow channels and bright coral gardens.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Good for most fitness levels; requires short walks through shallow surf and light scrambling over smooth rock.
Wildlife
History
The Baths are formed from a granitic batholith exposed and sculpted over millennia; Norman Island carries local legends that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
Conservation
Coral reefs here are sensitive—use reef‑safe sunscreen, avoid anchoring on reefs, and respect local signage and marine park rules.
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Passport & Customs
A valid passport is required; shoes are needed to clear customs even though the boat is a barefoot vessel.
Beach Boarding
Boarding requires wading through knee‑deep water—bring water shoes and a dry bag for electronics.
Reef Safety
Use reef‑safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral; reef ecosystems are fragile and easily damaged by contact.
Timing for Photos
Morning light gives the clearest water in the grottoes—plan to arrive at The Baths early in the day.
Water shoes
Protects feet during beach boarding and when walking on wet granite and coral rock.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin while minimizing harm to coral and marine life.
summer
Light dry bag
Keeps phone, wallet, and a spare shirt dry during beach boarding and snorkel sessions.
Mask & snorkel (optional)
Provided on tour, but a personal fit is more comfortable and fog‑resistant.