The Baths and White Bay: Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke Day Cruise
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness; comfortable walking on uneven, wet rock and swimming short distances is required
Overview
Explore the otherworldly granite grottos of The Baths on Virgin Gorda, then drift to White Bay on Jost Van Dyke for beachfront bars, Painkillers, and a famous lobster quesadilla. This guided day cruise blends active exploring with easy island downtime.
The Baths and White Bay: Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke Day Cruise
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You step off the skiff onto a shore that feels geological and theatrical at once: granite boulders, smooth as river stones but the size of small houses, stack and curve into grottoes and tidal pools. The ocean tugs at your ankles, daring you to slip between the rocks toward an impossibly blue inlet. This is The Baths—a place where time seems to have paused to show off the island’s raw architecture—followed by an afternoon of sand, sun, and bar-side lore at White Bay on Jost Van Dyke.
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Adventure Tips
Bring water shoes
The Baths trail mixes sand, wet rock, and slippery boulders—closed-toe water shoes improve traction and protect toes.
Passport & customs cash
This crosses an international border—carry a valid passport and about $85 per person in cash for customs fees.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
You’ll snorkel and swim in fragile reef areas—choose reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life.
Pack a dry pouch
Phones and passports should be kept in a waterproof pouch for the short dinghy-to-shore swims at White Bay.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Green sea turtles
- Brown pelicans
History
The Baths are remnants of ancient volcanic activity; over millions of years granite intrusions were exposed and eroded into the stacked boulders and grottoes you explore today.
Conservation
The Baths lie within a National Park—stick to marked paths, avoid stepping on coral, and use reef-safe products to minimize impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Water shoes
Protects feet on wet granite and gives better grip in tide pools.
summer specific
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the coral ecosystems while snorkeling.
summer specific
Passport in waterproof pouch
Required for international travel and customs clearance; keep it dry and secure.
Light daypack or dry bag
Carries water, snacks, a towel, and camera while keeping gear dry.
all specific