British Virgin Islands Cruises

There’s no bad time to visit the British Virgin Islands because you can enjoy year-round sunshine in the archipelago. The Caribbean islands make a perfect destination for winter sun cruises, so you can conveniently book your cruise holiday between December and February. The spring season, which falls from March to April, is also an ideal time, when the temperatures are milder and the sailing season is in full swing.

Major cruise ships calling at the British Virgin Islands lay anchor on Tortola in the island’s capital, Road Town. Select cruise lines also offer sailings to the small and laid-back island of Virgin Gorda.

All of the British Virgin Islands have a distinct charm and own idiosyncrasy, catering to every discerning traveller. Tortola is home to the archipelago's capital, Road Town, and is the main port for cruises, so you’ll likely to find the hottest tourist attractions here. The island makes an excellent first stop, introducing the natural and cultural wonders of the archipelago. Meanwhile, if you want a more remote and less-developed place away from the bustling crowds of tourists, you can visit the islands of Virgin Gorda or Anegada. You can also drop by Jost Van Dyk, a famous yacht anchorage, home to the famous Soggy Dollar Bar, where the original Painkiller cocktail is believed to have originated.

The US Dollar is the official currency used in the British Virgin Islands, as well in the nearby US Virgin Islands. Mastercard and Visa are also widely accepted in most upscale hotels and restaurants

To put simply, the British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas territory while the US Virgin Islands are owned by the United States.