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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.
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.
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.
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Operated by Cruz Bay Watersports · Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
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.
Geology here reads like slow motion—giant batholiths formed as molten rock cooled and fractured over millions of years, now smoothed by wind and wave. Culture and legend weave through the itinerary: lunch “Top of the Baths” shares local flavors while Norman Island’s Treasure Caves recall tales that inspired Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The caves themselves are compact snorkeling playgrounds—three caverns, rocky overhangs, and a busy reef system.
Practical edge: this is an easy, full-day boat tour (about 8½ hours) that suits most fitness levels, but expect shallow beach boarding and some scrambling on smooth rock. Snorkel gear and lunch are included, and there’s a full open bar on the return cruise. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes for walking through surf and over slick rock, and a dry bag for electronics. Check in 30 minutes early and have a valid passport ready for customs—this is an international day trip. Timing your visit for morning light at The Baths will yield the clearest water and the calmest passage through the grottos.
Yes—this is an international trip to the British Virgin Islands; a valid passport is required for customs.
Yes—snorkeling equipment is provided, though many travelers bring their own mask for comfort.
Expect short walks through knee‑deep water and over large, often slick granite boulders; no technical climbing required but wear water shoes.
Yes—continental breakfast, lunch at Top of the Baths, and a full open bar on the return cruise are included.
Cruz Bay Watersports operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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.
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.
Geology here reads like slow motion—giant batholiths formed as molten rock cooled and fractured over millions of years, now smoothed by wind and wave. Culture and legend weave through the itinerary: lunch “Top of the Baths” shares local flavors while Norman Island’s Treasure Caves recall tales that inspired Stevenson’s Treasure Island. The caves themselves are compact snorkeling playgrounds—three caverns, rocky overhangs, and a busy reef system.
Practical edge: this is an easy, full-day boat tour (about 8½ hours) that suits most fitness levels, but expect shallow beach boarding and some scrambling on smooth rock. Snorkel gear and lunch are included, and there’s a full open bar on the return cruise. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes for walking through surf and over slick rock, and a dry bag for electronics. Check in 30 minutes early and have a valid passport ready for customs—this is an international day trip. Timing your visit for morning light at The Baths will yield the clearest water and the calmest passage through the grottos.