Tortola, BVI Vacation

Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands, a group of islands which form part of the archipelago of the Virgin Islands. Local belief is that the name was originally given to the island by Christopher Columbus, meaning "land of the Turtle Dove"

Getting to Tortola, BVI
Air travel is the usual way to access the BVI, however, long-distance direct flights are unavailable. Connections are readily available through Puerto Rico and Antigua. The main airport is Beef Island Airport (Airport Code: EIS) at the East End. Some travelers opt to fly directly into Saint Thomas and then travel to Tortola by ferry. Tortola is also visited by cruise ships. Ferries sail to Virgin Gorda, and to St. John and Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands many times daily. Also available is a once a week ferry to Anegada, the only coral island in the BVI. Several airlines operate daily flights to all the islands of the Caribbean between Trinidad and Puerto Rico.

Tortola Accommodations
Many affluent visitors will take a charter boat trip from one of several marinas to some of the best places, as many smaller and less-inhabited islands offer mooring and amenities. While charter-boat tourism makes up the bulk of travel to the British Virgin Islands, there are many beautiful places throughout the four main islands that are easily accessible.

Getting Around Tortola, BVI
There are many small independent auto rental businesses, all with relatively comparable rates. Prices range from $50 per day and up, as demand is usually high. Driving in the BVI can be very difficult, as many winding mountain roads and cliffs, washed-out roads, and roaming livestock compound the difficulty of driving on the left side of the road. Driving can be a good way to see the entire island of Tortola at your own pace, but so can a readily available taxi tour, and drivers know all the spots. Taxis are abundant on Tortola, and so long as you drive with a legitimate taxi association driver, prices will generally allow you to travel anywhere you'd like for less than the cost of renting a car.

Tortola Activities
While Tortola has many of the things you would expect from one of the Virgin Islands like scuba diving, boating and fishing it also has a host of other great things to do like the Sage Mountain Park - lots of hiking and the tallest mountain in both the US and British Virgin Islands. There are remnants of primary rainforest near the peak. < Dolphin Swim Pricing Information >

Tortola BVI Dolphin Swim Getaway

• Up Close and Personal with the Dolphins
• Fun and Eductional for Everyone
• Contact with the Dolphins Guaranteed
• Small Groups with the Dolphins
• Open 365 Days a Year
• Professional Photography Available
• Lockers and Shower Available
• 30 Minute Ferry Ride from St. John
• 40 Minute Ferry Ride from St. Thomas
• 10 Minute From Cruise Port - Road Town

Be Part of the Action and Watch this Tortola Dolphin Swim Video

Map of Tortola - Swim with Dolphins Tortola BVI is close to St. Thomas, St. John, and Tortola Cruise Ship Port