Tortola Cruise Port
Road Town, British Virgin Islands · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park, Road Town.
Plan my port daysWalk-off pier in Road Town with shops, taxis, and easy access to beaches and Sage Mountain.
At a glance
Port summary
Tortola is a very independent-traveller-friendly cruise port. The Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park is steps from Road Town's Main Street, and open-air safari taxis make beaches, distilleries and Sage Mountain easy to reach without booking a ship excursion.
Cruise docks
🚢 Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park
The main cruise pier for Tortola. Two berths can host large cruise ships simultaneously; the integrated Pier Park shopping complex sits directly on the pier with shops, cafes, taxi rank and tourist information. Road Town's Main Street is a 5-minute walk west along Waterfront Drive.
📍 Latitude: 18.422103, Longitude: -64.612776
See dock on port map →🚢 Wickhams Cay Tender Landing
Tender boats land at the Road Town Ferry Terminal on Wickhams Cay I when more than two large ships are in port and the cruise pier is full. About a 7-minute walk from Main Street.
📍 Latitude: 18.418902, Longitude: -64.618065
See dock on port map →Getting to Road Town
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Pier Park is right beside Road Town. Most cruise passengers walk into town and only take a taxi for beaches or Sage Mountain.
📍 Exit Pier Park toward Waterfront Drive; Road Town's Main Street is 5 minutes on foot.
Shared open-air "safari" taxis are the local bus and the cheapest way to reach Cane Garden Bay or other beaches. Pay the driver in cash.
📍 Open-air safari taxis line up at the Pier Park taxi stand; ask the dispatcher for your beach or stop.
Government-set per-person fares — confirm the price before getting in. Most drivers prefer cash.
📍 Taxi rank at the Pier Park entrance; fares are set by the BVI Taxi Association.
Ferries to Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Peter Island are doable on a port day but timing is tight — check the day's schedule before committing.
📍 Road Town Ferry Terminal at Wickhams Cay, a 5-minute walk from Pier Park.
Drive on the LEFT. A temporary BVI driving permit (~$10) is required on top of your home licence — the rental agency handles it.
📍 Several rental desks within walking distance of the Pier Park; book ahead.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Pier Park is card-friendly; expect to use cash everywhere else, especially for safari taxis and beach shacks.
Things to do
Callwood Distillery
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Family-run rum distillery in Cane Garden Bay, still using a copper pot still.
🕐 Late morning before the beach gets busy
Main Street Road Town Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Stroll Road Town's narrow Main Street past pastel wooden buildings and craft shops.
🕐 Morning before the heat builds
Cane Garden Bay Beach
🏖️ Beach
Tortola's signature beach — palm trees, calm turquoise water and laid-back beach bars.
🕐 Late morning to mid-afternoon
Smuggler's Cove Beach
🏖️ Beach
Quiet west-end beach — calm bay, snorkelling at the headland, almost no facilities.
🕐 All day; the access road is hot at midday
Brewers Bay Beach
🏖️ Beach
North-coast locals' beach with reef snorkelling close to shore and a few low-key bars.
🕐 Morning when the sea is calmest
Bomba Shack
Short stop🍹 Bar
Tortola's famously ramshackle driftwood beach bar at Cappoons Bay.
🕐 Early afternoon
Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Restored sugar boiling house and small folk museum just east of Road Town.
🕐 Late morning
Old Government House Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Hilltop former governor's residence with a small museum on BVI colonial history.
🕐 Late morning
Ridge Road Viewpoint
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Spine-road pull-off with a sweeping view over Road Town and the nearby islands.
🕐 Anytime; clearest in the morning
J.R. O'Neal Botanic Gardens
Short stop🌿 Nature
Compact tropical gardens in central Road Town — palms, orchids and a lily pond.
🕐 Mid-morning when it's still cool
Sage Mountain National Park
🌿 Nature
Loop trails through Tortola's cloud-forest summit with wide views across the BVI chain.
🕐 Morning, before clouds build over the summit
Tortola Pier Park Shops
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Open-air complex at the cruise pier — duty-free, craft stalls, cafes and restaurants.
🕐 Last hour before all-aboard
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Road Town?
- Your ship docks directly at the Road Town cruise terminal in British Virgin Islands.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Road Town?
- Yes. Road Town is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Road Town centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Local bus, Taxi, Ferry, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Road Town?
- Plan for at least 2 hours ashore to see Road Town independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Road Town and are cards accepted?
- Road Town uses the US Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Road Town cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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