Smuggler s cove is on the west end of tortola and accessed via a hilly and very bumpy dirt road 4wheel vehicle is required. Smugglers covetortola cruisemates cruise community. Smugglers cove tortola 2020 all you need to know before. Tortola, british virgin islands with kids cruise port guide. Smugglers cove is a secluded, beautiful serene beach found on the. However, i am a little bit worried about our return to the ship. The sandy bottom, colourful reefs and super clear water makes for great shallow diving, especially for macro photographers wanting to capture that special shot. Smugglers cove tortola all you need to know before you go. For other taxi options in road town, dial the bvi taxi association at tel 2844943942. Day trip to tortola, bvi backpacking with the bonds. Nigel rented snorkeling equip and had a few beers but choices were limited, the beer was warm, and his prices were higher. The taxi driver dropped us off and promised to come back in two. Based in long bay, west end, tortola, murlises taxi service offers specials to the airport and ferry docks. Taxi from smugglers cove tortola forum tripadvisor.
Smugglers cove difficult to access but worth the effort, smugglers cove lies at. Go on a challenging adventure driving through narrow winding roads. Came here in a private taxi from a cruise ship very difficult to get to and roads were not brilliant. Smugglers cove tortola is one of the most idyllic places to relax in the british virgin islands, and when visitors arent soaking up some rays and enjoying the soft, powdery sand, they are often donning snorkeling gear and exploring the underwater depths.
The road is unpaved and a back breaker when driven with a four wheel drive vehicle. Smugglers cove, tortola, vi the removal of an old lincoln, which was reportedly the vehicle that queen elizabeth ii rode in during her visit to the virgin islands in 1976, sparked outrage among several vendors there and disappointment among some tourists at smugglers cove yesterday february 26, 2012. No matter what your travel requires, youll find a taxi to accommodate you. Is it possible to find a return taxi from smugglers cove or is that something i need to prearrange also, i saw mention of patricias and nigel renting beach chairs and snacks. It takes a bit of driving to get to this gorgeous beach, but it was totally worth it. If youve been to brewers bay, youve probably gazed in amazement upon its. Taxis are a reliable and affordable method of transportation in the bvi. Smugglers cove and cane garden bay are both reachable by cab with a 2030 minute ride. Sorry cant help more with the snorkeling comparison. By taxi we highly recommend wayne robinson as both taxi driver and tour guide tel 2844944097 or 2844992251 cell. This beach has it all fine white sand, crystal clear water, restroom facilities, lively restaurants, chairs and umbrellas for rent, and water sport. Find a secluded and restful place at smugglers cove, a calm, sheltered inlet beach. We went here via taxi off of a disney cruise with a 4 and 7 year old.
Smugglers cove, tortola the 25 most beautiful caribbean. Smugglers cove tortolla tortola message board tripadvisor. Smugglers cove, tortola, british virgin islands located 8 minutes drive from west end about twenty five minutes out of road town, forty five from the airport and five to ten from west end, smugglers cove is one of the most magnificent beaches on tortola. Very hilly and the descent down to the beach is quite steep. Whether sailing or staying ashore, smugglers cove is most certainly worth a visit. This is a video taken on the drive from long bay to smugglers cove on tortola in the british virgin islands. The sebastians on the beach is a crowdpleasing 3star hotel located 2. There were 2 beach bars open and we had burgers, hot dogs and drinks. These 20 ways to experience tortola in the british virgin islands will make sure.
The beach is really nice and also quiet, so a great place to avoid crowds. Are services like these still available at smuggler s cove. The island is part of the british virgin islands bvi a british overseas territory in the caribbean, located to the east of puerto rico usa. The calm bay at smugglers cove beach is utterly perfect for snorkeling, and conditions are also good for swimming. Removal of car deemed historical icon sparks outrage at. Tortola, bvi with babies, toddlers and kids cruise port guide. A lot of dive trips from tortola head to the southern islands but there are some lovely sites around the island to visit too. Choose from more than 3 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. The villa is roomy yet intimate, has 180 degree panoramic ocean vistas but is only a. I have a lot of favourite beaches in the bvi, but smugglers cove, in lower belmont bay is where i usually go if i have time to swim, kick back and relax for a while.
Home to the renowned bombas shack, a popular surfers bar on the island, apple bay is a popular destination for watersports lovers. Tortola island road town, bvi cruise port schedule. The same driver took us back to the ship at the time booked. For business or pleasure, if you need a taxi, call murlise at 4994711. Minutes from the beach and near the west end ferry dock. Taxis and safari cabs will be lined at at the cruise pier in road town when your ship docks. We chose to buy in belmont estate as it sits between the 2 best beaches in the bvi, long bay and smugglers cove.
They have a great place to eat on the water called peg legs. If you like the ambiance at this beach, you might also like apple bay, located just a short distance away. We decided to go to smugglers cove as it seems to be a quiet beach without crowds. May 11, 2020 this tortola cove offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. Cane garden bay cane garden bay is located on the northwestern edge of tortola and is the most popular beach for visitors. We expected the worst but really it wasnt that bad. Cruise ship to smugglers cove tortola forum tripadvisor. Smugglers outlook tortola for those desiring a true caribbean getaway vacation with easy access to the beach and exceptional privacy smugglers lookout should be on your short list.
The beach uses this relative inaccessibility to its advantage, offering a feeling of calm and seclusion rare among the. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. Signal strength for our cell phones, walking to long bay beach to get a taxi etc. Taxis are abundant on tortola, and so long as you use a legitimate taxi association driver prices will generally allow you to travel anywhere you wish but for less than the cost of renting a car. Driving is on the left side of the road in tortola. Another way to see the island is to organize a readily available taxi tour. Hi we 4 adults are going to tortola in feb and are planning now any advice on taking taxi from the cruise port to smugglers cove would be very helpful i also saw reference to a water taxi from the cruise port to smugglers cove anyone with. Come enjoy turquoise water, sand, sun and ice cold beverages. The other islands of the virgin islands archipelago constitute us virgin islands usvi aka american virgin islands and spanish virgin islands culebra and vieques, both located to the. Smugglers cove known for its tranquility, this quiet beach is a favorite with. The estates offers a secluded and safe environment for a family holiday with lovely views but ready access to shops returns and sailing activities. The road to smugglers cove is a packed dirt road with some rocks and potholes.
West end tortola driving from sebastians to smugglers. Youd just grab a safari taxi heading to brewers or find one to take you to smuggler s. Casa luna overlooks smugglers cove, offering breezy outdoor living with beautiful views and total privacy. Is it possible to find a return taxi from smugglers cove or is that something i need to. Below are 4 of the most frequented beaches in tortola by families with kids. Is it possible to find a return taxi from smuggler s cove or is that something i need to prearrange also, i saw mention of patricias and nigel renting beach chairs and snacks. I didnt see any taxis around smugglers cove area at all. Accessability to smugglers cove west end forum tripadvisor. Tortola beaches hidden things to do in tortola bvi. To reach this spot at the western end of tortola, youll need to maneuver a bumpy, unpaved road. Always ensure that you thoroughly confirm the fare charge before you get into the taxi. It is a tenminute drive from nadi airport to the resort, and getting there is easy as a bus collects you from the airport at no charge. Tortola taxis with set rates and numerous operators, traveling by taxi is easy on tortola although not the most cost effective option for getting around tortola on a regular basis, the availability of taxis on the island coupled with local regulations that keep drivers honest make hailing a. Are services like these still available at smugglers cove.
Smugglers cove is a ten minute drive from the town of nadi. In march 2020 we will visit tortola again and now it will be time to head for smuggler s cove. Some of the more popular tortola beaches are smugglers cove, cane. Hello, i will be in tortola for the day on a cruise ship and am interested in smuggler s cove or another beach a little less frequented by cruisers. Smugglers cove 7 mins drive to the west is a protected spot that usually offers calm waters perfect for the less energetic among us and perfect for snorkeling the coral reefs where you can spot all kinds of sealife i have seen since irma a selection of colorful small fish including angel fish etc, small octopus, turtles and puffer fish. Smugglers cove tortola aktuelle 2020 lohnt es sich.
You can make an arrangement to get picked up by the driver that brought you, but, if he gets 8 passengers at cane garden bay you may be walking a long way back to road town. Came here in a private taxi from a cruise ship very difficult to get to and roads were. Did anything change to the better regarding our plan b if taxi driver does not return to pick us up. Mclaughlin anderson luxury villas, representing a wide range of villas in west end, cane garden bay, belmont, havers hill, beef island, greenbank estate. If i could tie a hammock and live amongst the coconut trees i would. Smugglers cove is on the west end of tortola and accessed via a hilly and very bumpy dirt road 4wheel vehicle is required. The british virgin islands are rife with beautiful beaches and although this is just one of many, it is also amongst my personal favourites. Murlise stoutt, the proud owner and operator of murlises taxi service serving the island of tortola. Hello, i will be in tortola for the day on a cruise ship and am interested in smugglers cove or another beach a little less frequented by cruisers. How much is the taxi to smugglers cove from the ferry and once there how do you get a taxi to other locations. I know we can arrange something with the driver taking us to the beach, but what if he gets. We spent 2 days on smugglers our last trip to tortola and we like nigel too but patricia is famous for a reason.
While hailing a cab elsewhere on the island might take a phone call, you might just happen upon one as youre. Also, im assuming we will have to try and get the same driver back to pick us up since it seems away from everything. Taxi there will be no problem, get in any cab, say smugglers cove and off you go. About 45 minutes before our taxi driver was to return it rained, the worst part was. Roadtown tortola british virgin islands cruise port. Nigels snack shack at smugglers cove home facebook. Tortola island cruise port road town is located on baughers bay. Came here in a private taxi from a cruise ship very difficult to get to and.
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