The Baths, Virgin Gorda BVI

Tortola Cruise Ship Schedule

Track cruise ships at Road Town. See hourly crowd risk at The Baths, Cane Garden Bay, and White Bay — so you can plan around the crowds.

Today at Tortola

No cruise ships are scheduled today (July 29, 2026). Beaches should be at normal crowd levels.

How to Read the Hourly Timeline

Each box below represents one hour. The color tells you the expected crowd level from cruise ship visitors at that time.

Low
Few or no cruise ship visitors expected.
Moderate
Some cruise ship visitors, but you'll still find space.
Busy
Noticeably crowded. Fine if you don't mind sharing the beach.
High
Expect large crowds. Consider going early, late, or picking another day.

Port Info

  • Cruise ships dock at Road Town Harbour on Tortola's south coast.
  • Taxis and tour operators meet ships at the pier. Negotiate fares before riding.
  • Cane Garden Bay is a 20-minute taxi ride over the hill from the cruise terminal.
  • The Baths (Virgin Gorda) is accessible via 30-minute ferry excursion from Road Town.
  • White Bay (Jost Van Dyke) is reachable by water taxi — typically a separate excursion.
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Feb 10 – Feb 16, 2027

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48,370
Cruise Guests
18
Ship Visits
Mon 2/15
Busiest — High Risk
Wed
10
February 10, 2027
2,668
Cruise Guests
1 ship in port
1 ship — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Rotterdam Road Town 8am 2pm 2,668
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
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White Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
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Cane Garden Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Thu
11
February 11, 2027
6,252
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
2 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Norwegian Aqua Road Town 8:30am 2pm 3,571
Marella Voyager Road Town 9am 6pm 2,681
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏖️

White Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🌴

Cane Garden Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Fri
12
February 12, 2027
3,406
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
2 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Crystal Symphony Road Town 9am 5pm 606
Brilliant Lady Road Town 10am 6pm 2,800
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏖️

White Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🌴

Cane Garden Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Sat
13
February 13, 2027
7,676
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
3 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Norwegian Prima Road Town 8am 5pm 3,950
MSC Explora 3 Road Town 9am 7pm 1,473
Marella Explorer 2 Road Town 9am 6pm 2,253
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏖️

White Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🌴

Cane Garden Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Sun
14
February 14, 2027
8,593
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
3 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Costa Favolosa Road Town 8am 3pm 3,800
Celebrity Constellation Road Town 9am 5pm 2,450
MSC Opera Road Town 9am 3pm 2,343
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏖️

White Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🌴

Cane Garden Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Mon
15
February 15, 2027
10,059
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
3 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Crown Princess Road Town 8am 6pm 3,674
Norwegian Prima Road Town 8am 5pm 3,950
Vision Of The Seas Road Town 9am 6pm 2,435
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏖️

White Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🌴

Cane Garden Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Tue
16
February 16, 2027
9,716
Cruise Guests
4 ships in port
4 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Wind Surf Road Town 8am 6pm 404
Disney Treasure Road Town 8:15am 6pm 4,116
Norwegian Escape Road Town 8:30am 2pm 4,266
Viking Sea Road Town 930
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🏖️

White Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
🌴

Cane Garden Bay

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p

Beach Crowd Forecasts

See detailed crowd forecasts for each beach:

How does this work?

We pull published cruise ship schedules daily and estimate hourly crowd levels at The Baths, Cane Garden Bay, and White Bay based on which ships are at Road Town, their passenger capacity, and arrival/departure times. The Baths gets crowds from Road Town ships selling ferry excursions to Virgin Gorda. Cane Garden Bay fills up because it's a short taxi ride from the pier. White Bay sees traffic when Jost Van Dyke water taxis run from Road Town.

These are estimates based on published schedules and ship capacity. Real crowd levels depend on weather, excursion bookings, and actual occupancy. Use this as a planning tool — check the hourly bars and aim for green windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cruise ships are in Tortola today?

No cruise ships are scheduled today (July 29, 2026).

What is the Tortola cruise ship schedule?

Tortola's cruise port is Road Town on the south coast. The 7-day schedule above shows every scheduled ship at Road Town, pulled daily from BVI Ports Authority and cruise line itineraries.

Where do cruise ships dock in Tortola?

Cruise ships dock at Road Town Harbour on Tortola's south coast. Taxis and tour operators meet passengers at the pier. Negotiate fares before riding — government-regulated rates apply.

How far is Cane Garden Bay from the Tortola cruise port?

Cane Garden Bay is about a 20-minute taxi ride over the hill from the Road Town cruise terminal. It fills up quickly on ship days.

Can cruise passengers visit The Baths from Tortola?

Yes — most Road Town cruise itineraries sell a ferry excursion to The Baths on Virgin Gorda. It's a 30-minute ferry each way plus ~2-3 hours at The Baths.

Are there cruise ships in Tortola tomorrow?

The schedule above shows tomorrow and the next 6 days. Use the date picker to jump to a specific day.
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