North Sound, Virgin Gorda BVI

Virgin Gorda Cruise Ship Schedule

Track cruise ships at Spanish Town and Gorda Sound. See hourly crowd risk at The Baths — the BVI's most popular attraction.

Today at Virgin Gorda

No cruise ships are scheduled today (July 28, 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 tender passengers to the dock at Spanish Town (The Valley) on Virgin Gorda's south end.
  • The Baths National Park is a short taxi ride south from Spanish Town — about 10 minutes.
  • Some smaller ships anchor in Gorda Sound (North Sound) — passengers tender to shore and taxi to The Baths.
  • The Baths has a $3 per person national park entrance fee. Arrive early to beat the crowds.
  • Taxi fares are government-regulated. Expect ~$5-7 per person from the dock to The Baths.
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5,237
Cruise Guests
17
Ship Visits
Wed 12/23
Busiest — High Risk
Thu
17
December 17, 2026
313
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
3 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Emerald Azzurra Spanish Town 8:30am 1pm 100
SeaDream II Spanish Town 9am 12:30pm 113
Emerald Azzurra Gorda Sound 3pm 10pm 100
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The Baths

High Risk
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Fri
18
December 18, 2026
410
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
3 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
SeaDream I Spanish Town 9am 12:30pm 113
Le Bougainville Spanish Town 1pm 6pm 184
SeaDream I Gorda Sound 2:30pm 6pm 113
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
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11a
12p
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Sat
19
December 19, 2026
312
Cruise Guests
1 ship in port
1 ship — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Star Pride Gorda Sound 9am 5pm 312
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
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11a
12p
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Sun
20
December 20, 2026
1,150
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
2 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Azamara Journey Spanish Town 9am 6pm 694
Ilma Spanish Town 9am 7pm 456
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
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11a
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1p
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Mon
21
December 21, 2026
247
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
3 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Le Ponant Spanish Town 8am 12pm 67
SeaDream I Gorda Sound 2pm 10pm 113
Le Ponant Gorda Sound 3pm 5pm 67
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Tue
22
December 22, 2026
236
Cruise Guests
2 ships in port
2 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
Emerald Sakara Spanish Town 9am 2pm 100
Sea Cloud Spirit Gorda Sound 6pm 6pm 136
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The Baths

Low Risk
7a
8a
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Wed
23
December 23, 2026
2,569
Cruise Guests
3 ships in port
3 ships — tap for arrival & departure times
Ship Port In Out Guests
SeaDream I Spanish Town 9am 4pm 113
SeaDream II Spanish Town 9am 4pm 113
MSC Opera Spanish Town 2pm 9pm 2,343
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The Baths

High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
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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 based on which ships are at Spanish Town and Gorda Sound, their passenger capacity, and arrival/departure times. The Baths is the primary excursion destination for virtually all cruise ship passengers visiting Virgin Gorda.

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 is the Virgin Gorda cruise ship schedule?

No cruise ships are scheduled today (July 28, 2026). Virgin Gorda receives cruise ships at two tender anchorages: Spanish Town (The Valley) on the south end and Gorda Sound (North Sound) on the northeast.

Can cruise ship passengers visit The Baths from Virgin Gorda?

Yes — The Baths National Park is a 10-minute taxi ride from Spanish Town, the main tender dock on Virgin Gorda. Taxi fares are government-regulated, typically $5-7 per person. Park entrance is $3 per person.

How crowded is The Baths when cruise ships are at Virgin Gorda?

The Baths is the primary excursion destination for virtually all Virgin Gorda cruise passengers. On ship days, crowds peak between 10am and 2pm. Check the `/the-baths` page for hourly crowd forecasts.

Where do cruise ships dock at Virgin Gorda?

Ships don't dock — they anchor offshore and tender passengers to the Spanish Town dock, or occasionally to Gorda Sound (North Sound) for smaller vessels.
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