White Bay, Jost Van Dyke BVI

White Bay

Cruise Ship Crowd Forecast

No Cruise Ships Today

No cruise ships are scheduled to visit today. Enjoy!

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
Expect cruise ship visitors but shouldn't be overwhelming.
High
Expect large crowds. Consider going early, late, or picking another day.
Past forecast — viewing data for April 11, 2026.
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Apr 11 – Apr 17, 2026

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Sat
11
April 11, 2026
No ships scheduled
Moderate
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Sun
12
April 12, 2026
No ships scheduled
High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Mon
13
April 13, 2026
No ships scheduled
High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Tue
14
April 14, 2026
No ships scheduled
High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Wed
15
April 15, 2026
No ships scheduled
High Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Thu
16
April 16, 2026
No ships scheduled
Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p
Fri
17
April 17, 2026
No ships scheduled
Low Risk
7a
8a
9a
10a
11a
12p
1p
2p
3p
4p
5p

About White Bay

White Bay on Jost Van Dyke is famous for the Soggy Dollar Bar and its pristine white sand beach. When cruise ships anchor at Jost Van Dyke, passengers are tendered ashore and White Bay can go from tranquil to packed.

Crowd estimates are based on published cruise ship schedules, passenger capacity, and arrival/departure times. Real crowd levels depend on weather, excursion bookings, and actual occupancy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Bay crowded today?

No cruise ships are scheduled today, so White Bay should be at normal crowd levels.

How do I get to White Bay on Jost Van Dyke?

White Bay is on Jost Van Dyke's south coast. From Tortola, take a water taxi from Road Town or the West End ferry. Cruise ships that anchor at Jost Van Dyke tender passengers directly to the beach.

What is the Soggy Dollar Bar?

The Soggy Dollar Bar at White Bay is the birthplace of the Painkiller cocktail. It's directly on the beach — guests traditionally swim ashore, paying in 'soggy dollars.'

When do cruise ships come to Jost Van Dyke?

Smaller cruise ships (typically under 1,000 passengers) occasionally anchor off Jost Van Dyke and tender to White Bay or Great Harbour. Check the 7-day schedule above for specific dates.
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