Tortola on our own...

[Aerodyne78]

We've decided to skip going on an actual excursion while in Tortola. What are some things we can do while exploring on our own? It'll be me, DH & DD (9), along w/ my MIL & FIL. We would like to explore a little & eat some good food. TIA!

 

[jeepnjudy]

We rented a car and toured around by ourselves. Much cheaper and much more fun!

 

[disneymagicgirl]

First, DH and DSs took a taxi to zip line right as soon as they called all ashore so they could beat the excursion groups. The got back around 10. We all ate breakfast and then we took a taxi to cane garden bay as a family for the rest of the day.

 

[Neptune's Fork]

We took a taxi to Cane Garden Bay and it turned out really well, and was easy. Great spot too.

 

[Chrislovesdisney]

We just roamed around the port (kids too young for a taxi at the time) and there really isn’t much in the way of a decent restaurant. Not many stores. I’d definitely say make plans for leaving the port unless you had more like a 2-hr. stroll in mind

 

[stacaka4321]

We took a taxi to Cane Garden Bay as well and it was the best day of the cruise, imo. We paid the small fee to rent to chairs and rented a few of the floating mats and noodles that one of the bars had out....totally worth it. Then we had a realitiviy inexpensive lunch down there as well.

 

[ChicosWife]

Are there any excursion kiosks that you can spontaneously go on at the port?

 

[fredandkell]

I find TripAdvisor useful for gauging what there is to do in a location. See https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147354-Activities-Tortola_British_Virgin_Islands.html

Also note that a lot of people take the ferry to Virgin Gorda to see the Baths: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147358-Activities-Virgin_Gorda_British_Virgin_Islands.html

 

[Intr3pid]

Using a combination of rental car (or taxis) and a ferry, do a beach day at Jost Van Dyke.

 

[ilovebassets]

There's a lovely little botanical garden we've been to twice. If you party is all older kids and adults and you feel up to it, you can definitely walk there and back. Or you can walk there and taxi back. We've done both ways.

There's always grabbing a random taxi and taking a tour. We did that once and drove around the whole island and then went to a beach for an hour. Had a great driver--very informative and friendly.