BVI Travel Information

The most popular route to the British Virgin Islands is via San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). Direct flights to San Juan are available from many U.S. cities. There are over 15 flights per day on the 30 minute hop to Tortola's Beef Island Airport (EIS). You can also fly to and from St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands (STT) and take the inter-island ferry to Tortola, about a 1 hour ride. This is generally less expensive than the San Juan route.

Entry Requirements
A valid passport is mandatory. Also for the return to your home country.

Currency
The US dollar and all major credit cards are accepted.

Electrical
The electrical current is standard 110 volt / 60 cycles, the same as in the U.S.


Boarding & Drop Off
Boarding will be on Sunday at 12 noon at the CSY Dock, Road Town, Tortola. All transfers are at your expense, though if we know your arrival details in advance we arrange for our regular driver to pick you up. We prefer that our guests try to arrive on the island in time for a noon boarding. Lunch will be served. If you cannot arrive in time, then we can get you to the boat. Some people like to come in a day or two before, so if you need help with hotel reservations, please ask us. We have a Villa available with several units called Serendipity House.

Disembarkation is on Saturday morning in Road Town. The boat comes in early enough to allow time to shop before leaving the islands. You must, in any case, be off the boat by 10:00am. We arrange transfers to the airport and ferries. All transfers are not included. If you are flying out later in the afternoon, we are happy to keep your bags on board while you are exploring the Islands. Anyone with early flights can be run in by our tenders before the boat comes in to meet their taxi transfer.

Packing
The order of the day is casual and most of us put on shorts and a T-shirt after diving or just change into a dry swimsuit. Shoes are only needed for going ashore and then sandals are the best bet. As dinner is a sit down occasion and a highlight of the day, we ask guests to put on a smart shirt or a light dress.

Land Based Accommodations in the Area
For those who would like to extend their stay in the Virgin Islands we can recommend a selection of places including our own Serendipity House.