Private Boat Charter Tortola: The Baths, Norman Island & Beyond

Build your own route through the BVI on a private boat with a captain who knows where to go.

A private powerboat charter in Tortola lets you set the itinerary: snorkel The Baths' granite grottos and Norman Island's sea caves, visit floating bars like Willy T and Foxy's, or anchor at Peter Island's secluded beaches. Your captain handles the route and the boat. You choose the stops. Half-day and full-day options available, with beverages and a cooler stocked throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore BVI's iconic islands and bars

• Visit The Baths at Virgin Gorda
• Swim and snorkel in The Baths
• Explore Norman Island Caves
• Snorkel around Norman Island Caves
• Enjoy food and drinks at The Willy T
• Experience Foxy’s Beach Bar on Jost Van Dyke
• Relax at Peter Island’s beaches

The experience

The charter works around what you want to do. You pick the stops: The Baths with its hidden pools and Cathedral Room where light filters through the rocks, Norman Island's three submerged caves packed with tropical fish and coral, or the legendary floating bars anchored off the coast. Your captain knows the calm anchorages, the snorkeling spots where sea turtles show up, and which beaches stay quiet in the afternoon. The boat is built for comfort, and the crew keeps the cooler stocked with beer, water and soft drinks throughout.

Half-day charters run four hours. Full-day options stretch to eight. A half-day works if you want The Baths and one other stop without the whole day commitment. Full-day gives you time to snorkel multiple sites, jump off the Willy T deck, eat at Foxy's on Jost Van Dyke, or explore Peter Island's Deadman's Bay without rushing. The captain speaks English and handles all the navigation. You just show up and decide where the boat goes next.

Pickup is included, and the boat carries everything you need for a day on the water. Bring sunscreen and a towel. The rest is arranged. The charter is private, so the itinerary is yours alone: no fixed schedule, no other groups, no stops you didn't choose.

What’s included

• Powerboat with experienced captain.
• pickup included.
• cooler stocked with beer, bottled water and soft drinks.
• snorkeling access to The Baths, Norman Island's sea caves and other BVI sites you choose.
• English-speaking crew.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private charter for a half dayGuide in English · No fixed timeLasts 4 hours with a stocked drinks cooler on a 32 ft Boston Whaler; includes pickup

Private charter for a full dayGuide in English · No fixed timeA cooler stocked with drinks on a 32 ft Boston Whaler; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TRC Powerboat Charters

Is this one for you?Choose a half-day charter if you want one or two major stops without committing the whole day. Pick the full-day option if you plan to snorkel multiple sites, visit the floating bars and still have time to anchor at a quiet beach without rushing.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is The Baths and what can you do there?

The Baths is a natural rock formation on Virgin Gorda's southwestern tip made of massive granite boulders that create hidden grottos, tunnels, and tidal pools. You swim through the caves and explore the Cathedral Room, a cave-like space where sunlight filters through the rocks, then snorkel in the crystal-clear water around the formations where tropical fish and coral fill the shallows.

Can you snorkel at multiple stops on a full-day charter?

Yes. A full-day charter gives you time to snorkel Norman Island's three submerged sea caves (known for their bioluminescent glow and schools of fish), and The Baths in the same day, with time to anchor at other sites or visit the floating bars without feeling rushed.

What are Willy T and Foxy's, and can the charter take you there?

Willy T is a legendary floating bar and restaurant anchored off Norman Island where guests jump off the deck into the water and eat Caribbean seafood and rum drinks. Foxy's is a famous beach bar on Jost Van Dyke founded in 1968, known for live music, fresh seafood, and signature painkillers. Your captain can take you to either or both as part of your custom itinerary.

How long does a half-day charter last, and what can you fit into it?

A half-day charter runs four hours, which is enough time to snorkel The Baths and one other major stop (Norman Island's caves, a floating bar, or Peter Island's beaches) without the full-day time commitment.

What's included in the charter price?

The charter includes a captain and crew, pickup, the boat itself, and a cooler stocked with beer, bottled water, and soft drinks throughout the day. You bring sunscreen and a towel. Everything else for a day on the water is provided.