Port guide · British Virgin Islands

Road Town (Tortola) cruise port

Choose between Road Town and a north-shore beach.

Caribbean itineraries

Arrival: Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park [1]
Transport: Taxi or shore transfer [3]
First shore stop: Pier Park [1]

Port essentials

The cruise pier leads into Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Wickhams Cay I. Road Town is the immediate port call; reaching the north shore or another island takes an additional journey. [1][3]

Best first move

Save the cruise pier as your return point. If you plan a north-shore beach day, arrange the ride back before leaving Pier Park.

On foot

Can I walk?

Yes around Pier Park and nearby Road Town. Use transport for Cane Garden Bay; check the return ride before leaving the capital. Varies by sailing [1][3]

Ashore

Getting to the city

Start on foot around Pier Park for a short visit. For a beach, take a taxi or organised transfer. For another island, check ferry connections and whether the return leaves enough time. [3]

Transport alternatives

Taxi or shore transfer: Start on foot around Pier Park for a short visit. For a beach, take a taxi or organised transfer. For another island, check ferry connections and whether the return leaves enough time. Check before you go [3]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park: The cruise pier leads into Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Wickhams Cay I. Road Town is the immediate port call; reaching the north shore or another island takes an additional journey. Varies by sailing [1][3]

Time ashore

Things to do

Pier Park
Walk the waterfront complex for shops and a meal. [1]
J.R. O’Neal Botanic Gardens
Check opening hours for a garden visit in Road Town. [2]
Cane Garden Bay
Use road transport for this beach on the north shore. [3]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Give your driver the cruise pier name. The Road Town ferry dock is a different landmark. If crossing from another island, allow enough time for the sailing, the walk back and boarding before all aboard.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.

Road Town (Tortola) cruise port FAQ

Is Cane Garden Bay walkable from the ship?

Use road transport and agree the return in advance. Check before you go [3]

Is the ferry dock my cruise return point?

Return to the cruise pier by Tortola Pier Park unless your ship gives other instructions. Check before you go [4]

Sources & verification

Sources and last checked

Guide last checked 13 November 2026. Confirm your terminal, transport and all-aboard time for your sailing.

Tortola Pier Park · Port facilities
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
BVI Tourism · Tortola
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Princess Cruises · Tortola cruise port
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Tortola Pier Park · Directions from the ferry dock
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026

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