The Baths

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The Baths

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British Virgin Islands

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Massive granite boulders form grottos, pools, and snorkeling spots.  

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20 Best Beaches in the Caribbean and The Bahamas

"A striking cluster of enormous granite boulders on Devil's Bay that form natural sea pools and a maze of grottos to climb through and wade, offering snorkeling nearby; visitors are advised to arrive early to beat cruise-ship crowds." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/beach-vacations/best-caribbean-beaches
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"Strewn about a sun-drenched beach on Virgin Gorda Island are a number of massive boulders known collectively as “The Baths,” and hidden around and beneath these titanic rocks are a number of pools and grottoes waiting to be discovered by leisurely vacationers. The Virgin Islands are known for their scenic vacation spots but few are as unique and wondrous as The Baths. Huge rounded stones composed mainly of granite are piled up on top of each other at the Southern tip of Virgin Gorda, left there by volcanic shifting that deposited the great rocks and shaped them into their present shape. Thanks to the largely spherical shape of the boulders, they settled over one another imperfectly creating a short system of voids within the piles, many of which have partially filled with sea water, creating magical natural grottoes. The rest of Virgin Gorda is no slouch when it comes to beauty, either, with a number of golden beaches and even some abandoned industrial ruins.  Unfortunately, such beautiful natural wonders could not stay hidden for long, and now the rocky maze of tidal ponds is a well known vacation destination. Yet no amount of gawking tourists and sunbathing beauties can ruin what is one of the most amazing natural phenomena anywhere on earth." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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@cntraveler

The Freedom of Chartering a Catamaran in the British Virgin Islands

"The next morning we're there, and our excitement builds as we anchor near its most impressive natural attraction, a national park called the Baths, where massive granite boulders form grottoes you can wade into."

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/the-freedom-of-chartering-a-catamaran-in-the-british-virgin-islands
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A Spirited Take on BVI - AFAR

"A uniquely sculpted coastal area on Virgin Gorda where enormous boulders form grotto-like passages, boardwalks and steps; visitors can snorkel among the rocks, enjoy vivid water colors and shafts of light, and explore a landscape that feels almost deliberately arranged and unlike anywhere else." - AFAR

https://www.afar.com/magazine/a-spirited-take-on-bvi
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Bertrand Huybrechts

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Amazing place to visit!! Truly amazing. If you are coming from a cruise ship which we sadly did.. 🤪 Then don’t hesitate to do this by yourself then you will beat the whole crowd and have the baths and snorkel beach at the end for yourself! Truly amazing and it ended up being at least 100 dollars each less than what the cruise was asking. Mind blowing see the pictures

Christopher and Karen Cobb

Google
We had so much fun. Snorkeling to the Baths, seen so many different fish. Going through the boulder was exciting never had problems just went slow when we had to. Get time amazing rum punch on the boat ride back.

Sarah LaChapelle

Google
Tourist attraction, Devils Bay was beautiful but you have to bring your drinks from the entrance down as there’s nothing on the beach. It’s a 20min walk to get there, it’s hot & requires shoes with a grip. Don’t do this in flip flops/dress sandals. To see the caves it some work maneuvering through the caves. I duck walked in 1 area, did 3 stairs backwards (narrow steps) & had to use a rope to get down the final giant rock. Took 15mins. Doable but some could struggle.

Dawn Schwab

Google
It’s a beautiful place! It gets extremely crowded, and you definitely need water shoes. But it’s definitely a place you should visit!

AA R

Google
Too much walking to see a formation and a tiny crowded beach. Very touristy, full of cruise ship guests. The walk to see the cave is very tight towards the end. There are alternate routes. They do all take 10-15 mins of walking. Much better things to see in Virgin Gorda.

Jim Nabholz

Google
Update July 2025 Still a fun and magical place… a true wonder of the world, small-scale. Fun to walk through, find the beaches, go for a swim, walk back through, grab a cocktail! A worthwhile afternoon! A “must do” in the BVIs… Oct 2024 The Baths is a fun place to visit on the Virgin Gorda Island in the British Virgin Islands. Tours are available from the nearby islands in the British and US Virgin Islands. If you're arriving by sailboat like us, you have two options. You can anchor offshore and swim a short way to The Baths, or you can sail around to the backside of the island and hop a cab for about $20US/person. We did the cab route, very easy. The Baths are basically a formation and hundreds of very large boulders, and there is a trail through them that leads you to and from several beautiful beaches. It is very walkable, but there are lots of steps and a few slippery spots. Caution needed when venturing through the boulders. Getting through the entire maze takes about two hours, especially if you stop to enjoy the beaches. Several snack and drink locations are located around the entrance. It's a nice place to spend part of a day. If you're planning a visit, you may want to ask around, it can get pretty crowded with tours and cruise ships in the area.

lachelle macfarlane

Google
So beautiful, a must see spot! We went early (07:30ish) before all the charters and cruise ship people. Practically had the place to ourselfs. We swam to the beach off our dingy holding our shoes and dry bags with our phones inside etc. We didn’t wear our shoes at all and didn’t use anything in my bag other than my camera. Most of the time you’ll be walking in the water, on sand and a dirt path so if you don’t mind getting your feet a bit dirty, don’t take shoes. Just take your phone/camera and maybe a water bottle :)

jetano demus

Google
It’s a great place to visit wouldn’t recommend doing a guided tour guide due to time not being able to just chill an enjoy the beach