How Do I Get to The Baths? (2026 Season Guide)

To get to The Baths, travel to Virgin Gorda in the BVI, then take a five-minute taxi from the Spanish Town ferry dock to the park entrance. Or arrive by boat and swim ashore from the moorings. Entry is $3 per adult and the park is open 9 AM – 4 PM.

Quick Answer

• Where: The Baths National Park, southwest Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
• Entry fee: $3 adult / $2 child. The Greater Baths Day Pass covers The Baths, Devil's Bay, Spring Bay and Stoney Bay (BVI National Parks Trust)
• Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• By land: ferry to Spanish Town, then taxi to the car park
• By sea: a charter boat picks up a National Parks mooring and you swim or dinghy in
• Must bring: passport, BVI eDeclare, and $10 per person for the BVI levy

Step-by-Step: Getting There From the USVI

1. Pick your crossing. Book a BVI day charter from St. Thomas or St. John, or take Speedy's Saturday ferry from Charlotte Amalie ($60 one-way, about 90 min).
2. Clear BVI customs at St. Thomas Bay, Spanish Town (open 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM).
3. Go to the park. By taxi from the dock, or by boat to the Baths moorings.
4. Pay your entry at the National Parks booth or online.
5. Walk the trail from the car park through the boulders to Devil's Bay.

Full route options are in our guide on how to get to Virgin Gorda.

Land vs. Sea Access

Local tip: when north swells roll in during winter, the moorings can be flagged closed. A good captain will switch to the land route by taxi from Spanish Town.

Inside the Park: The Trail to Devil's Bay

The famous route goes from the main Baths beach through the granite boulders, with ladders, rope handholds and shallow pools, to Devil's Bay. The upper trail from the car park to Devil's Bay is about a 15-minute walk through dry scrub (BVI NPT).

• Wear water shoes or reef-safe sandals
• Pack your phone in a dry bag, since you will wade through chest-deep water
• Allow 1.5 – 2 hours to explore without rushing

Costs to Budget

Charter prices often include customs fees, so check what your trip covers. Price a private boat with the charter cost calculator.

Customs & Passports

The Baths is in the British Virgin Islands. Every traveler needs a valid passport and a completed eDeclare form (mandatory since 2025). When you return to St. Thomas or St. John, your captain reports your arrival to U.S. Customs through CBP ROAM (CBP).

When to Go

• Before 10 AM: the boulders are quiet before cruise excursions arrive
• Calm months: late spring and early summer have the gentlest swell
• Avoid big north swells: they close the sea access, so ask your captain the morning of your trip

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you visit The Baths as a day trip from St. Thomas?

Yes. A charter is the most practical way, because the direct ferry runs only on Saturdays.

How much does it cost to get into The Baths?

$3 for adults and $2 for children, plus the BVI's $10 per person levy when you enter the country.

What time does The Baths open?

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Is The Baths hike difficult?

It is short but scrambly, with ladders, ropes and some wading. Most active kids and adults manage it fine.

Can you swim to The Baths from a boat?

Yes, when the National Parks moorings are open. Swimming in from the dinghy line is a classic way to arrive.

Plan Your Baths Day

Skip the ferry timetable and let a local captain handle customs. See BVI trips to The Baths, or read our deeper guide on visiting The Baths from St. Thomas and St. John.