The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Come and take your first steps on a surfboard at beautiful Josiah's Bay in the unbeatable British Virgin Islands. Surfing is fun, it makes you fit and it gives you ocean confidence.Here in the BVI we are blessed with some of the best surf in the Caribbean. For beginners, Josiah’s Bay has perfect waves for learning to surf..Come and join us – take your first steps on a surfboard with us.

Join us on board IRIE for an incredible adventure in the BVI. We can create a tailor-made experience just for you, that is fun, safe and unforgettable. We know the best snorkel spots, the best beaches, restaurants and hide-aways. Let us share our love of the islands and Natures Little Secrets with you.

Sail Caribbean Divers is a PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Dive Resort and the premier diving and watersports center in the BVI. We have four full-service scuba centers, two on Tortola, and one each on Cooper Island and Norman Island. All provide convenient rendezvous diving, dive education, scuba equipment rentals, air fills and retail. Our exceptional staff can offer a full range of diving education from introductory to the highest professional level. Teaching is our passion. Sail Caribbean Divers delivers the most professional and personalized dive experience the BVI has to offer. Small group supervision underwater & qualified surface support on board during every dive make your experience pleasant and comfortable. Our fleet of 4 custom built Newton Dive Boats, maintained in showroom condition will enhance the quality of your dive experience.

We have the best rental gear, the best service and the best prices! Let us kit you out with some fun toys for your charter or villa rental. All our prices include free delivery for orders over $75. We have a choice of Paddleboards (SUP), Kayaks, Surfboards, Fishing Gear, Snorkel Gear, Floats and more. We also offer amazing day trips on board our powerboat "IRIE", our 26ft Dusky Technicraft. She seats 6 comfortably. Let us share our love of the islands with you and take you on a private adventure where you can really experience Natures Little Secrets. Paddleboards, Snorkel Gear, Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks included.

GroundSea Adventures offers visitors to the BVI locally guided nature tours and outdoor activities including Stand-Up Paddle and kayak tours in pristine mangroves, wild hiking all over the islands, surfing for beginners/experts/private guiding, beach and bush camps, corporate activity events and custom days out. For us, it's all about fun, adventure and total immersion in the wild BVI.

Join us for an amazing day sail charter to enjoy the allure and charm of the Caribbean by sailboat. Relax and sail the trade winds through the British Virgin Island’s pristine aqua waters. Spend the day snorkeling with exquisite marine life. Sail to famous sites such as the amazing underwater gardens of the Indians, the colorful reefs of the renowned wreck of the Rhone and the natural wonders of the Baths. Our all-inclusive day sailing adventures offer a delicious home-made lunch prepared using the freshest ingredients, an open bar and snorkeling equipment. Our multi-hull sail boat offers the perfect combination of comfort and speed. We strive to make this the best and most memorable day sailing adventure of your vacation, memories you will cherish for a lifetime! Let us set the sails and help you explore the British Virgin Islands with a day sailing adventure you will never forget.

Celtic Powerboats offers private charters aboard Celtic Pride, which is a 2018 Worldcat 320CC powered by twin Yamaha 300’s. It is licensed to carry 12 passengers in comfort and is the ideal boat for cruising BVI waters regardless of weather conditions. Your captain has an in-depth knowledge of the islands and provides a commentary en route. We stop at 4 snorkeling locations and lunch at either Norman or Cooper Island. Rates include captain, fuel, snorkeling equipment, towels, beverages, snacks, national park fees, and cruising permit.

Centrally located on Tortola's north side, this is probably the busiest beach since its beauty is often compared to Magen's Bay on St. Thomas.

This Tortola cove offers excellent snorkeling opportunities.

An exceptional bay and beach area on Tortola's north shore, which is protected by boulder-strewn barrier reefs, making this stretch of water popular for swimming and snorkeling.