Tortola
Sailing into the Sky: A Zip Line Adventure in Tortola
Tortola was one of those surprising cruise stops that I didn’t realize would leave such a vivid impression. I’ve cruised all over the Caribbean, but somehow this was my only visit to the British Virgin Islands. Docking in the port of Road Town, I had just one goal in mind: zip lining high above the treetops.
From the moment we left the dock and climbed up into the mountains, the views were spectacular. Rolling green hills stretched out in all directions, and the sparkling Caribbean Sea peeked through the valleys. Once we reached the zip line platform, it was all harnesses, helmets, and adrenaline. I didn’t dare bring my phone out while flying through the canopy, but trust me when I say the experience was unforgettable. Gliding from platform to platform with that endless view ahead of me felt like something straight out of a dream.
There wasn’t time for much else that day. By the time I finished the zip line course and returned to port, it was already time to head back to the ship. But even that quick glimpse of Tortola left me wanting more.
If You Have More Time…
- Smuggler’s Cove Beach – A quieter alternative to the more crowded beaches with calm waters and soft sand.
- Sage Mountain National Park – Hike the highest peak in the Virgin Islands and enjoy lush rainforest trails.
- The Baths on Virgin Gorda – A short ferry ride brings you to dramatic granite boulders and hidden sea pools.
- Cane Garden Bay – A popular beach with restaurants, shops, and local rum bars.
- Callwood Rum Distillery – Step into one of the Caribbean’s oldest continuously operating rum distilleries.