Name the exact arrival point
EIS is on Beef Island, while passenger ferries use Road Town or West End. Put the airport, ferry terminal, marina, yacht, or villa on the request so the ground leg is not assumed.
Caribbean Island Guide · EIS
Tortola, British Virgin Islands
The BVI’s main air, ferry, and sailing hub.
Overview
Tortola is the largest and most populated island in the British Virgin Islands. Road Town is the capital and principal ferry port; Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) is on adjacent Beef Island, joined to Tortola by bridge.
Known for
- Road Town and its marinas
- Cane Garden Bay and Smuggler’s Cove
- Sailing in the Sir Francis Drake Channel
- Ferry links within the BVI and to the USVI
Things to do
- Walk Road Town’s waterfront and marinas
- Visit Cane Garden Bay or Smuggler’s Cove
- Follow a trail in Sage Mountain National Park
- Use Tortola as the ferry hub for other BVI islands
Plan the connection
The arrival point matters as much as the island name. Confirm these details before locking a same-day flight, ferry, or activity.
Build in border-processing time
International ferry journeys involve immigration and customs. Confirm check-in instructions and document requirements with the carrier before arranging a tight flight-to-ferry connection.
Reserve the onward island leg
Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada require another boat or flight from Tortola. A transfer to Tortola does not include that connection unless it appears explicitly in the itinerary.
Getting to Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Regional and selected international flights use Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) on Beef Island. Passenger ferries connect Road Town and West End with St. Thomas and other British Virgin Islands.
West Indies Helicopters operator locations: Tortola
Tortola, British Virgin Islands FAQs
How do you get to Tortola, British Virgin Islands?
Regional and selected international flights use Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) on Beef Island. Passenger ferries connect Road Town and West End with St. Thomas and other British Virgin Islands.
What is Tortola, British Virgin Islands known for?
Tortola is known for Road Town, Cane Garden Bay, sailing in the Sir Francis Drake Channel, and ferry connections within the BVI and to the US Virgin Islands.
What is the gateway to Tortola, British Virgin Islands?
The main gateway is Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) and Road Town ferry terminal.
What should I arrange before travelling to Tortola, British Virgin Islands?
Name the exact arrival point: EIS is on Beef Island, while passenger ferries use Road Town or West End. Put the airport, ferry terminal, marina, yacht, or villa on the request so the ground leg is not assumed. Build in border-processing time: International ferry journeys involve immigration and customs. Confirm check-in instructions and document requirements with the carrier before arranging a tight flight-to-ferry connection. Reserve the onward island leg: Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and Anegada require another boat or flight from Tortola. A transfer to Tortola does not include that connection unless it appears explicitly in the itinerary.
Can Strait Passage arrange a helicopter to Tortola, British Virgin Islands?
Yes. West Indies Helicopters lists Tortola in its charter form. Strait Passage requests live aircraft availability and returns a confirmed USD quote before booking or payment.
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