"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"

Bertrand Huybrechts

"We got that Tortola and and then got a boat over the baths and we were on a tour so they took us through it. You follow this path through these huge boulders along the water and you would have to walk the water at times. You have to squeeze through rocks at times. There are a few steps here and there, but it's pretty phenomenal being inside these huge boulders along this rock. But then they dumped us at a beach for like 2 hours and we are not Beach people so we didn't care for this. Had to wait for the bus to take us back but the place was pretty phenomenal to see. You could go back up to the top of the hill where you started from to sit up there under pavilion. Otherwise down to the beach or sitting down in the sun there is a place where you can get something to eat but like any place like this it's expensive"

Elizabeth Scheuer-Murphy

"If there’s one place in the entire Caribbean that feels like it belongs on another planet — carved by time, kissed by turquoise water, and infused with a kind of quiet magic — it’s The Baths on Virgin Gorda. This place is more than a beach or a photo stop. It’s a full-body, sensory experience — something that makes you feel small in the best possible way.

The first thing that hits you is the beauty: enormous granite boulders, some the size of houses, scattered across a pristine shoreline like a giant’s marbles. Between them, narrow tunnels, secret pools, and shafts of golden light create a natural cathedral. It’s hard to describe until you’ve been there — the way the sun filters through the cracks, the echo of waves inside the caverns, the cool touch of the rock under your hands as you wade through chest-deep seawater. Every turn feels like an invitation to explore.

The Baths are incredibly well maintained and organized considering how untouched they feel. From the parking area, it’s about a ten-minute walk down a gently sloping trail surrounded by tropical foliage. The path is clearly marked and easy enough for most ages and fitness levels — just wear decent shoes or sandals with grip, not flip-flops. Once you arrive at the main beach, you’re greeted by calm, crystal-clear water perfect for swimming or snorkeling. If you swim out a little, you’ll see colorful fish darting among the rocks and flashes of coral in the sunlight.

But the real magic begins when you start the trail through the boulders — the famous passage that winds its way from The Baths to Devil’s Bay. It’s an unforgettable journey: climbing ladders, ducking through tunnels, stepping carefully across polished stone as sunlight spills in from above. The tide pools glimmer like glass, and every turn reveals another postcard view. You’ll want to move slowly, not because it’s difficult, but because it’s impossible to rush something so beautiful.

At the end of the trail, you emerge into Devil’s Bay, a stunning stretch of white sand and aquamarine water surrounded by more boulders and sea grape trees. It’s the perfect place to float, rest, and take in what you just experienced. Bring a mask and snorkel — the clarity and marine life here are excellent, especially along the rocks at the edges of the bay.

There are good facilities at the top of the trail: restrooms, showers, and the Top of the Baths Restaurant & Bar, which serves cold drinks, seafood, and casual Caribbean fare with one of the best views in the islands. There’s even a pool up there if you want to cool off before or after your hike. The staff are friendly, and the whole area has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to spend an entire day without realizing how quickly time has passed.

A few practical tips: go early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid cruise ship crowds and catch softer lighting for photos. Bring water shoes or reef sandals, as some of the rocks can be slippery. A small waterproof bag or phone case helps if you want to take pictures while climbing through the passages. And don’t forget sunscreen — shade is limited once you’re down by the water.

The Baths are part of the National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands, and the small entrance fee is worth every penny. It goes toward maintaining the trails, ladders, and safety features that make the experience both adventurous and accessible. What’s impressive is how the park service has managed to preserve the wild, untouched feeling while keeping it safe and easy to navigate.

What sets The Baths apart from anywhere else is how elemental it feels — raw stone, saltwater, sunlight, and stillness. It’s not a place that was built; it’s a place that simply is. Whether you’re a photographer, a swimmer, a hiker, or someone who just wants to feel awe again, The Baths gives you that rare sense of connection to something ancient and pure."

John Turner