If you’re looking to take a trip in the British Virgin Islands here is some key information that might be useful for your visit.

The official currency in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is the US Dollar. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted but it is also useful to have cash with you for certain vendors and cabs. It is also worth noting that English is the official language in the BVI.

If you fly into the BVI directly you will arrive at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island (EIS). This island is connected to the BVI’s main island, Tortola, by a bridge and there are plenty of taxi cabs that can collect you from the airport to take you to your next destination. Alternatively, if you are looking to get to one of the outer lying islands, such as Saba Rock, Virgin Gorda, Peter Island or Cooper Island etc, Chillout Charters offer private inter-island water taxi services to get you there!

Another option to consider is to fly into St. Thomas located in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) and transfer across to the British Virgin Islands (BVI). With this option, you can make use of Chillout Charter’s private water taxi service.

Click here to learn more about this service.

Those arriving in the BVI by cruise ship will arrive at the cruise ship port in the BVI capital; Road Town, Tortola. For island hopping excursions, Chillout Charters are conveniently located just a short distance from the cruise terminal, and we can transport you to many of the other islands in the BVI, quickly and easily. We have a variety of adventure packages to choose from that can be viewed here:

You can also rent a car in the BVI to get around the islands and it is worth noting that you will drive on the left-hand side of the road in the BVI.

The BVI Tourist board can help with info on where to go and islands such as Virgin Gorda, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and more. Find all the information you need on activities from snorkelling to scuba diving, and also find out where to go when visiting the BVI.

Phone: +1 284-852-6020

Choose BVI Chillout Charters for your cruise ship excursions and transfers around the BVI and USVI.