Josiah's Bay
Josiah's Bay
4.7
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A lovely beach sweeping for half a mile, which provides a great place to swim, snorkel, sunbathe or just relax and watch the pelicans dive for fish.
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Megan J
Ohio20 contributions
Mar 2025 • Couples
Read about this place from other reviewers and it was as described: quiet, not touristy, and very few people! This place was super relaxing. Took a taxi from the cruise port (pay in cash) and rented two chairs from a shack at the beach. Hardly anyone there when we arrived and by the afternoon, there were still not more than 30 people there. Folks are super friendly and we enjoyed an afternoon of tranquility!
Written March 14, 2025
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rbhogaraju
Chesterfield, MO79 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Absolutely lovely beach with turquoise blue waters, long stretches of sand, ideal for . Perfect to spend an afternoon or a longer stay. The crowds are pretty sparse so its all the more reason to stay longer at the beach. The nearby lake had some flamingos which was an added attraction
Written February 6, 2025
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MDautrche
Bronx, NY3 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
This was an amazing beach day, far from the maddening crowds at other beaches during a cruise stop. Great waves, too!
The only thing that could ruin this beach is overpopulation. Honestly, what made it great was that it felt like a private experience at a picturesque place. Is this paradise?
There was a clean restroom and a place to rent boogie and surf boards as well as get surfing lessons. Additionally, we had a tasty lunch there. WiFi, too for debit card and Venmo payments.
I'm merely leaving this review because I depend on reviews when making travel choices, but trust me: I do not want a bunch of people flooding Josiah's Bay. Other than a hurricane, it's the only thing that will ruin it. Yes, support the businesses there (snack and surf shop) and also... preserve paradise!
The only thing that could ruin this beach is overpopulation. Honestly, what made it great was that it felt like a private experience at a picturesque place. Is this paradise?
There was a clean restroom and a place to rent boogie and surf boards as well as get surfing lessons. Additionally, we had a tasty lunch there. WiFi, too for debit card and Venmo payments.
I'm merely leaving this review because I depend on reviews when making travel choices, but trust me: I do not want a bunch of people flooding Josiah's Bay. Other than a hurricane, it's the only thing that will ruin it. Yes, support the businesses there (snack and surf shop) and also... preserve paradise!
Written February 23, 2024
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Michelle L. May
Paxton, MA120 contributions
Apr 2021
We always visit off season, but you can surf at Josiah's. There is a little surf school even off-season with gentle waves for young learners. There is a restaurant and bar that was there before Irma and from what I am seeing it is back in action. Not too many people either, with nice pinkish sand. One of our favorite beaches in Tortola. Tourists don't venture out over here, unless its for surfing either!
Written April 28, 2021
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CSummer
Canada342 contributions
Dec 2022
Rough surf. Great for boarders, surfers but a little too rough to swim in. Lovely, long, crescent beach. Limited to no shade. Very limited parking. There is a small surf school that operates off the beach.
Written January 3, 2023
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Craig S
83 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Super secluded. Only 2 other couples were there that day. Very laid back ! Nice that the other couple decided to join in on the naked fun!
Taxi ride was expensive $26 each way from the port.
Taxi ride was expensive $26 each way from the port.
Written October 5, 2015
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Michele M
Indian Rocks Beach, FL69 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
We were on an NCL ESCAPE cruise, and instead of signing up for one of their offered excursions, we opted for an adventure. A local recommended Josiah's Bay because it's off the beaten path and beautiful. When we arrived the total people on the beach was 10! They have bathroom facilities, food and surf boards, boogie boards and snorkel gear for rent. There are rip tides and some intense waves so you need to be mindful. Our 5 year old loved it and so did we!
Written June 10, 2017
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MsMars
Vancouver21 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
I am trying to overcome my selfishness and continue to write this review - I don't want to ruin this beach's lovely chill vibe. Very beautiful white sand beach with a beach break and a few local turtles to share the waves with. Steve's surf rental and school live right on the beach, so walk up and get set up for some ocean play, if the mood and the conditions allow. After, be sure to grab a cold Carib from the snack shack right next door. You can't miss either - they are the only two structures on the whole beach. Note, no public washroom facilities and limited shade, which is why t is so blessedly quiet, I think. I loved this beach.
Written February 12, 2019
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sbayley1
Richmond, VA46 contributions
Feb 2018
We had not been to Josiah's before Irma, but could see that there was much more to offer then. The beach is stunning and has powdery white sand. It is surfing destination and, as such has powerful waves. We had our four year old with us and it was too much for her to be able to swim and play in the surf. The restaurant that was at Josiah's was destroyed by the storm, so there are no bathrooms or places to eat and drink here. There is a man selling surfing lessons and renting surfboards on the beach and there are some lean-to's on the beach for shade.
Written February 21, 2018
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MGoBlue100
Belton, SC135 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
We found Josiah's Bay sort of by accident. We had a relatively short stay with a Norwegian cruise. We asked I cab driver where we could go to find the biggest waves, and he said Josiah's Bay. It was one of the most beautiful places we have ever been in our lives! We got extremely lucky, that we also found Naomi's Secret Bar! Conch Fritters, Carib beer (along w/ others), and a liquor bar where you make your own drinks, except the sour sap daiquiri that Naomi makes herself! Keep your tab on a piece of paper and pay at the end! This is a can't miss place if you have a few hours on Tortola! Please tell Naomi we didn't forget!
Written June 25, 2017
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We will be in Tortola (cruise ship) for 1 day in early January 2020. Is Josiah's easy to get to from the cruise port? My husband would be interested in swimming, snorkeling or boogie boarding. I will wade or sit on the beach! Is it easy to rent equipment there? Is there any shade? Thanks to anyone who can give info/recommendations
Written November 20, 2019
It is very rough and no snorkeling or boogie boarding. Better off going to Cane Garden Bay or take a boat over to Jost Van Dyke where it is absolutely beautiful
Written December 15, 2019
Hello, we promise not to spoil the secret but would like to visit on our upcoming cruise. How do we get there from the cruise terminal and how far is it?
Thank you!
Written March 8, 2019
Are there any bars and hang outs there you would recommend?
Written February 9, 2019
When we were there in July there weren't any bars or restaurants on the beach. They'd been wiped out by the hurricane. That could have changed by now. There was a restaurant maybe a mile away up the road toward town.
Written February 17, 2019
What is the best way to get to Josiah's bay from the port and also back again?
Written January 8, 2019
Exploration719645
Dallas, Texas
Are there restrooms and food nearby post hurricane? We will be travelling to Tortola in March 2019b
Written December 30, 2018
There are no restrooms or restaurants at the beach. The nearest restaurants are in Cane Garden, which was about a half hour drive
Written January 6, 2019
Hi, Are there bathroom or chair rentals at the beach> I heard the restaurant was destroyed in the last hurricane. Thanks!
Written December 3, 2018
Going to be coming in on a cruise. Is this a nude beach? How far from the port? How much is a taxi? Is there someplace to buy food and drink? Would like as much info an possible. Thanks
Written December 1, 2018
We were there in October 2018, and honestly had the beach to ourselves!! You would want to taxi there or rent a car and hit several of the amazing beaches. There has been lots of damage to a building there, that appears to have been a restaurant of some sort. That is not operational but there is a smaller hut there that offers some sort of refreshments and some equipment possibly. We had the place to ourselves, and took our own food and drink. Great spot to body surf in the waves, and walk the beach and just relax!
Written February 11, 2019
We will be in Tortola next week, were there any restaurants in Josiah's Bay? Would like to be able to eat/drink and have a restroom! Thanks!!
Written November 17, 2018
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