Callwood Rum Distillery

With over two hundred years in operation, the Callwood Rum Distillery is one of the oldest establishments in the British Virgin Islands, located in the stunning — and aptly named — Cane Garden Bay. Visitors are offered the chance to get an insight into rum production, and to buy a bottle of the widely renowned Arundel.

• Web:

  www.callwood-cane-rum.myshopify.com

• Address:

  Cane Garden Bay, Tortola

• Phone:

  +1 284 495 9383

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm, Sun closed

Cooper Island

Tourists tend to flock to Virgin Gorda for its beauty, Anegada for the lobster and Jost Van Dyke for the vibrant bar scene — crowds will be thinner in Cooper Island, but it does not mean it is any less worthy of dropping anchor. Boasting pristine beaches, excellent diving conditions with a 'wreck alley' to explore, a solar-powered brewery, and many more, Cooper Island is the perfect place for a quiet recharge away from the hustle of Road Town.

Diamond Cay National Park

There are a dozen of national parks in the British Virgin Islands, and since every major island has one, it is easy to incorporate a hike into your itinerary. Diamond Cay is Jost Van Dyke's treasure box located on the east side of the island, and is in fact a 1.25-acre bird sanctuary that's also home to turtles and lizards. Bubbly Pool, formed by waves crashing against the rocks, is only a short walk away to the north.

• Web:

  www.bvinpt.org/diamond-cay

• Address:

  Jost Van Dyke

Her Majesty's Prison Museum

A unique landmark in the centre of Road Town, whose history has been enriched by numerous events since the era of plantation society in the 18th century. The site is easy to explore on your own, but it's worth joining a guided tour for some insider facts on this unsettling place.

• Address:

  Main Street, Road Town

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8:30am–2:30pm

J.R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens

J.R. O'Neal Botanical Gardens is a small, serene oasis away from the hustle and bustle of Road Town, located about 2 km from the cruise terminal. Despite the damage caused by Hurricane Irma, the gardens are still a delightful and well-maintained attraction filled with lush tropical vegetation. The collection of tropical plants represents different habitats of the BVI, such as the rainforest and coastal environments, in addition to exotic species and an extensive collection of palms. Visitors can enjoy a greenhouse for orchids, a lily pond, a gazebo of orchids, and a scenic pergola. The nursery at the gardens plays a crucial role in preserving endangered species of flora found within the BVI.

• Web:

  www.bvinpt.org/jr-o-neal-botanical

• Address:

  Botanical Garden Road, Road Town

• Phone:

  +1 284 442 4313

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Rhone Marine Park

Extending between Dead Chest Island and Salt Island southeast of Road Town, Rhone Marine Park is an 800-acre treasure trove of marine species where corals, fish, turtles, lobsters and many other marine species drift around the famous wreck of the Royal Mail Steamer Rhone. Sunk by a hurricane in 1867, the steamship has over time become the most popular dive site in the British Virgin Islands.

• Web:

  www.bvinpt.org/dead-chest-rms-rhone