Is Road Town / Tortola Safe? BVI Cruise Port Guide

Low, mapped from the U.S. State Department’s Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions for the British Virgin Islands.

Keep valuables attended or secured, avoid isolated or poorly lit places and beaches alone at night, and use clearly marked taxis. The State Department notes crimes of opportunity and that violent crime sometimes occurs.

Be current on routine vaccines. CDC recommends hepatitis A for unvaccinated travelers aged 1 or older and hepatitis B for unvaccinated travelers of all ages; avoid mosquito bites because CDC lists dengue and Zika.

No. CDC states yellow-fever vaccine is not recommended and is not required for entry.

Dial 999 for police, according to U.S. State Department country guidance.

FCDO says the Caribbean hurricane season normally runs from June to November, although hurricanes can occur at any time of year.

Road Town / Tortola is currently rated low risk for cruise travelers — standard travel precautions apply. The U.S. State Department rates the British Virgin Islands Level 1, Exercise Normal Precautions, and describes it as generally safe for travelers. Hurricanes occur regularly.

Road Town / Tortola is currently rated low risk for cruise travelers — standard travel precautions apply. The State Department reports crimes of opportunity, including petty larceny, burglary, and vehicle break-ins, and says violent crime sometimes occurs. Do not leave valuables unattended; avoid isolated or poorly lit places at night; use clearly marked taxis.

Road Town / Tortola is currently rated low risk for cruise travelers — standard travel precautions apply. Most cruise passengers visit Road Town / Tortola without incident when they stay in port and tourist areas and use licensed transportation. The State Department reports crimes of opportunity, including petty larceny, burglary, and vehicle break-ins, and says violent crime sometimes occurs. Do not leave valuables unattended; avoid isolated or poorly lit places at night; use clearly marked taxis.

The State Department reports crimes of opportunity, including petty larceny, burglary, and vehicle break-ins, and says violent crime sometimes occurs. Do not leave valuables unattended; avoid isolated or poorly lit places at night; use clearly marked taxis.

The State Department reports crimes of opportunity, including petty larceny, burglary, and vehicle break-ins, and says violent crime sometimes occurs. Do not leave valuables unattended; avoid isolated or poorly lit places at night; use clearly marked taxis. Always use licensed taxis from the port authority, stay in well-trafficked tourist areas, and keep your ship's emergency contact number on hand before going ashore.

Yes. CruiseAware offers a personalized Country Intelligence Report for Road Town / Tortola — a detailed PDF briefing covering health risks, safety advisories, emergency contacts, vaccination recommendations, and port-specific tips tailored to your cruise itinerary.