Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
» There are no banks on Jost. Most places accept credit cards, but a few do not, so
make sure you bring cash. The closest bank is in Sopers Hole at Tortola's West End,
where there are ATMs.
» Book ahead for accommodations, as there are relatively few options and demand is
high.
» The island has a couple of small shops that stock limited food and supplies, but
you're better off bringing provisions from Tortola or St John if you're self-catering
during your stay.
» Updated websites about Jost are hard to come by. Your best bets are
WhiteBayVil-
las(
www.jostvandyke.com
)
and the
BVITouristBoard(
www.bvitourism.com
)
for
a smattering of restaurant, activity and transport info.
Sights & Activities
Stretching the length of its little namesake town, Great Harbour Beach is perfectly adequate
for sunbathing but it isn't good for swimming (shallow water, turtle grass and isolated
patches of dead coral).
The one-stop shop for activities is
JVDScuba(
www.jostvandykescuba.com
)
, on Main
St. It can set you up for just about anything. There's good
diving
(one/two tank $85/115)
at 30 unmarked dive sites around the island, where it's common to see turtles, dolphins
and spotted eagle rays. The shop can arrange full-day
ecotours
that combine snorkeling,
bird-watching and hiking; times and prices vary according to demand. It also offers
kayak-
ing
and
fishing
equipment and trips. In addition, island innkeepers can make arrangements
with water-sports vendors on Tortola to meet your diving, sailing and boating needs.
Jost has quite a collection of
hiking trails
that lead over the mountains to the rugged
north shore and isolated east and west ends. It is easy to get lost on these trails. Get inform-
ation from island hikers and/or hire a local to take you on a guided hike.
