Bubbly Pool: Nature's Jacuzzi

Getting There

• Walking

  From Foxy's Taboo, a family-owned bar and restaurant, head out of the gate in the northwest corner of the yard. Follow the well-worn path up the road, keeping the old bakery building to your left. Within a couple of minutes, you'll usually find a small section of water that connects the salt pond on your left to the sea on your right which you'll have to wade through. Keep following the footprints in the sand towards the small hill in front of you. Once at the base of the small hill, you'll see a couple of ropes to help you up if needed. Be careful on this section as there's a lot of loose dirt, so mind your footing. Once up, follow the trail to the left, weaving through the Turks Head cactuses. If you see a small, pink fruit growing out of the tops of the cactus, feel free to eat one as they're totally safe, albeit not very flavorful. Past the cactus, you'll see a sign on a tree reading “Poisonous”. This is to let you know that this is a Manchineel Tree. Do not eat any of its fruits as they are quite poisonous.

• Public Transport

  From Road Town, Tortola, take a ferry to Jost Van Dyke. Several ferry services operate, including Speedy's, Native Son Ferry, and Road Town Fast Ferry. From Great Harbour or Little Harbour on Jost Van Dyke, grab a taxi to Foxy's Taboo. From Foxy's Taboo, follow the walking directions to the Bubbly Pool. Ferry fares from Tortola to Jost Van Dyke typically range from $20 to $35 USD per person, each way. Taxi fares from Great Harbour or Little Harbour to Foxy's Taboo are approximately $10 to $20 USD.