Travel Guide · Updated August 2026
Virgin Islands Seasonal Closures
August through October is hurricane season — the slow months when many Virgin Islands restaurants, beach bars, and hotels close. Each spot below shows whether it’s Open or Closed right now, when it’s anticipated to close, or remain open all season!
Know a spot closing for the season, or can you confirm a date below? Email info@vislandguide.com and we’ll update the list so other travelers can plan around it.
St. John
| Business | Closes | Reopens | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinny Legs Bar & Grill Coral Bay, USVI | Aug 8 | Oct 31 | Closed Confirmed | The Coral Bay institution anchors the east end's dining scene.Website →Facebook → |
| Lime Out Coral Bay (floating) | Aug 14 | Oct 11 | Closed Confirmed | Floating taco bar in Coral Bay.Facebook → |
| St. John Speakeasy | Aug 1 | Sep 30 | Closed Confirmed | In-villa dining available via chefvincentalterio.com.Facebook → |
| Kekoa Sailing Expeditions | Aug 13 | Oct 15 | Closed Confirmed | Day-sail charter; boat goes into dry dock for the off-season.Facebook → |
| 1864 The Restaurant | Late Aug | Early Oct | Closed Confirmed | Tentative reopening.Facebook → |
| Banana Deck | Aug 16 | Nov 1 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Café Roma | Sep 29 | ~Nov 2 | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Cinnamon Bay Restaurant (Rain Tree Café) | Sep 1 | Nov 1 | Closed Confirmed | Cinnamon Bay campground food truck stays open through the closure.Facebook → |
| Cool Desires | Mid-Sep | Mid-Oct | Open Confirmed | — |
| Dazey's Bayhouse | Sep 22 | Oct 15 | Open Confirmed | Mornings only starting the last week of July, then fully closed Sep 22 – Oct 15.Facebook → |
| Drink | Aug 7 | Oct 31 | Closed Confirmed | Annual "Drink the Bar Dry" party on the last night; reopens Halloween.Facebook → |
| Extra Virgin Bistro | Aug 14 | Oct 27 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Giovanni Gelato and Coffee Shop | Aug 4 | Sep 29 | Closed Confirmed | — |
| High Tide Bar & Grill | Sep 21 | Sep 28 | Open Confirmed | Otherwise open all off-season.Facebook → |
| Inn at Tamarind Court — Restaurant | Sep 1 | Sep 22 | Closed Confirmed | Hotel stays open. Restaurant breakfast closed Sep 1 – Sep 22; restaurant dinner closed all of September. |
| Irie Pops | Early Sep | Early Oct | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| The Island Refinery STJ | Aug 16 | TBD | Closed Confirmed | — |
| La Tapa | Sep 1 | Mid-Oct | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Lime Inn | Aug 14 | Oct 11 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Little Olive | Early Sep | Late Oct | Closed Confirmed | — |
| Lovango Resort + Beach Club | Late Jul | December | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Lovango Rum Bar | Sep 8 | Sep 22 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Love City Tacos | Sep 13 | Sep 20 | Open Confirmed | Closed for repairs, maintenance, and a short seasonal break. |
| Morgan's Mango | Aug 30 | Oct 8 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| North Shore Deli | Mid-Sep | Late Sep | Open Unconfirmed | Likely to close the last two weeks of September.Facebook → |
| Ocean 362 | Sep 1 | Oct 1 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Rhumb Lines | Late Aug | Oct | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Ronnie's Pizza 'an 'mo | Aug 7 | September (TBD) | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Salty Mongoose | September | Oct (TBD) | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Sam & Jack's Deli | Sep 1 | Oct 1 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Shaibu's Gourmet Grab & Go | Aug 8 | Mid-to-late Sep (TBD) | Closed Confirmed | — |
| Shambles | Sep 1 | Sep 15 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| St. John Provisions | Aug 1 | Mid-Oct | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Surf Club Cantina | Week of Sep 20 | Late Sep | Open Confirmed | Otherwise open through the off-season.Facebook → |
| Sweet Shack | Late summer | TBD | Closed Unconfirmed | — |
| Tap & Still | Aug 17 | Early Sep (2–3 wks) | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| The Terrace | Jul 31 | October (TBD) | Closed Confirmed | — |
| Woody's | Aug 24 | ~Sep 14 | Closed Confirmed | Closed for a roughly three-week seasonal break; reopening around Sep 14 — call ahead to confirm. |
| ZoZo's at Caneel Bay | Closed | December | TBD Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Colombo's | Permanently closed | — | TBD Confirmed | Permanently closed — the Cruz Bay space is now Drifter's (see below).Facebook → |
| Dave & Jerry's Island Steakhouse | Permanently closed | — | TBD Confirmed | Permanently closed.Facebook → |
| Miss Lucy's | Closed this season | TBD | TBD Confirmed | Did not reopen for lunch or dinner this season. Thursday Night Open Mic expected to return this fall — date TBD.Facebook → |
| Sharky's By The Water | Permanently closed | — | TBD Confirmed | Permanently closed. |
| Amore Arowako Vegan Club (Leng's) | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Usually open all off-season; may close a week or two in Sep/Oct. |
| Beach Bar | — | — | Open Confirmed | Closed Sep 14 – Sep 27; otherwise open all off-season.Facebook → |
| The Blind Donkey | — | — | Open Confirmed | New Cruz Bay bar in the former Quiet Mon Pub space; staying open.Facebook → |
| Caneel Bay Beach Club | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Cap's Place | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Coco Jim's | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Cruz Bay Landing | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| De' Coal Pot | — | — | Open Confirmed | Reduced off-season hours: Mon–Sat 3–8 pm, closed Sundays. |
| Downtown Sips | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Drifter's | — | — | Open Confirmed | New Cruz Bay spot in the former Colombo's location. |
| Greengo's Caribbean Cantina | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| The Grub with Chef Tad | — | — | Open Confirmed | Mon–Fri 7:30 am – 3 pm. |
| Heading East | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Hercules Pate | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Hillside Terrace | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Johnny Lime | — | — | Open Confirmed | Reduced menu (broader pizza selection and salads), Fri–Mon 4–8 pm through mid-October.Facebook → |
| Karma | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| The Longboard | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Love City BBQ | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Love City Wing Spot | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | — |
| Maho Crossroads | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| MidWay Bar & Grill | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Nella's | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Our Market Smoothies | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| P&P's | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Always call ahead — hours vary. |
| The Parrot Club | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Paulie's Luncheonette | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Sosa's Food Truck | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| St. John Back Bar | — | — | Open Confirmed | Limited hours in August and September. |
| St. John Scoops | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Sun Dog Café | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| The Tap Room (St. John Brewers) | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Trunk Bay Restaurant | — | — | Open Confirmed | — |
| Uncle Joe's BBQ | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| The Upstairs Bar | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| VI Wine Shop | — | — | Open Confirmed | Small plates Mon–Fri through end of August; September TBD. |
| The Windmill Bar | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
St. Thomas
| Business | Closes | Reopens | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Out Off St. Thomas (floating) | Aug 9 | Oct | Closed Confirmed | The St. Thomas location of the floating taco bar.Facebook → |
| Pizza Pi Christmas Cove, St. Thomas (floating) | Aug 6 | Early Nov | Closed Confirmed | Floating pizza boat in Christmas Cove.Facebook → |
St. Croix
No seasonal closures tracked yet. Know of one? Email info@vislandguide.com.
Anegada
| Business | Closes | Reopens | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipsy by Ann Cow Wreck Bay, BVI | Late Jul | ~Oct 15 | Closed Unconfirmed | Confirm on Facebook before the long trip out to Anegada — 2026 dates not yet posted.Facebook → |
| Cow Wreck Beach Bar & Grill Cow Wreck Bay, BVI | Aug 1 | TBD | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| The Wonky Dog | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Lobster Trap | Aug 1 | Oct 31 | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Sid’s Pomato Point | Jul 25 | Nov 1 | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Anegada Reef Hotel | — | — | Open Confirmed | Confirmed open all off-season.Facebook → |
| Potter's by the Sea Pomato Point, BVI | — | — | Open Confirmed | Confirmed open all off-season. |
| Anegada Beach Club | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Open through hurricane season last year, some on reduced hours.Facebook → |
| Big Bamboo | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Open through hurricane season last year, some on reduced hours.Facebook → |
Virgin Gorda & North Sound
| Business | Closes | Reopens | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saba Rock Resort | Aug 9 | Oct 18 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Bitter End Yacht Club | Aug 3 | ~Oct | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Nova at Oil Nut Bay | Aug 18 | Oct 9 | Closed Unconfirmed | — |
| Rosewood Little Dix Bay | Aug 18 | Oct 10 | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Sugarcane Restaurant (Nail Bay) | Aug 10 | Oct 11 | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Leverick Bay — Upstairs Restaurant | Jul 7 | Oct 27 | Closed Unconfirmed | Downstairs bar, marina & grocery stay open; no Friday Night BBQ Jul 25–Oct 31.Facebook → |
| Leverick Bay — downstairs bar, marina & grocery | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| The Bath & Turtle / Chez Bamboo | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| The Rock Café | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Top of the Baths | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| CocoMaya | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Stays open, weekends only.Facebook → |
Tortola
| Business | Closes | Reopens | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sugar Mill Hotel | Jul 29 | Oct 1 | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Brandywine Estate Restaurant | Jul 13 | Mid-Sep | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Indigo Beach House | Aug 11 | Sep 21 | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Dove Restaurant | Aug 4 | Sep 12 | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Wyndham Lambert Beach Resort | Aug 31 | TBC | Closed Unconfirmed | — |
| Capriccio di Mare (town) | Aug 5 | Aug 19 | Open Unconfirmed | The dock location stays open.Facebook → |
| Quito’s (Cane Garden Bay) | Mid-Aug | Mid-Oct | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Omar’s Coffee House Soper’s Hole, West End, Tortola, BVI | Closed now | October | Closed Confirmed | Shut for the off-season; reopening in October — exact date not yet posted. |
| Marina Cay Marina Cay, BVI | Sep 1 | Oct 24 | Closed Confirmed | Dates confirmed by the operator. Nearby Scrub Island stays open throughout.Facebook → |
| Gene’s Bar & Grill | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | — |
| Old Yarde Village Café | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | — |
| Pusser’s | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Rhythm and Sands | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | — |
| Botella | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | — |
| Myett’s (Cane Garden Bay) | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Stays open, weekends & cruise-ship days only.Facebook → |
| Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina Scrub Island, BVI | — | — | Open Confirmed | Operator confirms it stays open through the off-season.Facebook → |
Jost Van Dyke
| Business | Closes | Reopens | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soggy Dollar Bar White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | Aug 26 | Oct 7 | Closed Confirmed | The adjoining Sandcastle Hotel and the beach itself stay accessible, but the bar and restaurant are shut.Website →Facebook → |
| Foxy’s Taboo | Aug 1 | Oct 15 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Foxy’s Tamarind Bar | Aug 29 | Oct 15 | Closed Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Hendo’s Hideout | Sep 1 | Oct 1 | Closed Unconfirmed | Weekends only from Sep 12 until reopening.Facebook → |
| Ivan’s Stress Free Bar White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Tipsy Shark Bar & Café Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Alice’s White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Sidney’s Peace & Love Little Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Abe’s by the Sea Little Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Gertrude’s Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | — | — | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| B-Line Little Jost Van Dyke, BVI | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
Cooper, Peter & Norman Islands
| Business | Closes | Reopens | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Island Beach Club Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island, BVI | Early Aug | Late Oct | Closed Unconfirmed | Cooper Island is reachable only by boat, so nothing is open ashore during the closure.Website →Facebook → |
| Peter Island Resort | Aug 1 | October | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Pirate’s Bight Norman Island, BVI | Aug 1 | October | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Willy T (William Thornton) Norman Island (floating), BVI | — | — | Open Unconfirmed | Bar only in September.Facebook → |
What typically closes
- Restaurants & beach bars. The most common closures. Independent restaurants and remote beach bars — especially on Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and St. John’s north shore — often close for several weeks in September/October, or the whole off-season. Menus and hours also shrink at spots that stay open.
- Small hotels, villas & guesthouses. Some owner-run properties close for annual maintenance or renovation. Larger resorts usually stay open but may close a restaurant or pool bar and run reduced amenities.
- Day tours, charters & watersports. Many boat and dive operators reduce their schedules, run on-demand only, or haul out for maintenance during the slowest weeks. Book ahead — same-day availability thins out.
- Shops & galleries. Boutiques in Cruz Bay, Charlotte Amalie, and Road Town may cut hours or close mid-week when cruise traffic is light.
What stays open year-round
- Ferries. The core routes — Red Hook–Cruz Bay, Charlotte Amalie–Tortola, and the car barges — run all year, though some drop to a reduced off-season timetable. The one route actually closed right now is the Downtown Charlotte Amalie–Cruz Bay ferry, paused August 30 – October 31, 2026 and back on November 1, 2026 — Red Hook–Cruz Bay covers that crossing hourly in the meantime. Check the current ferry schedule before you travel.
- Beaches & the National Park. Virgin Islands National Park on St. John and the public beaches (Magens Bay, Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay) stay open year-round. A few park facilities run limited hours in the off-season.
- Taxis, groceries & essentials. Taxis, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, and the airports operate normally all year.
- Major resorts & their main dining. The big properties stay open through the off-season, even if individual outlets pause.
Island by island
St. John
The island most affected. Cruz Bay stays lively, but north-shore and off-the-beaten-path restaurants frequently close for weeks in September and October. Villa rentals dip too — good deals, but confirm your favorite spots are open.
St. Thomas & St. Croix
Larger economies, so more stays open. Expect reduced hours rather than full closures, with the quietest stretch when cruise ships are fewest. Downtown shopping in Charlotte Amalie tracks the cruise-ship calendar. Pizza Pi, the floating pizza boat anchored in Christmas Cove off St. Thomas, closes for the off-season after August 6 and reopens in early November.
BVI — Anegada, Jost Van Dyke & the out-islands
The remote BVI beach bars and restaurants are the most likely to close for the whole off-season — Anegada’s and Jost Van Dyke’s in particular. If you’re planning a day trip out to one of these islands in September or October, call ahead: a closed kitchen on Anegada means a long boat ride for nothing.
Planning around hurricane season
Most off-season trips go perfectly — the weather is warm, the beaches are empty, and prices are low. But August through October carries real storm risk. Build in flexibility: buy travel insurance, keep an eye on the tropics, and have a backup for anything you can’t confirm is open. Watch conditions on the Virgin Islands weather page, and check the travel FAQ for more on the best time to visit.
Plan your trip with live tools
Real-time ferry schedules, weather and storm tracking, cruise-ship crowds, taxi fares, and beach conditions — all free on VIslandGuide.