Travel Guide · Updated October 6 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!
Reopened recently
- Open Lime OutSt. Thomas · reopened Oct 18
- Open Saba Rock ResortVirgin Gorda & North Sound · reopened Oct 18
- Open Kekoa Sailing ExpeditionsSt. John · reopened Oct 17
- Open Cool DesiresSt. John · reopened Mid-Oct
- Open Dazey's BayhouseSt. John · reopened Oct 15
- Open La TapaSt. John · reopened Mid-Oct
- Open Rhumb LinesSt. John · reopened Oct
- Open Salty MongooseSt. John · reopened Oct (TBD)
- Open The TerraceSt. John · reopened October (TBD)
- Open St. John Back BarSt. John · reopened ~Oct 15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Bar Cruz Bay, USVI | Sep 14 | Sep 28 | Open Confirmed | Closed Sep 14 – Sep 27 for a short seasonal break; otherwise open all off-season.Facebook → |
| 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 | Open Confirmed | Floating taco bar in Coral Bay.Facebook → |
| St. John Speakeasy | Aug 1 | Sep 30 | Open Confirmed | In-villa dining available via chefvincentalterio.com.Facebook → |
| Kekoa Sailing Expeditions | Aug 13 | Oct 17 | Open Confirmed | Day-sail charter; boat goes into dry dock for the off-season. First sails back: Oct 17 JVD, Oct 18 St. John sail & snorkel, Oct 19 JVD, Oct 21 sunset, Oct 22 St. John sail & snorkel, Oct 23 JVD.Facebook → |
| 1864 The Restaurant | Late Aug | Early Oct | Open Confirmed | Tentative reopening.Facebook → |
| Banana Deck | Aug 16 | Nov 1 | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Café Roma | Sep 22 | ~Nov 2 | Closed 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 | Open 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 | Open Confirmed | Hotel stays open. Restaurant breakfast closed Sep 1 – Sep 22; restaurant dinner closed all of September. |
| Irie Pops | Early Sep | Early Oct | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| The Island Refinery STJ | Aug 16 | TBD | Closed Confirmed | — |
| La Tapa | Sep 1 | Mid-Oct | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Lime Inn | Aug 14 | Oct 11 | Open 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 | Open 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 | Open 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 | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Rhumb Lines | Late Aug | Oct | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Ronnie's Pizza 'an 'mo | Aug 7 | September (TBD) | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Salty Mongoose | September | Oct (TBD) | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Sam & Jack's Deli | Sep 1 | Oct 1 | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Shaibu's Gourmet Grab & Go | Aug 8 | Mid-to-late Sep (TBD) | Open Confirmed | — |
| Shambles | Sep 1 | Sep 15 | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| St. John Provisions | Aug 1 | Oct 1 | Open 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) | Open Confirmed | — |
| Woody's | Aug 24 | ~Sep 14 | Open Confirmed | Closed for a roughly three-week seasonal break; reopening around Sep 14 — call ahead to confirm. |
| ZoZo's at Caneel Bay | Closed | December | Closed Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Colombo's | Permanently closed | — | Closed Confirmed | Permanently closed — the Cruz Bay space is now Drifter's (see below).Facebook → |
| Dave & Jerry's Island Steakhouse | Permanently closed | — | Closed Confirmed | Permanently closed.Facebook → |
| Miss Lucy's | Closed this season | TBD | Closed 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 | — | Closed 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. |
| 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 | Sep 14 | Sep 20 | Open Confirmed | Closed for a short seasonal break; otherwise open all off-season.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 | Oct 5 | ~Oct 15 | Open Confirmed | Closed from Oct 5 for 7–10 days for minor renovations; open through the rest of the off-season (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 18 | Open 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 → |
Anegada
| Business | Closes | Reopens | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipsy by Ann Cow Wreck Bay, BVI | Late Jul | ~Oct 15 | Open 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 Setting Point, Anegada, 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 | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Bitter End Yacht Club | Aug 3 | ~Oct | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Biras Creek Resort | — | Nov 2 | Closed Confirmed | Opening November 2. |
| Nova at Oil Nut Bay | Aug 18 | Oct 9 | Open Unconfirmed | — |
| Rosewood Little Dix Bay | Aug 18 | Oct 10 | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Sugarcane Restaurant (Nail Bay) | Aug 10 | Oct 11 | Open 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 | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Brandywine Estate Restaurant | Jul 13 | Mid-Sep | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Indigo Beach House | Aug 11 | Sep 21 | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Dove Restaurant | Aug 4 | Sep 12 | Open 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 | Open Unconfirmed | Facebook → |
| Omar’s Coffee House Soper’s Hole, West End, Tortola, BVI | Closed now | October | Open Confirmed | Shut for the off-season; reopening in October — exact date not yet posted. |
| Elm Beach Bar Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, BVI | Jul 31 | November | Closed Confirmed | Bar and restaurant closed for the off-season per elmbeachsuites.com; the suites stay open.Website → |
| Marina Cay Marina Cay, BVI | Sep 1 | Nov 8 | Closed Confirmed | Dates confirmed by the operator; reopening moved from Oct 24 to Nov 8. 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 6 | Open Confirmed | Reopened early, on Tuesday Oct 6 (a day ahead of the planned Oct 7). The bar and restaurant are back open on White Bay.Website →Facebook → |
| Foxy’s Taboo Diamond Cay, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | Aug 1 | Oct 15 | Open Unconfirmed | Not confirmed: Foxy’s confirmed its Great Harbour bar has reopened but has not said when Taboo reopens. Call ahead.Facebook → |
| Foxy’s Tamarind Bar Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke, BVI | Aug 29 | Oct 15 | Open Confirmed | Foxy’s in Great Harbour has reopened, confirmed by Foxy’s.Facebook → |
| Hendo’s Hideout | Sep 1 | Oct 1 | Open 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 | Open Confirmed | Facebook → |
| Pirate’s Bight Norman Island, BVI | Aug 1 | Oct 2 | Open Confirmed | Reopened for the season at the start of October.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.
Off-season questions
When is the off-season in the Virgin Islands?
The Virgin Islands slow season runs August through October, overlapping the peak of Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November 30). September and October are the quietest weeks of the year and when the most seasonal business closures happen. Peak season is mid-December through April.
Do restaurants and bars close in the Virgin Islands off-season?
Yes. Many independent restaurants and remote beach bars — especially on Anegada, Jost Van Dyke, and St. John's north shore — close for a few weeks in September/October or for the entire off-season, reopening for the winter season in late October or November. Spots that stay open often run reduced hours and shorter menus.
What stays open in the Virgin Islands during the off-season?
Ferries (on reduced off-season timetables), Virgin Islands National Park and the public beaches, taxis, grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, the airports, and the major resorts all operate year-round. Smaller owner-run restaurants, bars, villas, and tour operators are the ones most likely to close.
Is it a good idea to visit the Virgin Islands during hurricane season?
Off-season trips are warm, uncrowded, and cheaper, and most go perfectly. But August through October carries real storm risk. Buy travel insurance, watch the tropics, book flexible reservations, and confirm that the restaurants, bars, and tours you're counting on are open before you travel.
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.