Nanny Cay Marina, Tortola, BVI
Thank you for choosing Virgin Island Sailing® as your charter broker.
This additional information is provided to ensure your charter is well-planned and an unforgettably wonderful experience.
Thank you for choosing Virgin Island Sailing® as your charter broker.
This additional information is provided to ensure your charter is well-planned and an unforgettably wonderful experience.
Your charter documents are linked to Your Account and must be submitted by 30 days in advance of your charter.
Dream Yacht will impose a *Late Fee of $88 for expedited processing when charter documents are not submitted by 30 days before your charter start date. It is our goal to advise you of this policy in advance to avoid the Late Fee. We will send reminders by email of documents that still need to be submitted as your charter date approaches.
Your travel to the Tortola, British Virgin Islands will most likely take the majority of a day, and therefore you should plan on arriving the day before you start sailing.
Here are three routes to consider:
✈️ Flights – We recommend checking online with consolidating web sites like Expedia and Travelocity. Sometimes the best fares are found by purchasing your flight segments separately.
🚕 Taxis – St. Thomas Standard Taxi Fares | Tortola / Sebastian’s Rates (see Taxi Transfers as well)
🚢Public Ferries – The public ferry operators work together to rotate their schedules. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Ferry schedule information can be found here: Virgin Islands Ferry Schedule.
Arrival Flight: Your flight can arrive in St. Thomas up to an hour before the ferry departure time.
Departure Flight: You should plan on taking a ferry that is 4 hours or more in advance of your St. Thomas flight departure time.
Typical Ferry Schedules (Holiday Weeks May Vary):
Road Town, Tortola, BVI to Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, USVI: DAILY | 7:30 am | 10:00 am | 11:30 am | 3:30 pm
Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, USVI to Road Town, Tortola, BVI: DAILY | 9:00 am | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm
The ferry cost is $60 one-way or $100 round-trip, plus $10 port fee from St. Thomas to Tortola, $20 departure tax from Tortola to St. Thomas and $10 per piece of luggage. There is a $10 per person BVI Environmental fee paid in cash to BVI Immigration when you arrive in the BVI.
🚤VIP End-to-End Water Taxi – Fly into St. Thomas and glide straight to your yacht in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, with a seamless, VIP-style transfer that makes arrival part of the luxury. Virgin Island Sailing® has partnered exclusively with Dolphin Water Taxi, the Caribbean’s #1 private yacht transfer company, to offer the most seamless and luxurious BVI yacht transfer experience from airport baggage claim straight to your charter yacht.
Arrival via St Thomas airport (STT) on St Thomas: Guests traveling from St Thomas in the USVI will need to take a ferry to Roadtown on the island of Tortola. The base is 15 minutes by taxi from the ferry terminal. Taxi rates are regulated by the BVI government, and as of April 2022, rates from the Airport to Nanny Cay are:
1-2 pax = $36 / 3 or more pax =$15 per person
Arrival via Beef Island airport (EIS) on Tortola: Guests arriving in Tortola by air, allow one hour to retrieve your luggage and exit the airport, then a 30-minute drive to the base.
Taxi rates from Ferry Road Town to Nanny Cay:
1-2 pax =$15 | 3 or more pax= $8 per person
St. Thomas Standard Taxi Fares | Tortola / Sebastian’s Rates
Assuming you arrive the day before you start sailing, you have two accommodation options for your arrival night:
Passports are required for every one traveling to the Caribbean.
If you arrive to Tortola by plane, you must have a Passport Book. Passport Cards are not accepted and you will be rerouted to St. Thomas at your expense for flights and ferry.
Check your passport expiration dates to ensure your passports are valid until after your trip.
Travelers may now complete the online embarkation/disembarkation (ED) to allow for more seamless processing at ports of entry. You can begin the process 72 hours before arrival into the British Virgin Islands.
If you are arriving by ferry, please follow the procedures outlined here by the British Virgin Islands Tourism Board.
If you are arriving by air, please follow the procedures outlined here by the British Virgin Islands Tourism Board.
We highly recommend trip cancellation / interruption insurance in case of emergencies.
You can obtain a policy with the most coverage by purchasing it within 21 days of confirming your charter. You can choose to purchase insurance from any provider of your choice, but we recommend you consider a carrier that has updated their policy to fit the needs of today – below is information on one of those carriers.
One80 Elite Protect – International Travel Insurance
Navigare will provide full sets of adult size snorkeling gear – masks, snorkels and fins.
🌊 Enhance Your Vacation: Water Toys & Adventures
Adding water toys is a fantastic way to elevate your time on the water — from effortless fun at anchor to unforgettable island adventures 🛥️✨
Below are two options for arranging water toys during your charter.
⭐ Concierge-Arranged Water Toys (Recommended)
We work with BVI Sup Co, a trusted water toy provider we’ve partnered with for many years.
This option is ideal if you prefer a more seamless experience — we coordinate everything for you from start to finish.
✅ Coordinated by Virgin Island Sailing
✅ Equipment selection assistance
✅ Payment handled through your vacation planning process
✅ Delivery and logistics arranged on your behalf
👉 Simply complete Water Toys Rental Form, and we’ll take care of the rest.⚓
🔗 Additional Water Toy Provider – Direct Booking Option
Island Surf & Sail offers a wide variety of water toys and equipment throughout the British Virgin Islands 🌴🌊
Reservations, payment, scheduling, delivery coordination, and service communication are handled directly between you and Island Surf & Sail.
👉 Book directly with Island Surf & Sail. Please note Virgin Island Sailing as your broker.
Fishing: Navigare is in the process of registering all of their boats for fishing. To know if your vessel is registered, please complete this form and our team will contact you with the boats’ status and registration # : BVI Vessel Fishing Registration – Information Request.
You can rent fishing gear from either water toys company listed above. A fishing license is required for any one 18 years or older who will be fishing during your charter – the cost is $45/person. We recommend applying for your license in advance. The water toys rental company can assist for a small fee or you can apply directly with the Fisheries Department. The application to apply directly is at BVI Fishing, which includes info about fish and seasons. Email your completed application, along with a copy of your passport or driver’s license to fisheries@gov.vg.
Scuba Diving: If you are already certified for diving before your trip, you can rent dive gear. If you are not certified, you can arrange for a dive boat to meet up with you in a nearby bay and take you for an introductory course (1/2 a day) which is a good way to see if you get hooked! See Blue Water Divers BVI or Sail Caribbean Divers for more information on both options.
A Wifi router is available to rent. Please check your invoice to find out if wifi has been reserved for you. Otherwise, the cost is approximately $150/week which we can add to your charter reservation prior to your charter.
Since there are many good grocery stores on Tortola that offer pre-ordering with delivery to your yacht, we recommend ordering your provisions in advance. This also makes for a smooth and easy start to your charter. If you would like to select some items yourself when you arrive, we recommend at least ordering your heavy and non-perishable items in advance.
Keep in mind that delivery of orders should be after your scheduled boarding time.
Please remember that anything you will consume or throw away – you supply, including charcoal for the grill.
Cruising World Article – Provision Planning for a Sailboat Charter Vacation
Grocery Stores:
OneMart – Road Town, Tortola
Rite Way – Road Town, Tortola
Bobby’s Marketplace – Road Town, Tortola
Specialty Stores:
Relish Gourmet Foods – Offering a well-designed and extensive portfolio of beverages and fine foods to yachting customers for over 20 years. Experienced team will get you a great product, delivered on time and with a smile.
TICO – Beverage Supplier in Road Town, Tortola
Caribbean Cellars – Beverage Supplier in Road Town, Tortola
Good Moon Farm – Organic, local produce in Trellis Bay, Tortola
STEAKATION Artisan Butchery – Fresh Meat and Seafood in Road Town, Tortola
The French Deli – Fresh bread, meat & cheese in Road Town, Tortola
Catered Meals:
Elite Culinaire is owned and operated by Chef Kenetha who is well know for her years onboard BVI crewed yachts. She has completed extensive professional chef training and is now offering chef-prepared meals for bareboat charters. Order Meals Online For Delivery to Your Yacht
You can self provision the day your charter starts at One Mart, Rite Way or Bobby’s in Road Town.
If you are provisioning on a budget, you may consider bringing some items with you. You can find a list of recommended provisions items to bring with you at Bareboat Charter Packing Tips. There is also a small Rite Way in Nanny Cay where you can shop for last minute items.
Navigare Carefree includes damage waiver insurance with full coverage, welcome package, final cleaning, bed sheets & towels, dinghy, outboard engine & fuel, propane gas, full water tanks, and snorkeling equipment.
The mandatory Carefree Pack includes the full insurance coverage of the vessel. The welcome package includes:
Your charter documents are linked to Your Account and must be submitted by 30 days in advance of your charter.
Dream Yacht will impose a *Late Fee of $88 for expedited processing when charter documents are not submitted by 30 days before your charter start date. It is our goal to advise you of this policy in advance to avoid the Late Fee. We will send reminders by email of documents that still need to be submitted as your charter date approaches.
Prior to arriving in Tortola, you will contact Virgin Island Sailing® for any of your charter needs: Call 800-382-9666 | 941-966-9387 or Email Concierge Team. As your charter nears, you’ll hear from our Concierge Team with useful information and reminders to assist in your planning. Click here to Meet Our Team.
Once you arrive in Tortola, you will work directly with the excellent staff at Navigare Yachting. The local cell phone numbers are Compton – Base Manager 1-284-542-8601, Service Department 1-284-544-5643, Avril – Client Coordinator 1-284-542-5632, and Navigare Office BVI 1-284-540-5632. The base hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm. For your friends and family that are not chartering with you, feel free to give both the Navigare Yachting and Virgin Island Sailing® phone numbers.
If you experience issues during your charter, you should immediately contact Navigare Yachting to resolve the issues. Although we don’t anticipate issues, even with the most stringent preventative maintenance, sometimes issues do arise. In addition to the local number above, there will be an after hours emergency number provided on board. We can not stress enough the importance of involving your broker is the issues are not being resolved timely.
Your charter boarding time is either 5:00 pm for a sleep aboard at the marina or 12:00 pm (please check your invoice).
For a noon start, Navigare will complete your briefings as soon as possible after you board the yacht.
For a sleep aboard, Navigare will complete some of your briefings if possible, but typically your briefings will be the following morning and you can expect to leave the marina at 10:00 – 10:30 am. If you arrive at the marina after hours, the yacht will be ready for you to board with instructions for the evening.
Prior to departing our docks the team at Navigare will answer any remaining questions and there will be a yacht operations binder on board. If you wish to learn more about the BVI cruising area ahead of time we recommend the NauticEd Online Chart Briefing. This offers great insight for those who have not sailed in the area before.
Your charter ending time is either 10:00 am or 12:00 pm (please check your invoice), which is the time you should be ready to disembark the yacht. You are asked to return the yacht reasonably tidy, take off your garbage, pile the linens into one heap, and empty out the fridge. Please be sure to close all the hatches and flush the toilets. You will be given instructions during the chart briefing about refueling the yacht.
We’ve put together a list of packing guidelines and a downloadable checklist to assist you in ensuring you have everything you need for your vacation: Bareboat Charter Packing Tips
Please also consider participating in the non-profit Pack for a Purpose.
Please Use Only Mineral Sunscreen.
Please help preserve the glorious beaches and stunning underwater world that lure you to our shores so that you and your loved ones can enjoy them for years to come! Avoid sunscreens that contain the “Toxic 3 Os” of oxybenzone, octinoxate and octocrylene – they are prohibited in the United States Virgin Islands. Wear rash guards, hats and use only non-nano mineral sunscreen containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the only sunscreen ingredients deemed safe and effective by the FDA. For a selection of recommended non-nano mineral-based sunscreen lines, see Island Green Living.
Here are some tools to assist with your itinerary planning before and during your charter.
We will also mail you a complimentary Cruising Guide Book & Planning Chart. If you don’t receive this within a couple weeks after confirming your charter, please let us know.
The currency in British and US Virgin Islands is US Dollars. Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted, but you should also plan on having cash for anticipated expenses.
A local phone will be provided at check-in, primarily for service calls. Calls to any of the base numbers programmed in the phone are free. You can also use the phone to call marinas/ restaurants to make reservations at no additional cost. The phone CANNOT make any long distance calls.
Many personal cell phones will work in the British Virgin Islands. We recommend contacting your cell phone provider for specific details of their coverage in the British Virgin Islands, and to find out what international calling and texting plans they can offer.
If you have small children in your party please bring a life jacket and harness for each child – it is a law that a life preserver is worn by children under 12 on any moving vessel (including the dinghy). You may be able to rent children size life jackets from Sail Caribbean Divers. If you would like to rent a pack n play, car seat or other children products, check Island Kidz. It is also a good idea to bring snorkel gear for kids; a perfect fit will make them more likely to give snorkeling a try and have fun doing it. It also helps their confidence to practice in the bath tub or pool before you arrive!
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