BVI Yacht Charter
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Reaching Our Destination
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 ferry takes about 50 min. The base is 15 minutes by taxi from the ferry terminal.
Allow two to three hours between landing in St Thomas and arriving at the base to allow for customs clearance, luggage pickup, ferry travels and the short drive to the base. Check-in at the base begins at the time indicated in your booking confirmation.
There are several ferry options between the USVI and the BVI, including shared ferry rides (about $100 per person roundtrip) and private water taxis (less restrictive in terms of schedule but significantly more expensive). For the lowest price, place your booking online. Here are a few options:
Smith's ferry
Roadtown fast ferry
Island Time Water Taxi (there is a 10% discount if you book a round trip)
Ocean Dream Water Taxi
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
Transfer to the Base
To ensure a smooth arrival, we ask that your arrival details (flights, cab/ferry) be provided in your booking when you submit your crew list. This information must be provided (or updated) no later than two weeks before your charter. We will arrange your transfer to the base, either from the ferry dock or the airport.
Customs in Roadtown is open daily from 8:00 am until the last ferry is cleared around 6.00-6:30 pm. Be sure to carry $10 in cash per person for the tourist tax upon arrival in BVI.
For a quicker arrival and immigration clearance, you may be interested in signing up for FastTrack. The basic service is $60 per person but expedites the exit from the airport significantly.
Accommodations
The following accommodations are available on Tortola:
Nanny Cay Hotel, right by our office
Maria's By the Sea, near the ferry terminal about 12 min ride from the base
Passport/Visa
A valid passport is required for international visitors.
