Berths in Tortola
Sizes, hours and contacts at Nanny Cay and Village Cay, with BVI clearance and cruising permit rules.
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Berths on Tortola
Nanny Cay gives different berth counts on its own pages, so this table shows the range.
| Place | Berths | Yacht size | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny Cay Marina | 302 to 320, by Nanny Cay's own pages | Maximum 150 ft. Inner marina: up to six superyachts (four 140 ft, two 120 ft). Outer marina: two up to 100 ft | 1 (284) 394 2511 |
| Village Cay Marina, Road Town | 106 slips on three jetties | Up to 180 ft, maximum draft 11 ft | +1 284 494 2771, marina@villagecaybvi.com |
Marina websites. Village Cay's page is undated, so check the figures with the marina.
Services
Services
Clearance and cruising permits
SailClear and the port
Register on SailClear, upload boat and crew documents and complete the online form up to 72 hours before arrival. Then call the port on VHF 16, switch to 17 and see Immigration, Customs and the cashiers. Vessels must clear in at a port of entry before they go to Nanny Cay. Check the rules for your passport.
Hours differ by source
The BVI Tourist Board lists Road Town as open 8:30am to 8:00pm daily and West End 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday. Another list on the same site gives other hours. Village Cay lists Road Town as 09.00 to 17.00. Call ahead.
Foreign charter yachts
A foreign-based charter boat owner must tell the Commissioner 14 days before cruising starts, or by 1 November each year. Under the Act, cruising without a permit carries a fine of US$5,000 on summary conviction. New fee amounts took effect on 1 June 2025, so ask Customs for the current fee. Check the rules for your passport.
Nanny Cay entrance works
New breakwater
Nanny Cay reported on 23 October 2026 that the breakwater had reached its full length of 1,430 feet. A temporary channel replaces the old entrance while dredging to 14 ft takes about two months. Ask Nanny Cay before you come in.
South marina
The new slips include eight 125-foot and two 180-foot berths. Nanny Cay targets November 2027 for the south marina docks.
Notice to Mariners
Nanny Cay posted Notice to Mariners No. 04-2026 from the VI Shipping and Maritime Authority for the works on 18 May 2026.
Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.
- Nanny Cay Marina: Marina
- Nanny Cay Marina: Boatyard
- Nanny Cay Marina: South marina
- Nanny Cay Marina: New breakwater reaches full length
- Nanny Cay Marina: Amenities and services
- Village Cay Marina: Marina
- BVI Tourist Board: Arriving by sea
- Government of the Virgin Islands: Cruising and Home Port Permit Act, 2021
- Government of the Virgin Islands: Limited time access for commercial vessels
- Government of the Virgin Islands: Charter Yacht Show 2025
- BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival: 2027 Notice of Race
- NOAA NCEI: US Climate Normals 1991 to 2020, Charlotte Amalie AP
- NOAA National Hurricane Center: Climatology
- UKSA: Superyacht salary guide
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