Set in one of the finest and most central locations in the BVI, Nanny Cay is located on the South side of Tortola, between the capital Road Town and West End.
We are proud to provide the very best marine services and facilities possible in what after all is one of the most popular sailing destinations in the world today.
BVI ARRIVAL PROTOCOLS
New Protocols as of 22nd April 2022
COMMERCIAL AIR & FERRY
Effective October 1st, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers do not need to complete the BVI Gateway Portal.
Effective November 16th; The new protocols, for any traveller who has received the second COVID-19 vaccine no less than two (2) weeks before entry to the Virgin Islands and their accompanying minors (vaccinated or unvaccinated), are as follow:
1) On arrival each vaccinated traveller must:
a) Provide results of a negative PCR test or antigen rapid test no older than 48 hours.
b) Provide proof of vaccination (card or otherwise).
c) Provide medical insurance (visitors only) which includes minimum approved coverage for: COVID-19 medical costs including hospitalisation; doctor’s visit and prescriptions medical repatriation; quarantine accommodation costs.
d) No arrival test is required and you will be free to enjoy the Virgin Islands.
2) If a fully vaccinated traveller cannot obtain a pre-arrival test within 48 hours of arrival, on arrival they must:
a) Present a negative PCR test or antigen rapid test no older than five (5) days.
b) Provide proof of vaccination (card or otherwise).
c) Provide medical insurance (visitors only) which includes minimum approved coverage for: COVID-19 medical costs including hospitalisation; doctor’s visit and prescriptions medical repatriation; quarantine accommodation costs.
d)Take an antigen rapid test. If the test results are negative, you will be free to enjoy the Virgin Islands.
Each traveller must pre-register for the rapid antigen test (cost $50) at intended arrival point:
West End Ferry Terminal (Currently approved for Water Taxis and Private vessels only) – https://westend.bvi.care/
Road Town Ferry Terminal – https://rtferry.bvi.care/
Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport – https://airport.bvi.care/
Partially vaccinated, unvaccinated adults, unaccompanied minors who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, any other person not covered by the fully vaccinated portal exemption entry protocols must still register on the BVI Gateway Portal. It is likely that minors will be required to take the antigen rapid test on arrival.
Revised COVID-19 PROTOCOLS FOR THE VIRGIN ISLANDS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2021
Revised COVID-19 PROTOCOLS - NOVEMBER 16
PRIVATE & CHARTER VESSEL
Effective April 22, 2022 fully vaccinated crewmembers do not need to complete the BVI Gateway Portal. However, all boats must register and submit arrival notification with www.sailclear.com
The protocols for any crewmember who has received the second COVID-19 vaccine no less than two (2) weeks before entry to the Virgin Islands, are as follow:
1) It would be a preference from the health authorities here, for you to arrive into the BVI within 48 hours of getting a negative test from your departure country. You would then NOT need to do an antigen test on arrival into the BVI thus making your clearance process quicker.
If you fall outside of this window, each crew member must pre-register for a rapid antigen test (cost $50) at intended arrival point on the following links:
West End Ferry Terminal – https://westend.bvi.care/
Road Town Ferry Terminal – https://rtferry.bvi.care/
Jost Van Dyke - https://jvdclinic.bvi.care/
These are the only three official ports of entry.
2) Every Vessel needs to sign up with www.sailclear.com
All crew onboard must upload the following to the website:
- Vaccination cards
- Negative Covid test result certificate from their departure country.
- Medical insurance (visitors only) which includes minimum approved coverage for: COVID-19 medical costs including hospitalisation; doctor’s visit and prescriptions medical repatriation; quarantine accommodation costs. Click here for insurance options.
3) These are now 3 ports of entry with Jost Van Dyke only doing Fully Vaccinated arrivals on Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 0830 - 1630.
You can check out of Jost on any day of the week.
Spanish town, You can still ONLY check out there, No Arrivals.
4) On arrival at port of entry have copies of, and be prepared to present:
a) Standard BVI Customs and Immigration entrance papers (Can be obtained on arrival)
b) Boat registration
c) Maritime Declaration of Health (download)
d) If your vessel is being stored in a boatyard for hurricane season, a letter or contract from the provider will be helpful.
5) On arrival each vaccinated crewmember must go ashore:
a) Present the medical certificate showing a negative Covid test. The test does NOT have to be valid within the 5 day timeline as specified previously.
b) Provide proof of vaccination (card or otherwise).
c) Boat registration
d) Provide medical insurance (visitors only).
e) Take an antigen rapid test. If the test results are negative, you will be free to enjoy the Virgin Islands.
Partially vaccinated, unvaccinated, unaccompanied minors who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, any other person not covered by the fully vaccinated portal exemption entry protocols must still register on the BVI Gateway Portal.
Minors over 5 years old are required to take the antigen rapid test on arrival.
Current Opening Times
NANNY CAY CHANDLERY
Please call or email ahead if possible or come with a list of your items so we can assist you in a timely manner. Please wear a mask and social distance while waiting.
Call: 494-6588 or 346-7216
Email: cashier@nannycay.com
TRADEWIND YACHTING
Monday-Friday, from 8am - 3pm.
Please call or email ahead if possible or come with a list of your items so we can assist you in a timely manner. Please wear a mask and social distance while waiting.
Call: 1 284 394-2517
Email: parts@tradewindbvi.com or chuck@tradewindbvi.com for service
BOATYARD & MARINA
Operating as normal.
PEG LEGS RESTAURANT & BEACH BAR
OMAR'S DOCKSIDE
Previously the Genaker Cafe, open for breakfast, lunch & dinner
SWIMMING POOL
Open for guests, public access limited to due social distancing protocols.
NANNY CAY HOTEL
Open and accepting reservations, please email or call us with your inquiry.
Nanny Cay is Gold Seal Approved by the BVI Government.
We are an official quarantine facility for boat- and land-based guests, and are also welcoming international travelers to our hotel and marina.
NEW HOTEL ROOMS
Latest News From Nanny Cay
Marina
Modern and naturally sheltered with inner and outer marinas: a fuel dock in each; 120/220V electricity; luxury shower facilities and restrooms; water and ice from Nanny Cay’s own R/O plant; garbage disposal; 100% site-wide backup power.
Marina
Modern and naturally sheltered with inner and outer marinas: high-speed fuel dock; 120/220V electricity; luxury shower facilities and restrooms; water and ice from Nanny Cay’s own R/O plant; garbage disposal; 100% site-wide backup power.
Hotel
Nanny Cay’s hotel currently offers 52 air-conditioned rooms comprising standard, deluxe, premium, and superiors rooms.
The hotel is a popular choice for tourists, charter and marina guests.
Boatyard
Nanny Cay operates a full service boatyard providing the discerning boat owner with every possible service and facility necessary to keep their vessel in ship-shape condition.
Boatyard
